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President Droupadi Murmu flagged off the inaugural Soldierathon at Rashtrapati Bhavan, celebrating the 253-year legacy of the President's Bodyguard. The event honours Indian Armed Forces, promotes civilian-military solidarity, supports troop welfare, and raises funds for rehabilitation of injured soldiers and regiment horses
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Ahmedabad will officially take the first step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games by receiving the Host Baton and Games flag during Sunday's Glasgow closing ceremony. The cultural handover will showcase India's heritage as preparations begin for the centenary edition in 2030
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Sri Lanka Cricket has shortened India’s warm-up fixture to three days ahead of the two-Test series beginning on August 15. The Indian team will arrive on August 4, with the revised schedule confirmed ahead of preparations for the red-ball contest
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India's boxing contingent dominated the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Ankush Panghal and Sachin Siwach clinched gold medals, taking the country's boxing tally to nine medals and lifting India to fourth in the standings
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India opened its freestyle campaign at the Under-17 World Championships in Baku with one silver and two bronze medals. Aaryan finished runner-up in the 48kg category, while Prathamesh Suryakanth Patil and Arush Rana claimed bronze medals in their respective weight divisions
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From a windswept childhood in Russia to becoming a key striker in India's historic Durand Cup, Russian-Cameroonian footballer Marat Tareck reflects on his unique journey, India's passionate football culture, and his dream of making a lasting impact in the Indian Super League
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India’s young wrestlers made a strong start at the U17 World Championships in Baku, winning five medals. Aaryan claimed silver, while Prathamesh and Arush secured bronze in men’s freestyle. Women wrestlers added more medals, strengthening India’s impressive campaign
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India produced a dominant boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games, winning seven gold medals. Ankush Panghal added the latest title in the men’s 80kg category, while Sachin, Jaismine, Preeti, Sakshi, Arundhati and Priya also struck gold
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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced that the first round of counselling for MBBS and other undergraduate medical courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) will begin on August 4, with the academic session for the 2026-27 batch starting on September 8.
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Conquest, colonisation, governance and politics are central to The Odyssey. The capture of households, women, slaves, mass killings and destruction make Homer’s epic a horrific tale of human hubris
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The CBI registered an FIR against Reliance Capital and former chairman Anil Ambani over alleged losses of Rs 1,816.22 crore to the EPFO from investments in non-convertible debentures. Ambani denied wrongdoing, saying he reserves all legal rights
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said all pending Citizenship (Amendment) Act applications would be cleared within six months, asserting the law grants citizenship, not takes it away, while accusing the previous TMC government of spreading misinformation about the legislation
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address students at a 'Chhatra Samvaad' in Prayagraj on August 8, focusing on exam paper leaks and employment. The UP Congress said over 1.5 lakh students have registered for the interaction
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Dermatologists warned that rapid weight loss linked to GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may trigger temporary hair shedding, popularly called "Ozempic Hair", urging medically supervised use, balanced nutrition and avoiding unsupervised or over-the-counter consumption
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Security forces intensified operations to trace terrorists who killed two migrant labourers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered heightened security, while political leaders demanded a thorough probe and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex gratia relief
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged all Tamil and national parties to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, alleging it is a BJP conspiracy to reduce Tamil Nadu's political influence and warning that supporting it would betray the state's future
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to students for a "corrupt" examination system, alleging repeated paper leaks and cancelled tests ruined careers. He said students need accountability, not forgiveness, after meeting bereaved families in Tamil Nadu
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The Travancore Devaswom Board and Pathanamthitta district administration urged devotees to postpone visits to Sabarimala for the Niraputhari ritual due to heavy rain, flooding, landslide risks and security concerns, suggesting alternative pilgrimage dates later in August
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Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the collegium's recent practice of not giving reasons for judicial appointments, saying greater transparency is needed to ensure deserving candidates are elevated and to prevent individuals with unconstitutional views from entering the judiciary
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated ISKCON's mid-day meal kitchen in Kolkata, saying eggs would be supplied separately following students' demand. The pilot project will initially serve 44,000 students across 500 schools before statewide expansion
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Opposition parties criticised the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, alleging it would restrict NGOs and civil society organisations. While several leaders opposed the move, YSRCP MP Golla Babu Rao supported stronger monitoring of foreign funds while allowing genuine donations
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Three children died in separate drowning incidents in Kerala's Malappuram and Kottayam districts as heavy rain raised water levels. The victims, aged three, four and 11, drowned in streams and a rainwater-filled construction pit, police said
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A girl booked over alleged objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a NEET protest issued a public apology, expressing remorse and claiming she is 15. The apology followed PM Modi's appeal for forgiveness and restraint towards the protesting students
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The body of an 11-year-old schoolgirl, swept away in a drain while returning from school during heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was recovered from the Kali river after a five-day search. Police are probing allegations of school negligence
