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The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three more people in a money laundering probe linked to a pan-India cyber fraud involving transactions worth Rs 30,000 crore. The latest arrests take the total to five as investigators trace an extensive network of alleged shell companies

Six months after US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Tehran has survived military strikes and strengthened its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf states are questioning US security guarantees, while Israel faces growing international isolation and worsening prospects for Saudi normalisation

Doctors in Hyderabad are warning against the routine use of Widal tests amid a surge in viral fevers, saying the test can produce misleading results. They caution that unnecessary testing and treatment may cause anxiety and encourage indiscriminate antibiotic use.

India operates 24 nuclear reactors with 8.78 GW capacity, while nine units totaling 7.5 GW are under construction. With initiatives including the Nuclear Energy Mission and SHANTI Act, the government aims to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047

Gujarat has recorded 42 confirmed Chandipura virus cases and 28 deaths since June 30, with 324 suspected cases reported, health department data showed. Ten samples remain pending. The virus can cause rapidly progressing encephalitis, particularly affecting children during monsoon outbreaks

Gold prices extended their decline for a fourth straight session on Friday, with MCX October futures falling to Rs 1,58,100 per 10 grams. Prices have dropped 3.25% in four sessions as investors assess US monetary policy and market signals.

Ola Electric has launched the S1Z electric scooter range, bringing its indigenous Bharat Cell LFP technology to the mass market. Priced from Rs 79,999, the scooters offer up to 301 km of range, with deliveries beginning in December 2026

Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour, defeating Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in St Louis. He overcame a classical defeat with dominant rapid performance before securing the title in blitz

Television star Rannvijay Singha is returning as host for the 21st edition of MTV Roadies, titled Roadies REBIRTH. The new season promises a fresh chapter, with auditions scheduled in Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Pune this September.

On Raksha Bandhan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared a nostalgic 1986 childhood photo featuring herself, brother Ranbir Kapoor and mother Neetu Kapoor. The heartfelt post celebrated their enduring sibling bond, strengthened after father Rishi Kapoor’s death, while Neetu also shared the throwback

Bangladesh opposition leaders rejected the BNP government’s claims of success after 180 days, citing worsening energy shortages, load shedding, factory closures, unemployment and deteriorating law and order. Critics said public suffering and insecurity have increased, challenging the government’s key election promises

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced enhanced support for agri-entrepreneurs and FPOs, allowing eligible beneficiaries to combine low-interest Agriculture Infrastructure Fund loans with PMFME scheme incentives, including interest subvention and capital subsidies for food processing and infrastructure projects

Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her brother and shared pictures from the family gathering on Instagram. She also posted a heartfelt message, praying for his health, prosperity and happiness while wishing everyone on the festival.

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended greetings on World Sanskrit Day, highlighting Sanskrit's enduring contribution to India's knowledge, philosophy and culture, while calling for collective efforts to preserve, promote and pass the ancient language to future generations

Delhi Police Special Cell busted a Pakistan-linked ISI espionage network, arresting a young couple accused of sending Indian SIM cards to Pakistan and facilitating access to sensitive information. Investigators also alleged the husband was tasked with recruiting individuals for reconnaissance of cantonment areas

The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi region has risen to 469, while 977 people remain out of contact. Rescue teams are searching affected areas as authorities coordinate relief operations and urge individuals to avoid uncoordinated travel.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned the reported NCLT approval of a Rs 6.5-crore payout by Subhash Chandra to settle Rs 22,006 crore in dues. He contrasted the reported settlement with action against ordinary borrowers facing financial difficulties.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has announced a week-long Statewide campaign targeting the Congress government’s alleged failure to fulfil election promises. The programme includes protests, farmer conferences, rallies, meetings and representations highlighting pending welfare and development commitments across Telangana.

Telugu star Nagarjuna will be away from Hyderabad on his birthday on August 29, Annapurna Studios said, urging fans not to visit his residence. The production house will unveil a special glimpse and title update for Nagarjuna's landmark 100th film

TASMAC will introduce an automated stock indent system across Tamil Nadu liquor shops from September 1, replacing manual submissions with handheld devices. The digital mechanism aims to streamline supply, reduce paperwork, prevent bottlenecks and allow supervisors to respond to local consumer demand

Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced a donation to support relief and rebuilding efforts after devastating flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster killed hundreds, displaced communities and damaged villages, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure across Nepal.

The rupee fell 10 paise to 95.55 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, pressured by foreign investor outflows and global oil supply disruptions, though a weaker dollar and softer crude prices helped prevent a sharper decline

India and Canada aim to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026 and begin Bilateral Investment Treaty talks, while also exploring wider UPI use and targeting expansion of bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday after two days of losses, led by gains in blue-chip IT stocks and positive global cues, while Brent crude slipped and foreign institutional investors remained net sellers of Indian equities