India’s para-archer Sheetal Devi has captivated audiences with her jaw-dropping skills. In a sold-out para-archery event, she set a personal best and broke the world record, only to be surpassed by Turkey's Öznur Cüre. Despite the attention, Sheetal remains focused on her goal of winning a medal for her country.
The Ministry of Communications has said any temporary suspension of telecom services must detail the reasons, specific geographical areas, and duration. Orders must be reviewed by a committee within five days. These changes aim to provide clarity and oversight in the process.
Two YSRCP MPs have resigned from the Rajya Sabha, potentially aiding TDP in securing seats in the Upper House and helping NDA to cross the majority mark. Their resignations come shortly after meeting Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu. The resignations could impact the current political dynamics in the state and the Rajya Sabha.
Opposition members highlighted caste census as a crucial issue in the first meeting of the parliamentary panel on OBC welfare. BJP ally JDU backed the demand to call Ministry of Home Affairs officials.
A BJP delegation led by state chief Sukanta Majumdar met governor CV Ananda Bose, demanding President's Rule in Bengal. The BJP also began a dharna related to RG Kar Medical College after securing court permission. Meanwhile, Congress and other groups organized rallies in Kolkata, and junior doctors continued their protest over the hospital issues.
Nagaland Deputy CM Y Patton assured the state assembly that there is no report on the influx of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants due to the political crisis in Bangladesh. Responding to NPF MLA Achumbemo Kikon's concerns, Patton detailed state measures against any potential illegal immigration across the vulnerable international border.
In Haryana, the BJP is considering fielding several dynastic candidates, including grandkids of former chief ministers, for the upcoming assembly elections. The party plans to drop around 30% of its current MLAs and tackle anti-incumbency. Names being considered include Bhajan Lal's grandson Bhavya Bishnoi and Rao Birender Singh's granddaughter Arti Rao.
Victoria Azarenka triumphed over Clara Burel to move into the US Open third round, despite battling a chronic migraine. The 35-year-old former world number one required blood pressure checks and shed tears during the match but ultimately managed a 6-1, 6-4 victory. She conducted her post-match interview in sunglasses to cope with the migraine on a day marked by sweltering temperatures.
In West Imphal's Sekmai Leikinthabi, four Manipur police personnel and another individual were arrested for their involvement in an arms snatching incident at BJP MLA Joykishan Singh's farmhouse. Various firearms were recovered in a subsequent operation. This incident is part of ongoing violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities since May last year.
The first EVM-VVPAT Checking and Verification exercise initiated by the Election Commission of India has revealed no discrepancies in the results so far. Despite several applications for verification across multiple states, no evidence of tampering or modification has been found. The exercise is expected to conclude by the end of the month.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points to lead the Indiana Fever to an 84-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun, snapping an 11-game losing streak in the series. Caitlin Clark set a WNBA rookie record for three-pointers in the game. In other matches, Washington Mystics, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, and Los Angeles Sparks also secured wins.
The Assam assembly has passed a bill mandating the registration of Muslim marriages and divorces. This new legislation ensures marriages with minors will be deemed illegal, and the process will now be overseen by the government instead of a Qazi. Previous registrations by Qazis will remain valid.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached immovable properties of over 401 acres worth ₹834 crore belonging to Emaar India Ltd and MGF Developments Ltd. The probe follows a CBI FIR implicating former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and others in a case of alleged money laundering linked to land acquisition in Gurugram.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that she did not threaten junior doctors and fully supports their movement. She stated her comments were misinterpreted and emphasized her criticism was directed at the BJP for threatening democracy. Her remarks referenced an allusion to a saying by Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
Three Pakistani hockey players and a physiotherapist have been banned for life for seeking asylum in a European country without informing the Pakistan Hockey Federation. This incident occurred after they returned to the Netherlands and Poland on Schengen visas. The PHF expressed disappointment and concern over the impact on future visa applications for international competitions.
India and China have agreed to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas as per existing bilateral agreements. This decision was made during the 31st meeting of the WMCC in Beijing. The meeting emphasized the importance of respecting the LAC to normalize bilateral relations and agreed to intensify contact through diplomatic and military channels.
ET reported about quick commerce company Zepto finalising a $300 million funding round on August 12. This round values the company at $5 billion, marking a 3.5 times growth in the past year. Existing investors such as StepStone, Lightspeed, DST Global, and Contrary have also participated in the latest funding round, the company said in a statement.
King Charles, who is suffering from health problems, would rather stay at Birkhall than Balmoral Castle when visiting Scotland. In the seclusion of Birkhall, he takes solace in painting and gardening as well as modifying his regular royal responsibilities.
Kerala CPI-M faces a dilemma over sexual harassment allegations against MLA Mukesh. The party won't force his resignation but will move him from the state cinema policy body. Meanwhile, PM Modi's Jharkhand visit is rescheduled due to Vishwakarma Puja, and Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray targets BJP’s Narayan Rane over recent clashes.
Godfrey Phillips CEO Sharad Aggarwal has expressed confidence in chairperson Bina Modi's leadership, under whom the company has increased its market share despite stagnant consumption. Aggarwal also downplayed the ongoing shareholder dispute involving Bina Modi's son, stating it would not impact the company's operations. The company's stock has surged over 150% despite these conflicts.
"We have demanded that (the material) be taken down and removed," Universal Music AB said, Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet said its reporter had in July attended a Trump rally where "The Winner Takes it All" was played.
Union minister Piyush Goyal has flagged off a new bi-weekly train service between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Madgaon, boosting connectivity with Maharashtra's Konkan region and Goa. The inaugural event saw the participation of notable BJP leaders, including Pravin Darekar and Ashish Shelar, with Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attending virtually.
The news comes a day after the Journal reported that venture-capital firm Thrive Capital would invest around $1 billion in OpenAI, leading the funding round.
JioTV+, pre-installed on JioFiber's set-top boxes, offers over 860 live TV channels and content from various OTT apps. The platform simplifies content discovery with features like fast channel switching, personalized recommendations, and a voice assistant. Jio's new TvOS enhances the viewing experience with ultra HD 4K video and Dolby integration.
At a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Borrell urged the ministers to consider imposing sanctions on certain members of PM Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet.
