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Speaking at the World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) conference in the national capital, he said youth should be concerned about existential challenges

The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern for children living in prisons with their incarcerated parents, directing the UP government to create a structured programme for these children's education, health, and development. The order came after rejecting the bail application of a woman charged with her step-son's murder.

People aged between 10 and 80 took part; participants came from Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, says Aqua Devils Welfare Association which organised the event

The protest call has also been circulated among other outfits, such as the Kendriya Sarna Samiti, that have put across similar demands

Abhishek Sharma's remarkable 54-ball 135 led India to an emphatic 150-run victory over England, securing the series 4-1. Sharma's innings broke multiple records, including the highest T20I score by an Indian. Despite Phil Salt's quick-fire 55, England's batting collapsed, managing only 97 runs. This victory margin of 150 runs stands as India's second-largest in T20Is, following their 168-run victory over New Zealand in 2023.

The Opposition party has alleged that the Hemant Soren-led government was hounding local Adivasi BJP members following the sacrifice of a goat by the CM and his wife on July 19

Uttarkashi district police have registered a case against unknown individuals for spreading false rumours about an impending high-magnitude earthquake. A widely circulated social media post caused panic, leading residents to leave their homes on a cold night. Efforts are underway to identify those responsible.

The Indian government anticipates a slowdown in highway construction over the next two years due to fewer new project awards in 2023-24. Despite this, the road transport ministry aims to exceed its target of constructing 10,400 km of national highways this fiscal year, hoping to reach 11,000 km, though maintaining this momentum will be challenging.

Advocating ‘trust in the people’s wisdom’, Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey says taxpayers will help the economy by spending, saving, or investing the benefit; the economy requires all kinds of engines to be fired

The Embassy issued three advisories during the day and recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan

Sol Thamizha Sol, a novel contest for college students aged 18-25, assesses the proficiency of the participants in Tamil and their oratorical skill. The winners receive cash award. Participants are given a set of six topics a day before the contest. They will speak for four minutes each

The family members have alleged rape and murder, claiming the woman’s eyes were gouged out, her bones broken, and her body bore deep wounds and fractures

AVKF Founder Appajosyula Satyanarayana honoured with NTR Lifetime Achievement Award

In a bid to boost India's nuclear sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to amend the nuclear liability law and introduce a nuclear energy mission. This aims to attract foreign investment and increase private sector participation. By 2033, five indigenously developed small modular reactors will be operational, with a Rs 20,000 crore allocation for research and development.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of making false allegations against the Congress to defame its leaders. He credited former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit and Sonia Gandhi for Delhi's development, stating that their efforts were responsible for the capital's progress.