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India added three more medals at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Slovakia, with Mansi Lather winning silver and Tanvi Gundesh Magdum and Komal taking bronze. Earlier, Kajal Dhochak claimed gold, while Tanu Sharma and Savita secured silver medals.

The PNGRB has approved nearly 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines across six states at an estimated investment of Rs 7,000 crore. The projects will expand India's common-carrier network, improve supply reliability and reduce dependence on road transportation

A 15-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a speeding motorcycle near Mithibai College in Mumbai’s Vile Parle. The biker fled the spot, prompting Juhu Police to register a case and launch a search using CCTV footage

India and Mauritius have deepened energy ties through a five-year agreement under which Indian Oil Corporation will supply Mauritius' entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, alongside wider cooperation in oil and gas, infrastructure and biofuels

India aim to seal their first overseas Test series win in three years against Sri Lanka, with skipper Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal under pressure to deliver big scores. Kuldeep Yadav’s place is also under scrutiny

Cyber experts and police have warned that sharing Aadhaar, PAN cards, bank statements and other sensitive documents through personal WhatsApp numbers can expose users to data security risks. They advise using official verification channels and secure document submission methods

Massive heaps of construction and demolition waste have accumulated for over a decade along the IKEA-AIG Hospital stretch in Gachibowli, raising environmental and safety concerns. Cyberabad Municipal Corporation is exploring solutions, including modern technology, to clear the debris.

Exam protesters in Jharkhand have accused the Hemant Soren government of failing to defend its decision to cancel several recruitment exams after the High Court stayed some cancellations. The BJP backed the protesters, while the JMM accused it of political exploitation.

Gold and silver could witness strong gains as fiscal pressures, shifting real yields and currency concerns reshape global markets, according to a Vallum Capital report. Central bank buying and expectations of monetary easing are expected to support precious metal prices

Telangana polytechnic staff have escalated their protest against the proposed merger of polytechnics with Young India Skills University, announcing non-cooperation in additional duties. Students are also protesting the move and demanding clarity on ECET and lateral-entry engineering admissions.

The CCS Special Crime Team and Gandhinagar police arrested five persons allegedly transporting 38 kg of dry ganja from Araku to Mumbai via Hyderabad. Police said the suspects concealed the contraband in travel bags and were paid for each delivery.

Rahul Dravid has urged patience with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stressing the importance of regular red-ball cricket in his development. The former India captain believes the youngster can eventually become an all-format player for India if given enough time.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Moscow for two days from Sunday to discuss bilateral trade and investment ties. He will co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission with Denis Manturov and meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

A young girl from Arunachal Pradesh has gone viral after responding to a social media comment calling her “Chinese”. Karga Tinkle Gongo firmly asserted her Indian identity, saying people should not judge nationality by appearance. Her video has drawn widespread appreciation.

A special NIA court in Jammu has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, citing sufficient material to presume the allegations against her were prima facie true and concerns over influencing witnesses.

Visakhapatnam is hosting BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meetings on August 22 and 23 under India’s 2026 chairship. Delegates from all 11 member countries visited Thotlakonda, while discussions will focus on youth empowerment, sports cooperation, technology and sustainability.

The EPFO has urged establishments to use the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 to enrol eligible workers who remained outside EPF coverage. The one-time campaign, open until October 31, offers specified relaxations to facilitate regularisation of past compliance.

Pawan Kalyan penned an emotional birthday note for his elder brother Chiranjeevi, recalling their childhood, his brother's struggles and his support through the years. He said Chiranjeevi was always his hero and praised his generosity, hard work and achievements.

A five-year agreement between Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Mauritius' State Trading Corporation will provide assured fuel supplies and protect Mauritius from price volatility, the government said. IOCL will supply the country's entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.

Mitchell Starc became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history after claiming 6-12 against Bangladesh in Mackay. The Australia pacer moved past Pat Cummins to reach 230 WTC wickets and also topped the ongoing 2025-27 cycle.

A 31-year-old Adobe software engineer allegedly died after being assaulted by his wife's relatives following a domestic dispute at his Delhi residence. Police have detained four people and registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as the investigation continues.

The Central government has reportedly asked Google to take down Firebase accounts impersonating banks and financial institutions. I4C flagged 57 pages, including phishing sites allegedly used to steal credit card details and OTPs and defraud users.

Preliminary alcohol and drug tests on Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of Andhra Pradesh MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, have returned negative following a fatal Aston Martin crash in Hyderabad. Police have sent his blood samples to the FSL for detailed analysis.

Iran has condemned new US economic sanctions, accusing Washington of asserting extraterritorial sovereignty over independent nations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the measures violate international law and warned that combined with a naval blockade, they could erode national sovereignty.