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US President Donald Trump said he would “love to run” for another term in 2028 but acknowledged the constitutional two-term limit. Trump also discussed security threats, US control of the Strait of Hormuz, tensions with Iran, and the strong US economy

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday amid Opposition sloganeering demanding Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on police action against NEET protesters. Two key Bills, including the NCDC Amendment Bill and Kerala name-change Bill, were also passed.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned and will not seek reappointment after his tenure ends in February 2027, reports said. His exit follows ongoing ownership and restructuring issues at Tata Sons. Shares of several Tata Group companies fell after the announcement

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra has attracted over 47 lakh pilgrims in 114 days, exceeding last year’s figures despite monsoon challenges. With authorities prioritising safety and regulating movement during adverse weather, the pilgrimage is on track to set a new annual record

BRS leader T Harish Rao questioned the Telangana government’s delay in opposing Andhra Pradesh’s proposal to review permissions for seven irrigation projects ahead of the August 18 GRMB meeting. He demanded withdrawal of the agenda items and warned of protests.

Indian golfing veteran Jeev Milkha Singh urged the PGTI to allow golfers competing in the Indian Golf Premier League to participate in other events after meeting tour commitments. He said IGPL can provide players a pathway to the Asian Tour and bigger international opportunities

Elena Rybakina fought back from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 and reach the Canadian Open semifinals. The world No. 2 overcame three break points in the deciding set before sealing victory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged youth to read autobiographies and learn from others’ struggles, warning that in the “era of reels”, shortcuts can limit success. Speaking at Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography launch, Modi praised his resilience and continuing contribution to Indian democracy

Godrej Consumer Products shares plunged 10 per cent to a 52-week low after MD & CEO Sudhir Sitapati resigned with immediate effect. The company appointed Global CFO Aasif Malbari as his successor, triggering heavy investor activity and renewed selling pressure in GCPL stock

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in a marathon 95-move game at the 2026 Sinquefield Cup. The victory lifted Praggnanandhaa to 1.5/2 points, placing him among five early leaders ahead of his Round 3 clash with Vincent Keymer

The teaser of Allari Naresh-starrer Ramba Oorvasi Menaka promises a fantasy-comedy entertainer featuring three celestial nymphs who descend to Earth. Directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada, the film also stars Surabhi, Vennela Kishore and Raashi Singh.

South Western Railway began field trials of an automatic emergency brake-fitted Vande Bharat rake on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section. The tests will assess braking, acceleration, stability and other operational parameters, potentially paving the way for a Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat service

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala is preparing for a major wedding rush, with 377 marriages booked for August 23 and another 295 scheduled for August 30. Six mandapams, additional staff and security measures will manage the expected crowds and ceremonies

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said undocumented migrants who entered Ceuta from Morocco will be returned, as thousands remain after a mass border crossing. Authorities are coordinating with Morocco amid reports of another attempted influx, while concerns persist over deaths and overwhelmed reception centres

A 19-year-old BA student, Manisha Kumari, died hours after marrying her Instagram boyfriend at Purnia Junction in Bihar. She had eloped after her family arranged her marriage elsewhere. Police are investigating her sudden death, with a post-mortem report awaited to determine the cause

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is reportedly considering resignation before the August 18 AGM amid uncertainty over his director reappointment and differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata. Tata group stocks, including TCS, Titan, Tata Consumer Products and Tata Power, declined

A forest beat officer died after accidentally coming into contact with an electric trap allegedly set by hunters to kill wild animals in Burgampad mandal. Bhukya Naveen Naik was inspecting the area after receiving information about the traps.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has questioned the alleged allotment of government land to Tesseract Advanced Systems, linked to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's brother. He sought details about the company's ownership, investment, employees and the land deal.

Discontent appears to be growing among BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress, with Danam Nagender and Pocharam Srinivas Reddy publicly flagging coordination issues and difficulties in securing funds for constituency development under the Revanth Reddy government.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Metal and PSU bank stocks gained, while FMCG, Realty, Healthcare and IT stocks declined.

Actress Urvashi Dholakia shared pictures from her recent Oxford getaway with friends including Ekta Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri. Calling them her “right tribe”, the actress posted moments from the holiday while also looking back at her television career.

At least two people died and three to four others were feared trapped after a hillock collapsed onto houses at Gaushiya Chawl in Ghatkopar's Chirag Nagar early Wednesday. Fire Brigade, police and NDRF teams are conducting rescue operations at the site.

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan flagged off a special Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, joined by MPs. The campaign marks Independence Day and 150 years of Vande Mataram, with leaders urging citizens to display the Tricolour.