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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

Actor NTR Jr underwent successful arthroscopic shoulder surgery at KIMS Hospitals in Secunderabad on Wednesday. The hospital said he will begin a structured rehabilitation programme under medical supervision and is expected to make a full recovery within two to three months

A Pakistani national arrested in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district was allegedly sent by Pakistan’s ISI to collect information on the Indian Army, Navy and Railways, police sources said. Investigators also seized forged Indian identity documents from him

A woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of men after they intercepted her and a male friend near Sukarpada village in Odisha’s Cuttack district. Police said the friend was thrashed and multiple teams have been formed to arrest the accused

The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking a uniform policy for regularisation and demolition of long-standing unauthorised constructions, saying the matter falls largely within the policy domain of states and local authorities. It asked states and UTs to consider issues raised

Former Minister T Harish Rao urged Telangana youngsters to draw inspiration from Uday Nagaraju’s journey from Shanigaram village to the UK House of Lords. At a felicitation programme in Siddipet, Nagaraju pledged to strengthen India-UK relations and address Telangana’s concerns

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer for a parliamentary discussion on students’ protests, calling it a “last-minute” attempt to revive his image. Gandhi demanded answers over alleged police action against protesting students and sought Shah’s resignation