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The rupee closed 9 paise lower at 94.54 against the US dollar on Monday after renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran dampened investor sentiment. Despite supportive crude oil prices and foreign inflows, the domestic currency ended the day weaker

The Congress criticised the Centre's expenditure-sharing formula under the VB G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens federalism and burdens states financially. The party said replacing MGNREGA with the new scheme centralises decision-making while undermining states' fiscal autonomy

Less than 24 hours after leading Ireland to a historic 2-0 T20I series sweep over India, head coach Heinrich Malan has stepped down to allow a strategic transition ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers

CBSE has issued detailed implementation guidelines for the NEP 2020 three-language policy, explaining assessment patterns, exemptions and transition arrangements for students across different classes. The Board also clarified rules for CBSE examinations, Bhartiya Bhashas and special exemptions for eligible students

A labourer from Madhya Pradesh's Panna district discovered an 11.19-carat white diamond in a leased mine. The rare gem, estimated to fetch up to Rs 40 lakh at auction, is expected to help the family repay debts and improve their future

Police sources reveal that Siya Goyal allegedly conned her billionaire realtor fiancé Ketan Agarwal out of ₹1 crore under the guise of wedding shopping, using the funds to back her lover Chetan Chaudhary before plotting the lethal Lohagad Fort cliff fall

A 30-year-old student from Telangana's Peddapalli district, Gitla Sai Akhil Reddy, died after reportedly falling from a building in Valencia, Spain. The circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be confirmed, while efforts are underway to bring his mortal remains home.

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth fell just short of breaking his BWF World Tour title drought, finishing as runner-up at the US Open 2026 after a hard-fought three-game defeat to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang

Raksha Bandhan is one of the most auspicious occasions in India, commemorating the sacred bonds of love and protection among siblings.

The Telangana government has transferred 36 Deputy Superintendents of Police and assigned them new postings across various wings, including CID, ACB, Intelligence and Special Branch. The reshuffle covers multiple commissionerates and districts, including Cyberabad, Nizamabad, Khammam, Siddipet and Ramagundam.

Investigators allege Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal's fiancée transferred nearly Rs 1 crore meant for wedding expenses to her alleged lover as part of a planned murder conspiracy. Police claim the duo staged the killing after an earlier failed attempt

ISKCON Hyderabad will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Radha Madanmohan Mandir at Abids with four days of religious and cultural programmes from August 15 to 18. The celebrations will include special rituals, discourses, cultural events and the distribution of over five lakh plates of prasadam.

The Netherlands and Morocco face off in a high-profile FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Here's a preview of the contest, live streaming details, kick-off time, venue and the full squads

Sebi has invited applications for the post of executive director, with the deadline set for July 25. The appointment will be on a deputation or contractual basis for three years, and candidates must meet prescribed qualifications and experience criteria

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the Central approval for the Rs 15,431 crore four-laning of the Baihata Chariali–Tezpur NH-15 stretch, which will feature five major urban bypasses and a strategic emergency landing facility

The West Bengal Assembly passed two Bills amending OBC reservation laws, enabling the BJP government to revise the OBC list prepared under the previous TMC regime. The amendments restore the earlier framework and empower the Backward Classes Commission to review community inclusion

India's disappointing exit from the Women's T20 World Cup has exposed glaring structural faults. From tactical musical chairs and defensive batting to costly dropped catches, we break down why the team faces an immediate post-tournament reset

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged the West Bengal government to intervene in senior journalist Rajagopal Ramadas' delayed passport renewal, allegedly stalled over an adverse police verification report linked to electoral roll deletion. Opposition leaders criticised the move as politically motivated

Tata Motors aims to surpass one million annual commercial vehicle sales in the coming years as it moves ahead with the acquisition of Italy's Iveco Group. The deal is expected to strengthen its technology, global presence and manufacturing capabilities while boosting long-term growth

An Anthropic report analysing 9,700 Claude user interactions found that 93 per cent of AI conversations produced tangible outcomes. Most users reported improvements in productivity, learning and work quality, while frequent AI users also expressed greater optimism about their future careers.

The makers of Ravi Teja's upcoming film 'Irumudi' have released its first devotional single, 'Irumudi Kattu'. The film, directed by Shiva Nirvana, centres on a powerful father-daughter bond and is set for a theatrical release on August 21

Secret performance surveys and constant monitoring have reportedly upset a section of Telangana Ministers and senior MLAs, fuelling internal tensions ahead of a possible Cabinet expansion and reshuffle. Some leaders fear the findings could be used selectively to weaken their influence.

Four-time champions Germany face a defensively stubborn Paraguay side in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout match at Foxborough, with live broadcast available in India on Zee5 and Unite8 Sports network channels

Around 80 farmers in Nagarkurnool were allegedly cheated of nearly Rs.2 crore after private agents who purchased their paddy and maize failed to make payments. The farmers blamed delayed government procurement and sought immediate intervention from district authorities.