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Amid a political slugfest over Jharkhand protests, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the use of force against students is wrong and and urged JMM-led government to resolve the issue immediately. Gandhi's remarks came as several BJP MPs criticised Gandhi for disrupting the Parliament.

Students demanded cancellation of examinations and a CBI probe, with protesters also staging unique Gen Z-style demonstrations, including a sarcastic birthday celebration for Chief Minister Hemant Soren and a Spider-Man appearance.

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said customs duty collections during the period stood at Rs 10,040 crore on gold, Rs 328 crore on silver and Rs 95 crore on platinum.

Deep reading, critical analysis and long-term strategic thinking are declining among knowledge workers and senior executives due to digital distraction and increasing reliance on generative AI. While companies such as LinkedIn are restructuring roles around AI by giving employees broader full-stack responsibilities

Actor Amruta Khanvilkar's legal team has warned of legal action over defamatory rumours about her personal life, following reports that she and her husband, Himanshu Malhotra, have been living separately for over a year. The couple has dismissed the separation claims, stating that any such content violating Amruta's privacy or making unverified allegations will be taken seriously.

The government says the Bill is aimed at preventing misuse of foreign funds while allowing legitimate international contributions for sectors such as healthcare, education, research and disaster relief. It introduces a Designated Authority to manage assets linked to foreign contributions when an NGO's FCRA registration is cancelled

A Bengaluru pub has been shut and several other eateries face legal action after a fresh round of food safety inspections uncovered rotten and fungus-infested meat, expired dairy products and improperly stored food items, as authorities intensified their crackdown on food safety violations across the city.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the new law would provide stronger safeguards and protect data privacy while bringing the framework in line with technological changes.

The Nifty gained 13.15 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,583.80, while the Sensex rose 43.27 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 78,542.44. PSU banks and FMCG stocks declined, while realty shares attracted buying interest. Experts said 24,500 remains a crucial support for the Nifty, with 24,600-24,700 acting as the immediate

The government may postpone the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill amid opposition from parties including DMK and NCP(SP), as it seeks broader support for delimitation plans and women's reservation implementation from 2029.

Gold and silver prices surged on the MCX on Monday, supported by festive-season buying, strong global market cues and fresh long positions. October gold futures rose 0.76% to Rs 1,52,982, while September silver gained 1.62% to Rs 2,35,221.

CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh confirmed the resignations, while the association's legal counsel rejected claims that the Executive Committee had been dissolved, saying it remains operational under the Constitution and that replacement members have been inducted.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to give a detailed reply on the students' protest and urged the Opposition to participate in the discussion instead of creating a ruckus. The Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, was passed amid the Opposition protests before the House was adjourned.

The Centre has clarified that no government policy prevents major airport operators from holding stakes in or operating scheduled airlines. The statement came after AAI received a request seeking waiver of contractual restrictions.

Sensex climbed 177.81 points or 0.22 per cent to hit an intraday high of 78,676 in early trade. Similarly, Nifty advanced around 50 points or 0.2 per cent to 24,620.

While text messages continued to work for some users, multimedia files were reportedly stuck uploading or took longer to send. Downdetector showed that 41 per cent of complaints were related to messaging, 40 per cent to the app and 13 per cent to notifications.

US is tightening immigration rules for foreign professionals, with DHS expanding the existing $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 biometric fees to certain visa extension petitions. The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B, L-1 and O-1 workers to find new jobs or change status.

The protest has entered its ninth day after talks with the Hemant Soren government failed to resolve the deadlock over demands for a CBI probe into alleged exam irregularities and cancellation of a JSSC examination.

The Lok Sabha is set to introduce several key bills, including reforms to tribunals, amendments to mining laws, a bill to change Kerala's name and changes to the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act. The House will also table standing committee reports on the digital economy, railways, housing, social justice and other issues.

He directed officials to rebuild and strengthen the damaged embankments and speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts. More than 77,000 people remain sheltered in relief camps across Assam, while authorities continue monitoring river levels and restoring roads, communication links and other essential infrastructure

Exactly four years and four days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran, beginning another conflict that many expected would end quickly.

The government has clarified that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments, with all person-to-person transactions continuing to remain free. Any future merchant discount rate (MDR) would apply only to select merchant transactions above a specified threshold and at a nominal rate.

The students have been protesting in Ranchi since July 29, demanding CBI and ED probes into alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Imran Khan and Bhumi Pednekar have also voiced support for the students.

Display shipments for refurbished smartphones surpassed those for new smartphone production for the first time in Q1 2026, according to Omdia. Refurbishment demand rose as high memory costs forced smartphone makers to cut production.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urging motorists to stop paying NICE Road toll over alleged BMIC irregularities and demanding a government takeover. Home Minister Priyank Kharge warned citizens against conducting independent investigations into suspected illegal migrants or sharing sensitive information online

The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace the DGCA with an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority of India. In a letter, FIP said the current regulator lacks financial flexibility and independence. The body said a statutory authority could improve safety oversight, recruit experts and support India's expanding aviation sector.

The government proposed an ED-CID probe into financial irregularities and a retired judge-led investigation into the CGL issue. With no agreement reached, students will march towards the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10. Three JPSC members have also resigned amid the ongoing controversy.

A captain on an Air India flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. This follows a severe turbulence incident that occurred near Odisha. The airline has not confirmed the test results, stating they were not shared. Pilots involved are currently off flying duty pending the ongoing investigation.

The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will remain suspended from August 9 on the Chandanwari and Baltal routes to facilitate track repairs and maintenance following recent rains. More than 4.8 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the Holy Cave so far. The traditional Chhari Mubarak procession will proceed through the Pahalgam route and mark the formal culmination of the 2026 pilgrimage on August 28.

Taking to his Instagram story on Sunday, August 9, Sidharth praised Kiara's hard work and dedication, expressing confidence that her efforts will be visible on the big screen.

A 41-year-old Mumbai Police constable, Ganesh Rayate, who was deployed to guard Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, died after reportedly suffering a suspected heart attack while on duty. Rayate complained of uneasiness around 6 pm and was rushed to Bhabha Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Inspectors reported live insects, mould, rodent droppings, expired stock, poor sanitation and pest-control failures at VKC Nuts, while Chheda Specialities was flagged for unhygienic food handling, fungal growth, stagnant water, poor waste management and unsafe or misbranded food samples.

Microbiome research is also influencing cancer treatment, precision nutrition, metabolic health and disease prediction, with AI accelerating discoveries. However, experts caution that many microbiome-based treatments and commercial products remain experimental.

Iran's Mehr News Agency released an undated video showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appearing in good health after Israeli media reports claimed he was in critical condition.

Milk prices in Maharashtra will rise by Rs 2 per litre from August 11, while dairy products may become up to 10 percent costlier amid higher fuel, packaging and procurement costs.

Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani was arrested after a 33-year-old actress alleged that he raped and sexually assaulted her repeatedly. According to her complaint, she fell unconscious after Noorani allegedly gave her a drink, then claimed he showed her a video and threatened to circulate it if she contacted police.

J&K Police have issued a public advisory cautioning citizens that scammers are exploiting AI-powered deepfake and morphing tools to misuse publicly shared photos, videos, reels, and voice clips creating fake identities and impersonation scams that appear alarmingly authentic. The advisory urges the public to limit exposure of personal content, use masked copies of sensitive documents like Aadhaar, enable two-factor authentication, and report suspicious accounts or DMs promptly.

The trailer shows Yash in a dangerous world filled with crime, power, betrayal and violence. His rugged appearance and intense screen presence dominate the trailer, while the action sequences add to the film's dark and stylish tone.

A high-level committee headed by retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar will visit J&K from August 10 to 12 to conduct a ground-level assessment of demographic changes, cross-border movement, alleged infiltration, identification of foreign nationals, document verification and unusual settlement patterns. The panel is expected to visit sensitive areas along the IB and LoC, interact with officials and residents, and examine alleged movement from border districts to the interior and Kashmir Val

Yash has addressed rumours of Toxic being shelved, revealing the film was shot for 200 days. The actor also hit back at the reports, assuring fans that every penny spent is visible on screen.

Counter-Intelligence Kashmir arrested Siraj Nabi Parray of Budgam for allegedly running a social media account glorifying terrorists and inciting youth toward terrorism. In a parallel pre-dawn operation, J&K Police's Counter-Intelligence Wing raided locations in Baramulla, Shopian, Anantnag, Kupwara and Bandipora.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to dialogue while saying Iran would not surrender its rights. He said Iran would continue to honour its commitments under the US-Iran MoU as long as Washington also fulfils its obligations.

Speaking at the inauguration of the QUANTUM exhibition in Bengaluru, Shivakumar called for deeper collaboration with American universities, research institutions, incubators and innovation hubs in areas including quantum technology, skilling and joint research. He also highlighted Karnataka's plans for India's first Quantum City

Gold prices in Delhi rose by 200 to 1.54 lakh per 10 grams on Friday, extending gains for the fourth straight session. Silver remained unchanged at 2,34,800 per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes, after witnessing a sharp rise in the previous session.

The FDA also seized banned gutkha and pan masala worth Rs 20.29 lakh and other food products worth Rs 2.63 crore, taking the total value of seized goods to Rs 2.83 crore.

A man threw ink at All India Students' Association president Neha Bora during a protest march to the Jharkhand Assembly here on Friday over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in the state, accusing her of being anti-national.

The meeting came a day after Modi held a breakfast meeting with 45 Parliamentarians, including several MPs who had recently changed political affiliations and joined the BJP-led NDA. The interaction took place amid disruptions during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

India does not support the creation of a common BRICS currency, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said after a two-day meeting of BRICS trade and industry ministers in Jaipur.

It mandates that, in the case of disputes mediation must be completed within 90 days and requires courts to release at least 50 per cent of disputed awarded amounts to MSMEs if an appeal lingers past six months.

Yash's much-awaited 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' has raised excitement among fans with the release of a new action-packed poster ahead of its trailer launch. Actress Kiara Advani has arrived in Bengaluru for the trailer launch event, with the makers announcing that the trailer will be released at 7.01 pm