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India has been drawn in Group D for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, facing Palestine, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, and Iran. The Qualifiers will take place in Ahmedabad

If India wants to stay in the global AI race, it must address the three missing pieces — talent, data, and research

Urgent, inclusive reforms are essential to bridge policy gaps and safeguard both nature and vulnerable communities

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked a political storm by alleging massive voter fraud in Bengaluru Central during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, claiming that over 1,00,250 votes in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment were fraudulent. His allegations are based on a Congress-led investigation that found numerous irregularities, including fake voters, duplicate entries, and misuse of voter registration forms.

As of March 2025, Jio had around 191 million 5G users on its network contributing about 45 per cent to its wireless data traffic

However, the promoter group firms that Reliance Industries chairman controls earn a dividend income of Rs 3,655 crore

Elon Musk’s Starlink will store Indian user data within the country, with no traffic routed abroad, Parliament was informed. The company has received key approvals and is preparing to roll out satellite-based internet services while meeting national security requirements

Uddhav Thackeray lashed out at the Modi government over rising US tariffs, alleged foreign policy failures, and ties with Pakistan and China. He questioned the PM’s silence on key issues and accused the BJP of weakening democracy and ignoring national crises

Rescue teams have saved 409 people from flood-hit areas in Uttarkashi. Of these, 274 are currently safe in Harsil, while 135 have been moved to Uttarkashi and Dehradun. Relief operations are ongoing with support from multiple armed, medical, and disaster agencies.

CM Revanth Reddy blamed the Centre for delaying 42% BC reservations, saying Telangana had completed its responsibilities. He outlined three legal and political options, including issuing a GO or waiting for the President’s assent, and assured continued commitment to BC welfare.

BRS MPs accused the Centre and Telangana government of supporting Andhra Pradesh's Godavari–Banakacherla project, risking Telangana’s water share. They also slammed the Congress for staging symbolic BC reservation protests, questioning the party’s sincerity and Cabinet representation of marginalised communities.

Karnataka Police will replace British-era slouch hats with Telangana-style navy blue peak caps, aiming for better comfort, functionality, and modern appeal. The government has approved the new model officially.

Narayana Health has developed India's first AI model that predicts heart failure using ECG images in near real-time, enabling earlier diagnosis and faster treatment—especially beneficial in rural and low-resource settings.

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 07, 2025. May the day bring you happiness

Some of the key issues raised in the petition include refusal to bid for 2026 Paracycling World Cup, athletes losing medals due to administrative delays, nepotism with officials sending their own children without trials, suppression of para cyclists achievements on official platforms and verbal admissions of guilt, but no written accountability

In the semifinals, Kshira and Sneh blanked Jasmine Kapoor and Shana Khanna 7-0

The RTI has been a thorny issue for the BCCI, which has steadfastly opposed coming under it as the Board is not dependent on government funds unlike a majority of other National Sports Federations

Tourism, which is central to Uttarakhand’s economy, has fuelled rampant, often unregulated construction across the State

Amidst ongoing political discourse about D.K. Shivakumar’s potential rise to the Chief Minister’s post in Karnataka, Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain has strongly reaffirmed his support for the leader. His remarks have brought the ongoing debate over Shivakumar’s potential CM candidacy back to the forefront of Karnataka's political scene.

In a move to further escalate trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods imported from India. The new levy is in retaliation for India's continued import of Russian oil, despite U.S. sanctions

The crime dates back to October 5, 2023, when the accused allegedly attempted to assault the minor girl inside the mosque. The incident came to light after an activist Puneet Kerehalli shared an audio clip and video snippet on X (formerly Twitter), showing suspicious behavior by the accused