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Foreign institutional investor outflows declined sharply to Rs 5,780 crore in July, the lowest in 2026, signalling improving investor sentiment. Domestic institutional investors remained consistent buyers, while analysts expect positive market momentum despite monitoring crude oil prices and geopolitical developments

Iran's leadership remains united in resisting US pressure but is divided over the war's endgame. Hardliners seek total victory and oppose negotiations, while pragmatists favour diplomacy to secure concessions and ease economic strain. The internal power struggle may shape Iran's postwar future

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said Pakistan undermined the Indus Water Treaty through decades of hostility and terrorism. He defended India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance, urging Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure and address its own water mismanagement

A 36-year-old Gurugram man employed with a multinational company was found hanging at his home. His family alleged marital disputes and his wife's divorce petition led to the death. Police have detained the wife and are investigating while awaiting the post-mortem report

India's passenger vehicle market recorded robust July sales of nearly 4.7 lakh units, driven by tax relief, GST 2.0 benefits, strong SUV and EV demand, and exports. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Tata Motors and Nissan posted record monthly performances

An Indian restaurant in Glasgow drew criticism after serving athletes with napkins displaying an incorrect map of India that omitted the North East and incompletely depicted Jammu & Kashmir. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and BFI President Ajay Singh demanded the design be corrected

AIIO Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi condemned abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent student protests, urging peaceful and dignified dissent. He said violence, damage to public property and offensive language undermine democratic values and harm India's image

A first-year paramedical student was detained in Ayodhya after a handwritten note allegedly containing bomb-making information was found in a medical college's X-ray department. The student claimed he copied the content from a movie, while police and intelligence agencies continue investigating

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” to mobilise youth against drug abuse. The nationwide campaign aims to engage over one crore participants through weekly awareness activities supporting a drug-free India and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

US President Donald Trump said Washington suspended a planned military strike on Iran after requests to allow diplomacy, claiming a framework for a deal had emerged. He said the proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear programme

Tamil Nadu is expected to receive water from Karnataka's Kabini reservoir by Monday after heavy rainfall boosted inflows, prompting a 12,000-cusec release. The water is likely to reach Mettur by Tuesday or Wednesday, offering relief to Cauvery delta farmers before the cropping season

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

US President Donald Trump warned of intensified strikes on Iran as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, where a tanker was hit and Kuwait reported drone attacks. Meanwhile, Israel launched heavy strikes on Gaza after Hamas announced plans to disarm under a US-brokered ceasefire.

Vodafone Idea has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications demanding Rs 26.83 crore in liquidated damages for allegedly failing to meet minimum rollout obligations linked to spectrum acquired in the 2022 auction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Social media star Elvish Yadav is stepping into Bollywood with an action entertainer directed by Remo D’Souza, co-starring Tiger Shroff and Abhishek Banerjee. The film marks the debut production of Viccky Jain’s newly launched banner, VJ Frames, with shooting already underway.