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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares surged after reports that the firm is set to secure one of its biggest government defence contracts, worth around ₹62,000 crore, for 97 Tejas Mk1A jets. The deal strengthens HAL’s indigenous fighter programme

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public hearing at her residence by Rajkot resident Rajesh Sakariya, who hurled an object, slapped, and abused her. Police are interrogating him, treating it as a major security lapse

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced former Supreme Court judge B Sudhershan Reddy as the joint INDIA bloc candidate for the Vice-Presidential polls. Reddy, also Goa’s first Lokayukta, was unanimously chosen, with Kharge calling it a significant democratic achievement

ISRO chief V Narayanan announced plans for a 40-storey rocket capable of launching 75,000 kg into low Earth orbit. Upcoming missions include NAVIC, N1 rocket, GSAT-7R for the Navy, and US satellite launch, alongside tripling India’s satellite fleet by 2029

President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, a landmark reform in sports administration. The law establishes a National Sports Board, Tribunal, and Election Panel, narrows RTI scope, eases eligibility rules, and strengthens oversight of federations

Assam Rifles signed an MoU with IIIT Manipur to advance drone technology for defence and security. The collaboration launched an Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course, focusing on flight operations, maintenance, and DGCA-certified training, emphasizing defence-academia cooperation and indigenisation of drone systems

Opposition leaders, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a protest in Parliament against the Election Commission over Bihar’s voter roll revision, alleging “Silent Invisible Rigging.” Carrying banners with commissioners’ photos, they accused the EC of disenfranchising voters ahead of state elections

The Ukraine war enters its fourth year as Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin benefits Russia by sidelining Kyiv and weakening Western unity. Zelenskyy’s Washington visit with European leaders sought damage control, but Trump’s vague commitments leave Ukraine’s prospects uncertain

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority chief Prakhar Jain warned that up to five lakh cusecs of flood inflows may reach Vijayawada’s Prakasam Barrage due to heavy rains. Authorities may issue the first warning, urging riparian residents to stay cautious

A study by SRM Institute revealed that just one hour of scrolling social media reels can trigger significant eye fatigue, greater than reading or video viewing. Prolonged smartphone use links to eyestrain, sleep disorders, and psychophysiological issues like anxiety and exhaustion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all parties, including the Opposition, to support NDA’s vice-presidential nominee CP Radhakrishnan for a unanimous election. Lauding his clean public life, Modi introduced him to NDA MPs. Radhakrishnan will file nomination on Wednesday; Opposition likely to contest

A seven-year-old girl, Nafisath Misriya, died after falling from a scooter and being run over by a bus in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The accident, blamed on pothole-ridden roads, sparked local protests. Her father survived with minor injuries

Pakistan reported two new polio cases, raising the 2025 tally to 21. The cases involved young girls from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh. Despite eradication efforts, polio persists, prompting a major vaccination drive targeting 28 million children from September 1

Jefferies has advised clients to buy Indian stocks, predicting Donald Trump will reverse his tariff stance. Analyst Christopher Wood highlighted India as Asia’s best long-term structural story, despite high valuations, while warning Trump’s policies could push BRICS nations toward de-dollarisation

The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on challenges faced by cadets medically discharged from military institutes due to training-related disabilities. It suggested insurance cover, enhanced ex-gratia support, and rehabilitation schemes, stressing that injuries should not deter brave cadets from serving the nation

A Balasore family alleged they received the wrong body of their kin, who died in Bengaluru, due to mislabelling of a coffin. The mix-up was discovered after opening the casket, forcing an ambulance en route to Siliguri to return

The Centre plans GST rationalisation by Diwali, lowering tax on passenger vehicles and two-wheelers from the current 28% to 18%, benefiting entry-level models. The proposal, expected in September’s GST Council meet, aims to boost affordability, sales, and economic growth

At least 25 girls escaped unhurt after a fire broke out in a hostel room at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Jharkhand’s Latehar district. Beds and study materials were gutted; officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze

Ahead of meeting Donald Trump with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced pressure as Trump suggested Kyiv surrender claims to Crimea and NATO membership aspirations. While Europe rejected territorial concessions, Trump highlighted Russian concessions and promised U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine

Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday, driven by GST reform plans and S&P’s sovereign rating upgrade for India. Auto, consumer discretionary and cement stocks led gains, while select IT and infrastructure stocks lagged amid global mixed cues

Twenty tourists were stranded in Ranthambore National Park after their safari vehicle broke down and the guide left to fetch help. Videos of heated exchanges surfaced, prompting officials to bar three drivers and the guide pending an inquiry

A 20-member NCC expedition team, comprising equal male and female cadets, will attempt to scale either Mt Yunam in Himachal Pradesh or Mt Shalang Dhura in Uttarakhand post-monsoon. The mission, promoting youth adventure, follows NCC’s successful Everest summit in May

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai inaugurated the Bombay High Court’s new circuit bench in Kolhapur, easing the burden on litigants from six districts. The bench, functional from August 18, includes one division bench and two single benches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi sections of Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II worth ₹11,000 crore. The projects will ease congestion, cut travel time, boost NCR connectivity, and uniquely utilise repurposed waste for sustainable infrastructure development