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The apex court refused interim bail to self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram on health grounds but allowed him to engage a trained caretaker of his choice for 24-hour assistance. The decision followed an AIIMS report stating that he didn't require hospitalisation but needed medical support

Thousands of supporters lined the route from the airport, while flower petals were showered on his convoy using excavators. Slogans of Sher Aaya (the lion has arrived) rang out, and fireworks were set off as hundreds of vehicles accompanied his convoy

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban Ahmad and his friend Sonu died after their SUV crashed into a road divider in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district. Police suspect overspeeding caused the accident. Three other occupants were injured and are undergoing treatment at a government medical college

The Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case, setting aside his acquittal by a Goa sessions court. The court sentenced him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10.21 lakh to be paid to the survivor

The Kothi-Koranar bridge over the Bandiya river was inaugurated on August 15 three years ago by Devendra Fadnavis, who was then the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the Gadchiroli Guardian Minister. The middle section of the 105-metre-long bridge caved in on July 31

The Congress defended the Hemant Soren government over the ongoing JPSC recruitment examination protests while expressing support for the students' demands

Kiren Rijiju said it was the collective responsibility of the government to respond in Parliament and remarked that the Congress should also provide opportunities to new members to participate in the proceedings

The BJP-led central government abrogated Article 370 on August 5, 2019, revoking the special constitutional status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating it into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

The agitation over alleged recruitment examination irregularities in Jharkhand intensified as opposition MLAs protested in the Assembly demanding a CBI probe

The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case, overturning his 2021 acquittal by a Goa sessions court. The conviction came after the Goa government challenged the trial court's verdict before the High Court

Two Army personnel were injured after a landmine exploded during a disposal operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The explosive device was detected by an Army patrol in the Mendhar sector, while a separate Army operation safely destroyed an unexploded grenade found during road construction work

Vance said divisions within Iran's leadership have made the negotiations more challenging, with different factions holding contrasting views on the country's future course

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed that his social media account had been restricted in India and said Meta had not explained the reason behind the move

The NSG and Pimpri-Chinchwad Police conducted a large-scale anti-terror mock drill at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi, Pune. The exercise simulated a terrorist attack at Cognizant, testing evacuation, rescue, bomb disposal and inter-agency coordination with multiple security forces

Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the state government would not compromise on public health and had decided to prohibit the production and distribution of unauthorised analogue dairy products across Gujarat

Hiroshima commemorated the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing with a peace ceremony attended by thousands, including representatives from around 120 countries

The tectonic earthquake occurred at 5:41 a.m. local time at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located about 99 km southwest of Balut Island off the coast of Davao Occidental province

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has withdrawn its August 3 notification on NEET-SS 2025 Round 2 counselling after a Delhi High Court order allowed petitioner candidates to re-register

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that it has established a comprehensive framework to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse and exploitation through coordinated efforts by multiple ministries

Chappells controversial stint as India coach overshadows his achievements as a cricketer to the point that, in India, the great batsman is remembered less than the coach. He turns 78 tomorrow

Union Health Minister JP Nadda will visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday to assess damage, inspect relief camps and review rehabilitation and healthcare measures. The visit is the final leg of his three-day tour of Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh following floods and landslides

Encourage sporting ambition, and where there is genuine talent, parents, if possible, can encourage their girls to get training and good equipment

Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on the navigation route for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with a joint statement now in its final stages

A petrol bomb was hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral residence in Magura, hours after he appeared virtually alongside former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a press conference

Iran says it has made progress in negotiations with Oman on establishing a safe commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz

UralDronZavod CEO Vladimir Tkachuk was critically injured in a car explosion in Russia's Sverdlovsk region, days after another attempted attack on a drone designer. The incident comes as Russia and Ukraine intensify missile and drone strikes, with casualties reported in Kyiv and Moscow region

A group of capybaras wandered into the Mato Grosso state legislature in Cuiab, Brazil, surprising lawmakers ahead of a scheduled vote

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could reopen very soon as part of negotiations involving Iran and Oman. He also warned that Iran would be hit really hard if it failed to reach an agreement, as diplomatic efforts continue over an interim arrangement to reduce regional tensions

The government also allotted over Rs 1300 crore for two gold assistance schemes both key promises of the TVK, while asserting steps were being taken to bring Tamil Nadu out of financial crunch.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in an effort to break the ongoing deadlock in Parliament. The meeting comes amid discussions over the possible reintroduction of the Delimitation Bill and the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill

Activist Sonam Wangchuk spoke to a Jharkhand student on hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, urging him to at least drink water

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the peoples wounds have not healed seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, adding that the Centre has yet to fulfil its promise of restoring statehood to the Union Territory

Tripura has launched a project to convert around 5,000 electricity-powered drinking water pumps into solar-powered systems to reduce energy costs

Last November, Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for alleged crimes against humanity over her government''s brutal crackdown on student-led protests in 2024

The appointment was announced by the airlines Board of Directors, which said Gebremariam was selected after a detailed global search process involving internal and external candidates

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised over child abuse content, deepfakes and platform errors, sources said after the companys global team met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the controversy over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Facebook post

Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred on August 4. Following the incident, 13 passengers and four crew members were taken to hospital for treatment

At least 17 people were killed and 44 injured after Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said civilian warehouses, infrastructure and a railway station were among the targets.

A 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. Five others were injured in the incident. The Indian Consulate is coordinating the repatriation of the victim's mortal remains

A special POCSO court in Bareilly has sentenced a 50-year-old man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for raping a five-year-old girl after luring her with candy. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 following his conviction

Nagpur Police rescued a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly held captive and repeatedly sexually abused by a youth she befriended on Instagram

Nepal's Gandaki province has legalised the cultivation and medical use of cannabis under a regulated permit system, becoming the first province to take such a step despite the country's nationwide ban on marijuana. Farmers will require official approval and cultivation will be closely monitored

Chief Minister VD Satheesan, addressing the post-cabinet media briefing, said 26 people have died, 11 were injured, and four remain missing in this year's rain-related incidents. At present, 27,048 people are staying in 462 relief camps

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has sought an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg within three days over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video. The panel warned that failure to comply could lead to action under provisions of the Information Technology Act

The Calcutta High Court has rejected Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment after he declined to consult specialists at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital, as suggested by the court. The single-judge bench also dismissed his petition

Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan warned members against entering the Well of the House or displaying placards during protests, saying violations could invite action. His remarks came amid Opposition sloganeering as the House resumed proceedings before being adjourned till 2 pm

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited relief camps and flood-ravaged areas in Sivasagar to assess the damage and interact with affected families

Dipke said the organisation would stand with the protesting students and support their demands for an independent inquiry into the alleged examination irregularities

Heavy rain continued to lash Kerala on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas and forcing authorities to open additional relief camps as evacuations gathered pace. Southern districts remained the worst affected

As India marks seven years since the abrogation of Article 370, members of the West Pakistani refugee community in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba said August five represents a festival of independence. They credited the constitutional changes with bringing long-awaited rights, recognition and new opportunities after decades of exclusion