India

Police in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district recovered the body of a man stuffed in a drum on his rooftop, with salt sprinkled to hasten decomposition. His wife, three children, and the landlord’s son are missing since Saturday, sparking a police search.

A Balasore family alleged they received the wrong body of their kin, who died in Bengaluru, due to mislabelling of a coffin. The mix-up was discovered after opening the casket, forcing an ambulance en route to Siliguri to return

The Centre plans GST rationalisation by Diwali, lowering tax on passenger vehicles and two-wheelers from the current 28% to 18%, benefiting entry-level models. The proposal, expected in September’s GST Council meet, aims to boost affordability, sales, and economic growth

At least 25 girls escaped unhurt after a fire broke out in a hostel room at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Jharkhand’s Latehar district. Beds and study materials were gutted; officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze

Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday, driven by GST reform plans and S&P’s sovereign rating upgrade for India. Auto, consumer discretionary and cement stocks led gains, while select IT and infrastructure stocks lagged amid global mixed cues

Twenty tourists were stranded in Ranthambore National Park after their safari vehicle broke down and the guide left to fetch help. Videos of heated exchanges surfaced, prompting officials to bar three drivers and the guide pending an inquiry

Koppal police have registered a POCSO case against murder victim Gavisiddappa Nayak and his family, drawing widespread criticism from the Valmiki community and opposition parties, who allege political motivation and demand a central agency probe into the August 3 killing.

A Chhattisgarh Police DRG jawan was killed and three others injured when a Naxal-planted IED exploded in Bijapur’s Indravati National Park on Monday. The injured personnel received preliminary treatment and are being evacuated from the forest.

Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka was evacuated on Monday after a bomb threat call. Police, bomb disposal, and dog squads are at the site conducting a search operation. No injuries have been reported so far.

Dimitrios Diamantakos scored twice as East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the Durand Cup quarterfinal, setting up a semifinal clash with Diamond Harbour FC and ending an 18-month derby drought

Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Diamond League 2025 Final in Zurich with 15 points from two meets. The Olympic champion will also defend his world title at the Tokyo World Championships in September

The Karnataka Congress has issued a disciplinary notice to MLA Shivaganga Basavaraju after his public claim that DK Shivakumar would become Chief Minister by December, stirring internal unrest. This development comes amid ongoing speculation over power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar, despite official denials of any transition plans.

Khalid Jamil begins his tenure as India’s head coach, stressing unity and preparation ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup, while keeping focus on the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and future team building

Debutants Diamond Harbour FC shocked Jamshedpur FC 2-0 in the Durand Cup quarterfinal, with Ruatkima’s first-half brace and disciplined defence sealing one of the tournament’s biggest upsets in Jamshedpur

BRS working president KT Rama Rao sharply came down heavily on the Election Commission of India for its perceived bias toward the NDA government and failure to uphold democratic principles. Responding to recent press remarks by the Chief Election Commissioner, Rama Rao called for a comprehensive revision, not just of electoral rolls but of the ECI itself.

The ICC expressed grief over the death of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, 79, with chairman Jay Shah praising his immense legacy as a player, captain, coach, and global cricketing inspiration

Karnataka’s Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of supporting “urban Naxals” and backing anti-Hindu propaganda related to the Dharmasthala controversy. Ashoka alleged the Congress government is shielding radical, communist-influenced groups, and questioned the rationale behind handing the case to a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

The BJP parliamentary board on Sunday nominated Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as the NDA candidate for vice-president. The vice-presidential election, necessitated by the resignation of incumbent Jagdeep Dhankhar last month, is scheduled for September 9.

He announced ex-gratia relief and assured full support, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged Centre’s assistance

Heavy rains triggered multiple flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, damaging houses and disrupting traffic on the Kiratpur–Manali National Highway. Rescue teams have been deployed across affected areas, while residents have been urged to stay away from rivers and streams

A 20-member NCC expedition team, comprising equal male and female cadets, will attempt to scale either Mt Yunam in Himachal Pradesh or Mt Shalang Dhura in Uttarakhand post-monsoon. The mission, promoting youth adventure, follows NCC’s successful Everest summit in May

In Mandya’s Kirugavalu village, hotel owner Madappa was strangled to death by a gang of robbers after he witnessed them looting a jewelry shop. The culprits fled with gold, cash, and the CCTV DVR, leaving villagers in shock and fear

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai inaugurated the Bombay High Court’s new circuit bench in Kolhapur, easing the burden on litigants from six districts. The bench, functional from August 18, includes one division bench and two single benches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi sections of Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II worth ₹11,000 crore. The projects will ease congestion, cut travel time, boost NCR connectivity, and uniquely utilise repurposed waste for sustainable infrastructure development