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Patients are often forced to buy full medicine strips despite prescriptions for fewer doses, leading to avoidable expenses and wastage. While the Drugs Consultative Committee has urged exact-quantity dispensing, chemists cite regulatory and operational hurdles in cutting blister packs.

WhatsApp’s optional Scam Alert feature has entered testing for select Android beta users. Powered by an on-device machine learning model, it flags potential scam messages from unknown contacts while keeping message content on the device and giving users options to trust, block or report chats.

An Indian man living in Malta has sparked an online discussion after suggesting that those earning Rs 70,000 to Rs 1 lakh a month in India should reconsider moving abroad. He cited living costs, savings, loneliness and family sacrifices.

The Telangana Nurses Association has demanded tighter security, safe accommodation and stronger workplace safeguards for nurses following the murder of 21-year-old nurse V.K. Sirisha in Tukkuguda. The association also sought DME-level monitoring and accountability mechanisms across teaching hospitals.

G V Prakash has revealed that his upcoming vampire thriller ‘Immortal’ took two years to make, with a year spent shooting and another on CG work. The film, starring Kayadu Lohar, has received a clean U certificate and releases September 4.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol, vehicle-wise compatibility data and safeguards for owners of older vehicles. The petitioner was granted liberty to approach the concerned High Court with his grievances.

An Indian tunnel rescue team continued search and rescue operations in Nepal’s flood-hit hydropower projects, working with the Nepali Army in Chilime and Langtang. Nearly 900 workers remain unaccounted for across affected projects, while Indian and Chinese teams assist evacuation efforts

Vijay Deverakonda opened up about his deep bond with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, recalling their struggles while making ‘Arjun Reddy’. The actor said their relationship goes beyond friendship and promised they would go to any extent for each other.

A torchlight vigil demanding NRC updation before the Census in Manipur’s Kakching district turned violent after protesters allegedly pelted police with stones. Police responded with tear gas, leaving several agitators with minor injuries. Protesters also opposed the exercise before IDP resettlement

Political leaders across party lines welcomed Uzbekistan conferring its highest honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a matter of pride for Indians. Modi received the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order for his contribution to strengthening India-Uzbekistan bilateral ties

 Retired Army Naib Subedar Lakhvinder Singh was killed in Jammu after his throat was slit by banned Chinese kite string while riding a two-wheeler. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, amid renewed concerns over enforcement of the ban 

Unable to travel to the US for their daughter’s wedding, a couple from Telangana’s Suryapet district joined the ceremony virtually. They watched the rituals online and showered akshintalu towards the screen, ensuring their blessings remained part of the wedding.

Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as Real Madrid defeated newly promoted Malaga 4-0 to continue their perfect start to the 2026/27 season. Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler also scored, while Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad secured victories elsewhere.

IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, arrested in the alleged KPSC recruitment scam, will be produced before a Bengaluru court as CID seeks further custody for questioning. Investigators also searched BJP leader Basavaraj Kannale’s residence while probing alleged OMR manipulation and recruitment irregularities

Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula advanced on the opening day of the US Open 2026. Seven seeded players featured in women’s singles, with Kamilla Rakhimova’s upset win over Barbora Krejickova the only surprise result.

Nepal’s flood death toll has climbed to 903, with 4,247 people still unaccounted for, including 592 foreigners. Chitwan recorded the highest number of recovered bodies. Authorities are conducting DNA sampling, search and rescue operations, with thousands of security personnel deployed

An AIMIM worker, 60-year-old Mahboob Ali, was stabbed to death by a group of unidentified assailants in Hyderabad’s Falaknuma area. Police formed three special teams to track the attackers, while the motive remains unknown and an investigation is underway

Actor Randy Quaid criticised Anne Hathaway’s casting alongside Tom Cruise in the announced Days of Thunder 2, saying Nicole Kidman should return to the franchise. Quaid, who appeared in the original 1990 film, called Kidman the right choice for the sequel

Shah Rukh Khan once revealed why he avoided visiting Kashmir for years despite several opportunities. The actor said his father had wished to take him there, and he finally visited the Valley while shooting Yash Chopra’s ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’.

Tamil Nadu Minister S Rajesh Kumar said Congress ministers would resign if coalition partner TVK does not support Rahul Gandhi as the 2029 Prime Ministerial candidate. His remarks come amid growing calls within TVK to project Chief Minister Vijay for the post

INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel capable of rapid submarine rescue, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, the 119.4-metre vessel can support diving operations up to 300 metres and undertake disaster relief operations

Lisa Kudrow has revealed that she refuses to sing ‘Smelly Cat’ when fans request the iconic ‘Friends’ song. The actress said she cherishes the sitcom and her bond with co-stars but is not interested in performing Phoebe Buffay’s famous tune.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged 3M Chairman William Brown to expand investments in India in research, advanced manufacturing, technology and local supply chains. Discussions focused on leveraging India’s talent and manufacturing capabilities to strengthen domestic and global supply-chain opportunities

 Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Monday as weak Asian markets and surging crude prices weighed on investor sentiment amid renewed US-Iran tensions. Sensex fell 134 points and Nifty declined 58 points, while metal and IT stocks led sectoral losses