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Visakhapatnam International Master Sahithi Varshini secured her second Woman Grandmaster norm at the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary. She scored five points from nine rounds, produced a 2429 performance rating and now needs one more norm.

India’s monsoon situation has improved significantly, narrowing the rainfall deficit and supporting recovery in Kharif sowing, a Macquarie report said. Adequate reservoir levels have reduced risks to crop output and food inflation, though rainfall distribution and conditions in Bihar remain key concerns

A 28-year-old Punjab man, Gurdeep Singh, was shot dead while delivering pizza in New York City, in a suspected robbery attempt. The Indian Consulate in New York expressed condolences and assured assistance to his family as police investigate and search for the unidentified suspect

West Bengal’s proposed industrial policy may make landowners stakeholders in new industrial projects to ease land acquisition concerns. Options include providing jobs to landowning families or promoting support businesses. The policy is expected to prioritise sectors with strong ancillary industry potential

Indian equity markets opened higher on Monday after two weekly declines, supported by falling crude prices. Investors remained cautious ahead of potential US sanctions on Iran and geopolitical risks. Nifty and Sensex gained modestly, while metal stocks led sectoral advances

A young nurse accused of killing her parents over opposition to her love affair reportedly died by suicide in a Sangareddy hostel. Police suspect she injected herself with an anaesthetic overdose, the same substance allegedly used in her parents’ deaths

Political parties, traders and transport operators in Tamil Nadu’s Gudalur constituency called a two-day strike on August 27-28, demanding stronger action against wild animal attacks. The protest follows two suspected tiger attack deaths and growing public concern over safety

SBI Research highlighted a communication divergence in the RBI’s latest monetary policy cycle, with MPC minutes appearing more hawkish while Governor Sanjay Malhotra adopted a cautious, data-dependent stance. Markets now face uncertainty over a possible October rate hike amid domestic and global risks

Actress Zoe Saldana shared behind-the-scenes clips showing fun moments with her female crew, including dancing, workouts, meals and getting her hair done. The Oscar-winning actress, known for Avatar, Star Trek and Marvel films, offered fans a glimpse of her busy work life

Thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India on the final Monday of Sawan, offering Jal Abhishek and prayers. Major gatherings were reported in Varanasi, Ujjain, Puri, Bihar and Gujarat, with elaborate crowd-management arrangements and special rituals conducted nationwide

Two children were killed and seven injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar, Russia, according to the regional governor. The strike damaged residential and commercial facilities, while Russian air defences reported intercepting 269 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions

Iran warned vessels violating its Strait of Hormuz transit protocols could face fines, detention or confiscation, while lawmakers approved fees for maritime services. The move comes amid heightened tensions with the US, as Donald Trump claimed the strategic waterway was American territory

Three infants died from suffocation after a fire broke out in the NICU of Amravati District Women’s Hospital. Six others are receiving treatment. A suspected ventilator explosion triggered the blaze, while authorities launched a high-level inquiry into safety and administrative lapses

The fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has injured six people, destroyed several structures and forced 42,000 evacuations. The blaze has burned over 13,000 acres and remains uncontained, prompting a state emergency declaration amid strong winds and extreme fire behavior

Syrian and Israeli delegations held US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions and revive negotiations on a security agreement. Damascus demanded an end to Israeli attacks, withdrawal from Syrian territory, restoration of the 1974 agreement, and respect for Syria’s sovereignty

Karan Johar recalled how his friendship with Kajol began after an awkward first meeting at a party. He also revealed that Kajol had a major crush on Akshay Kumar and that their shared search for the actor eventually brought them closer

Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay has moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him in Ghaziabad over an alleged road rage incident. He claims the case is fabricated to harass him for reporting on alleged irregularities in donations to the Ayodhya Ram temple.

A massive garbage heap collapsed at Conakry’s largest landfill, Dar Es Salam, early Sunday after heavy rains, killing 30 people and injuring six.

Israel has warned Hamas of intensified targeted strikes if the launch of incendiary balloons, kites, and drones from Gaza continues. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, after a high-level security assessment, stressed that Israel will not revert to pre-October 7 conditions and vowed to protect its citizens.

With the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026 taking effect, along with amendments to the National Command Authority Act, 2010, Pakistan is now virtually moving towards military dictatorship

Southern Railway clinched the 61st All India Railway Ball Badminton Championship, defeating South Coast Railway 2-0 in the final at Visakhapatnam. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, secured third place, while Kalai Selvan and Rajesh of Southern Railway were recognised as standout performers.

The Badminton Association of India announced that the 2028 India Open will be held in Guwahati instead of New Delhi. The decision was taken as the tournament dates coincide with Republic Day security arrangements in the capital.

Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone has written an open letter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, praising his intervention in securing an FIR for a pellet injury in Delhi but questioning why similar concern was never shown for thousands of Kashmiri victims of pellet firing.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao on Sunday warned that the party would stall the Assembly and lay siege to the Secretariat if the government failed to withdraw genuine private properties from the 22A prohibited list.