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Former governor and educationist D Y Patil dies
NDTVArchived
Padma Shri awardee and former Congress leader D Y Patil died at his residence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, after age-related illness. He had served as Governor of Tripura and Bihar and held additional charge of West Bengal. Family sources said final rites would be held at D Y Patil
Two firefighters die battling Greater Noida factory blaze
NDTVArchived
Fireman Rohit Yadav and Head Constable Driver Tirathpal Singh died after a wall and iron beam collapsed while they fought a fire at an electronics unit in Greater Noida on Monday night. Three firefighters, Rajpal Singh, Manish Kumar and Amit Kumar, were injured and are out of dan
Faridabad teacher killed by stalker outside her school
The HinduArchived
A teacher at a private school in Faridabad's Sikrona village was killed on Monday morning after a man who had stalked her for nearly two years attacked her at the gate. He had used her husband's nickname to call her outside. Colleagues tried to intervene but could not save her. S
UP shuts schools in three districts for Kanwar Yatra
Telegraph IndiaArchived
District administrations in Meerut, Ghaziabad and Baghpat ordered schools, colleges and universities to remain closed as heavy movement of Kanwar pilgrims continued through Uttar Pradesh. Meerut's closure covers institutions from Classes 1 to 12 along with colleges until August 1
Census phase 2 to record caste, parents birth details
The Times of IndiaArchived
The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 will begin August 17 in Ladakh and snow bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a home ministry notification said. For the first time since 1931, it will record caste as declared by respondents, along wit
Faridabad teacher stabbed over 30 times by masked man
NDTVArchived
A 29 year old teacher, Sandhya, was stabbed to death at a private school in Faridabad's Sikrona village after a masked man asked for her by name at the gate. CCTV footage showed the attacker dragging her while stabbing her more than 30 times before fleeing on a bike without a num
Kerala floods displace over 11,000 as rain triples normal
The News MinuteArchived
More than 11,000 people have been displaced across Kerala after rainfall between August 1 and 3 exceeded normal levels by 232 percent, leaving 15 dead and seven missing, officials said. Pathanamthitta district recorded the highest anomaly at 533 percent above normal, with 316 rel
Noida teen in PM remark case forced to move thrice
The Times of IndiaArchived
A 15 year old girl named in a Noida FIR over remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Jantar Mantar protest has moved homes three times with her mother after receiving threats, her lawyer said. The FIR, filed after a complaint citing a video, invokes charges includi
UAE freezes Satish Sanpal assets as India's probe stalls
BW BusinessworldArchived
The United Arab Emirates froze assets linked to Dubai-based businessman Satish Sanpal in a money laundering investigation, even though he faces nine criminal cases in Jabalpur and an active Look Out Circular confirmed by the Delhi High Court. The circular was issued in August 202
Mohan Bhagwat to meet 2,000 students in Mumbai
The News MinuteArchived
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will meet more than 2,000 high school students aged 15 to 19 in Mumbai on August 6, in an outreach themed The Role of Youth in Uniting the World, the Indian Way. The event will be held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, organised by the youth platf
Third suspect held in West Bengal JeM terror module
The HinduArchived
West Bengal's Special Task Force arrested a third suspect, Aditya Singh, from Howrah district in connection with a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed linked terror module. His associates Hamim Mondal and Arpita Sarkar were arrested earlier on July 31 from Bardhaman and Sahebganj in neigh
PM launches 100-week Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on August 2 across more than 28,000 locations nationwide. Over one crore young people joined the launch, which has support from more than 125 spiritual organisations, schools and industry
Kerala rain deaths rise to 15 as rescues continue
NDTV, The Times of India, The HinduArchived
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the death toll from rain related incidents across Kerala rose to 15, with seven people still missing, as heavy rainfall continued for a third day. About 11,018 displaced people were sheltering in 316 relief camps as of Monday morning, with rescue
Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court for Cauvery water release
The HinduArchived
Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court on August 3 seeking direction to Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs for 15 days from Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara reservoirs. The state wants a 26.954 TMC shortfall at Billigundulu made good for June 1 to August 12. Flows from July 29 to AugustModi launches hundred week drug free youth campaign
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on August 2 across more than 28,000 locations with over one crore young participants. More than 125 spiritual organisations, educational institutions and industry bodies supported the driv
Thirteen thousand tribal women set Dhimsa dance record
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Over thirteen thousand tribal women and girl students performed the Dhimsa dance to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bhogapuram on August 1 during the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport inauguration. Guinness World Records certified it as the largest Dhimsa dance e
PM launches 100-week drug-free youth campaign
News On AIRArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on August 2 via a nationwide video conference. More than one crore young citizens joined from over 28,000 locations during the launch event. Modi outlined a 100-week plan with dedicated Su
Five accused get bail in TCS Nashik case
InshortsArchived
A court granted bail to five accused in a sexual harassment and alleged forcible conversion case involving TCS employees in Nashik. The court cited a filed chargesheet, nearly complete investigation and little risk of witness intimidation or evidence tampering. The accused face m
Delhi Police will not act against Noida teen
The Times of IndiaArchived
Delhi Police decided not to file a case against a 15-year-old girl accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video during a CJP protest. A Zero FIR registered in Noida was transferred to Delhi. The girl apologised on social media, saying sh
Pakistan deploys Chinese SH-15 guns along India border
The Times of IndiaArchived
Pakistan has deployed a large number of China-acquired SH-15 wheeled 155mm self-propelled artillery guns facing India, largely in Gujranwala, Sialkot and Jalalpur Jattan near the Shakargarh bulge. Pakistan ordered 236 guns in 2019 with deliveries from 2022 and a licence to produc
Kerala rains kill eight, leave thousands in relief camps
The HinduArchived
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said eight people died, eight remain missing and 13 were injured after heavy rains battered the state, with 27 houses destroyed and 196 partially damaged. Nearly 5,792 people have been moved to 209 relief camps, including families who lost hom13,000 tribal women set Dhimsa dance record for Modi
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Over 13,000 tribal women and girl students performed the Dhimsa dance in 433 concentric circles to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Bhogapuram airport inauguration on July 31. Guinness World Records recognised it as the largest Dhimsa dance event, with the certificate
Cloudburst floods Chatroo, shuts schools in three J-K districts
The HinduArchived
A cloudburst struck the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district at around 2.30 a.m. on August 1, triggering flash floods that inundated the main market with boulders, mud and slush and swept away at least two parked vehicles. Authorities shut schools in Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban distri
ATS raids Pune homes linked to Pakistani gangster
Telangana TodayArchived
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad launched simultaneous raids across several locations in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad targeting individuals allegedly linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti. Some suspects were taken into custody for further questioning. Officials said Bhatti
Family found in suicide pact in Pimpri-Chinchwad
The Indian ExpressArchived
A 50-year-old man, Vinod Pillai, died and his wife Shailaja, 45, and daughter Purnima, 19, remain critical in hospital after an alleged suicide pact at their home in Pimpri-Chinchwad's Morwadi area. Police recovered a suicide note pointing to financial stress. The Kerala-origin f
PM opens Swami Vivekananda centre in Mysuru
PIBArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, Viveka Smaraka, in Mysuru, Karnataka on August 1. The centre is dedicated to promoting the spiritual and cultural legacy of Swami Vivekananda among youth and the wider community. The inauguratio
13750 students set Dhimsa dance Guinness record
The HinduArchived
A total of 13,750 students performed the Dhimsa tribal dance at Bhogapuram airport on August 1, setting a Guinness World Record. The mass performance was part of the airport inaugural programme highlighting Andhra Pradesh's tribal heritage and cultural identity. Organisers combin
What would protect migrant workers in Kashmir
NDTVArchived
Two migrant labourers killed in Kulgam and 3,000 detentions for questioning follow a familiar cycle of attack, manhunt and anxiety among non local workers. Previous exoduses left projects stalled and farmers short of labour. What sustained security arrangement at worksites and tr
Terror suspect planned to infiltrate CJP protest
The HinduArchived
West Bengal Special Task Force arrested Hamim Mondal on August 1, saying he had planned to infiltrate a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Investigators allege Mondal intended to embed himself within the student led demonstration over the NEET paper leak issue. The arrest raises secur
Gadkari says E20 may cut efficiency by 2-6%
The WireArchived
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said E20 fuel may cause a 2 to 6 percent efficiency drop but will not lead to engine failure. His remarks address public concern after opposition leaders questioned the government's ethanol blending mandate for petrol vehicles. India has been expa
Assam gets Rs 3552 crore in August tax devolution
Times of IndiaArchived
Assam received Rs 3,552 crore as an additional instalment of tax devolution from the central government in August 2026. The amount is the highest received by any northeastern state in this devolution cycle, boosting Assam's fiscal resources for the month. Tax devolution transfers
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana draws 33730 registrations on day one
The HinduArchived
Delhi Chief Minister launched the Lakshmi Yojana on August 1, offering Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women aged 21 to 60. A total of 33,730 registrations were recorded on the first day, indicating strong initial demand for the cash transfer programme. The scheme adds to Delhi's
President assents to stricter anti paper leak law
The HinduArchived
President Droupadi Murmu gave assent on July 31 to the amended anti paper leak bill with stricter punishment and speedy probe provisions. The law prescribes five to ten years imprisonment for exam paper leaks and mandates fast track courts for related cases. Investigations must b
Modi inaugurates Bhogapuram international airport
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on August 1, Andhra Pradesh's first greenfield international airport since 2014 bifurcation. Built at over Rs 5,640 crore by GMR, phase one targets six million passengers yearly.
Naidu says Uttarandhra migration will end
The HinduArchived
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said at the August 1 Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport inauguration that migration from Uttarandhra would become a thing of the past. He urged youth to use new local jobs as outsiders would come for employment. Naidu thanked farmers who
Kulgam victims identified before shooting, family says
Times of IndiaArchived
Two Chhattisgarh migrant labourers were killed in a terrorist attack at a Kulgam brick kiln on Friday night; victims were Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28. Deepak's uncle alleged attackers asked about caste and community before firing. Mallikarjun Kharge made a similar
Chandigarh lawyer shoots woman during eviction
NDTVArchived
Advocate JPS Chadha allegedly shot landlord Manjinder Kaur with a licensed double barrel shotgun during a court ordered eviction at a Sector 42 residence in Chandigarh on August 1. Police and court officials were executing a possession order when he fired from inside the house. K
Bengal police arrest woman in Jaish probe
NDTVArchived
West Bengal Police arrested Arpita Sarkar from Jharkhand on August 1 as an alleged accomplice of suspected Jaish operative Hamim Mondal, detained in Bardhaman on July 30. Police say Sarkar was Mondal's girlfriend and in regular WhatsApp contact, helping establish contacts with po
Teacher dies by suicide after dowry taunts
LawbeatArchived
Teacher Srishti Kandhari, 25, died by suicide in Dehradun on July 29, eight months after marrying secretariat employee Saurabh Khatri in November 2025. Her mother alleged dowry harassment including taunts that she was unlucky. Doiwala police booked Khatri, his mother and sister f
E20 petrol may need part replacements in older vehicles
NDTVArchived
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told Rajya Sabha on July 29 that BS-III vehicles made between April 2005 and 2016 may need rubber parts and gasket replacements when using E20 petrol. An ARAI study found ethanol blending can harden seals and hoses, reducing flexibility in older fuel
Ruchika Singh apologises over PM abuse video
Times of IndiaArchived
Noida resident Ruchika Singh posted a video on August 1 apologising for abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest, claiming she is 15 and was influenced by fellow demonstrators. A Zero FIR registered in Noida was transferred to Del
Two Chhattisgarh labourers killed in Kulgam attack
Times of IndiaArchived
Terrorists shot two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh at a brick kiln in Kulgam's Kelam area late on July 31, killing Deepak Ratray and Bopinder. It was the first fatal attack on migrant workers in Jammu and Kashmir since October 2024. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned
Bhiwandi collapses expose decade of ignored warnings
Telegraph IndiaArchived
A four storey Kohinoor Apartments building in Bhiwandi collapsed late on July 30 during unauthorized repairs, killing ten people. It was linked to a decade of fatal collapses including the 2020 Jilani Building tragedy that killed 41. The civic body said it declared the structure
How Ankit Sharma murder case ended in conviction
The HinduArchived
A Delhi court on July 31 sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the 2020 murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during northeast Delhi riots. The court rejected the death penalty despite calling the killing exceptionally
Two dozen Indians still serving in Russian army
NDTVArchived
India on July 31 said about two dozen nationals remain with the Russian army while efforts continue for their release. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 139 Indians have been freed from Russian military units so far. The Supreme Court directed the Centre
Kartarpur corridor to remain shut for now
NDTVArchived
The Centre told Parliament on July 31 that the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor will remain suspended due to security concerns, despite representations from Sikh religious groups seeking early reopening. Services were halted from May 7, 2025, after the Pahalgam terror attack. The 201
Migrant worker shot dead in first J&K attack since 2024
Times of IndiaArchived
Terrorists shot dead 24 year old Deepak Ratray, a labourer from Chhattisgarh, and critically wounded another worker at a brick kiln in Kulgam on July 31. It was the first fatal terror attack on migrant workers in Jammu and Kashmir since October 2024. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sin
Supreme Court grants Omar Abdullah divorce by consent
NDTVArchived
The Supreme Court on July 31 dissolved the marriage of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife Payal Abdullah by mutual consent, after the couple filed a joint plea under Article 142 on July 22. Married in 1994 and separated since 2009, both agreed tArmy officer killed after SUV hits camel in Jaisalmer
NDTVArchived
Army Major Hamza Arif, 26, was killed after his SUV hit a camel and overturned near Thaiyat Army area in Jaisalmer late on July 30. Two fellow officers, Lieutenants Ayushman and Abhinav Rathore, were injured and are being treated at the Army Hospital. Arif, a resident of Madhya P
Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years
The HinduArchived
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on July 31 for the first time since November 2007, calling it an emotional homecoming to a city she still considers her own. She is scheduled to make her first public appearance in the city at an anti-fundamentalism li