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Forest Minister highlights the importance of democracy and the ongoing efforts to protect citizens from natural disasters, particularly praising the fishing community’s role in crisis response

Ministers hoist national flags across Kurnool, Nandyal and Anantapur districts; honouring the family members of freedom fighters, Bharath says it is essential to honour the descendants of freedom fighters and remember the sacrifices they made

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant commends the ‘remarkable resilience’, tech know-how, and awareness of social realities in the younger generation

Delivering his I-Day address after hoisting the national flag at the ramparts of Fort St. George, CM Vijay thanked the people for breaking away from “caste and religious considerations” and rejecting “money and muscle power”

While the landslide occurred at a road-cutting site in Upper Subansiri district, the accident was reported in Anjaw district

Chantal Doecke, an Australian woman, uncovered a remarkable truth about her past through a DNA test: her twin brother, Glenn, has been living just a stone's throw away in Brisbane. Separated at birth during Operation Babylift, their emotional reunion unveils deep connections and reflections on the impact of their wartime evacuation. Doecke passionately pursues acknowledgment for the countless children shaped by such historical decisions.

At the BWF World Championships in Delhi, starting from Monday, the biggest challenge may not come from the opponent across the net. Drafts, heat and humidity could prove decisive as the world's best adapt to tricky conditions.

OpenAI has decided to discontinue its plans for implementing recycled water cooling at its Sydney data center due to regulatory hurdles that hindered the necessary pipeline's construction. Consequently, the facility will adopt a more energy-intensive closed-loop liquid cooling system. This transition comes amidst Sydney's growing demand for data centers. Notably, the S7 data center is projected to generate thousands of jobs during its construction phase.

India began their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign with a strong 3-1 victory over Wales. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, leading the team's dominant performance. Sanjay opened the scoring for India in the eighth minute of the match. Wales managed to pull one goal back late in the game. India secured three points from their opening Pool D fixture.

KL Rahul is “fine now” after retiring hurt with cramps during India’s Test against Sri Lanka, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said. Rahul scored 77 off 162 balls and shared a 150-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal hit an unbeaten 131 on his Test comeback, while India finished day one strongly at 288 for two.

Virginia State University experienced a lockdown early Saturday following a shooting incident. Multiple suspects were involved, and several individuals sustained injuries near the Quad Annexes. Campus police confirmed that victims were transported to local hospitals for necessary medical treatment. Both university and county police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting event. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the suspects or the injured parties.

Gurgaon consistently suffers from road damage and waterlogging following significant monsoon rains. This ongoing issue highlights persistent drainage and construction flaws that have yet to be resolved. Despite ongoing investments in repairs, the city fails to tackle the fundamental causes of its infrastructure issues. Roads function within an interdependent network where adequate drainage is essential.

Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been ousted as Better Home & Finance CEO. The company cited concerns about his judgment and credibility after significant losses. Garg's removal follows his controversial 2021 mass layoff of 900 employees. He is now seeking to regain his position and is offering to work for one dollar annually. Better's market value has significantly decreased since its pandemic-era peak.

On Independence Day, Devdutt Padikkal made history by becoming the second Indian and the first to score an international Test century on August 15. His remarkable innings had him finishing Day 1 undefeated at 131 runs, solidifying his place at number three in the batting order. This impressive achievement marks the end of India's long wait for a Test century from that position.