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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

Despite its acclaimed aerospace ecosystem and repeated appeals for a Hyderabad–Bengaluru defence corridor, Telangana was excluded from the Centre’s industrial corridor plan. The State’s proposals were ignored without explanation, echoing similar neglect in other national projects

Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies

Outrage erupted in Odisha after a doormat featuring Lord Jagannath’s image appeared on Chinese platform AliExpress. Political leaders across party lines condemned the act as sacrilegious, urging a global boycott, legal action, and stronger laws to protect religious sentiments

Starting August 1, two-wheeler riders without helmets will be denied fuel at petrol pumps in Indore. The district magistrate issued this order following Supreme Court directives, with non-compliant petrol pumps facing fines or imprisonment under the Civil Security Code

Airline sees 7.47 per cent decline in revenue from operations to Rs 20,496 crore in the April–June quarter, from Rs 22,152 crore in the preceding quarter

During ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian government blocked over 1,400 URLs spreading anti-India, misleading, and communally sensitive content, mostly from Pakistan-based accounts. A 24x7 control room and PIB Fact Check Unit coordinated real-time action to counter disinformation

Prime Minister Modi will disburse the 20th installment of PM-KISAN on August 2 in Varanasi, benefiting 9.7 crore farmers. A nationwide awareness campaign is planned involving KVKs, ICAR, and grassroots networks to celebrate the government’s landmark direct benefit initiative

India will participate in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Central Asia as part of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers prep. Drawn in Group B with Tajikistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, the Blue Tigers open their campaign on August 29.

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ISRO is set to launch the advanced NISAR satellite with NASA aboard GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota. This landmark Earth observation mission will track environmental changes, natural disasters, and climate patterns using dual-frequency radar—marking the most ambitious Indo-US space collaboration yet

The motion poster of Param Sundari, a cross-cultural romance starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, has been unveiled. Set in Kerala, the film releases on August 29, 2025, and features its first song Pardesiya, dropping soon

INCOIS confirmed that the 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula poses no tsunami threat to India. A separate tremor in the Bay of Bengal also caused no danger. The Indian Ocean remains unaffected, with authorities urging calm.

Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed during an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Codenamed Operation Shivshakti, the Army's swift action thwarted the intrusion. Arms were recovered; search operations are ongoing

The Karnataka government has made registration mandatory for all GPA-based property transactions and introduced e-stamps and Aadhaar-linked digital signatures. The move aims to prevent fraud, ensure transparency, and eliminate the use of unregistered documents and physical stamp papers.

Doctors in Amravati successfully removed a half-kilogram hairball from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl who had been eating her own hair. The child was experiencing vomiting, appetite loss, and weight issues. She is now recovering well post-surgery

A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped in Ranchi's Chutia area on Wednesday morning while commuting to school in an e-rickshaw. Eyewitnesses claim unidentified youths intercepted the vehicle and abducted her. Police have launched an investigation and verification process

The Karnataka SIT will excavate three suspected mass grave sites in Dharmasthala today. The complainant alleges he buried hundreds of rape and murder victims. No remains were found at one site earlier. The state government has promised an impartial probe.