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Gaddam Venu Kumar, an unemployed youth from Khammam district who attempted suicide over the alleged delay in government job notifications, remains critical but is showing signs of improvement. His suicide note has triggered political criticism of the Telangana government

USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC tribunal found him guilty of three Anti-Corruption Code breaches linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. The suspension has been backdated to November 21, 2025

The increase in monetary limits for filing departmental tax appeals has reduced disputed tax demand by an estimated Rs 16,690 crore, Parliament was informed. The government also highlighted several reforms introduced over the past 12 years to simplify tax compliance and improve taxpayer services

India's proposed data centre pipeline could generate nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs and create demand for 195 million square feet of residential space by 2030. The report says infrastructure investments around data centres will drive housing, commercial growth and urban expansion

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the state's flood response, denied lapses, dismissed criticism over his helicopter travel, warned against misinformation, and announced relief measures as the flood toll reached 15, with rescue and rehabilitation operations continuing across the state

Crude oil futures on the MCX dropped sharply to a nearly three-week low after renewed hopes of US-Iran negotiations eased concerns over supply disruptions from West Asia. Analysts said domestic and global crude prices will remain driven by geopolitical developments and shipping activity

Google has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for the 2026 Play Accelerator India programme. The three-month, equity-free initiative will provide mentorship on AI integration, app quality, security, growth and monetisation to help startups build scalable products for global markets.

Actor Siddharth has praised co-star Arnav Bhasin for naturally fitting the role of a fighter pilot in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar. He also highlighted the camaraderie among the cast while promoting the series, which premieres on August 7

The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the apex court's strength from 34 to 38 judges, without debate amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to several accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. The ED termed the incident a pre-planned, coordinated assault linked to its investigation

Outgoing India fielding coach T Dilip has penned an emotional farewell after completing a successful five-year stint with the national team. Thanking the BCCI, players and coaches, he said the memories and achievements, including multiple ICC titles, would remain with him forever

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled his scheduled performances in Bengaluru's Whitefield after opposition from Hindutva activists. The shows have been shifted to Koramangala, while ticket holders for the original venue will receive refunds through BookMyShow and can rebook subject to availability.

Rakul Preet Singh says Surpanakha's complexity inspired her to join Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Responding to an admirer on X, the actor said she enjoys portraying characters that challenge perceptions. Ramayana: Part One is slated for a Diwali 2026 release

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the organisation's immediate focus is strengthening its volunteer network after the Delhi student protests. He ruled out immediate electoral ambitions, saying the priority is building a grassroots movement to support students and raise public issues

The Assam government released nearly Rs 160 crore as interim flood relief to around 75,000 worst-affected households across four districts. Flood-related deaths rose to 85, while over 1.36 lakh people remained affected as relief and rehabilitation operations continued

Actor-producer Anil Kapoor celebrated the 19th anniversary of Gandhi, My Father by praising Akshaye Khanna as one of Indian cinema's finest actors. He also urged audiences to watch the acclaimed biographical drama, which explores Mahatma Gandhi's relationship with his son Harilal

The makers of Nithiin's upcoming Telugu entertainer, presented by Nani and directed by Murali Kanth Devasoth, unveiled the title 'Alias Rukmini' along with a quirky title glimpse. The film features music by Vijai Bulganin and cinematography by Jomon T. John.

The government introduced the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha to replace the 1891 law, recognising digital and virtual banking records as admissible evidence, expanding the definition of bankers' books, and modernising the legal framework for technology-driven banking

Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary says Virat Kohli's passion and aggression keep cricket exciting, while insisting the star batter bears no malice. He also backed non-striker run-outs and predicted future rule changes to discourage batters from gaining unfair advantages

The Supreme Court has clarified that Delhi and other state governments may withdraw FIRs against students who protested over the NEET paper leak, provided they do not have criminal antecedents involving grave and heinous offences. The matter will next be heard on August 18

Indian-origin batter Neel Patel has been named in Australia's Under-19 squad for next month's multi-format tour of India. The 16-member squad will play three one-day matches and two four-day games, while a separate Cricket Australia Development squad is training in Chennai

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

The FSSAI has alleged that several rum and whisky variants used artificial flavouring and misleading labelling instead of traditional ageing methods. The regulator flagged multiple brands after inspections in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh and ordered corrective action while allowing conditional inventory clearance.