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Shankar Mahadevan will headline India's handover performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 closing ceremony in Glasgow. The presentation, featuring several noted artistes, will celebrate India's cultural diversity as the country prepares to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

The Centre has released an additional Rs 1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to states ahead of the scheduled August payout to strengthen state finances, accelerate capital expenditure and support development, while India's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter

Cheteshwar Pujara paid tribute to retired India batter Ajinkya Rahane, calling his unbeaten century in the 2020 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne a "character-defining" innings. He also praised Rahane's calm leadership, selflessness and lasting impact on Indian cricket.

KL Rahul shared candid moments from his summer vacation with wife Athiya Shetty and brother-in-law Ahan Shetty. The cricketer's social media post offered fans a glimpse of family time, picturesque outings and a relaxing holiday away from cricket.

Hyderabad's Metro expansion remains stalled amid uncertainty over Phase II approval and the State government's takeover of Phase I. While the Centre has approved over 380 km of Metro projects in several cities since January 2024, Telangana's proposals remain pending.

A 28-year-old married man was found murdered under suspicious circumstances at S Itikyal village in Sangareddy district. Police shifted the body for postmortem, registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Balapur police rescued a newborn baby girl after foiling an alleged attempt to sell the infant to a couple in Shaheennagar for Rs 5 lakh. Four persons were detained, and an investigation is underway to determine the roles of those involved.

Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Taipei Open 2026 women's singles final with a straight-games win over home favourite Huang Yu-hsun. She will face Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh for the title after Unnati Hooda bowed out in the semifinals.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has crossed Rs 150 crore gross at the Indian box office, becoming another major success for the filmmaker after Oppenheimer. The mythological epic stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and features an ensemble cast of Hollywood stars.

Nissan Motor India reported a 66.5 per cent increase in total wholesale sales to 9,339 units in July. Domestic wholesale sales more than tripled year-on-year, while exports also recorded steady growth compared with the corresponding month last year.

A third flood warning was issued after the Godavari rose to 56.10 feet at Bhadrachalam, disrupting road connectivity and inundating low-lying areas. Authorities urged residents in vulnerable villages to move to relief centres as farmers complained of crop losses due to flooding.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram and is set to launch development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore. The new Greenfield airport is expected to boost connectivity, tourism, trade and investment in Andhra Pradesh.

Indian-origin US Army Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike in Jordan, was laid to rest with full military honours in New York as family, officials and hundreds of mourners paid tribute to her courage and service.

Salman Khan's latest Instagram post celebrating his friendship with Sanjay Dutt drew widespread attention after fans reacted to its quirky caption. The actor also recently visited brother Sohail Khan on the sets of the reality show Alliance.

Anna Konidala, wife of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, adopted an Asiatic elephant and a Royal Bengal tiger at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park by contributing Rs 6.3 lakh towards their care under the zoo's Animal Adoption Programme.

Neeraj Chopra claimed silver with a season-best 85.83m, while Yashvir Singh earned his maiden Commonwealth Games medal with bronze as India celebrated a double podium finish in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Actress Dushara Vijayan revealed she lost 13 kg in just four months through discipline and consistency. Sharing her fitness journey on Instagram, she said she hopes her transformation inspires others while preparing for the release of her upcoming film GDN.

Tejaswin Shankar scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a decathlon medal at a major international multi-sport event. His bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2026 also made him the first Indian to win Games medals in two different athletics disciplines.

JSW MG Motor India reported a 22 per cent rise in wholesale dispatches to 8,158 units in July, marking its highest-ever monthly sales. The company's new energy vehicle portfolio contributed more than 80 per cent of total wholesale sales during the month.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has warned that Godavari flood intensity is expected to increase due to heavy upstream rainfall. The second warning level at Dowleswaram Barrage is likely on Saturday as authorities prepare for rising inflows.

Yamini Maurya claimed a silver medal in the women's 57kg event as India concluded a memorable judo campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with two golds and a silver, helping the country climb to ninth in the overall medals standings.

Seventeen fishermen were rescued after their fishing boat developed engine trouble off the Kozhikode coast in Kerala. The Coastal Police and local residents brought all of them ashore safely, while those with minor injuries were shifted to hospital for treatment.

India strengthened its dominance in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi and Priya advanced to the finals, taking the country's tally of finalists to nine and guaranteeing at least nine medals, including multiple silver or better finishes.

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan on Saturday. No tsunami advisory was issued. The tremor came days after a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, where the death toll has risen to 35.