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The Agriculture Budget will be presented by R. Vinoth in the Assembly on August 6; criticising his Tirupati visit, CPI(M) MP Su. Venkatesan said, “Budget documents are not offerings to God.”

Kevin Klahn restored his grandfather's 1953 tractor after buying it back. This vintage Allis-Chalmers WD tractor became a symbol of family heritage. The meticulous restoration project took many hours of dedicated work. It preserved the machine's original character and historical significance. The tractor returned home, representing dedication and enduring family bonds.

Amid recent protests, Naidu uses Bhogapuram stage to highlight Modi’s contributions; Event echoes with ‘Modi Modi’ chants

Preeti Pawar secured the women's 54kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision in the final bout. Pawar controlled the contest from the opening bell, showcasing superior accuracy and ring craft. The Indian boxer swept all rounds, demonstrating her dominance throughout the match. This victory marked India's first boxing gold medal of the day.

Indian Oil Corporation has significantly increased its spot crude purchases to nearly eighty-four percent. This strategic shift occurred after Middle East supply routes faced disruptions. The company also diversified imports from West Africa and Latin America. Despite higher crude costs, Indian Oil reported its highest-ever first-quarter crude throughput. Fuel sales and market share saw notable increases during the period.

They claim that there is no possibility of an anomalous situation of the constituencies being represented by two MLAs if the bypolls are held before the disposal of election petitions

The FIR is based on a complaint received by the CBI against the company, its former chairman, Anil D. Ambani, unknown public servants and others

The applications will be accepted only through Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board’s official website

Andhra Pradesh gets its first greenfield international airport since the 2014 bifurcation; the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for projects worth over ₹17,900 crore across the State

The Chief Minister directed the Ministers in charge of the districts to camp in their respective districts and coordinate the relief operations.

Two women faced legal action for online posts, raising questions about free speech. Sharmistha Panoli was jailed for remarks, while Ruchika Singh faces a zero FIR for alleged abuse. The law distinguishes between offensive speech and incitement, but courts grapple with this distinction. Harsh political remarks are not automatically criminal unless they meet specific legal elements. The article highlights the ongoing challenge of defining punishable speech in India.

Bengaluru begins massive debris clearance drive

The submission was made in an affidavit filed before the top court by the Ministry of Home Affairs in a plea challenging the indefinite detention of persons declared foreigners in Assam without prospects of deportation

A 57-year-old woman was shot in the forehead during an eviction proceeding. She had arrived with court permission and police protection to vacate a house. An argument broke out with the advocate, who then allegedly fired a shot. The woman was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition. Police and forensic teams are currently investigating the incident at the scene.

Foreign exchange inflows under RBI's special swap facility reached $40.816 billion by July end. This figure nearly doubled from $20.718 billion reported just two weeks prior. FCNR(B) deposits were the primary driver, contributing $36.725 billion to the total collections. Overseas foreign currency and external commercial borrowings also added substantial amounts. The facility aims to strengthen the balance of payments and incentivize capital inflows.

Reviewing work progress on July 29, the Lokayukta expressed dissatisfaction over the continued existence of garbage black spots despite repeated directions and several review meetings

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised NSA Ajit Doval's significant national security contributions. Doval's strategic advice has strengthened India's defense and foreign policy since 2014. Shah highlighted Doval's instrumental role in every major national security decision made by Prime Minister Modi. The NSA's decades-long career in intelligence has been vital for India's transformation. Doval accepted the Lokmanya Tilak National Award with humility, thanking leaders.

KNRUHS clarified that the list was released only for the information of candidates and parents, and should not be treated as the merit list