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Crude oil prices, West Asia tensions and upcoming inflation data are expected to influence Indian stock markets this week. Investors will also track Strait of Hormuz developments, foreign investor flows and quarterly earnings, while CPI and WPI data are due

Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan and Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan said the state will continue singing only the first two couplets of Vande Mataram at government programmes. Their remarks came after a Chief Secretary’s letter cited Centre’s directions for full rendition

A trainer aircraft operated by a private company crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra’s Pune district around 12.30 pm on Sunday, police said. No casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating whether a technical snag or another issue caused the crash

BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged Chief Minister VD Satheesan to hold talks with PSC rank-list candidates protesting appointment delays. He backed their demands, called for an end to police action and warned that further delay could trigger wider protests across Kerala

The Jharkhand government began fresh talks with students protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities as the agitation entered its 16th day. Several students are on hunger strike, while protesting groups have demanded exam cancellations, probes and reforms in the recruitment process

Five companies, including Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics, Milky Mist Dairy Food, Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering, are set to launch IPOs next week. Together, they aim to raise around Rs 7,443 crore for expansion, capital expenditure, debt repayment and corporate purposes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to turn the Partners in Nation Building programme into a mass movement, urging public participation in achieving Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra goals by 2047, with youth, students and citizens encouraged to contribute actively

Unknown persons stole around four tolas of gold ornaments worth Rs 8 lakh from a jewellery store in Kagaznagar town on Saturday night. Police inspected the scene, examined CCTV footage and formed special teams to identify and apprehend the offenders

Nagasaki marked the 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing, with Mayor Shiro Suzuki condemning nuclear weapons as “absolute evil” and urging Japan to uphold its non-nuclear principles. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended a pragmatic approach amid concerns over nuclear deterrence

Actress Tejasswi Prakash praised television producer Ektaa Kapoor for adapting to changing audience preferences and expanding into reality shows. Speaking during Playground promotions, Tejasswi called her a business mastermind who evolves with trends, while highlighting the success of Lock Upp and her filmmaking ventures

The pilot of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered severe turbulence could face licence cancellation and other penalties if a reported positive dope test is officially confirmed. The pilots’ body urged caution, noting that Air India has not formally released the test results

Gujarat’s Forest Department has begun creating a 100-hectare enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli to house lions involved in human attacks. The initiative aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict while providing affected Asiatic lions a secure, natural habitat within the Gir landscape

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS working president K T Rama Rao greeted indigenous communities on World Indigenous Peoples’ Day. They highlighted tribal culture, traditions, environmental stewardship, rights and welfare, while recalling initiatives for Scheduled Tribe development

A banner in Kolkata’s Salt Lake warned political leaders joining the BJP against engaging in extortion or corruption, threatening them with “egg therapy.” Former BJP mandal president Sanjoy Poira said the party should maintain zero tolerance for illegal activities amid opposition leader defections

Nayanthara, known for avoiding film promotions, made an exception for Yash-starrer Toxic, attending its trailer launch in Bengaluru. She said Yash’s personal request convinced her to participate, while praising his larger-than-life personality. The Geetu Mohandas-directed film releases worldwide on August 26

Four of India’s top 10 most valued companies gained nearly Rs 1.43 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, led by SBI, while six firms lost around Rs 1.23 lakh crore. Sensex and Nifty ended higher despite market volatility and uncertainties

Priyanka Chopra wished her Varanasi co-star Mahesh Babu on his birthday, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from the film’s Africa schedule. The makers also unveiled Mahesh’s first look as Rudhra, while SS Rajamouli praised his character and announced the film’s 2027 release

The BJP launched Tiranga Yatra rallies across several states ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, honouring freedom fighters and promoting patriotism. Leaders including Mohan Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, Brajesh Pathak and Sanjay Seth urged citizens to uphold the Tricolour and support Har Ghar Tiranga

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan highlighted the importance of preserving tribal traditions, cultural identity and indigenous knowledge on World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while reaffirming commitments to education, healthcare, livelihoods, rights and inclusive development

An unidentified woman’s charred body was found near Ramakkapet in Dubbak mandal, Medak district, on Sunday. Locals alerted police after discovering the completely burnt body

A transient tiger sighting near Lodpalli and Penchikalpet villages triggered panic among residents and motorists in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Forest officials confirmed the animal’s presence and deployed trackers and camera traps, advising villagers to avoid isolated movement and follow safety precautions

BRS leaders and residents staged novel protests in Kamareddy and Suryapet over damaged roads and official inaction. A councillor sat in a flooded street, while activists planted paddy saplings and went fishing on pothole-riddled roads to highlight waterlogging and commuter hardships

Union Minister Sanjay Seth backed protesting JPSC aspirants in Ranchi and criticised the Jharkhand government and Rahul Gandhi over their handling of the agitation. He alleged attempts to divide students and demanded action on examination irregularities, while BJP leaders accused the government of politicising the issue

Actor Preity Zinta dismissed a viral video suggesting she ignored Aamir Khan, calling it clickbait and clarifying she did not notice him while rushing to shoot and catch a flight. Zinta expressed respect for Khan ahead of her film Batwara 1947 release