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India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit outreach session in New Delhi as BIMSTEC chair. The invitation follows standard BRICS practice and comes amid fresh diplomatic unease over Sheikh Hasina's planned virtual media interaction

WhatsApp is testing optional, privacy-focused age confirmation methods to prepare for compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The platform said age information will remain private and the trial will not affect users' experience or account access

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Azad Engineering and DRDO on manufacturing India's first indigenous 350-kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine. He said the achievement strengthens India's defence self-reliance and reinforces Hyderabad's position as a global aerospace and precision engineering hub.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has grossed over Rs 215 crore in India within three days of release. The Marvel film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, opened strongly across multiple languages ahead of its global release

Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma captured her maiden BWF World Tour title by defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in straight games to win the Taipei Open Super 300. The victory made her the first Indian women's singles champion at the event since 2008

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said Pakistan undermined the Indus Water Treaty through decades of hostility and terrorism. He defended India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance, urging Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure and address its own water mismanagement

Sri Lanka Cricket has shortened India’s warm-up fixture to three days ahead of the two-Test series beginning on August 15. The Indian team will arrive on August 4, with the revised schedule confirmed ahead of preparations for the red-ball contest

India has announced a $840,000 grant to Tanzania under the India-UN Development Fund to strengthen climate risk financing and disaster preparedness. The project aims to improve financial resilience, protect vulnerable communities and support Tanzania's long-term climate adaptation strategy.

India said around two dozen nationals are still serving with the Russian Army and efforts are continuing to secure their release. The government has facilitated the return of 139 Indians and again warned citizens against risky overseas job offers

Amgen has launched its first Scholars Program in India at IIIT Hyderabad with 10 undergraduate students from across Asia. The two-month residential programme focuses on AI, machine learning and scientific research, culminating in presentations and participation in a regional symposium in Tokyo.

The French Institute in India has selected 35 laureates for the fourth edition of the Villa Swagatam residency programme. Running from August 2026 to August 2027, the initiative promotes cultural exchange through one- to three-month residencies across France and South Asia.

Indian boxer Preeti assured herself of a Commonwealth Games medal after defeating Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde 5-0 to enter the women’s 54kg semifinals. She dominated throughout the bout, while Ankush and Sachin also advanced in their respective boxing events

Samsung will introduce India-specific AI features, including an AI-powered bill payment reminder, in its next Galaxy smartphone. Developed by its Noida and Bengaluru R&D centres, the initiative aims to deliver personalised AI solutions while strengthening India's role in Samsung's global innovation ecosystem

India reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe. Ishan Kishan retained the top batting ranking, while Tilak Varma and Varun Chakravarthy also remained among the world's best.

Industry leaders and healthcare experts said the proposed US tariffs on imported generic medicines should push India's pharmaceutical sector to diversify export markets, boost innovation and strengthen resilient supply chains while ensuring affordable medicines remain accessible to patients worldwide

India attracted Rs 14,945 crore in FPI equity inflows through July 24 as weakening global chip trade benefited markets. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and foreign selling pressured equities, with analysts highlighting oil prices as a key market factor

Nepal has allowed Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes up to INR 25,000, if issued after November 9, 2016. The move aims to ease currency movement, boost tourism and facilitate cross-border trade

India rejected Pakistan’s remarks at the UN, stating the Indus Waters Treaty cannot function amid cross-border terrorism. It reaffirmed Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, while stressing sovereign control over natural resources and transparent, accountable governance during the Security Council debate

Four Indian seafarers were among 10 people killed after a merchant vessel was attacked off Ukraine's coast. India condemned the strike, called attacks on commercial shipping deplorable and said its mission in Ukraine was assisting the affected crew members.

India and Spain have agreed to begin technical discussions on interoperability between UPI and Bizum. During his Europe tour, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal also advanced trade, investment and technology cooperation while reaffirming efforts to conclude the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.