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Supreme Court clears way for States to withdraw NEET protest FIRs

The Supreme Court has clarified that State governments, including Delhi, can withdraw eligible FIRs filed against students who participated in the NEET paper leak protests. The court also said its July 28 order does not prevent States from closing such cases, while making it clear that those accused of serious offences will not be covered.

3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Indian sailor missing after vessel hit near Odesa, family seeks help

The family of Indian crew member Ramchandra Dubey has appealed to the Government of India to trace him after he went missing when the vessel he was travelling on was struck near Ukraines Odesa port on July 25. While two of the four Indian crew members have been confirmed safe, the whereabouts of Ramchandra Dubey and another Indian sailor remain unknown as the Indian Embassy in Kyiv continues to coordinate with Ukrainian authorities.

3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Markets up 1.6% as US open to talks with Iran

Market sentiment was further supported by a rebound in FII inflows and a strengthening rupee, although elevated U.S. bond yields remain a key risk to the sustainability of foreign flows into emerging markets

3 Aug 2026 9:58 pm
Karnataka cabinet gets full strength as Congress announces 20 new ministers

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expanded his Cabinet, inducting 20 ministers and filling all available berths. The expansion includes several new faces, key political leaders and notable comebacks.

3 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Vinesh Phogat to challenge Brij Bhushan Singhs acquittal in court

Congress MLA and wrestler Vinesh Phogat has said that she and other women wrestlers will challenge the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to file an appeal, saying their legal battle is far from over.

3 Aug 2026 9:54 pm
India's manufacturing sector activity growth falls to 5-year low in July amid challenging market condition: PMI

The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is a gauge of overall conditions derived from measures of new orders, output, employment, supplier delivery times and stocks of purchases.

3 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
Prashant Kishores big win in Bankipur: Key takeaways from the crucial Bihar by-polls | Analysis

Prashant Kishores victory in the Bankipur bypoll has sparked fresh debate about Bihars changing political landscape. From the impact of young voters to challenges facing the BJP and RJD, heres a look at the key takeaways from one of Bihars most closely watched elections.

3 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat this monsoon

Gujarat has reported 184 suspected cases of the virus so far, of which 35 have tested positive, while the results of 11 samples are awaited, Health Minister Praful Panseriya said

3 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Rajnath Singh calls for greater civil-military integration in Defence Ministry

The Defence Minister says greater synergy is essential to address evolving security and technological challenges as the armed forces move towards enhanced jointness

3 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Development of Thanjavur airport for passenger flight services may not take off now, says Union Minister

Since theTiruchiairport is very close toThanjavur, it is not operationally viable for now, says Minister of State for Civil AviationMurlidharMohol

3 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Russian strike burns 8 million books in Ukraine: publisher

It is not the first time Russia has struck a major publishing centre, drawing accusations from Kyiv that Moscow was specifically targeting them

3 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Change in transgender law cannot take away rights already given, Supreme Court tells Centre

The petitioners, representing members of the community, urged the court to prevent authorities from cancelling transgender ID cards

3 Aug 2026 9:34 pm
Musi river sediment free of hazardous material, says MRDCL; activists dispute claim

Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. cites baseline studies showing contamination to be largely organic and within permissible limits, but environmentalists say assessment overlooks pharmaceutical residues, antimicrobial resistance markers

3 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
TNPL: Riveting action on the cards as 10th season gets underway

Holder Tiruppur Tamizhans meets Dindigul Dragons in the opener; the competition has been restricted to only two venues this time; Gillies, under Jagadeesan, will be eager to regain glory

3 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
HCLTech completes acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business

HCLTech completes acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business

3 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Hard-right Reform U.K. vow to use navy to stop small boats

They come as Mr. Farage and Reform which led national polls for around 18 months but have seen that lead disappear in recent weeks are embroiled in a series of scandals and official probes into their finances

3 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Watch: Bihar: Prashant Kishor Pulls Off Shock Win in BJP Stronghold | Above the Fold | Aug 3 2026

Prashant Kishors victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election marks a significant political moment in Bihar, with Jan Suraaj winning a seat the BJP had held for decades. We also bring you the latest on the Supreme Courts clarification on NEET protest cases, the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh verdict, and developments in West Asia.

3 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Cauvery water row: Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court, seeks fair share of Cauvery water from Karnataka

The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court for a direction to the State of Karnataka to implement a Central Water Management Authority decision of July 30 to ensure the release of 3,500 cusecs for 15 days from its two reservoirs at Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara.

3 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
Riverbanks, low-lying areas of Ernakulam district remain on alert despite relief from heavy rain

A total of 110 people remained in relief camps across the district on Monday following heavy downpours over the past few days. Eight camps remained active in the districtfour in Muvattupuzha taluk and two each in Kunnathunad and Kothamangalamwhile four had been closed.

3 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
Delhi police move against social media handles over misleading Jantar Mantar protest videos

Meta and X have been asked to remove videos falsely portraying the concluded agitation as ongoing, while police identify accounts for possible legal action

3 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
3 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Uttam pushes for getting environmental clearances for pending projects in time-bound manner

He says SC verdict is expected to open new window for project clearances with priority on PRLIS, Sitarama, Dindi, Gouravelli

3 Aug 2026 9:01 pm