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TJS chief and MLC Prof. M Kodandaram faced protests from unemployed youth at Somajiguda Press Club in Hyderabad. The protesters questioned him over government job recruitment, the upper age limit and the Congress government's promise of two lakh jobs

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday accused the ruling Congress of indulging in “politics of murder” and demanded an impartial probe into the death of weaver Vengala Venkatesham in Sircilla. Visiting the bereaved family, he questioned police action in the case and pledged financial and educational support to Venkatesham’s daughter.

Farmers in Medak faced long queues and urea shortages at fertiliser shops and PACS centres on Wednesday. An elderly farmer’s plea for two bags of urea went viral, while farmers staged a rasta-roko demanding manual sales and adequate supplies

Former India spinner Murali Kartik says the Sri Lanka Test series will be crucial for India’s WTC hopes and for identifying the next generation of spin leaders. He believes Kuldeep Yadav must receive consistent backing as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the end of his career

The World at Jubilee Hills has launched a musical tribute to India’s unity in diversity, combining more than 50 sounds from across the country into a melody based on Jana Gana Mana. The campaign took nearly 100 days to complete.

UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar says women cricketers are exceptionally eager to learn and improve, with their enthusiasm enriching his coaching experience. Ahead of WPL 2027, Nayar also discusses UPW’s Bengaluru camp, talent scouting, player development and the growth of women's cricket

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has urged the men’s hockey team to stay calm, trust its preparation and enjoy the World Cup occasion. He backed India to target a top-four finish despite its eighth-place showing in the FIH Pro League

A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the CBI’s charge sheet in the NEET paper leak case involving 13 accused, with hearings on charges set to begin August 13. The court criticised media outlets for publishing witness names, some of whom may be minors.

Amee Kamani and Brijesh Damani made winning starts at the $400,000 Apex Sports 3rd WPA Heyball World Championships. Amee beat Australia’s Lilly Meldrum 6-2, while Damani defeated Morocco’s Ayoub Bakhtaoui 7-3 on the opening day in Pune

Former India captain PR Sreejesh has urged the men’s hockey team to stay calm, trust their training and focus on their roles at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium. He backed India to target a top-four finish at the tournament

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to two alleged Popular Front of India members booked under the UAPA, citing violation of their fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 due to prolonged incarceration and slow progress of proceedings.

The government informed Parliament that DigiLocker has crossed 72.43 crore registered users with 72.86 crore document transactions in the past three years, while UMANG has 11.66 crore users and 798 crore transactions. Both platforms, part of the Digital India programme, provide paperless, citizen-centric services integrated with Aadhaar, eSign, and API Setu.

The Kerala High Court has set aside the Centre’s refusal to renew FCRA certificates of two NGOs accused of funding the Vizhinjam protests. The court said financial support to a peaceful protest cannot automatically be treated as diversion of foreign funds

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Centre to permanently retain the Lok Sabha strength at 543 and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in 2029 polls. The resolution also sought safeguards for states against adverse delimitation effects

IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 non-government entities, including 18 start-ups, for space activities, Parliament was informed. India has around 440 space technology start-ups, while cumulative investments in the sector reached approximately USD 618.5 million by March 2026

A 19-year-old undergraduate student from Kolkata was found hanging in her hostel room at Aligarh Muslim University on Wednesday. Police began examining the scene, while further legal proceedings will follow after her parents reach the university

MNS president Raj Thackeray met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, triggering political speculation. The meeting reportedly covered Shivaji Park and Mumbai-Goa Highway issues, while Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut dismissed political implications and joked about Fadnavis’s possible move to Delhi

The Centre has released Rs 4,102 crore to states and Union territories for Census 2027 preparations, including training, manpower and digital infrastructure. The first phase has been completed in 31 states and UTs, while self-enumeration will be available for the first time

N Chandrasekaran has announced that he will not seek another term as Tata Sons chairman when his tenure ends in February 2027. His nine-year tenure saw major expansion into aviation, electronics, semiconductors and digital businesses, alongside governance challenges

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of adopting an “anarchic mindset” by repeatedly disrupting Parliament and avoiding debate. His remarks came amid a standoff over alleged police action against protesting students, with Home Minister Amit Shah offering to discuss the issue

Rains returned to Hyderabad on Wednesday afternoon after a brief break, with central parts of the city receiving relatively heavy rainfall. The weather department forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at isolated places, with a yellow warning for several districts.

CPI-M MP John Brittas has moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev over an alleged “lungi wala” remark. Several Opposition leaders backed Brittas, calling the remark disrespectful and a cultural attack, as noisy scenes disrupted proceedings in Rajya Sabha

Gujarat’s proposed 103-hectare desert-themed zoological park and drive-through night safari at Juna Deesa has received Central Zoo Authority approval. The Rs 542.14-crore project is expected to house around 2,700 animals and birds across nearly 83 species

The Congress Working Committee will meet on August 19 to discuss the prevailing political situation and formulate a strategy to pressure the government over student-related issues and alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations. The panel may also review Assembly poll preparations