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‘On this Independence Day, let us celebrate the Tricolour at every home, in every heart,’ Modi says; the NDA’s parliamentary party group waves the national flag at its weekly meeting in the Parliament House complex

Russia’s share of India’s crude oil imports hit an all-time high of 48% in June 2026, even as the United States moves closer to imposing tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. India imported 8.7 million metric tonnes of Russian crude in June, while overall crude imports fell sharply. The UAE also recorded a historic 17.5% share, meaning Russia and the UAE together accounted for nearly two-thirds of India’s oil imports.

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced the implementation of a one-way traffic system around KBR Park starting August 18, 2026, due to ongoing construction associated with the H-CITI project.

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan says ₹422.10 crore sanctioned under PMGSY for 146 roads and 19 bridges covering 347 km

Acting on a complaint, the CBI, Visakhapatnam, registered a case against the officer for allegedly demanding ₹1.5 lakh bribe to prevent the issuance of a demand notice regarding a tax liability and to close the matter, according to a press release

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has categorically denied any prospective alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal for 2027 Punjab assembly elections. However, recent discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal have led to renewed speculation around possible tie-up. After the meeting, SAD, whose electoral fortunes have waned significantly, changed its perspective on delimitation. The BJP is reportedly keen on dominating any potential alliance.

Henriques, who played four Tests, 16 ODIs and 24 T20Is for Australia, will lead Portugal's 14-member squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland.

Pune Police registered an FIR against a UK OCI cardholder for alleged religious conversion attempts. The accused allegedly spoke about Jesus and made statements about Hindu deities. In a separate case, a 21-year-old man was arrested under the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act. This development follows a wider debate over religious conversion and foreign funding. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that transparent organizations have nothing to fear.

Legal sources say that the Supreme Court has clearly recognised two distinct obligations on the part of the police that the arrested person should be informed of the grounds/reasons for arrest; and a relative/friend should be informed of the fact of the arrest

Former chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti has said that he was deeply pained by the developments that led to his resignation to the post.

The Mandi-Manali stretch of the Kirathpur-Manali National Highway was closed to vehicular traffic following a landslip near the Jhalogi tunnel in Mandi district. The road will be opened after the rain stops and the situation is normalised, says officials

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