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Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre assures that no punitive action will be taken against student protesters. He said Union ministers had responded positively to his other demands on compensation and parliamentary discussion

Samsung Electronics has launched its most comprehensive foldable smartphone lineup yet, unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The new devices feature slimmer designs, enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, and tailored form factors to cater to productivity, entertainment, and everyday use.

A 22-year-old migrant worker from Bihar allegedly died by suicide in Isnapur, Sangareddy district, reportedly fearing conviction in a murder case after missing a scheduled court hearing. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Assam government told the Assembly that unprecedented flooding in eastern districts caught the administration off guard as the region had not witnessed such a deluge in over 60 years. Relief and rescue operations are under way, while the Opposition demanded a wider discussion

Godrej Capital has entered the gold loan segment by acquiring the gold loan business of Kanakadurga Finance Limited. The acquisition marks its first strategic buyout and supports the company's goal of building a Rs 1 lakh crore AUM franchise by 2031.

Actor Dulquer Salmaan expressed distress over the ongoing NEET student protests at Jantar Mantar, calling the uncertainty faced by young people "gut wrenching" and urging the government to engage in peaceful, empathetic dialogue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea region during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila, following the killing of four Indian crew members in a Russian attack near Ukraine

Mahabubabad police, led by CI Anjali, risked their lives to rescue a 26-year-old youth attempting suicide by lying on a railway track near Mahabubabad station in the early hours of Wednesday. The team spotted him moments before a speeding train approached and pulled him to safety.

French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja won the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 after drawing his final-round match against Arjun Erigaisi. Unbeaten throughout the seven-round tournament, Firouzja earned ₹25 lakh, while World Champion D. Gukesh finished last

The Lok Sabha suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the Monsoon session over alleged unsavoury remarks against women members following a heated exchange with NCPI MPs. The House passed the suspension through a voice vote amid Opposition protests

Constant rain and shifting squalls tested young sailors on Day 2 of the 6th YAI Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta 2026 at Hussain Sagar, with Shringhari Roy, B. Ravi Kumar, and Tulsi Patle holding their lead across key fleets

Two men from Chhattisgarh, a driver and a cleaner, were killed instantly when their van carrying green peas rammed into a stationary container at NTPC Colony in Ramagundam late Tuesday night. Police said the container driver had failed to place warning signboards after its tyre burst, leading to the fatal accident.

Lakshay Raichandani hit an unbeaten century as India U-19 declared at 208/3, setting Sri Lanka U-19 a daunting 472-run target. Sri Lanka reached 155/4 at stumps on day three of the second Youth Test in Colombo

Pakistani security forces killed ten militants and arrested two female suicide bombers during sanitisation operations in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts. The military said the operations targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) elements under its campaign against ‘Fitna al Khawarij’, recovering arms and explosives.

Severe flooding in Assam claimed 21 more lives, taking the death toll to 31, with over 5.65 lakh people affected across 12 districts. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Upper Assam and announced ₹4 lakh ex gratia for victims' families

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported a steep 69% YoY drop in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY27, hit by weak North America sales, lower global generics revenue, and supply disruptions of semaglutide. Shares closed 2.16% lower on the NSE.

The makers of Ramba Oorvasi Menaka, starring Allari Naresh, have released the film’s first single Naa Kanti Meedha Kunuke. Composed by Chaitan Bharadwaj and picturised on Naresh and Surbhi, the romantic track sets the tone for the fantasy-comedy entertainer slated for worldwide release on September 4, 2026.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay reiterated his demand for the abolition of NEET, calling it the only solution to the issue. He backed the Opposition's protest over the alleged paper leak and termed Rahul Gandhi's arrest "anti-democratic" and condemnable

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a petition alleging police brutality against CJP student protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice Surya Kant refused to examine video evidence, while legal bodies SCBA and SCAORA demanded an independent inquiry

The Telangana AYUSH House Surgeons and Postgraduates Joint Action Committee has issued a 15-day strike notice demanding a stipend hike. The JAC warned that around 6,000 house surgeons and postgraduate scholars would begin an indefinite strike from August 4 if the demand is not met.

Volunteers, vendors, and community groups have turned Jantar Mantar into a massive open kitchen, distributing free meals, pizzas, biryani, and water to sustain students participating in the CJP's ongoing NEET paper leak protest

Congress and BJP workers clashed in Vijayawada during rival protests over Rahul Gandhi’s detention in Delhi amid the NEET paper leak controversy. Both sides accused each other of violence, while Congress alleged police excesses and BJP charged Congress with backing anti-national forces.

Students staged a protest at Hyderabad’s Arts College demanding a judicial inquiry into the alleged lathi-charge during the NEET UG paper leak protest march in Delhi. They sought action against police officials, accountability over paper leaks, and reforms in the education system.

The Cockroach Janta Party expressed willingness to hold talks with the government regarding the ongoing NEET paper leak agitation, provided discussions take place at Jantar Mantar or a neutral venue rather than a minister's residence