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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.

CBSE has exempted the current Class 10 batch from its revised three-language policy and granted a one-time relaxation for Class 9 students. The board also confirmed existing Classes 7-9 will not face third-language board exams upon reaching Class 10

The BRS criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using the Nalgonda public meeting for political attacks instead of announcing development measures. Party leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the district and challenged the Chief Minister to debate its performance.

Ayodhya police will produce eight suspects in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case via video conferencing on Monday, while widening their financial investigation to include six banks and tracking the digital footprints of nearly 80 people

Actress Genelia D'Souza celebrated Vat Purnima by taking a holy dip in the Ganga and dedicating the occasion to her husband, Riteish Deshmukh. She shared a heartfelt video on social media, recalling their enduring bond and wishing him well.

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a two-week notice to Lucknow’s DM and Police Commissioner seeking an action report on the Aliganj commercial building fire that claimed 18 lives due to alleged safety lapses and missing exits

The Ministry of External Affairs has revised passport service charges effective July 1, 2026, increasing fees for fresh passports, renewals, Tatkaal applications, replacements, PCCs and overseas services. A 10 per cent discount for young children and senior citizens will continue

India's Kidambi Srikanth finished as runner-up at the US Open 2026 after a grueling three-game defeat to Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang in the final, prolonging the former world number one's wait for a BWF World Tour title