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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned and will not seek reappointment after his tenure ends in February 2027, reports said. His exit follows ongoing ownership and restructuring issues at Tata Sons. Shares of several Tata Group companies fell after the announcement

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra has attracted over 47 lakh pilgrims in 114 days, exceeding last year’s figures despite monsoon challenges. With authorities prioritising safety and regulating movement during adverse weather, the pilgrimage is on track to set a new annual record

Indian golfing veteran Jeev Milkha Singh urged the PGTI to allow golfers competing in the Indian Golf Premier League to participate in other events after meeting tour commitments. He said IGPL can provide players a pathway to the Asian Tour and bigger international opportunities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged youth to read autobiographies and learn from others’ struggles, warning that in the “era of reels”, shortcuts can limit success. Speaking at Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography launch, Modi praised his resilience and continuing contribution to Indian democracy

Godrej Consumer Products shares plunged 10 per cent to a 52-week low after MD & CEO Sudhir Sitapati resigned with immediate effect. The company appointed Global CFO Aasif Malbari as his successor, triggering heavy investor activity and renewed selling pressure in GCPL stock

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in a marathon 95-move game at the 2026 Sinquefield Cup. The victory lifted Praggnanandhaa to 1.5/2 points, placing him among five early leaders ahead of his Round 3 clash with Vincent Keymer

South Western Railway began field trials of an automatic emergency brake-fitted Vande Bharat rake on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section. The tests will assess braking, acceleration, stability and other operational parameters, potentially paving the way for a Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat service

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala is preparing for a major wedding rush, with 377 marriages booked for August 23 and another 295 scheduled for August 30. Six mandapams, additional staff and security measures will manage the expected crowds and ceremonies

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said undocumented migrants who entered Ceuta from Morocco will be returned, as thousands remain after a mass border crossing. Authorities are coordinating with Morocco amid reports of another attempted influx, while concerns persist over deaths and overwhelmed reception centres

A 19-year-old BA student, Manisha Kumari, died hours after marrying her Instagram boyfriend at Purnia Junction in Bihar. She had eloped after her family arranged her marriage elsewhere. Police are investigating her sudden death, with a post-mortem report awaited to determine the cause

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is reportedly considering resignation before the August 18 AGM amid uncertainty over his director reappointment and differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata. Tata group stocks, including TCS, Titan, Tata Consumer Products and Tata Power, declined

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to maintain meaningful human oversight while deploying artificial intelligence, stressing that accountability for AI-driven decisions must remain with banks. He called for explainable models, stronger governance, data privacy, bias controls and safeguards against cybersecurity risks

A British national, Mohammad Akhtar, was reportedly killed by Pakistani security forces during protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, while another British citizen, Waqas Arif, remains detained. Families allege excessive force and arbitrary arrests, as the UK government expressed concern over the situation

Pakistan’s Balochistan faced a second day of mobile and internet disruptions amid security concerns, affecting residents and businesses. Financial services were also suspended in Nushki, while Baloch rights activists accused authorities of restricting communications and gatherings ahead of Independence Day observances

Ajay Devgn will host the latest season of Sony Entertainment Television’s long-running true-crime show Crime Patrol, titled Crime Patrol 2026 – Crime Ka Current Season. Premiering August 31, the show will feature stories inspired by real cases and promote crime awareness

The Supreme Court directed a Delhi special court to complete within one year the trial of an alleged ISIS cyber-radicalisation case involving Md Heydaitullah. The court also ordered examination of vital protected witnesses within six months and permitted day-to-day proceedings if required

A video purportedly showing four suspected terrorists scaling Ramtund Peak in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has triggered a major anti-terror search operation. Army, police and CRPF personnel have been deployed to comb forests and mountainous terrain, with no contact reported yet

A three-member panel is interviewing 18 shortlisted candidates in Ayodhya for appointment as the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The candidates, selected from 5,200 applicants, include former bureaucrats and senior temple administrators

Andhra Pradesh forest officials apprehended three people in Nandyal district for allegedly possessing six suspected tiger claws. The wildlife articles were found concealed in a motorcycle during a search in Atmakur. Authorities seized the claws and vehicle and launched further investigation

The Supreme Court clarified that its directive to register FIRs immediately in missing-person cases applies to everyone, regardless of age or gender. The court warned non-compliant states and UTs of contempt proceedings, amid concerns over thousands of missing children and human trafficking

Security agencies have heightened vigilance along India’s Pakistan and Bangladesh borders following intelligence inputs warning of possible ISI-backed infiltration or attacks around Independence Day. The BSF has launched Operation Alert, while the government plans nearly 40 intelligence units along West Bengal’s Bangladesh border

Security forces launched a joint search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district after a guard reported suspicious movement near an under-construction tunnel. J&K Police, SOG and CRPF personnel searched forest areas, with no casualties or exchange of fire reported so far

The makers of Fahadh Faasil-starrer fantasy entertainer Don’t Trouble the Trouble have released the energetic first single, ‘Cakeu Walku’. Composed and sung by Kaala Bhairava, the track introduces Faasil’s character Suri and showcases his vibrant dance moves ahead of the film’s September 11 release

A US federal judge permanently dismissed securities-fraud charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former executive Vneet Jaain, ending the case before trial. The court cited legal grounds but stressed the dismissal was not a verdict on allegations