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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages, urging parents to conduct social audits and sarpanches to upgrade basic facilities. The campaign, beginning August 15, will also recognise village leaders who improve schools

A Bailey bridge over Uttarakhand's Tamak drain was washed away by floodwaters, cutting road connectivity to around a dozen villages and the border area. A BRO driver went missing after being swept away, while rescue teams were deployed amid a flash flood warning

The WHO said the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo began in February, months before its May declaration. Confirmed cases have reached 4,200, including over 1,900 deaths, while conflict, misinformation, healthcare shortages and delayed diagnosis complicate containment efforts

According to the report, Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency stood top with 1,79,794 electors as ASD electors

Controversial stickers targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were found pasted on a government hoarding in Ahmedabad, prompting police to register an FIR against unidentified persons. The hoarding, featuring the PM Surya Ghar scheme, was allegedly damaged, causing an estimated loss of Rs 26,500

Orders placed by the Military Affairs Department through Government e-Marketplace have crossed Rs 1.35 lakh crore, accounting for nearly 15 per cent of GeM procurement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. He added that purchases through the portal exceeded Rs 20 lakh crore over 10 years

JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during a march by students protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand. On a nine-day hunger strike, Mahto joined the protest despite critically low blood sugar as police used force to disperse demonstrators

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An eighth-grade student died after receiving an injection from an RMP at Baswapuram in Khammam district. Her family alleged medical negligence, while police said the practitioner was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. A case has been registered

The Telangana Housing Department has extended the deadline for applications for Indiramma Houses in the CURE area to August 15. The department received 46,121 applications by August 10 for 7,340 houses being taken up in 16 constituencies

The real test of welfare is simple: money should reach the person it is intended for, on time. Narkuda shows that the social security challenge lies in the last mile

West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee ordered an inquiry after a temporary worker at Ghatal government hospital alleged he was removed after being diagnosed HIV-positive and denied wages. The minister said HIV-based discrimination would not be tolerated and promised action if allegations are proved

Team Speed slammed a record-breaking 746/8 in 90 overs against City College Old Boys in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship. Advith Reddy 256, Koushik Reddy 171 and Vimal Dev 119 powered the remarkable total on Monday

China on Monday rejected India's move to assign standard names to 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it “illegal, null and void”. Beijing reiterated its claim over the region, while India maintains Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country

The Green India Mission has brought over 1.84 lakh hectares under eco-restoration across 17 states and one Union Territory since 2015-16, the government told Lok Sabha. It has allocated Rs 57.08 crore for approved restoration activities in seven states during FY2026-27

Food safety officials in Bengaluru shut the kitchen of a high-end rooftop lounge after finding unhygienic conditions, expired dairy products and rotten meat. Across 60 three- and five-star hotels, officials seized 132 kg of food and collected 77 samples for testing

India cannot afford to view the Mecca defence pact as mere symbolism; it could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic position and require sustained diplomatic engagement with Riyadh and Ankara

The Calcutta High Court allowed a Jamiat e Ulema rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, limiting participation to 750 and imposing restrictions on sound, traffic and dispersal. The court also criticised police authorities for communicating permission denial late on Friday evenings

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accused the government of an “organised loot” of Rs 2.86 lakh crore, citing combined profits of state-run oil marketing companies from 2020-21 to 2025-26. He alleged high fuel prices burdened consumers despite manageable global crude prices

Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition wants Amit Shah to clarify whether he ordered firing on protesting students, rejecting a general debate on education. Congress reiterated three demands—Shah's clarification, PM Modi's apology over student police action and a statement on Ram Temple donations

Andhra Pradesh will introduce 102 Thalli Bidda Express vehicles with advanced safety features for transporting mothers and newborns. The AC vehicles will include airbags, GPS tracking, SOS buttons, child locks and emergency systems. The government claims it is India’s first such initiative

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 people and collapsing dozens of buildings. The quake trapped residents, prompted evacuations and was felt in Ecuador and Panama, while rescuers assessed damage across the affected region

Over 1.41 lakh water conservation works have been completed under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Catch the Rain 2026 initiative, with Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh accounting for nearly 1.25 lakh, the Centre told Rajya Sabha. Groundwater recharge has also improved significantly since 2017

France's BEA and Airbus will send specialist teams to Delhi to assist India's AAIB in probing the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident. The A320 lost around 300 feet in altitude during cruise on August 4, injuring at least 17 passengers and crew