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Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury, currently an additional judge of the Calcutta High Court, was elevated as a permanent judge on Friday, the law ministry said. Six other additional judges were granted fresh six-month terms effective August 31, extending their tenures

The Investment Friendliness Index should not push States to replicate the same model, but serve as a roadmap for building stronger, regional investment ecosystems

Encouraging more private sector participation in defence production, especially in medium and high-tech segments, is key to driving indigenisation

The Calcutta High Court on Friday declined interim relief to the Trinamool Congress over the removal of an allegedly unauthorised billboard at Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office. The court said restoring the signboard at this stage would amount to granting final relief

Four people, including a two-year-old child, were killed and three others seriously injured in a head-on collision between two cars near Godekere Gate in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district. Police said one car was allegedly speeding when it collided with the oncoming vehicle

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said two of 39 people from the state reported missing after Nepal flash floods have been traced safely, while efforts continue to locate 37 others. The state has sought Centre’s approval to send a team to Nepal

Several Telugu NRIs have been stranded at the Nepal-Tibet border following flash floods that disrupted the Kailash pilgrimage route. Families of pilgrims, including Qatar-based Ramesh Babu, have lost contact for days, while some Dubai-based NRIs were rerouted to Kathmandu by Chinese authorities.

The CISF has signed an MoU with the Drone Federation of India to strengthen counter-drone capabilities for protecting critical installations, particularly in aviation, nuclear and space sectors. The partnership will support personnel training, applied research, technology collaboration and operational preparedness against aerial threats

The Kumram Bheem Asifabad police department will provide free 90‑day coaching to 160 candidates selected through an examination. SP Nitika Pant said the programme, beginning August 31, will cover physical efficiency, written tests, and other aspects of recruitment, with food and accommodation offered free of cost.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has asked officials to examine a joint venture between Singareni Collieries and Karnataka’s Hutti Gold Mines to enhance domestic gold production. During his visit to Raichur, he inspected mining operations and directed Singareni to prepare an action plan covering exploration, processing, and adoption of modern technologies.

Reliance Group has rejected allegations by Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra against its media entities as baseless. The denial comes amid Chandra’s personal insolvency proceedings, where an NCLT member approved a settlement plan involving Rs 6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims

Hyderabad police have arrested Arjun Sharma, a Chennai native, in Agra in connection with a financial cheating case and executed a pending non-bailable warrant linked to an alleged murder in Maryland, USA. Sharma, accused of killing his colleague Nikitha Godishala in 2024 and later fleeing to India, has been remanded to judicial custody in Tihar Jail following coordination with FBI and Interpol.

The rupee edged up 2 paise to close at 95.43 against the US dollar, supported by falling crude oil prices and gains in domestic equities. However, a stronger dollar and foreign investor outflows limited gains, traders said

Food safety officials in Bhadrachalam carried out surprise inspections at 15 shops, seizing 30 kg of unsafe food products and sending samples for laboratory testing. Authorities have warned of legal action against violators.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the first phase of the Rs 249-crore Karbigahia-Mithapur flyover and a 2.1-km elevated road linking Mithapur and Sipara in Patna. The projects are aimed at easing congestion, improving connectivity and ensuring smoother commuting

A retired army jawan in Khammam district has been booked for allegedly shooting dead a neighbour’s pet dog with an air gun. The incident sparked outrage among locals, who accused him of earlier causing the deaths of monkeys with electric wires installed around his garden.

The vigilance wing of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board seized 14 illegal mini pump sets during early morning raids in Khairatabad Zone. Officials said the use of motors to draw water from pipelines was disrupting supply.

Jharkhand CID arrested four successful candidates in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2024 JSSC-CGL recruitment examination. The arrests come amid an ongoing SIT probe and previous arrests of alleged key accused Abhay Tiwari, his wife and brother

FSSAI has proposed red front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods and beverages high in sugar, salt or fat, following Supreme Court pressure to expedite regulations. The move aims to help consumers identify nutritional risks, though major food companies oppose the proposal

The TGIIC has raised Rs 2,833.22 crore from two successive land auctions at Raidurg, underscoring Hyderabad’s growing appeal as a business hub. Plot P2 alone fetched Rs 1,447.22 crore at Rs 269 crore per acre, surpassing last week’s record bid for Plot P1.

Congress MLAs who had recently sought disciplinary action against Forest Minister Konda Surekha appeared uneasy when they encountered her at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s residence, where she tied a rakhi. Some MLAs are learnt to have apologised to her, even as the controversy over her daughter’s allegations against the Chief Minister continues to simmer.

A 45-year-old woman died after allegedly being caught in a crowd crush during a saree distribution event ahead of Raksha Bandhan in Bareilly. Her family alleged delayed information about her condition, while police and organisers disputed reports of serious disorder at the event

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 14 unauthorised buildings and issued notices to two others during an enforcement drive across three zones. Officials said six more structures would be taken up for demolition under prescribed procedures.

Jio Platforms has received Sebi’s approval to proceed with an IPO potentially worth Rs 37,700 crore, which could become India’s largest public listing. The offering is expected to value the company at about USD 137 billion and primarily repay Reliance Jio borrowings