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The Centre has redefined the active floodplain of the Ganga and its tributaries, introducing regulatory and warning zones based on flood return periods. The August 2026 amendment aims to strengthen riverbank protection, reduce pollution pressures and preserve natural groundwater recharge functions

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposed Parliament discussion, calling it a “lecture” and demanding accountability over alleged pellet-gun firing at protesting students. Gandhi said Shah should resign if he ordered the action or failed to prevent it

Paul Pogba is reportedly set to leave AS Monaco after another injury setback, barely a year after joining the Ligue 1 club. The French midfielder’s Monaco spell has been disrupted by injuries following his return from an 18-month doping ban.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was ready to answer all questions in Parliament over police action against students during the July 20 NEET protest march. He accused the Opposition of disrupting proceedings and proposed a detailed discussion from Wednesday to Thursday

Gujarat ATS and Rajasthan Police busted an interstate gang allegedly stealing crude oil from an HPCL pipeline in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, arresting eight people. Investigators found an illegally installed valve near Kaludi village and are probing the stolen oil’s quantity, sale and wider network

Hyderabad Police detained 116 suspicious persons during the Lal Darwaza Bonalu celebrations on August 9 and 10. Facial recognition technology helped identify eight people with previous criminal records, while no theft, mobile phone theft or chain-snatching cases were reported.

Veteran White House reporter Susan Page has revealed that the Clinton administration secretly briefed journalists before using a decoy aircraft during President Bill Clinton’s 2000 Pakistan visit. Her disclosure follows reports of a similar covert aircraft switch involving President Donald Trump amid security threats

Nepal-based gang member Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar has been detained under the PD Act in connection with the murder-for-gain of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, in Jubilee Hills.

India and Afghanistan will face off in a three-match T20I series at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in September. Afghanistan will host the fixtures, with matches scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17 as bilateral ties continue to strengthen.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm following uproar over CPI(M) MP John Brittas’s allegation that a female member called him “Lungiwala”. Chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged members to respect culture and identity, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought calm

Actress Nayanthara praised Geethu Mohandas, director of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, for her exceptional sensitivity and emotional support toward actors. Speaking at the trailer launch, Nayanthara highlighted Mohandas’ compassionate approach while praising the film’s ensemble cast and vision

Gachibowli Police and the Eagle Team arrested former University of Hyderabad student Biswajit Kalita alias Biswa in a drug supply case. Police seized 5 grams of marijuana from him and are probing the source of the ganja supply.

US President Donald Trump said he would “love to run” for another term in 2028 but acknowledged the constitutional two-term limit. Trump also discussed security threats, US control of the Strait of Hormuz, tensions with Iran, and the strong US economy

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday amid Opposition sloganeering demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on police action against NEET protesters. Two key Bills, including the NCDC Amendment Bill and Kerala name-change Bill, were also passed.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned and will not seek reappointment after his tenure ends in February 2027, reports said. His exit follows ongoing ownership and restructuring issues at Tata Sons. Shares of several Tata Group companies fell after the announcement

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra has attracted over 47 lakh pilgrims in 114 days, exceeding last year’s figures despite monsoon challenges. With authorities prioritising safety and regulating movement during adverse weather, the pilgrimage is on track to set a new annual record

BRS leader T Harish Rao questioned the Telangana government’s delay in opposing Andhra Pradesh’s proposal to review permissions for seven irrigation projects ahead of the August 18 GRMB meeting. He demanded withdrawal of the agenda items and warned of protests.

Indian golfing veteran Jeev Milkha Singh urged the PGTI to allow golfers competing in the Indian Golf Premier League to participate in other events after meeting tour commitments. He said IGPL can provide players a pathway to the Asian Tour and bigger international opportunities

Elena Rybakina fought back from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 and reach the Canadian Open semifinals. The world No. 2 overcame three break points in the deciding set before sealing victory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged youth to read autobiographies and learn from others’ struggles, warning that in the “era of reels”, shortcuts can limit success. Speaking at Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography launch, Modi praised his resilience and continuing contribution to Indian democracy

Godrej Consumer Products shares plunged 10 per cent to a 52-week low after MD & CEO Sudhir Sitapati resigned with immediate effect. The company appointed Global CFO Aasif Malbari as his successor, triggering heavy investor activity and renewed selling pressure in GCPL stock

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in a marathon 95-move game at the 2026 Sinquefield Cup. The victory lifted Praggnanandhaa to 1.5/2 points, placing him among five early leaders ahead of his Round 3 clash with Vincent Keymer

The teaser of Allari Naresh-starrer Ramba Oorvasi Menaka promises a fantasy-comedy entertainer featuring three celestial nymphs who descend to Earth. Directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada, the film also stars Surabhi, Vennela Kishore and Raashi Singh.

South Western Railway began field trials of an automatic emergency brake-fitted Vande Bharat rake on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section. The tests will assess braking, acceleration, stability and other operational parameters, potentially paving the way for a Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat service