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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says as India has set the goal of becoming a developed country, it is essential for the youth to remain physically and mentally fit, and therefore stay away from drug abuse

Jasleen Kaur, a solicitor now thriving in London, has no plans to return to India for her corporate career. She appreciates the UK’s balanced approach to work-life integration, where employers honor personal time and work hours. This lifestyle allows her to explore her hobbies and nurture personal growth, starkly contrasting with the higher demands and lesser regard for employee welfare found in Indian corporate settings.

Jairam Ramesh alleges the National Security Act was invoked against Pranab Doley after he secured bail, calling it an attempt to suppress democratic dissent

Shivakumar says State closely watching the situation, including DMK’s petition in Supreme Court

India's largest listed firms saw market value increase by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week. Nine of the top ten most-valued companies experienced valuation gains on Dalal Street. Bajaj Finance led the surge after reporting strong June-quarter earnings, while Hindustan Unilever declined. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty indices climbed significantly, reflecting positive market sentiment. Easing crude oil prices and renewed foreign investor buying boosted risk appetite.

Queues approaching the temple from all four sides stretched for over a kilometre, as devotees waited under the afternoon sun for their turn to offer prayers to Goddess Mahankali

Mr. Vijay had intended to hold talks, but the meeting was deferred and decided to hold discussions after the situation in Cauvery improved, said Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Ministers will provide ground report and that will be compiled by the Revenue Department based on the norms; the final assessment would be discussed in the Cabinet and then submitted to the Government, said D.K. Shivakumar

The Reserve Bank of India has revised rules for bulk deposits, effective October 2026. Banks can now offer differential interest rates based on liquidity risk under the LCR framework. This move aligns deposit pricing with revised LCR guidelines for better asset-liability management. Mandatory daily public disclosure of bulk deposit rates will enhance transparency for customers. However, uniform rates will continue for similarly placed depositors across all branches.

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar views the Mekedatu dam project as a permanent solution. He stated the Supreme Court and central government have already responded to the proposal. Shivakumar urged all stakeholders to move forward without further delays or wasting time. This project aims to bring both states to the table for amicable discussions. The Cauvery water dispute centers on sharing river waters during periods of low rainfall.

Foreign portfolio investors returned to Indian equities in July after four months of outflows. They invested twenty thousand two hundred crore rupees in stocks during July. This renewed interest stems from attractive valuations and improving corporate earnings. Foreign investors also showed strong interest in the Indian debt market during July. Overseas developments and domestic events will guide future investment directions.

He also targeted Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, saying that Nitish Kumar never misused the administration to win elections during his 20-year tenure.

Maharashtra CET Cell releases MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 seat allotment today. Candidates can check their engineering course allotment status online using login credentials. Accepted candidates must report to their institutes between August 3 and August 5. Vacant seats for CAP Round 2 will be displayed on August 6. Option entry for the second round will commence from August 7 to August 9.

The stock market faces a crucial week with key domestic and global events. The Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision is a major focus for investors. Geopolitical developments in West Asia and crude oil prices will also influence sentiment. Several large companies are set to announce their quarterly earnings results. Foreign investors turned net buyers in July, supporting market confidence.

CPM leaders criticized Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan for attending a private function. They stated his visit was inappropriate while thousands faced rain-related disasters across the state. Senior CPM leaders compared the Chief Minister's actions to Nero fiddling while Rome burned. They urged the Chief Minister to focus on disaster relief efforts. Kerala Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh stated the focus should be on relief.

The recent reforms seek to simplify access to Provident Fund savings rather than merely digitise services, says the EPFO Chief Executive Officer. He explains the rationale behind changes to claim settlement and withdrawals, and says the Social Security Code expands social security coverage to workers in the unorganised sector

The arrested persons were identified as TVK Aruppukottai West district secretary, Sathish Kumar and Aruppukottai South West district secretary, Karthikeyan