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Indian swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to advance to the men's 400m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Shashikumar finished 15th with a time of 3:58.09s, while Nehra finished 16th overall, clocking 4:00.26s

The Congress termed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a victory for protesting students. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh stated the fight is not over, demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologize to youth for police action against demonstrators

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has warned air travellers against fraudulent websites impersonating the official 'Air Suvidha 2.0' portal. The government clarified that the health self-declaration process is entirely free and urged passengers to use only the official URL

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Taking responsibility for the lapse, Pradhan sent his resignation to PM Modi. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta praised his tenure and ethical values

The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended on the Pahalgam route due to repair and maintenance work following recent rainfall. Pilgrims will continue their journey through the Baltal axis, while over 3.95 lakh devotees have completed the pilgrimage so far

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation reopened entry and exit gates at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations. However, 15 other central Delhi stations remain closed for a fourth day due to ongoing CJP protests at Jantar Mantar

Senior BJP leaders, including Kiren Rijiju and Vinod Tawde, praised Dharmendra Pradhan's public service following his resignation as Union Education Minister amid NEET controversy protests, describing his tenure as dedicated to student welfare and national education goals.

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement could elevate bilateral trade to $115 billion by 2030 and generate up to 10 lakh jobs, according to an Assocham study. The deal entered into force on July 15, 2026, boosting key export sectors

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe organ trafficking involving forged documents, doctors, and hospitals. Additionally, he directed the Cyber Cell to take strict action against a fake campaign targeting CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathi

NEET’s promise of transparency has been overshadowed by paper leaks, security failures and growing distrust. A return to federal decentralisation is the only cure for India’s medical admissions malaise

Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full gateway export-import cargo operations on August 18, transitioning from an exclusive transshipment hub into an international trade gateway. The Customs Department has issued a detailed operational framework governing direct port delivery and entry

The BCCI will announce India’s Test squad for the August tour of Sri Lanka by Tuesday. Devajit Saikia confirmed the timeline as selectors evaluate fitness updates on Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar ahead of the two WTC Test matches

The Assam Police Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled a terror module linked to Pakistan's Shahzad Bhatti network, arresting three operatives in Dhubri, Chirang, and Barpeta. Authorities seized communication devices, identity cards, and incriminating documents during joint raids

The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Saturday after a six-day suspension caused by heavy rains and highway landslides. A fresh batch of 6,269 pilgrims left the Jammu base camp for Baltal under heavy security as weather conditions improved across Kashmir

The body of a fisherman who accidentally drowned while fishing in an irrigation tank at Kolhari village in Adilabad district was recovered by expert divers on Saturday. Police shifted the body to Boath hospital for post-mortem after the recovery

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has advocated for including lessons on Hindu deities in textbooks to help parents answer children's questions. Speaking in New Delhi, he also urged families to reduce mobile phone usage and adopt dialogue-based parenting

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari told the Assembly that anti-social infiltrators hijacked Friday's NEET paper leak protest in Kolkata, attacking police and journalists. Authorities have identified 70 suspects via CCTV and filed seven cases under strict anti-rowdyism laws

Rice prices have increased sharply across the erstwhile Khammam district amid reduced paddy cultivation, lower rainfall and water shortages linked to Super El Niño. Traders expect prices to rise further, while consumers seek government intervention to curb inflationary pressures

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala outlined Team India’s preventative health strategy at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, introducing strict weather protections, recovery hardware, and hygiene measures to safeguard athletes against flu outbreaks

The Travancore Devaswom Board has approved Kandararu Brahmadathan as the new Tantri of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple. Succeeding his father, Kandararu Rajeevaru, who stepped down citing health reasons, Brahmadathan will assume duties on Chingam 1 for a one-year tenure

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid nationwide protests over examination irregularities. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hailed the decision as a victory for youth and the Opposition, demanding an apology from PM Modi

R&B officials and the contractor repaired the sunken stretch beneath the BHEL flyover after a Telangana Today report, describing it as a minor issue. However, road users demanded a detailed investigation, fearing the problem could recur and pose a serious safety risk

OpenAI's ChatGPT suffered a global outage on Saturday, with more than 1,500 users reporting issues on Downdetector. The disruption affected the chatbot, mobile app and API services, while OpenAI confirmed it had applied mitigation measures and was monitoring service recovery.

India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train successfully completed a 1,200-km trial, saving more than 3,200 litres of diesel. The Ministry of Railways said the zero-emission train showcases India's technological capabilities and strengthens its push towards sustainable rail transport