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The complaint alleges that the cremation was carried out hastily, without a family member's signature and with the charges waived, raising concerns that it may have been intended to prevent a second autopsy. The fresh probe will be conducted separately from the CBI investigation

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce in Mumbai due to severe cockroach infestation and poor food storage practices.

Jammu and Kashmir has 5,138 unaudited functional cooperative societies, accounting for more than 56 per cent of the UT's total functional cooperatives, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Cooperation said only 3,994 of 9,132 functional societies in J&K have been audited.

Jammu and Kashmir's cultivable land increased from 10.74 lakh hectares in 2020-21 to 10.97 lakh hectares in 2024-25, registering a rise of 23,000 hectares, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The figures also show that the average monthly income of an agricultural household in J&K was Rs 18,918, significantly higher than the national average of Rs 10,218.

Adani Group shares gained up to 3.5% after a US court dismissed securities fraud and conspiracy charges against Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani. The ruling ended a legal challenge linked to alleged bribery and investor fraud claims. Investors reacted positively, with all major Adani stocks trading higher despite broader market weakness

Actor Prakash Raj has claimed that his name was deleted from the Bengaluru constituency voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Sharing a video on Instagram, Raj said he was born and raised in the constituency and had even contested as an MP candidate from the same constituency.

The issue also triggered a political confrontation in Parliament, with NDA MPs accusing the Opposition of avoiding a discussion, while Congress MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence to address the students' protest. BJP leaders, including Sambit Patra and Dharmendra Pradhan, attacked Rahul Gandhi

The Sensex declined 388.19 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 78,154.25. The Nifty also ended lower, falling 112.10 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 24,471.70.

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing NEET and urged the Centre to amend relevant laws to enable medical admissions based on Class 12 board marks.

Abhishek Porel was arrested in Hooghly in an alleged rape case on Monday night. A medical student had filed a complaint against the Delhi Capitals cricketer, who accused that Porel had a physical relationship with her on the false promise of marriage.

Gold prices rose for the sixth straight session, climbing Rs 1,200 to a two-month high of Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi, while silver touched Rs 2.42 lakh per kg. Strong investment and safe-haven demand ahead of key US inflation data

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570 others, according to CNN. Pereira reported 60 deaths, while 86 buildings collapsed and seven airports suspended operations.

The film features Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Mohitt Maalik, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Pramod Pathak, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Shweta Tripathi in pivotal roles.

Accor's second luxury signing in one Himalayan pilgrim town in under a year suggests global hospitality has stopped treating spiritual tourism as a niche , and started treating it as a business.

Supriya Sule's daughter Revati Sule's wedding reception on Monday brought together several prominent political leaders across party lines, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sharad Pawar, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mallikarjun Kharge and several chief ministers. Industrialist Gautam Adani also attended

MDR would apply only to select high-value merchant transactions above a specified threshold. Meanwhile, the government will organise the PSB Confluence on August 17-18 to discuss strategies for affordable credit, investment, priority sector lending, youth-focused banking and other areas of inclusive economic development.

The deceased, identified as Arjun Mahesh, a native of Kasaragod, was found hanging inside a room at Sky Grand Empire Hotel in Maravoor, under the Kavoor police station limits on Monday. He was reportedly working as an automobile engineer in Dubai.

Sensex opened 32.67 points or 0.04 per cent lower at 78,509.77, while Nifty started the session declining 8.70 points or 0.04 per cent at 24,575.10.

The protesters alleged excessive use of force, while police said four personnel were injured in stone-pelting. Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for peace and dialogue, assuring students that their grievances would be addressed.

Samay Raina's latest India's Got Latent bonus episode was dropped for YouTube members only. Samay took a sly dig at Badshah while singing a Honey Singh song, referencing Brown Rang and their long-standing feud. He also joked about vlogger Saurav Joshi's marriage to Avantika Bhatt, s

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.