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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the Karnataka Quantum Mission with a Rs 1,000 crore fund to build a USD 20-billion quantum economy. The mission targets 10,000 jobs, global partnerships, and cutting-edge R&D under Quantum Vision 2035

In Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, a man danced during his close friend’s funeral procession to honour a heartfelt last wish. The emotional gesture by Ambalal Prajapati has gone viral, reflecting a touching story of friendship and final promises

Air India’s Delhi-London flight AI2017, operated with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, aborted takeoff at Delhi airport due to a suspected technical issue. The airline arranged an alternative aircraft while ensuring passenger care during the delay

India reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict and called for dialogue, ceasefire, and release of hostages. The government cited imbalance in the resolution text as the reason for abstaining from the June 12 UNGA vote

Airports and clean energy led the growth. Overall consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 3,786 crore, with PBT at Rs 1,466 crore and income at Rs 22,437 crore

The move will help mobilise ₹20,000 crore in additional lending, benefiting over 8.25 lakh cooperatives and 29 crore members

This follows SEBI's ban on Jane Street for allegedly disrupting the derivatives segment. The ongoing investigation is a significant enforcement action in India's capital markets, impacting index options activity

Skeletal remains were unearthed at the sixth site in Dharmasthala by the SIT, marking the first breakthrough in the alleged secret burial case. The discovery supports a former sanitation worker’s claims about mass burials near the Netravati River over a decade ago

The excavation follows a whistleblower's claims of multiple rapes and murders in the temple town, triggering widespread outrage

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attributed this to BJP's policies, further claiming a US trade deal will be dictated by Trump. Gandhi also criticised the government's handling of foreign policy and its alleged impact on India's global standing

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin (S8UL Esports) has qualified for the Chess playoffs at the ongoing Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. After a strong comeback, defeating Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, he now faces five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the quarterfinals of the $1.5 million tournament, boosting S8UL's presence across multiple titles

The 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial concluded after 17 years, with all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The protracted case saw multiple investigating agencies and five different judges, with frequent judicial transfers cited as a major cause for its prolonged delay

A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday morning, with no reported casualties or damage. The quake's epicenter was near Bela. Kutch is a high-risk seismic zone, prone to regular, low-intensity tremors, famously hit by a devastating quake in 2001

A 22-year-old nurse from Tumakuru died by suicide in Bengaluru after being allegedly blackmailed with private photos by her friend’s father. Police had earlier warned the accused following a complaint, but the victim ended her life days later.

49-year-old Amuthavalli from Tenkasi, a physiotherapist, is fulfilling her 15-year dream of becoming a doctor, set to begin MBBS at Government Medical College Virudhunagar after clearing NEET under the PwD category. Inspired by preparing with her daughter, her story showcases remarkable perseverance and is a true inspiration

Delhi-NCR recorded its cleanest July air in over a decade as continuous rain improved air quality dramatically. AQI levels dropped below 50 in many areas. However, waterlogging and traffic snarls exposed infrastructure flaws across the region.

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on July 31 due to heavy rains affecting base camp routes. Pilgrim convoys from Jammu were halted. From August 1, the yatra will resume only via the Baltal route as repair works continue on the Pahalgam Axis.

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President Donald Trump said India and the US are still negotiating a trade deal despite his tariff threats, citing high tariffs and BRICS issues, with a final decision expected this week.

US President Donald Trump announced a new deal with Pakistan to jointly develop massive oil reserves, suggested future exports to India and linked it with new tariffs and BRICS-related tensions.

TCS layoffs signal major shift in tech hiring trends, challenging traditional mass recruitment models, amid AI disruption

The Supreme Court ruled that sudden braking on highways without warning amounts to negligence. It enhanced compensation for a road accident victim, holding the car and bus drivers 80% liable, while reducing the victim’s contributory negligence to 20%

Tobago’s adoption of Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker reflects India’s strategic digital diplomacy to spur innovation in friendly nations