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Adilabad police arrested two Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian accomplice while investigating a house burglary, uncovering an alleged cross-border theft syndicate. Valuables worth Rs 8 lakh were seized, and police are searching for other members and those behind forged identity documents

Benchmark equity indices extended gains for a fourth straight session, with the Sensex rising 544 points and the Nifty climbing 391 points. Falling crude oil prices, strong IT stocks and optimism ahead of the RBI policy meeting boosted investor sentiment.

August and September 2026 promise one of the busiest gaming release schedules in recent years. From Beast of Reincarnation and Splatoon Raiders to Marvel Tōkon and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, players across every genre have plenty to look forward to.

The Bombay High Court revoked the Maharashtra FDA's suspension of a Navi Mumbai restaurant's licence, questioning why it remained closed despite achieving 100 per cent compliance. The court warned of imposing costs on the department for the business's financial losses

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi Mayor's office prompted security agencies to conduct an extensive search operation at the Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Police have launched an investigation to trace the sender, while no suspicious objects have been found

The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka failed to release its due share of Cauvery water. Claiming the CWRC allocation was inadequate, the state sought directions to secure timely release of 26.954 TMC of water

President Droupadi Murmu began a three-day visit to Odisha on Monday, during which she will attend programmes in Cuttack and Ganjam. Extensive security arrangements, including no-flying zones and special train protocols, have been put in place for the visit

The Rajya Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill amid persistent Opposition protests over the alleged police action during student demonstrations in Delhi. Members demanded the Home Minister's presence, while the Chair repeatedly asked speakers to confine their remarks to the Bill.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia met Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu after her historic third consecutive gold medal. The discussions focused on athlete development, sports science and strengthening the sporting ecosystem in the Northeast through the 'One State, One Sport' initiative

Gaddam Venu Kumar, an unemployed youth from Khammam district who attempted suicide over the alleged delay in government job notifications, remains critical but is showing signs of improvement. His suicide note has triggered political criticism of the Telangana government

USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC tribunal found him guilty of three Anti-Corruption Code breaches linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. The suspension has been backdated to November 21, 2025

The increase in monetary limits for filing departmental tax appeals has reduced disputed tax demand by an estimated Rs 16,690 crore, Parliament was informed. The government also highlighted several reforms introduced over the past 12 years to simplify tax compliance and improve taxpayer services

India's proposed data centre pipeline could generate nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs and create demand for 195 million square feet of residential space by 2030. The report says infrastructure investments around data centres will drive housing, commercial growth and urban expansion

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the state's flood response, denied lapses, dismissed criticism over his helicopter travel, warned against misinformation, and announced relief measures as the flood toll reached 15, with rescue and rehabilitation operations continuing across the state

Crude oil futures on the MCX dropped sharply to a nearly three-week low after renewed hopes of US-Iran negotiations eased concerns over supply disruptions from West Asia. Analysts said domestic and global crude prices will remain driven by geopolitical developments and shipping activity

Google has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for the 2026 Play Accelerator India programme. The three-month, equity-free initiative will provide mentorship on AI integration, app quality, security, growth and monetisation to help startups build scalable products for global markets.

Actor Siddharth has praised co-star Arnav Bhasin for naturally fitting the role of a fighter pilot in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar. He also highlighted the camaraderie among the cast while promoting the series, which premieres on August 7

The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the apex court's strength from 34 to 38 judges, without debate amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to several accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. The ED termed the incident a pre-planned, coordinated assault linked to its investigation

Outgoing India fielding coach T Dilip has penned an emotional farewell after completing a successful five-year stint with the national team. Thanking the BCCI, players and coaches, he said the memories and achievements, including multiple ICC titles, would remain with him forever

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled his scheduled performances in Bengaluru's Whitefield after opposition from Hindutva activists. The shows have been shifted to Koramangala, while ticket holders for the original venue will receive refunds through BookMyShow and can rebook subject to availability.

Rakul Preet Singh says Surpanakha's complexity inspired her to join Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Responding to an admirer on X, the actor said she enjoys portraying characters that challenge perceptions. Ramayana: Part One is slated for a Diwali 2026 release

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the organisation's immediate focus is strengthening its volunteer network after the Delhi student protests. He ruled out immediate electoral ambitions, saying the priority is building a grassroots movement to support students and raise public issues

The Assam government released nearly Rs 160 crore as interim flood relief to around 75,000 worst-affected households across four districts. Flood-related deaths rose to 85, while over 1.36 lakh people remained affected as relief and rehabilitation operations continued