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US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders targeting birth tourism and expanding restrictions on birthright citizenship despite a recent Supreme Court setback. The move has drawn criticism from immigration experts, who argue the measures violate the US Constitution

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay USD 567 million to address harm caused to young people through its platforms. Most of the money will fund treatment services, while the rest will support awareness, prevention, screening, and related programmes over five years

The Jharkhand recruitment examination protest entered its 13th day, with six students on a hunger strike and an 11-member delegation ready for talks with the government. Opposition MLAs backed demands for a CBI probe as the CID investigation into the alleged recruitment scam intensified.

The Bombay High Court has convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a junior colleague in 2013, overturning his 2021 acquittal. The Goa bench sentenced him to 10 years, sharply criticising the trial court for shifting the burden of proof onto the survivor.

Iga Swiatek stormed into the Canadian Open fourth round with a straight-sets win over Viktorija Golubic, while Alexandra Eala continued her impressive form by defeating Alycia Parks in three sets to reach the third round in Toronto.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens, especially the youth, to celebrate National Handloom Day by purchasing handloom products and sharing GRWM videos on social media. He linked the appeal to the Swadeshi Movement and said supporting handloom strengthens artisans and promotes Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Kayastha Pathshala Trust in Prayagraj, which had earlier revoked permission for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event, has now allowed it subject to conditions, including ensuring academic activities are not disrupted and securing clearance from the district magistrate.

India exported coffee to over 140 countries in FY2025–26, with strong growth in emerging markets like the UAE, Libya, Australia, South Korea, Egypt, Kuwait, and the UK, and new destinations such as Djibouti, Micronesia, and Timor-Leste.

Microsoft has launched its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, expanding to four regions across the country. The facility, built with three Availability Zones, strengthens Microsoft’s AI and cloud infrastructure amid surging enterprise demand.

A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student was declared brain-dead after she was allegedly run over by a car outside a mall in Rajamahendravaram. Police arrested two engineering students, allegedly intoxicated, after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.

The protest against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams entered its 13th day with six on hunger strike and an 11-member student delegation formed to hold talks with the government. Despite Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s offer, no official invitation was received till late evening.

Indian Ambassador Sumit Seth paid a farewell call on Panama President Jose Raul Mulino, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties. The talks covered scholarship programmes, Quick Impact Projects and recent high-level engagements aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, education and technology.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's criticism of the UPI amendment Bill, saying Merchant Discount Rate applies only to merchants. She accused the Congress of avoiding parliamentary debate, while Ramesh maintained the changes could eventually lead to charges on digital payments.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Generation Z protesters are not anti-national and that their concerns are genuine. Calling for education reforms and greater dialogue, he urged democratic engagement while encouraging youth to remain rooted in Indian values and leadership.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the LGBTQIA+ community is an integral part of society but argued that the institution of marriage should not be altered at present. He suggested a separate legal framework for same-sex couples while stressing that social acceptance should precede legal change.

India’s U20 men’s football team defeated Singapore 1-0 in Bengaluru to register their second consecutive friendly win. Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum scored the decisive goal as the Blue Colts continue preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers

The Centre has opposed the implementation of the creamy layer principle in SC/ST reservations before the Supreme Court, arguing that such a policy requires a comprehensive empirical study and falls within the executive's domain rather than judicial intervention.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared actor-director Vishal’s debut film Magudam with a U/A certificate. Initially directed by Ravi Arasu, Vishal took over midway and completed the project, including a massive climax sequence involving 100 stuntmen and 800 crew.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Generation Z is more honest than previous generations and defended the right to peaceful protest. He called for education reforms, supported greater public investment in education, and said the LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of society.

England selector Marcus North said Joe Root was reappointed Test captain because the selectors did not want to burden Harry Brook with leadership across all three formats. Brook will continue to lead the ODI and T20I sides with a focus on the 2027 World Cup.

Government data presented in the Rajya Sabha reveals that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits in 2025 across 23 countries cost nearly Rs 187 crore, with major expenditures in France, the US, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, China, and the UK. For 2026 so far, the figure stands at Rs 74.58 crore, covering trips to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Assam's flood situation remained critical with over 1.68 lakh people affected across 15 districts. While only one river continued to flow above the danger level, relief operations remained underway with camps, rescue teams and essential supplies supporting affected residents.

The Asian Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. India will face Pakistan on September 5 in a key Group A clash, with eight teams competing for continental supremacy from August 28 to September 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday evening. The two leaders reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors and agreed to remain in touch.