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Google has announced a one-year free AI Plus subscription for eligible college students in India, offering access to advanced AI tools, Gemini Omni, higher usage limits, 400 GB storage, and a dedicated student hub with personalised study features.

Vande Bharat trains have, for the first time, reached nearly 100 kmph on the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River. The speed increase on the Katra-Banihal section is expected to reduce travel time and boost connectivity, tourism and trade

Telangana’s Nayana Sri Talluri has become the first Indian girl to qualify for the Junior World Cup in short track ice speed skating, with events scheduled in Italy (2026) and Kazakhstan (2027).

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Discussions are expected to focus on maritime security, defence technology and equipment collaboration, and promoting a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar testified that Instagram took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach toward users under 13, prioritising engagement over safety. He alleged Meta knew children were using the platform and lacked adequate age-detection goals and safeguards

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said border development is now a top priority under the Modi government, rejecting claims of major Chinese incursions in Arunachal Pradesh. He criticised Congress’s past border policy while citing former Defence Minister A.K. Antony’s 2013 remarks

Two youths from Shadnagar died and another was injured after their bike hit a speed breaker and crashed into a railing on the Jurala project road in Jogulamba Gadwal.

Assam Police prevented 17 alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators from entering the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He reiterated the government’s commitment to an infiltration-free Assam, while security forces maintain heightened vigilance along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent illegal entry

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the 173-km Kharagpur-Bhadrak fourth railway line. The project is expected to improve passenger connectivity, boost freight movement, decongest highways and support industries, MSMEs and ports across eastern India 

Tiger pugmarks spotted in Bheemapur and Chintalamanepalli mandals have triggered panic among farmers. Forest officials suspect the tiger strayed from Maharashtra reserves and have deployed trackers and camera traps

Actor Anupam Kher expressed concern over a viral Ladakh video showing a woman allegedly speaking disrespectfully to Army personnel. He shared the patriotic song “Sena Ki Jai” from his film “Tanvi The Great,” highlighting courage, discipline, service and respect as Gen Z values

Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to the UK with their children, though they will not resume royal duties. Archie and Lilibet will attend British schools from September, while the family plans to live privately outside London amid ongoing tensions with the Royal Family

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed Shailja Pandey, whose MBBS admission was cancelled over a domicile issue in 2013, to receive her degree and marksheet. The court also directed the National Medical Commission to assess her eligibility for medical practice

Seven people have died and 25–28 others are undergoing treatment after consuming spurious liquor in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Police have suspended four personnel and registered an FIR against 21 accused linked to the manufacture and distribution of chemically contaminated liquor.

Actress Rasika Dugal won Best Actor (Series) for “Delhi Crime Season 3” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. She thanked the festival and the show’s team, celebrating eight years of portraying IPS officer Neeti Singh in the acclaimed series

BRS leader T Harish Rao has written to Rahul Gandhi seeking intervention in the alleged misuse of Section 22A and corruption in the Telangana Revenue Department. He demanded the dismissal of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, protection of bona fide property owners, and an independent judicial inquiry.

US technology, cryptocurrency and financial executives backed President Donald Trump’s push for lighter regulation and clearer digital-asset rules. Leaders from Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken and others praised policies encouraging investment and innovation, while urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act

Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) rose 1% after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved its proposal to raise stake in HDFC Bank up to 9.99%. LIC currently holds 4.11% of the bank’s share capital.

A Russian missile barrage struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least six people and injuring 33, Ukrainian authorities said. The attacks damaged residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution across three districts, while emergency crews rescued people trapped under rubble

An Indian national, Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv said. Israeli authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident and launched an investigation. The embassy expressed condolences and assured assistance to Acharya’s family 

Congress leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to youth empowerment, technological progress, education and India’s IT transformation. Rahul Gandhi said his father’s vision of India will continue guiding him

Bangladesh is set for its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with ruling BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir the frontrunner against opposition candidate Oli Ahmed. Parliament will vote Thursday, with Alamgir expected to become the country's 23rd president

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, supported by easing US Treasury yields, gains in global markets and fresh foreign fund inflows. Despite geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, all Sensex stocks traded higher, led by technology and financial shares

Clashes erupted at Jadavpur University between rival student groups, SFI and ABVP, during a general body meeting of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students’ Union. Several students were injured and admitted to hospital, while political leaders visited the site.