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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary urged ministers and legislators to adopt Artificial Intelligence and digital technology for governance, development and public outreach. He said AI was already helping implement welfare schemes and reduce project costs through smarter planning

The Tamil Nadu government has launched the 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme to train women farmers in agricultural drone operations. The initiative includes professional training, pilot licences and subsidised drones for selected women, aiming to boost technology-driven farming and rural employment opportunities

The Supreme Court said mediation in the family trust dispute between late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani Kapur and wife Priya Kapur was progressing satisfactorily. The court extended mediation till November, urging both sides to avoid prolonged litigation

Residents of Gairan Thanda in Sangareddy district have renewed their demand for a high-level bridge, as the overflowing stream continues to cut off the tribal hamlet during the monsoon, disrupting education, emergency services and daily life despite earlier intervention by the NCST.

PhonePe has launched fixed deposit distribution in partnership with banks and NBFCs while introducing the Daily RD, a digital micro-savings product with investments starting at Rs 100 per day. The platform enables users to open, manage and withdraw deposits digitally

The Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal under IPC Sections 376(2)(f), 354A and 354B in the 2013 sexual assault case, overturning his acquittal and holding him guilty of rape, sexual harassment and assault with intent to disrobe

The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association has resolved to take disciplinary action, including terminating membership, against traders found involved in food adulteration or other unethical practices, while urging members to strictly comply with food safety laws and FSSAI regulations.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Rajya Sabha that 554 coaching posts remain vacant in the Sports Authority of India. He also highlighted increased anti-doping efforts, proposed stricter laws against doping and detailed financial support provided to the AIFF over the past five years

The Enforcement Directorate alleged a former Kotak Mahindra Bank executive used funds siphoned from Panchkula Municipal Corporation accounts to buy luxury vehicles and other assets. The agency said the ₹107.24-crore fraud involved fake accounts and forged authorisations

Mumbai has entered the world's top 15 data centre markets by operational capacity, while Hyderabad has emerged as one of the fastest-growing hubs, according to Knight Frank. The report highlights India's expanding digital infrastructure, driven by cloud adoption, AI and sustained investments.

Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the TVK government's maiden Agriculture Budget as "absolute nothing", accusing Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of failing farmers, reneging on crop loan waiver promises and not convening an all-party meeting on the Cauvery dispute

India's top-ranked para table tennis player Nurjahan Noorali Jamani will compete at the ITTF World Para Future Lahti in Finland after reaching the quarterfinals in Kazakhstan. A strong performance could improve her Asian ranking and boost her 2026 Asian Para Games qualification prospects

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of compromising Telangana's interests and failing to protect its water, financial and employment rights. Addressing Prof K Jayashankar's birth anniversary event, he called for renewed efforts to safeguard Telangana's identity and self-rule.

Despite two deadline extensions by the Election Commission of India, over 75 lakh electors in Telangana are yet to submit their SIR enumeration forms. Hyderabad accounts for the highest number of pending submissions ahead of the August 10 deadline.

A woman and her 17-year-old son were killed after a speeding mini-truck rammed their car on the newly opened Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway. Two others, including the car driver and the mini-truck driver, suffered grievous injuries and were shifted to Hyderabad.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said unemployment would become the party's key nationwide campaign issue while advocating education reforms and affordable education. He also claimed the party's recent protests strengthened the student movement and called for restoring the media's credibility

Swiggy expects adjusted EBITDA of around ₹10,000 crore and Gross Order Value of ₹2.5 lakh crore by FY31, driven by food delivery, Instamart and Dineout. The company also reported a narrower quarterly loss and improved operating performance

Although civic authorities have removed encroachments from footpaths across Hyderabad, residents say the failure to clear debris and restore pavements has left pedestrians struggling. Encroachments have also reportedly reappeared in several locations, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the drives.

Cricket South Africa has added a three-match T20I series to India's women's multi-format tour in December 2026. The revised schedule is aimed at helping both teams prepare for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka in February 2027

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state will become financially stronger within two years, announcing a ₹4,000-crore steel plant in Purulia and promising land allocation to 25 industries as part of an industrial growth drive

The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force arrested three alleged habitual house breakers and a receiver of stolen property, recovering gold, silver ornaments, mobile phones, burglary tools and motorcycles worth around Rs 12 lakh in connection with multiple property offence cases.

The Lok Sabha House Committee, which oversees residential accommodation and related amenities for MPs in Delhi, is awaiting reconstitution after its one-year term ended on July 3. The Speaker appoints the committee, which typically serves for one year

Rio Raj's upcoming Tamil romantic entertainer Ram in Leela, directed by Ramachandrran Kannan and marking Varthika's Tamil debut, will release worldwide on August 21. The announcement follows the release of the film's latest song Seppu Sela

Divi's Foundation for Gifted Children has renewed its partnership with UNICEF India for three years to strengthen disability-inclusive early childhood development by expanding intervention services, supporting families, enhancing Centres of Excellence and building on the achievements of the previous phase.