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Three more persons, including alleged methanol suppliers, were arrested in connection with Gujarat’s Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, taking total arrests to 31. Police said methanol was supplied from Delhi and transported to Ahmedabad before being used to manufacture toxic liquor

Motorists are gradually adapting to the one-way loop around KBR Park, saying the longer route is offset by smoother traffic and fewer snarls. However, commuters have flagged lane-change confusion and traffic slowdowns during peak hours near key junctions

A 65-year-old plantation worker from Tamil Nadu was killed after being attacked by a herd of wild elephants in Idukki’s Thalakkulam near Poopara. Relatives later blocked NH-85 demanding action, but ended the protest after officials assured compensation from the Forest Department

The Premier League’s second round begins on Friday with Manchester City visiting Crystal Palace, while Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal face challenging fixtures. Several sides will look to build on opening-day results as the new season gathers pace.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of arrests over separatist slogans such as “Kashmir maange Azaadi” and said Palestinian flags would not be permitted during processions. He maintained that peaceful protests and criticism of the government would remain permissible

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Raksha Bandhan greetings to the people of Telangana, describing the bond between brothers and sisters as timeless. He called for people to shun hatred and selfishness and embrace fraternity.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced plans to establish a women-only university where faculty, students and non-teaching staff will all be women. He also highlighted government initiatives for women’s employment, education, entrepreneurship, healthcare and economic empowerment across the state

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, top seed Jessica Pegula and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova headline the top half of the 2026 US Open women’s singles draw, while Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and other Grand Slam champions feature in the bottom half

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev headline the 2026 US Open men’s singles draw, with Jannik Sinner absent through injury. Defending champion Alcaraz occupies the second half alongside Novak Djokovic, while Zverev tops the draw and American contenders seek a breakthrough

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, stressing that tanks remain vital in modern warfare. The facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing

The ACB has registered a disproportionate assets case against Bhupalpally mines and geology department Assistant Director Bojja Jaya Raju. Searches at eight locations led to identification of assets worth about Rs.3.06 crore, while further verification of properties continues.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a one-year grace period for non-Marathi auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to acquire basic Marathi proficiency. Drivers will face no licence or permit cancellations during the period, while unions will organise language classes and provide study materials

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s CPRO G Malsur has faced criticism for attending a Congress party meeting at Gandhi Bhavan. The controversy intensified after Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy deleted an X post mentioning Malsur’s participation.

The Centre took possession of Delhi Race Club after a court rejected its plea against eviction, with bulldozers demolishing historic stables and racing structures. The century-old club’s horses are being relocated, while thousands of workers and families face an uncertain future

The effectiveness of the new law will depend on how clearly the accompanying rules are drafted. Frequent amendments and inconsistent interpretations could bring complexity back

The Telangana government is monitoring the flood situation in Nepal after receiving 80 to 100 calls seeking information and assistance. Following verification, 23 persons in 20 cases have been identified for further coordination, with one person confirmed safe.

Nepal’s devastating flash floods warn of mounting climate risks across the Himalayas, underscoring the urgent need for stronger preparedness and regional cooperation

Two government school teachers in Karnataka’s Yadgir district have been suspended pending departmental inquiry for participating in RSS route marches. The Education Department said their participation prima facie violated Karnataka Civil Services Conduct Rules, despite both teachers describing the events as cultural

M. Abhishek smashed a match-winning 216 off 142 balls as Sagar XI posted 372/9 before bowling out Satyam Colts for 87 in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Several other matches across the A, B and C divisions produced decisive results

CEC Gyanesh Kumar urged young and first-time voters to uphold democratic values, make informed choices and promote voter literacy. At an ECI conference in Chennai, nearly 1,000 students and educators discussed Electoral Literacy Clubs, ECINET, electoral preparedness and transparency

Government employees, teachers and pensioners staged protests at Kothagudem and Khammam collectorates on Thursday as part of a State-wide TGEJAC agitation. Protesters demanded immediate implementation of the second PRC, restoration of OPS, clearance of pending bills and resolution of EHS issues.

Congress Jadcherla MLA J Anirudh Reddy said roads and other development works in his constituency had stalled due to delays in clearing bills. He vowed to fight the State government for funds and said he was prepared to protest if necessary.

India’s Under-17 women’s team were held to a goalless draw by Uzbekistan in the first of two closed-door friendlies in Tashkent on Thursday. The Young Tigresses will face Uzbekistan again on August 30 ahead of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Four members of the Liangmai Naga community were killed and one injured in an alleged militant ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh ordered security forces to arrest the perpetrators, while Naga groups announced shutdowns and protests