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A CPI(M) branch committee in Eloor, Kochi, mistakenly hoisted the Congress party’s flag instead of the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. The mix-up by an elderly leader lasted about 10 minutes before being corrected, but images went viral online

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has secured its first critical mineral exploration licence for gold and copper blocks at Devadurga, Karnataka. The move marks a historic milestone in SCCL’s diversification, with exploration expected to be completed within five years

Ministry cautions against fraudulent claims of government-designated account

Kerala High Court proceedings were briefly adjourned after a civet cat, known locally as the toddy cat, caused a foul stench inside Chamber 1. The incident mirrors similar disturbances faced by CM Pinarayi Vijayan and LoP V D Satheesan

Assam Rifles signed an MoU with IIIT Manipur to advance drone technology for defence and security. The collaboration launched an Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course, focusing on flight operations, maintenance, and DGCA-certified training, emphasizing defence-academia cooperation and indigenisation of drone systems

Opposition leaders, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a protest in Parliament against the Election Commission over Bihar’s voter roll revision, alleging “Silent Invisible Rigging.” Carrying banners with commissioners’ photos, they accused the EC of disenfranchising voters ahead of state elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all parties, including the Opposition, to support NDA’s vice-presidential nominee CP Radhakrishnan for a unanimous election. Lauding his clean public life, Modi introduced him to NDA MPs. Radhakrishnan will file nomination on Wednesday; Opposition likely to contest

A seven-year-old girl, Nafisath Misriya, died after falling from a scooter and being run over by a bus in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The accident, blamed on pothole-ridden roads, sparked local protests. Her father survived with minor injuries

A Balasore family alleged they received the wrong body of their kin, who died in Bengaluru, due to mislabelling of a coffin. The mix-up was discovered after opening the casket, forcing an ambulance en route to Siliguri to return

At least 25 girls escaped unhurt after a fire broke out in a hostel room at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Jharkhand’s Latehar district. Beds and study materials were gutted; officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze

Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday, driven by GST reform plans and S&P’s sovereign rating upgrade for India. Auto, consumer discretionary and cement stocks led gains, while select IT and infrastructure stocks lagged amid global mixed cues

Twenty tourists were stranded in Ranthambore National Park after their safari vehicle broke down and the guide left to fetch help. Videos of heated exchanges surfaced, prompting officials to bar three drivers and the guide pending an inquiry

A 20-member NCC expedition team, comprising equal male and female cadets, will attempt to scale either Mt Yunam in Himachal Pradesh or Mt Shalang Dhura in Uttarakhand post-monsoon. The mission, promoting youth adventure, follows NCC’s successful Everest summit in May

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai inaugurated the Bombay High Court’s new circuit bench in Kolhapur, easing the burden on litigants from six districts. The bench, functional from August 18, includes one division bench and two single benches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi sections of Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II worth ₹11,000 crore. The projects will ease congestion, cut travel time, boost NCR connectivity, and uniquely utilise repurposed waste for sustainable infrastructure development

Two people died and over 300 were injured during ‘Dahi Handi’ celebrations in Mumbai and Thane. Injuries occurred while forming human pyramids, with some critical cases reported. Authorities confirmed casualties, hospitalisations, and widespread injuries among children and youth

A trainee nurse was found dead at a private hospital in Singur, Hooghly. Her family alleged rape and murder, accusing police of negligence and demanding a CBI probe. Two people, including the nursing home owner and her lover, were arrested

Kerala is set to be declared India’s first fully digitally literate state, with over 21.8 lakh people trained under the “Digi Keralam” programme. Launched in 2022, the initiative bridged the digital divide, empowering even senior citizens to access online services.

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of hardships faced by cadets medically discharged from NDA, IMA and other institutes due to training-related disabilities. Around 500 such cadets since 1985 lack ex-servicemen status, receiving inadequate ex-gratia instead of healthcare benefits

Rahul Gandhi will launch the 1,300 km-long ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram on Sunday, covering 20+ districts in Bihar with RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav. Congress alleges BJP’s attempt at “vote chori” and vows to safeguard democratic rights ahead of assembly polls

Kannada actor Darshan assured fans of his full cooperation for the release of The Devil, stressing support for the directors and producers. Shared via his wife’s Instagram, the message comes after his bail was cancelled by the Supreme Court

A massive fire in a four-storey commercial building in Nagartapete, Bengaluru, killed five people, including four family members. Suspected to be caused by a short circuit, the blaze spread rapidly, prompting emergency operations and government compensation for the victims’ families

Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren, 62, passed away on Friday after being critically ill. The JMM leader was airlifted to Delhi from Jamshedpur following a fall at his residence and was under intensive care at a private hospital

For the first time, women have been elected to the top leadership of AMMA, with Shwetha Menon as president and Kukku Parameswaran as general secretary. State Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian welcomed the development, calling it a milestone for gender representation in cinema