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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Delhi before inaugurating two major highway projects — UER-II and Dwarka Expressway — worth nearly Rs 11,000 crore. The projects aim to decongest traffic, ease travel time, and enhance NCR connectivity significantly

At least seven people were killed and one injured when unidentified gunmen ambushed a group of friends returning from a picnic in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police launched a search operation and registered a case to investigate the motive

A 20-year-old BITS Pilani Goa student, Kushagra Jain, was found dead in his locked hostel room in Vasco. Police registered an unnatural death case, pending postmortem. The institute expressed grief over the tragedy, offering condolences to his family and peers

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s second spacefarer, returned home to a grand welcome in Delhi after his historic ISS mission under Axiom-4. Welcomed by leaders, family, and crowds, Shukla will meet PM Modi and join National Space Day celebrations later this month

A year after Bashar Assad’s fall in Syria, Lebanon-Syria relations remain fraught with distrust, border skirmishes, and refugee disputes. Despite limited cooperation on security, tensions over detainees, refugees, and financial claims hinder reconciliation, keeping Beirut-Damascus ties fragile amid regional uncertainty

Aryan Khan unveiled the first teaser of his Netflix directorial debut “The Ba**ds of Bollywood”, a genre-blending satire produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. Starring Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, and others, the series promises humour, chaos, and a bold take on Bollywood

A trainee nurse was found dead at a private hospital in Singur, Hooghly. Her family alleged rape and murder, accusing police of negligence and demanding a CBI probe. Two people, including the nursing home owner and her lover, were arrested

On Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) launched eight coordinated attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing policemen. Once created by ISI, the group now enjoys Afghan Taliban backing, uses NATO weapons, and ranks among the world’s deadliest terror outfits

At least seven people were killed and five injured in a cloudburst and landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Heavy rains triggered flooding, snapped access to villages, and damaged houses, prompting rescue efforts by SDRF, police, and administration

Kerala is set to be declared India’s first fully digitally literate state, with over 21.8 lakh people trained under the “Digi Keralam” programme. Launched in 2022, the initiative bridged the digital divide, empowering even senior citizens to access online services.

A 64-year-old retired Army Captain, Narsa Ram Jajda, died after being run over by an SUV while cycling in Jaipur’s Gandhi Path area. The accused driver, identified as Surbhi Maheswari, was released on bail, sparking local anger over rash driving

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of hardships faced by cadets medically discharged from NDA, IMA and other institutes due to training-related disabilities. Around 500 such cadets since 1985 lack ex-servicemen status, receiving inadequate ex-gratia instead of healthcare benefits

Rahul Gandhi will launch the 1,300 km-long ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram on Sunday, covering 20+ districts in Bihar with RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. Congress alleges BJP’s attempt at “vote chori” and vows to safeguard democratic rights ahead of assembly polls

During Independence Day celebrations at St. Paul’s School in Bundi, Rajasthan, part of a false ceiling collapsed, injuring five students. All received medical care and were discharged. Authorities sealed the auditorium and ordered an inquiry, amid recent school infrastructure safety concerns

Lionel Messi will visit India in December 2025 for his “GOAT Tour,” starting in Kolkata on December 12. The tour includes concerts, football events, statue and mural unveilings, and a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

A 25-million-year-old fossil found on Australia’s Jan Juc Beach has revealed a new whale species, 'Janjucetus dullardi.' With shark-like jaws and bulging eyes, this ancient predator offers rare insights into whale evolution and adaptation during the Oligocene Epoch

Telangana has seen a sharp and concerning rise in Medical Terminations of Pregnancy (MTPs), with numbers tripling in two years, reaching 16,059 in 2024-25. Experts link the surge to curtailed maternal welfare schemes, raising public health concerns

Global negotiators in Geneva failed to finalize the world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution after 11 days of talks. Disagreements over curbing plastic production and regulating toxic chemicals left nations deadlocked, delaying urgent action against escalating plastic pollution

The Finance Ministry has proposed a simplified two-tier GST system with “standard” and “merit” slabs, aiming to reduce taxes on essential and aspirational goods. Linked to PM Modi’s Independence Day pledge, reforms target relief for citizens, MSMEs, and sustainable long-term growth

Prime Minister Modi, in his 79th Independence Day address, unveiled ambitious plans including India’s first semiconductor chip, indigenous jet engines, 10-fold nuclear power expansion, GST reforms, a ₹1 lakh crore youth employment scheme, and missions on demography, energy independence, and economic growth by 2047

Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir’s first elected Chief Minister in eight years, unfurled the national flag at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium on Independence Day. The event marked the return of an elected government, with celebrations subdued in respect for Kishtwar flood victims

India’s 79th Independence Day at Red Fort honoured ‘Operation Sindoor’ with grandeur, featuring Agniveers in the anthem, aerial tributes, indigenous gun salute, and diverse invitees. The historic event showcased unity, pride, and India’s self-reliance, extending patriotic celebrations nationwide into the evening

The Supreme Court cancelled bail for Kannada actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and others in the Renukaswamy murder case, ordering their immediate custody. Police detained Gowda after the verdict, while Darshan remains untraceable. The victim, a fan, was allegedly murdered over obscene messages

India achieved a milestone with its first manned deep-sea expedition, as two aquanauts dived over 4,000 and 5,000 metres in the French submersible *Nautile*. Part of the Deep Ocean Mission, the feat parallels India’s recent space achievements and advances blue economy ambitions