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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stressed the importance of mediation in delivering timely, accessible and dignified justice. Addressing the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference, he said mediation offers efficient, humane and practical dispute resolution while reducing the burden on evolving legal systems
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged India's youth to place national interest above personal gains and seize the country's historic opportunity for nation-building. Speaking after receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award, he highlighted nationalism, leadership and the need to overcome internal and external challenges
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Three people were arrested in Bihar over an alleged recruitment exam paper leak, prompting the postponement of the BPSSC Havildar Instructor Examination. Police said digital evidence linked the accused to the leak and suspected similar malpractice in an earlier recruitment test
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Maruti Suzuki India reported a 34 per cent rise in total July sales to 2,41,421 units, driven by record domestic passenger vehicle sales. Strong demand across compact cars, utility vehicles and commercial vehicles helped the company achieve its highest-ever domestic sales performance
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More than 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed for AY 2026-27 by the July 31 deadline. The Income Tax Department thanked taxpayers for timely compliance, while revised ITR forms and strong filing momentum reflected the expanding scale of India's tax administration
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BJP leaders praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for forgiving students who allegedly used abusive language against him during recent protests, calling his response an example of compassionate leadership. They contrasted his approach with the Emergency imposed during Indira Gandhi's tenure.
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Joe Root says he feels energised and better prepared as he returns for a second stint as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement. The veteran batter aims to build on the team's recent progress while embracing the challenges ahead
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AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal demanded consumers be allowed to choose between E20 and regular petrol, sought lower E20 prices, and announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 4 to submit petitions over fuel concerns
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Cyberabad Police rescued 664 children during the month-long Operation Muskaan-XII conducted in July. The drive targeted child labour, begging, rag-picking and other hazardous situations, with details of all rescued children uploaded to the DARPAN platform for rehabilitation and monitoring.
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Spain said the death toll from the Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has risen to 67 after thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave. Authorities announced a new containment barrier along the breakwater fence to curb further illegal crossings
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Indian Railways has approved a Rs 976 crore multitracking project for the Danapur-Fatuha section in Bihar to decongest the Patna rail corridor, improve passenger and freight capacity, support industrial growth and strengthen connectivity for the upcoming Chausa thermal power plant
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Kumar Sangakkara hailed Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage after the 23-year-old won Sri Lanka's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 20 years with a winning javelin throw of 89.75m, finishing ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh
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More than 72 lakh first-time employees have joined India's formal workforce under the PM-VBRY scheme since August 2025. The programme promotes formal employment, expands social security coverage and provides incentives to both employees and employers to encourage sustained job creation.
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DMK president M K Stalin criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over the Mekedatu dam dispute, accusing him of pursuing a failed solo approach with Karnataka and demanding an immediate all-party meeting to formulate a united strategy on the Cauvery issue
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The RBI's concessional foreign exchange swap facility has attracted $40.816 billion in overseas currency inflows since June. FCNR (B) deposits account for most of the mobilisation, while SBI Research expects total inflows under the scheme to rise significantly before it closes
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The CBI has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital, former Chairman Anil Ambani and others over an alleged EPFO investment fraud involving secured non-convertible debentures. The agency alleged a wrongful loss of Rs 1,816.22 crore and has launched an investigation
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram as the "jewel" of north Andhra, saying the Rs 5,000-crore project will transform the region and thanked farmers for supporting its construction
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Andhra Pradesh has the potential to become a growth engine for Viksit Bharat as he inaugurated Bhogapuram airport and launched projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore, highlighting investments in infrastructure, logistics, semiconductors and regional connectivity
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the self-enumeration phase of India's 16th Census, urging public participation and assuring data privacy. He termed it the country's first fully digital Census and blamed the previous TMC government for delaying the exercise
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Actress Tanushree Dutta urged Gen Z to express their anger responsibly and focus on national security, saying leadership should not be destabilised during border tensions. She shared her views through a social media post and an accompanying video.
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Shankar Mahadevan will headline India's handover performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony in Glasgow. The presentation, featuring several noted artistes, will celebrate India's cultural diversity as the country prepares to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
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The Centre has released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to states ahead of the scheduled August payout to strengthen state finances, accelerate capital expenditure and support development, while India's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter
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Cheteshwar Pujara paid tribute to retired India batter Ajinkya Rahane, calling his unbeaten century in the 2020 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne a "character-defining" innings. He also praised Rahane's calm leadership, selflessness and lasting impact on Indian cricket.
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KL Rahul shared candid moments from his summer vacation with wife Athiya Shetty and brother-in-law Ahan Shetty. The cricketer's social media post offered fans a glimpse of family time, picturesque outings and a relaxing holiday away from cricket.