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India enters CWG's final day with 39 medals
ESPNArchived
India entered the final day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, sitting fourth in the overall standings. Judo contenders Ishroop Narang, Avtar Singh and Yash Ghangas competed in medal matches on Sunday as the conti
India's boxers win seven golds at Glasgow CWG
The Economic TimesArchived
India's boxing contingent delivered its best-ever Commonwealth Games campaign at Glasgow 2026, winning seven gold medals and three silver medals overall. Gold medallists included Ankush Panghal, Sachin Siwach, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas and
CJP protests draw comparisons to 2011 movement
BBC NewsArchived
The Cockroach Janta Party's march on parliament, backed by activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, became India's biggest student mobilisation in years before Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the group called off its protests. Analysts compare its online
Salon owner alleges fake name used by protester
India TodayArchived
A Noida salon owner has alleged that Ruchika Singh, facing a zero FIR over remarks against Prime Minister Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest, trained at his salon under a different name and repeatedly refused to submit an Aadhaar card. He said she stopped attending after a
Student rebuts BJP post with viral PPT video
Hindustan TimesArchived
Mumbai-based dancer Urwashi Palandurkar responded to a BJP Chhattisgarh social media post that used her protest footage with the caption comparing Gen Z who dance on Babur's heritage to a national judoka honoured by the President. Palandurkar released a video using a PowerPoint p
Woman questions Bengaluru's high spending culture
News18Archived
Simridhi Makhija, who has lived in Bengaluru for seven months, said in an Instagram video that she does not understand why people spend Rs 5,000 at cafes in one visit, pay Rs 40,000 monthly rent for homes available at half that price, or spend Rs 20,000 shopping in a single outin
RTI activist questions CJP founder's education funding
India TodayArchived
Surat-based RTI activist Amit Tiwari has asked the Maharashtra government to probe the finances of Bhagwanrao Dipke, father of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, questioning how a junior engineer's salary of Rs 60,000 to 65,000 a month funded his son's higher education
Noida girl apologises for abusing PM at protest
The Indian ExpressArchived
A girl from Noida, allegedly seen abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar last month, apologised in a video that surfaced after a zero FIR was filed against her. She said she was influenced by groups at the protest site and c
Bomb outside Moscow restaurant kills at least three
News18Archived
A bomb exploded outside the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square on Saturday evening, killing a security guard, the suspected bomber and a nearby patron, and injuring more than a dozen others. A security guard stopped a woman carrying the device at the en
Zepto to raise funds via pre-IPO placement
MoneycontrolArchived
Quick commerce company Zepto will raise capital through a pre-IPO private placement with existing major shareholders before proceeding with its planned public listing. The company holds Rs 5,681 crore in cash and no debt as of March 31, 2026. Zepto plans to update its draft red h
Indonesia ferry fire leaves five dead, 41 missing
BBC NewsArchived
Five people have died and 41 remain missing after the ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2, carrying at least 250 passengers, caught fire off Madura island while sailing from Surabaya to Makassar. Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency said the captain reported the fire around 6 to
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
Trump repeats US locked and loaded on Iran
NDTVArchived
Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US and Israel agreed to hold off planned strikes on Iran after Tehran and other Middle East countries requested a pause, claiming parameters of a deal had been reached. He said the emerging agreement would include the immediate and total reo
Trump halts new Iran strikes citing deal talks
Al JazeeraArchived
President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel agreed to hold off planned strikes on Iran on August 1, at the request of Tehran and regional countries. He said the parameters of a deal had been agreed, covering the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's
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
BJP slams Kejriwal over E20 fuel opposition claims
Deccan HeraldArchived
BJP leaders slammed Arvind Kejriwal over his opposition to E20 fuel, questioning his technical credentials including a claim he did not study at any IIT. The attack came as Kejriwal publicly criticised the government's ethanol blending mandate, warning vehicle owners about potent
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
Dipke asks if PM will withdraw FIRs after video
Times of IndiaArchived
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke asked whether PM Modi's forgiveness video means FIRs against protesters will be withdrawn, including one against a 15 year old. Dipke questioned whether the late night appeal was sincere or limited to messaging while prosecutions continue against demons
Naidu and Pawan praise Modi at Bhogapuram event
GulteArchived
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and actor politician Pawan Kalyan praised PM Modi at the Bhogapuram airport inaugural on August 1. Both leaders offered strong public endorsement of the Prime Minister during the event highlighting tribal heritage and infrastructu
Rahul calls delimitation a power grab in Tamil Nadu
The HinduArchived
Rahul Gandhi said delimitation is a design to take away the power of Tamil Nadu's people, speaking during his visit to the state. He compared the exercise to historical betrayal, calling it a twenty first century Ettappan reference that drew sharp local reaction. The remarks add
Rahul says students deserve apology not forgiveness
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Rahul Gandhi said students do not need forgiveness but deserve an apology, targeting PM Modi after meeting bereaved Tamil Nadu families affected by the NEET crisis. The Congress leader sharpened opposition criticism of the Prime Minister's late night forgiveness video. Gandhi's r
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 transfersFadnavis hails Doval as architect of deterrence doctrine
ThePrintArchived
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described NSA Ajit Doval as the architect of India's proactive deterrence doctrine at an August 1 event in Pune. Fadnavis was speaking at the Lokmanya Tilak award ceremony, where he credited Doval with shaping India's response to cross
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
Gen Z graduates face 11.2% unemployment rate
NDTVArchived
Periodic Labour Force Survey data show graduate unemployment at 11.2 percent compared with a national average of about 3.1 percent, highlighting a mismatch between rising degree enrolment and job creation. The gap fuels India's coaching economy and protest movements, with Educati
Samudra Manthan explained for energy watchers
The HinduArchived
India imports more than 80 percent of its crude, making offshore discoveries a priority for energy security. Samudra Manthan commits Rs 84,084 crore through FY2030-31 specifically for deepwater blocks where drilling is costlier and technically harder than onshore fields. The sche
RBI mobilises $40.8 billion under forex swap facility
The HinduArchived
The Reserve Bank of India said $40.816 billion was mobilised under its forex swap facility by July 31, 2026, including $36.725 billion through the FCNR(B) deposit scheme. The facility opened on June 8 to manage dollar liquidity and support the rupee. The figure shows strong uptakMeta smart glasses face privacy backlash over cameras
Yahoo TechArchived
A review of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses with Scriber Optics highlights growing privacy concerns over built in cameras and recording features, amid reports of misuse in public settings. One poll cited suggests roughly half of respondents want such devices banned. Meta continues mar
Indian boxers win record seven gold at CWG 2026
RediffArchived
India's boxing team won a record seven gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with Sachin taking the men's 60kg final 3-2 and Ankush winning the 80kg category 4-1 on August 1. The contingent finished with ten medals overall, surpassing any previous Indian boxing h
Juno measures hidden heat beneath Jupiter's moon Io
NDTVArchived
NASA's Juno spacecraft has measured subsurface heat on Jupiter's moon Io for the first time, using its microwave radiometer during flybys in December 2023 and February 2024 from about 930 miles away. Data published in JGR Planets show temperatures rising roughly 40 degrees Fahren
Spain condemns EU reaction to Ceuta migrant surge
BBCArchived
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on August 1 that almost all of about 60,000 migrants who entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30 had returned, with the death toll at least 67. He condemned some EU reactions as selfish after Italy suspended Schengen arrangements with Spain
FIR against Noida woman transferred to Delhi
The HinduArchived
Delhi Police said on July 31 that a Zero FIR registered in Noida against Ruchika Singh for alleged abusive remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest was transferred to Parliament Street station. UP police booked her under BNS insult and defam
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
Amit Shah praises Doval at Tilak award ceremony
Times of IndiaArchived
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to NSA Ajit Doval in Pune on August 1, saying Doval advised behind every major national security decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014. Shah said history would reserve a golden page
Delhi launches Lakshmi Yojna registration portal
ThePrintArchived
CM Rekha Gupta launched the Lakshmi Yojna portal on August 1 for Rs 2,500 monthly aid to eligible women. The cabinet allocated Rs 5,100 crore for the poll promise. Women aged 21 to 60 in families earning up to Rs 2.50 lakh may apply; Rs 1,500 of each payment goes into a three yea
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
Bengaluru civic bodies get August 15 garbage deadline
The HinduArchived
Karnataka Lokayukta on July 29 set an August 15 deadline for five Greater Bengaluru corporations and BSWML to clear garbage black spots and improve waste disposal. East, West and North corporations reported hundreds of dump sites with partial clearance. BSWML is installing Intel
Ex judge says dissenters jailed, killers freed
Hindustan TimesArchived
A former Delhi High Court judge said in Panaji on August 1 that dissenters like Umar Khalid remain jailed while some serious offenders walk free, Hindustan Times reported. The judge cited Khalid being under trial for seven years in a UAPA case linked to the February 2020 Delhi ri
Seers file complaints over Ram Temple skit
Times of IndiaArchived
Seers and lawyers in Varanasi filed police complaints on August 1 against Pappu Yadav, Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders over a Parliament skit on alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement in Ayodhya. Complainants said religious sentiments were hurt by the Friday enactment
Raghav Chadha breaks silence on NEET protests
NDTVArchived
BJP MP Raghav Chadha told Rajya Sabha on July 31 that his role changed after leaving AAP for the treasury benches, explaining silence during NEET street protests. He waited to speak until the Public Examination Amendment Bill 2026 was debated. Chadha argued paper leaks need insti
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
Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest over E20
Times of IndiaArchived
Tehseen Poonawalla alleged on August 1 that Delhi Police placed him under house arrest at his Greater Kailash home before a planned solo walk and hunger strike against mandatory E20 fuel. He posted videos of officers at his doorway and said no written order was shown. Police cite