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Kerala Cabinet approved the launch of the ‘Sidharthan Distress App’ to prevent ragging and enable quick complaint reporting in educational institutions. Named after veterinary student J S Sidharthan, who died by suicide after alleged ragging, the initiative includes a proposed anti-ragging law

A 28-year-old migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh was killed and his friend critically injured after a speeding water tanker allegedly rammed their motorcycle near the Puppalaguda Toll Gate in Narsingi. Police are examining CCTV footage to determine the cause of the accident.

More than 2,000 volunteers in Warsaw are helping Polish scientists restore a nearly six-metre Mastodonsaurus skeleton, a prehistoric aquatic predator from 240 million years ago. The rare fossil discovery could provide new insights into the species and will become a major museum exhibit

US President Donald Trump has threatened strikes on Iran’s underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility amid escalating tensions. The deeply buried site near Natanz remains inaccessible to UN inspectors, raising concerns over uranium enrichment capabilities and challenges for potential military operations

Zimbabwe have included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga in their squad for the three-match T20I series against India. Wessly Madhevere and Newman Nyamhuri also return, while Sikandar Raza continues to lead the hosts in Harare.

Opposition parties led by the Congress disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings for a third day, protesting alleged police action against students over the NEET paper leak issue. Amid sloganeering, the Chairman adjourned the House after tributes and announcements on rail and Sikkim developments

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold key meetings to appoint a new general secretary, fill trustee vacancies and discuss its first CEO. Financial transparency, administrative reforms and the ongoing donation theft investigation are also expected to dominate deliberations

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal approached the Supreme Court challenging the interpretation of the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule, arguing it weakens the anti-defection law by allowing political mergers to bypass disqualification. The court agreed to list the matter for hearing

Seengh Soda, a traditional Gujarati combination of Thums Up and salted peanuts, has become a social media sensation. Food creators are sharing their versions while users debate the unusual pairing, with many discovering a regional favourite that has existed for years.

Hyderabad will host its first Soulful Sunday – Friendship Edition on August 2 at Lumbini Park, featuring sunrise yoga overlooking Hussain Sagar, a daylight coffee rave, healthy breakfast and wellness activities, offering a refreshing way to celebrate Friendship Day with friends or family.

US President Donald Trump announced phased tariffs on imported generic medicines, keeping them at zero until 2028 before raising them to 100 and 200 per cent. The policy aims to boost domestic manufacturing and could significantly affect India's pharmaceutical exports

Top seed Anahat Singh and Aryaveer Dewan advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships with straight-game victories in Ontario. Five other Indian players, including Gurveer Singh and Saanvi Kalanki, exited after losing to higher-seeded opponents.

The Supreme Court declined urgent listing of a plea challenging alleged police brutality during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march in Delhi. The bench refused to consider video evidence at the mentioning stage, saying it was not inclined to examine such material

Cockroach Janta Party protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities. The agitation entered its second month, while founder Abhijeet Dipke urged peaceful protests and Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike

Karnataka Cyber Command, with support from central agencies and the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, rescued two Karnataka youths from a Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar. Officials urged caution against fraudulent overseas job offers linked to cybercrime and human trafficking networks

The Supreme Court will hear Friday the Muslim side’s plea alleging Madhya Pradesh’s alternate namaz site near the disputed Bhojshala complex is too far. The court asked the state to explore providing an adjacent prayer space, stressing compliance with its earlier interim order

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Wednesday, extending losses for a third straight session as rising crude oil prices and selling in banking stocks dampened investor sentiment. Higher geopolitical tensions also weighed on the domestic equity markets.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, reviewing India-China relations, border stability and regional issues. He stressed peace along the border, welcomed normalisation measures, and called for resolving trade, market access and supply chain concerns through diplomacy

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Nepal early Wednesday, with its epicentre in Kotdewal, Bajhang district. Tremors were felt in Bajura and Darchula, but no damage was reported. Nepal remains highly earthquake-prone due to its location in an active tectonic zone

Visakhapatnam has retained the top position among India’s fastest-growing non-metro job markets, according to LinkedIn. The report highlights rising employment opportunities in AI, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure and financial services as emerging cities expand beyond their traditional industrial strengths.

Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to a mid-range drink-driving offence in a Sydney court. The former cricketer will be sentenced on August 18 and faces a driving ban, fine and possible jail term under Australian traffic laws.

Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan's ODI captain after leading the side for more than three years. He guided Afghanistan to a historic 2023 ODI World Cup campaign and their maiden ICC Champions Trophy appearance. The ACB will soon announce his successor.

A parked ambulance was severely damaged after a tree collapsed on it near Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad's Nampally on Tuesday midnight. No injuries were reported. GHMC's Monsoon Emergency Team and police cleared the tree and restored traffic movement.