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Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal alleged that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was being used to facilitate bulk voter deletions and help the BJP win elections. He urged the Supreme Court to intervene and halt the alleged deletions

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted searches at the Tirupati residence and Tirumala office of TTD Deputy Executive Officer Mendu Lokanatham over allegations of disproportionate assets. Simultaneous searches were also carried out at premises linked to his relatives

The Assembly must transcend political rhetoric, mutual accusations, and partisan debate to function as a genuine platform that represents the pressing concerns of ordinary citizens

The Tamil Nadu government will withdraw criminal cases against farmers and teachers who participated in peaceful protests between May 2021 and April 2026. The decision will cover protesters in the Parandur airport agitation and other livelihood-related demonstrations across the State

India's statistics ministry defended revisions under the new GDP series, saying updated data, methodologies and price indices explain changes in growth estimates. It also addressed concerns over negative manufacturing deflators, mining data, GDP inflation and discrepancies between production- and expenditure-side estimates

Food safety watchdog FSSAI has asked leading five-star hotel operators to strictly follow food safety and hygiene norms, stressing zero tolerance for violations. The move follows recent notices issued to two Delhi hotels after inspections found serious hygiene and storage lapses

Fear of judgment and concerns about bothering others are preventing many Indian Gen Z professionals from building career networks, a LinkedIn report said. While 83 per cent hesitate to network, most Millennials and Gen X professionals said they were willing to help

Crude oil futures extended gains for a sixth consecutive session, rising to Rs 8,592 per barrel amid renewed US-Iran hostilities. Fears of supply disruptions pushed global oil prices higher, with Brent crude nearing USD 97 per barrel in international markets

Salaries for AI-related jobs in India grew 23 per cent between 2024 and 2026, outpacing legacy technology roles, according to foundit. Bengaluru remains the highest-paying market, while Hyderabad is emerging as a key hub amid expanding GCC and product-engineering investments.

Flexi-cap mutual funds attracted nearly Rs 50,000 crore in net inflows during January-July 2026, up 27 per cent from a year earlier. Rising investor interest also boosted folios and assets, as investors increasingly favoured flexible equity allocation strategies

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a series of urban development projects, including a Rs 4,800 crore desalination plant, water and sewage upgrades, road works, parks and tourism initiatives, aimed at addressing rapid urbanisation and improving civic infrastructure

Silver futures fell nearly 1 per cent to Rs 2.33 lakh per kg, extending losses for a fourth straight session. Rising US Treasury yields, a stronger dollar, higher crude prices and escalating US-Iran tensions weighed on investor sentiment and precious metals

The Archaeological Survey of India has declared Gollala Gudi, a historic Kakatiya-era temple in Palampet village of Mulugu district, as a monument of national importance, strengthening protection for the heritage site located near the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple.

India’s security planners are considering a unified intelligence grid to strengthen coordination among central and state agencies. Rising threats include terrorism, surveillance, disinformation, narcotics smuggling through drones and cyber-linked activities. Greater integration of HUMINT, technical and counter-intelligence could enhance threat prevention

NTA has released the UGC NET 2026 re-examination city intimation slip for English, Commerce and Sociology candidates. The re-test will be held on September 9 and 10 following complaints about question paper errors, with no additional fee charged to candidates

Gold futures declined for the seventh straight session, falling over 1 per cent on MCX amid escalating US-Iran military tensions. Rising oil prices heightened inflation and interest-rate concerns, while investors await US employment data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy

India will require 1.32 million EV chargers by 2030, compared with 67,657 installed as of August 2026. While public charging stations have expanded rapidly, low utilisation and limited fast-charging infrastructure highlight significant opportunities for charge point operators as passenger EV adoption grows

Meta has launched Muse Voice Transcribe, its first real-time audio-perception model, supporting five major Indian languages and over 70 languages globally. The model offers streaming transcription, speaker diarisation, code-switching, adaptive delay and improved accuracy, powering Meta AI and Muse Code applications

Bihar government has advised people to avoid consuming unknown fish varieties entering the state through floodwaters from Nepal. Officials warned of contamination risks from bacteria, viruses and fungi, urging residents to seek medical help for symptoms and report sightings to authorities

The Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe into Disha Salian’s 2020 death after her father alleged rape, murder and a cover-up. The CBI will register an FIR, examine evidence and witnesses, while no person will be treated as accused without sufficient material

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit India next week for the BRICS Summit, his fifth trip to the country. He is expected to meet global leaders amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf, as India promotes resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability

India has sent its fifth aircraft to Nepal carrying an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines. The deployment comes as Nepal grapples with devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,000 people.

Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of V D Savarkar, told a Pune court that the Hindutva ideologue never hated Muslims and promoted their progress. He alleged Rahul Gandhi’s 2023 London remarks falsely portrayed Savarkar as an extreme Muslim-hater in a defamation case