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The government said FSSAI action against certain alcohol manufacturers was due to alleged use of external flavours to mimic rum and whisky characteristics and misleading age claims. Several brands faced prohibition orders after laboratory tests found regulatory violations in sampled alcoholic beverages

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India's Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from a knee injury. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has received his maiden senior India call-up following an impressive domestic season and India A performances.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case after Star Hospitals alleged that sensitive patient records, employee details and confidential internal documents were published on an unauthorised website. Police are investigating the alleged breach under the BNS and Information Technology Act.

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt early Monday, with tremors felt in Cairo. Authorities activated emergency measures, but no casualties or property damage were reported. Health and rescue agencies remained on high alert following the quake 

During the Bonalu Rangam ritual at Hyderabad's Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, oracle Swarnalatha predicted floods, fire accidents and heavy loss of life in Telangana this year. She also expressed displeasure over the delay in installing an idol and criticised the temple priest's attitude.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly drowning her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda Lake under the LB Nagar police limits in Hyderabad. Police suspect she was under the influence of alcohol and are investigating the motive behind the child's death.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled his scheduled Whitefield shows in Bengaluru following opposition from Hindutva activists and concerns over law and order. Kamra said the shows from Monday to Thursday were shifted to Koramangala, with refunds to be processed for affected ticket holders

Music composer Devi Sri Prasad will make his acting debut with Telugu film Yellamma, directed by Venu Yeldandi. The rural Telangana-based drama stars Bhagyashri Borse and explores the struggles of a singing group devoted to Goddess Yellamma

Amitabh Bachchan thanked fans for their prayers on August 2, which he calls his "rebirth day" after surviving the near-fatal Coolie accident in 1982. The veteran actor also shared an emotional message before beginning the new season of Kaun Banega Crorepati.

South Korea's Navy conducted its first AI-based mine-sweeping trial using unmanned vessels and drones in Busan, testing future maritime capabilities. The exercise demonstrated AI-assisted coordination between manned and unmanned systems, as Seoul advances plans for next-generation naval technologies and destroyers

A fire broke out on the Samastipur-Saharsa Passenger train at Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar, damaging three coaches. All passengers were safely evacuated, while railway officials suspect a short circuit. Train services were disrupted and an inquiry has been ordered

Two women from Arunachal Pradesh, January Tali and Hachu Lombo, have become the first from the state to summit the 7,077-metre Mt Kun in Ladakh. Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik praised their historic achievement, calling it an inspiration for aspiring mountaineers.

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire near Java, killing at least five and leaving dozens missing. Rescue teams and nearby vessels evacuated hundreds of passengers and crew as authorities investigated the cause of the blaze, reportedly spreading from the vehicle deck

Indian equity markets gained nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by buying in banking, FMCG and metal stocks, easing crude oil prices, monsoon progress and foreign inflows. Sensex and Nifty rose as investors remained optimistic about economic growth and earnings

Hungary faces a critical energy crisis as low Danube River levels threaten a complete shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant during an extreme heatwave. Authorities have introduced emergency power-saving measures to maintain grid stability and avoid household electricity restrictions

Ahead of Batwara 1947's release, Sunny Deol and son Karan Deol visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Bihar, offered prayers and sought blessings. The film, based on Partition, also marks Preity Zinta's return to the big screen

Heavy rain and thunderstorms postponed the DC Open men's and women's singles finals to Monday. Jessica Pegula leads Alexandra Eala in the interrupted women's final, while Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar are yet to begin their men's title clash

The West Bengal STF investigation found Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network allegedly used arrested social influencer Arpita Sarkar to honey-trap relatives of six state ministers and other influential people for intelligence gathering. Police are probing encrypted communications and Pakistani-linked social media handlers

The RBI's three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began on Monday, with markets expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent. Investors are closely watching the central bank's inflation, growth and liquidity outlook ahead of the August 5 policy announcement

Counting is underway for Assembly by-elections in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Bihar's Bankipur and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies. The July 30 bypolls are politically significant, with major parties closely tracking trends ahead of results expected later on Monday

US President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran after appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, opting to give diplomacy more time. Mediation efforts continue, though no agreement has been reached and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz

Heavy rainfall lashed Kerala, with three IMD stations recording over 100 mm, prompting flood warnings in Pathanamthitta and holidays for educational institutions in several districts. Authorities intensified relief efforts as rising water levels threatened low-lying areas amid an active southwest monsoon

Banjara Hills police registered a POCSO case against a youth for allegedly harassing a minor girl, posting her photos and videos on social media, demanding Rs 1 lakh to remove the content, and threatening her family. Police are searching for the suspect

A large pothole has appeared on Hyderabad's Falaknuma Road Over Bridge less than a year after its inauguration, raising concerns over construction quality and commuter safety. Residents have urged GHMC to repair the damage immediately and inspect the bridge to prevent accidents