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New Delhi is undergoing a major beautification drive ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with the NDMC undertaking decorative illumination, floral installations, landscaping, sanitation and maintenance works across key locations, routes, hotels and public spaces to welcome international delegates

India’s refurbished smartphone volumes grew 13 percent year-on-year in January-June, while new smartphone volumes declined 11 percent, Counterpoint Research said. Samsung led the refurbished market with 30 percent share, while the segment is expected to grow 16 percent in 2026.

The IYC and NSUI held a candle march in New Delhi demanding speedy justice for a 16-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped inside a moving bus. Youth and student activists sought a transparent investigation, accountability, victim support and stringent action against those responsible

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy hinted at his ambition to become Telangana Chief Minister, saying even Brahma cannot stop him if the opportunity arises. He also vowed to bring Congress back to power and restore "Rajanna Rajyam" in Telangana.

Telangana pressed Maharashtra to reconsider the 2016 agreement on the Tummidihatti barrage and accept a height of 152 metres. Maharashtra reportedly sought detailed studies before responding, while Telangana offered compensation for land that could be submerged in Maharashtra.

India has rescued 158 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal and stepped up relief and rescue operations in coordination with Nepalese authorities. Indian forensic and tunnel rescue teams are assisting local authorities as thousands remain missing across affected areas.

The government has rejected concerns that the revised CBG pricing under the GOBARdhan Scheme will significantly increase costs for CNG and household PNG consumers, saying government support and a larger domestic gas pool will limit the impact.

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of member and partner countries. Under India’s 2026 chairship, the summit will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability and strengthening strategic partnerships

The Delhi Medical Association has issued an advisory amid a rise in H1N1 cases, urging people to maintain respiratory hygiene, avoid crowded places, wear masks when needed and seek medical advice promptly to prevent further spread of influenza in Delhi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Moscow for two days from Sunday to discuss bilateral trade and investment ties. He will co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission with Denis Manturov and meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

A special NIA court in Jammu has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, citing sufficient material to presume the allegations against her were prima facie true and concerns over influencing witnesses.

A five-year agreement between Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Mauritius' State Trading Corporation will provide assured fuel supplies and protect Mauritius from price volatility, the government said. IOCL will supply the country's entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.

The Department of Telecommunications has directed telecom companies to strictly enforce the nine-SIM limit for individual subscribers from August 24. Customers will have to declare existing mobile connections, while the Digital Intelligence Platform will help telcos identify subscribers crossing the limit.

India said it seeks positive and constructive ties with Bangladesh based on mutual interests and reciprocity amid uncertainty over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. New Delhi said Bangladesh's extradition request for Sheikh Hasina is under established processes and is also examining Dhaka's energy request

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and states on a PIL seeking confiscation of movable and immovable property belonging to offenders and their family members in exam paper leak cases. The court fixed September 25 for further hearing.

The CBI arrested a Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer of South East Central Railway in a bribery case and recovered around Rs 77 lakh in cash and Rs 14 lakh worth of jewellery during searches at his premises in Raipur and Bhilai.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted citizens on Independence Day and said freedom is not merely a gift from freedom fighters but a responsibility. He urged people to uphold truth, non-violence, constitutional values and democracy, particularly among the youth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said armed Naxalism has been significantly weakened but warned that ideological Naxalism remains a challenge. He called for such elements to be identified and isolated while stressing the need to keep India's youth connected to nation-building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined an ambitious development roadmap for India, highlighting targets in nuclear energy, deep-sea exploration, solar power, railway electrification and hydrogen technology while stressing the need for bigger goals, technological self-reliance, energy security and faster infrastructure growth.

The National Song Vande Mataram was played in full for the first time during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, followed by the National Anthem. The historic rendition came as India marked 150 years of Vande Mataram.