Namaste, and welcome back to Today’s India. This week: a no-drone zone for migrating birds, a town that is rethinking its food waste, and a little girl who came home.

1. Assam bans drones near Amur falcon roosts

Every autumn, Amur falcons stop in Northeast India on one of the longest migrations of any bird of prey. More than one lakh of them have arrived in Assam this year. On 6 November, the Assam Forest Department banned recreational, commercial and other non-essential drone flights around their roosting sites at Umrangso in Dima Hasao and Dharamtul in Morigaon.

The order aims to keep the birds’ “resting, feeding and migratory movement” undisturbed. It follows research showing drones can scare small birds, and an earlier roost at Habang that the falcons abandoned because of human disturbance. Forest officers will map sensitive areas and can declare temporary No-Drone Zones. The conservation group Aaranyak, which had pushed for the rules, welcomed the decision. Read the full story

2. A Goa town is turning kitchen waste into manure in 48 hours

India throws away about 78 million tonnes of food a year. In Bicholim, Goa, some of it now becomes fertiliser through Nisargruna, a process developed by Dr Sharad P Kale of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Food waste is separated from plastic, shredded, mixed with microbes and aerated. Within 24 to 48 hours, one tonne of kitchen scraps gives about 150 kg of nutrient-rich manure for soil and gardens. Plans are under way to take it to more municipalities and village panchayats across Goa. Read the full story

3. After a failed first crop, a 57-year-old grows strawberries without soil

Ketan Sodha, a Mumbaikar with a commerce degree, had never farmed before 2016. His first crop of 5,000 strawberry plants in Mahabaleshwar was, in his words, “a disaster”. He kept going, expanded, and travelled to Italy, Spain, Egypt and Turkey to study how others grow.

Today his company, Berry Fresh Agrotech, runs a soilless polyhouse for 19,500 plants grown in cocopeat, with automated feeding, harvested rainwater and ozone-treated water. It has produced about 8,000 kg of fruit and around ₹44 lakh in sales, roughly 60% of it sold directly to customers. Read the full story

Most of Ketan’s strawberries go straight to the people who eat them. That kind of direct link is what keeps small growers, home bakers, music teachers and personal trainers going. But for many of them, every new customer still arrives through a friend of a friend.

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4. A Rajasthan collector brought AI maths tutors to 353 government schools

In Tonk, District Collector Saumya Jha, a 2017-batch IAS officer, launched Padhai with AI across all 353 government senior secondary schools. A bilingual AI tutor works through textbook questions step by step, explains again when a student asks, and gives extra practice to those who are struggling. Teachers choose the questions and track progress through weekly tests.

The portal ran for only six weeks before board exams, yet Tonk’s maths pass rate reached 96.4% in 2025, three points higher than the year before. One student, Aman Gujar, went from around 55 to 65 marks in his Class 10 maths board exam. Read the full story

5. Born seven weeks early, a Bengaluru baby is now off to daycare

Chikoo was born on 2 September 2025, seven weeks early, weighing 2.05 kg. At about a month old she needed a tracheostomy, a breathing tube in her neck. Her parents, Gouthami Ravi and Sharan Kulkarni, trained for around 20 days to care for her at home, changing the tube every 15 days.

Her care cost about ₹35 lakh, only partly covered by insurance. On 10 March 2026, the tube was removed for good. Chikoo is one now and goes to daycare. Her parents describe her as curious and full of energy. Read the full story

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1. A father and daughter in Assam are turning rhino dung into notebooks

Retired mining engineer Mahesh Chandra Bora read on a flight about paper made from elephant dung in Rajasthan, and wondered why Assam, home to elephants and one-horned rhinos, could not do the same. He began experimenting at home with his wife’s kitchen blender and window screens.

His daughter Nisha left 17 years in the corporate world to join him, and in 2014 they founded Elrhino. The dung is cleaned, washed and boiled into pulp, mixed with recycled paper and cotton waste, then pressed into sheets for notebooks, journals, lampshades and playing cards.

Villagers living near wildlife habitats collect the dung and help make the paper, earning extra income. When elephants and rhinos bring value as well as trouble, the people living beside them gain one more reason to protect them. Read the full story

2. Two Chennai engineers have helped buildings save five billion litres of water

EarthFokus, an IIT Madras-incubated startup founded in 2019 by Arun Subramanian and Rishi Vandan, began with a humble tap. A regular tap can release 10 to 12 litres a minute; their fixture brings that down to as little as half a litre.

Today its sensors track water use across commercial buildings and flag oddities, like a steady flow in a washroom at 2 am, which usually means a leak. Another system captures droplets from cooling tower plumes and returns them to use. The company says more than 130 buildings have saved over five billion litres, and that at WeWork India, use fell from 45 to 29 litres per person a day. Read the full story

3. At 75, Kashmir’s last Mukh maker is passing his craft to his son

In Srinagar, Abdul Majeed Zargar hand-carves the Mukh, the small wooden shuttle that carries thread across a loom. Without it, no handwoven Pashmina shawl gets made. He is believed to be the last craftsman in Kashmir who still makes them by hand.

When he started nearly five decades ago, workshop after workshop turned him away. Then a group of experienced craftsmen bought three pairs of his flawed shuttles, simply so he would not lose hope, and recommended him to other weavers. In time, weavers waited months for his tools. He replaced rust-prone iron parts with brass, and is now teaching his son so the skill survives. Read the full story

Zargar’s whole career began with one recommendation. Every neighbourhood has someone like him: a maths tutor parents swear by, a tailor with a queue before every festival, a fitness coach whose clients keep bringing friends. Most of them are still found only by word of mouth.

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4. A Bengal professor turned free meals into 20+ free learning centres

Nearly ten years ago, after his son’s birthday party, college professor Chandrashekhar Kundu saw a little girl eating discarded biryani while her brother kept stray dogs away. He started feeding children and became known as the ‘Foodman’, serving nearly 180 children across three villages.

He soon saw that many of them, from families working in stone quarries or as daily-wage labourers, had no one to help with schoolwork. So the meals came with study support. With local teachers and volunteers, his organisation FEED now lists more than 20 free coaching locations across West Bengal, and it still serves meals. Read the full story

5. Aarey’s Warli women have stitched their way into salaried jobs

In 2019, the Warli Adivasi communities of Mumbai’s Aarey forest were at the centre of protests over a metro car shed. Since then, a stitching programme run by Cassandra Nazareth and her team, which began with 27 sewing machines, has led many of the women into factory jobs.

Shubhangi Rohakar, 35, earns ₹20,000 a month and, for the first time in her life, has a provident fund. Other women now have medical cards that cover their families, and bank accounts of their own. Read the full story

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Five good things happening in India this week

Namaste, and welcome back to Today’s India. This week we travel from a Chennai office tower to a Srinagar workshop, meeting people who fix quiet problems with patience.

1. Two Chennai engineers have helped save 5 billion litres of water

EarthFokus, a startup incubated at IIT Madras and founded in 2019 by Arun Subramanian and Rishi Vandan, has helped more than 130 commercial buildings save over five billion litres of water. Its tools include IoT flow meters with AI that spot hidden leaks, a system that recovers water from cooling towers, and low-flow fixtures.

Their first product brought a tap’s flow down to as little as 0.5 litres a minute, against 10 to 12 litres for a regular tap. At WeWork India, consumption reportedly fell from 45 to 29 litres per person per day. “We end up using more than what we need because we take water for granted,” says Rishi.

Read the full story

2. Drones carried food and medicine to 1,000 people in flood-hit Assam

When floods cut off villages in Upper Assam, Drones Tech Lab, a company incubated at IIT Guwahati, flew in food, water and medicines. Its drones reached more than 1,000 people across three districts, including Sivasagar, where even boats struggled in the shallow water. Each flight carried around 5 kg over about 5 km.

The team was on the ground within 24 hours, and aerial surveys helped find people waiting on rooftops. “They had actually lost hope of receiving relief because they had no access to it,” says co-founder Ritesh Kanu.

Read the full story

3. At 75, Kashmir’s last Mukh maker is still carving

In Srinagar’s Amda Kadal Jogiwan, Abdul Majeed Zargar has spent nearly five decades hand-carving the Mukh, the small wooden shuttle used to weave Pashmina. He is believed to be the last person in Kashmir who still makes them.

When he started, most workshops turned him away. Then a group of experienced craftsmen bought three pairs, pointed out his flaws, and quietly recommended him to other weavers. He later found those first pairs unused. “If we had not bought them, you would have lost hope,” they told him. Today he is teaching his son. “As long as I can hold my tools, I will keep making them,” he says.

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Abdul Majeed Zargar’s career began with one good word passed from weaver to weaver. Plenty of skilled people still live that way: the tailor everyone trusts, the maths tutor with no spare evenings, the fitness coach whose clients bring their friends.

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4. Aarey’s Warli women went from 27 sewing machines to factory jobs

In 2015, a skills programme in three villages of Mumbai’s Aarey Forest gave Warli Adivasi women 27 sewing machines. Today many of them work in factories in Andheri’s MIDC, on regular salaries with provident fund and medical cards, and a bus takes them to work and back.

Shubhangi Rohakar, 35, earns a salary of Rs 20,000. “It’s the first time in my life that I am getting a PF,” she says. Renuka’s medical card, at Rs 190 a month, now covers her husband and daughter.

Read the full story

5. Bengal’s “Foodman” now runs 20+ free learning centres

Nearly ten years ago, college professor Chandrashekhar Kundu saw a little girl eating thrown-away biryani while her brother kept stray dogs away. He began feeding children, nearly 180 of them across three villages, many from families working in stone quarries or as daily-wage labourers.

He soon felt meals alone were not enough. His initiative, Boi Toi Hoi Chai, added free coaching with help from local teachers and volunteers, and now runs more than 20 learning centres across West Bengal while still serving meals.

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Five good things happening in India this week

Namaste, and welcome back to Today’s India. This week we have purple flowers in a cold desert, a film made on almost no money, and villages that keep Diwali quiet for the sake of their bats.

1. Saffron is blooming in Leh

Saffron usually means Kashmir, which grows about 90 percent of India’s crop. Now Ladakh is trying its hand. On 1 October, nearly 800 kg of premium Iranian saffron corms, around 90,000 of them, were planted across 4,000 square metres of land in Leh that had been restored under Project Him Sarovar.

The surprise was the speed. Saffron generally takes close to two months to flower, but here the blooms appeared in less than 30 days. The field has been giving 20 to 25 flowers a day, with 72 on the morning Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena visited, and the team has already collected nearly 22 grams of pure saffron.

It is still a pilot, and more trials are needed. But if it works, it could mean new income for Ladakh’s farmers, young people and small agro businesses. Read the full story

2. A film about Goa’s goldsmiths, made with barely any budget, wins Best Documentary

Prachi Shirodkar, 28, had no camera experience and almost no money. What she had was a subject she knew well: the goldsmiths of Goa. Her Konkani documentary, Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri, has now won Best Documentary at the Miseentage Indian Film Awards.

She shot and narrated it herself in scattered bursts over several weeks. Her partner Mario Pimenta edited it, and her father, who worked in the trade, wrote the script in its own Konkani vocabulary. One scene shows an artisan carving a name into a ring with no machine at all. “It doesn’t even look like a knife; it looks like a wire,” she says. She also made sure to include women artisans, because “it’s not just men who do this anymore.”

The film has travelled to Jackson Doc Fest in Tennessee and the International Folklore Film Festival in Kerala. Read the full story

Every neighbourhood has a karigar like this. A craftsperson whose work speaks for itself, a tutor whose students always improve, a trainer who quietly changes lives. Too often, the only way to find them is to ask someone who already knows.

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3. Delhi friends who pay young artists to learn theatre

Learning theatre usually costs money that many young performers do not have. Bargad, a fellowship in Delhi’s Mandi House theatre district, turns that around. Its first two cohorts were paid ₹10,000 a month to train, and the third cohort, starting January 2027, will receive ₹15,000.

Classes run from 4 pm to 8.30 pm, six days a week, so fellows can still earn during the day. Co-founders Amba-Suhasini K Jhala and Anirudh Nair started with 14 fellows in January 2025, and applications grew from around 75 in the first year to about 200 in the second. Two production grants of ₹1 lakh each help fellows stage their own work. One group, led by a fellow named Lalit, put on six performances of a play called Hawa Mahal. Read the full story

4. Hyderabad opens India’s first private space debris facility

Space is getting crowded with junk, and a Hyderabad company wants to help clean it up. On 5 November, Cosmoserve Space opened Base 1, described as India’s first private space debris removal and satellite servicing facility, and the sixth in the world.

The 14,800 square foot facility has an orbital rendezvous and capture lab, a space robotics lab, a clean room and a mission simulation centre. Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated it virtually, with Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu present in person. The company plans a full-scale debris capture demonstration in 2027. Read more

5. The Tamil Nadu villages that keep Diwali quiet for their bats

As Diwali approaches, some villages in Tamil Nadu will stay almost silent. Hundreds of bats roost in their banyan and tamarind trees, and the villagers have chosen not to scare them away with firecrackers.

In Perambur, near Kollidam, people have skipped firecrackers for more than a century. In Kalapattu, near Katpadi, the practice has lasted three generations. Near Coimbatore, Kittampalayam is home to around 2,000 Indian flying foxes, and around 350 families agreed to avoid crackers. In Kazhuperumpakkam, the panchayat banned them altogether to help a colony that once numbered in the thousands. Read the full story

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Five good things happening in India this week

Namaste, and welcome back to Today’s India. This week we have a teenager mapping the night sky, a surprise harvest in the mountains and a campus that cooks with its own garden waste.

1. A Gurugram student built a free tool to measure the stars we are losing

Suhani Gupta, a Class 12 student in Gurugram, noticed that the sky above her city had almost no stars. So she built SkyQi, a free website that estimates night-sky quality from a single smartphone photo. It looks at how many stars are visible, how the horizon compares with the sky overhead, and how bright the sky is.

She also studied NASA satellite data for 50 Indian cities and found that the median city’s night-time brightness was 70% higher in 2025 than in 2015. Leh showed the steepest rise. Her platform has already received 1,198 photographs from more than 490 contributors across 63 countries, and she is open that it still needs testing against professional instruments.

Read the full story

2. Saffron is blooming on restored land in Ladakh

On 1 October, nearly 800 kg of Iranian saffron corms, around 90,000 of them, were planted across 4,000 square metres in Leh on land restored under Project Him Sarovar. Saffron usually takes about two months to flower. Here, the first blooms appeared in under 30 days.

When Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena visited on 1 November, the field was giving 20 to 25 flowers a day, and the team had collected nearly 22 grams of saffron in four days. It is still a pilot, and more trials are needed, but it hints at a new livelihood for a cold desert.

Read the full story

3. From a patch of cactus to a homestay that grows its own food

In 1994, Major Durga Das and his wife Jyoti Jasol bought 2.5 acres in the Aravalli hills near Udaipur. “All we saw was cactus,” Jyoti remembers. Their first plan, growing flowers for a hotel, failed, and for a while they moved to Delhi.

Jyoti came back, and in 2004 Devra welcomed its first guests. To revive the soil, the couple carried loamy earth from Pichola Lake when it dried in summer. Today Devra is a 10-bedroom heritage homestay that grows wheat, jowar, methi, vegetables and chikoo, and works closely with local craftspeople. Guests can join Jyoti’s heritage cooking classes and visit nearby villages.

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Places like Devra are built by hand and found by word of mouth. The same is true of the cooking teacher down your lane, the yoga instructor everyone swears by and the carpenter who never misses a date.

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4. IIT Bombay is cooking for 1,200 students with garden waste

IIT Bombay’s campus produces nearly 2 tonnes of garden waste every day. With help from Infixen, a startup funded by the institute, that waste is now pressed into fuel pellets for cooking.

At Hostel 16, the pellets help prepare meals for 1,200 students and have cut LPG use by 60%. The campus used to spend nearly ₹50 lakh a year just to transport garden waste away. Now the leaves and twigs stay on campus and end up feeding people.

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5. Three northeastern states team up for India’s only ape

Sixteen forest guards from Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura spent a week, from 24 to 30 October, training at Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary to protect the Western Hoolock Gibbon, India’s only ape. The programme was run by the research group Aaranyak with the Assam Forest Department.

The guards learned gibbon census methods, habitat restoration, GPS field research, rescue and rehabilitation, and wildlife law. The three states have also formed a cross-border alliance for the species, which is listed among the world’s 25 most endangered primates. Fewer than 10,000 are estimated to survive in the northeast.

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Five good things happening in India this week

Namaste, and welcome back to Today’s India.

This week’s good news comes from a river bank in Madhya Pradesh, a lab in Assam, a phone camera in Gurugram, a sand pit in Kerala and a squash court in Brno. Different places, same idea: ordinary people doing the patient work that makes the country better.

1. The Singri River is flowing again

The Singri, a 39.6 km tributary of the Narmada in Narsinghpur, had been choked by encroachments, sewage and silt. Since February, the district has been bringing it back, and it is doing it through the gram panchayats rather than big contractors.

Zilla Panchayat CEO Gajendra Singh Nagesh split a ₹4.8 crore sanction into 26 small projects run by the panchayats themselves. Villagers cleared the banks, raised the riverbed, planted around 100 acres with local species and built a 600-metre riverfront with a community hall and open-air theatre. Borrowed machines did the heavy lifting, with only the diesel paid for.

The water is not fully clean yet, and some drains still need fixing. But the fish are coming back. Read the full story

2. Clean drinking water in three minutes

Millions of Indians drink groundwater laced with arsenic or fluoride. A team at IIT Guwahati, led by Professor Mihir Kumar Purkait, has found a faster way to clean it: a water treatment reactor with a spinning aluminium electrode.

In tests on Assam groundwater, it removed about 98% of arsenate and 91% of fluoride in roughly three minutes, at an estimated ₹18 to ₹58 per 1,000 litres. The next test is the real world, outside the lab. Read more

3. A Class 12 student is measuring our night sky

Suhani Gupta, a Class 12 student from Gurugram, missed seeing stars. So she built SkyQi, a free website that estimates light pollution from a single phone photo of the night sky.

It has already collected nearly 1,200 photos from more than 490 contributors in 63 countries. Her analysis of satellite data for 50 Indian cities found night-time brightness rose in 47 of them over the last decade. You can add a reading from your own terrace. Read more

4. An 85-year-old teacher, a pile of sand and a stick

In Kerala, 85-year-old Indira Amma has spent the past decade teaching young children Malayalam, Hindi, English and maths without a single notebook. The children trace letters in sand with their fingers, the way Kerala’s Ezhuthiniruthu ceremony has marked first lessons for generations.

No app, no coaching centre, no advertising. Parents simply hear about her from other parents. Read more

Every town has an Indira Amma. A tutor everyone recommends, a yoga teacher with a waiting list, an electrician who always picks up. Most of them are still found only by word of mouth.

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5. A new title for Velavan Senthilkumar

Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar has won the USD 35,000 Czech Open in Brno, the second PSA Copper-level title of his career. A quiet, steady climb worth cheering. Read more

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As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, we bring you the pulse of a nation in motion. From historic economic milestones, such as the lowest retail inflation in eight years, to groundbreaking strides in space and defense, today’s stories reflect India’s unwavering spirit of progress and unity. Join us as we celebrate the events, reforms, and achievements that are shaping the country on this vibrant day.

Independence Day Preparations Intensify

Across India, full-dress rehearsals for the 79th Independence Day celebrations are in full swing. In New Delhi, school students, Indian Navy, and Air Force personnel participated at the Red Fort complex. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoisted the tricolor at his residence as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, calling it a unifying thread for the nation. Delhi Metro has tightened security checks to ensure safety during the festivities.

Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

The Supreme Court continued hearings on petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, with petitioners arguing that the requirement of 11 documents (up from seven) is exclusionary. Separately, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai agreed to review a plea on Delhi’s stray dog issue, following backlash over an August 11 order to relocate strays to shelters.

Parliament Passes Major Bills

The Lok Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, replacing the 1908 Act to modernize maritime governance, promote sustainability, and enhance state-level coordination. The National Sports Governance Bill and National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill were also cleared, aiming to strengthen India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics with ethical governance and global anti-doping alignment.

Economy & Business

Retail Inflation Hits 8-Year Low: India’s retail inflation dropped to 1.55% in July 2025, the lowest since June 2017, driven by a sharp decline in food prices (-0.8% food inflation). This eases pressure on households and may provide room for the RBI’s monetary policy adjustments.

Semiconductor Push: The Union Cabinet approved ₹4,600 crore for four new semiconductor projects in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh under the India Semiconductor Mission, boosting chip manufacturing and employment in defense, EVs, and AI sectors.

Stock Market Update: The BSE Sensex gained 300 points, closing at 80,235.59, and Nifty rose to 24,487.40, buoyed by steady US inflation data and India’s low retail inflation.

Defense & Security

Uri Infiltration Foiled: The Indian Army thwarted a major Border Action Team infiltration near Tikka Post, Uri, killing several terrorists but losing two soldiers in the ongoing Operation Akhal in South Kashmir.

Missile Test Scheduled: India issued a NOTAM for a missile test off the Odisha coast between August 20-21, covering a 1,560 km area, signaling advancements in defense capabilities.

BSF’s Operation Alert: The Border Security Force launched ‘Operation Alert’ along the Rajasthan border to strengthen security ahead of Independence Day.

Science & Technology

Space Milestone: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) selected a Pixxel Space India-led consortium to develop India’s first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation satellite constellation, a leap for the space sector.

ISRO’s Upcoming Launch: ISRO announced plans to launch a 6,500 kg US-built communication satellite from Indian soil within months, showcasing India’s growing space capabilities.

Sports

International Olympiad in Mumbai: The 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics began in Mumbai, hosting 300 students from 64 countries, promoting global learning and friendship.

Sushil Kumar’s Bail Cancelled: The Supreme Court cancelled bail for Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, ordering him to surrender within a week.

Motivational Quote of the Day

"The future of India lies in its ability to innovate, unite, and uphold justice for all."

– Inspired by ongoing reforms in governance and technology.

In the final words of Today’s India, we trust that you have been encouraged by the beautiful stories that have lifted the country. Be it the startups or old practices, to more sociable stories, making sure that no one is left behind, there is always a sense of progress and oneness.

As we take these strides, let’s make sure we promote kindness, creativity, and teamwork. And till the next time, may you take pleasure in bringing happiness and inquisitiveness in your day-to-day activities!

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Welcome to your daily source of insightful news from India, capturing the essence of the nation on August 12, 2025. Amidst monsoon challenges, legislative milestones, and international engagements, we bring you the latest developments driving progress and unity. Stay connected with key updates on the economy, culture, defense, and beyond. Thank you for subscribing. Let’s explore today's highlights!

Historic Inflation Low

India achieved a significant economic milestone as retail inflation plummeted to an eight-year low of 1.55% in July 2025. This marks the lowest inflation rate since June 2017, down from 2.1% in June, with food inflation diving deeper into negative territory at -1.76%. The dramatic decline affects both rural areas (1.18%) and urban areas (2.05%), providing much-needed relief to consumers.

Market Performance Under Pressure

Indian stock markets faced selling pressure on August 12, with the Sensex falling 368 points to close at 80,235 and Nifty declining 98 points to 24,487. Financial stocks, particularly Bajaj Finance and major banks, led the decline, while Tech Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki were among the few gainers.

Trade War Escalation

Trump's 50% Tariff Bombshell

The United States has imposed a devastating 50% tariff on Indian goods, doubling from the previous 25%, in response to India's continued purchase of Russian oil. This punitive measure, effective August 27, threatens to make $86.5 billion worth of Indian exports economically unviable. Prime Minister Modi responded firmly, without mentioning Trump by name, stating that there would be "no compromise, no matter the pressure."

Trade Talks Collapse

After five rounds of negotiations, India-US trade talks have reached a complete standstill, with Trump ruling out further discussions until the tariff issue is resolved. The breakdown occurred over India's refusal to allow duty-free access to American agricultural products and dairy, sectors employing millions of Indians.

Parliamentary Turmoil

Opposition's 'Vote Chori' Protests

Parliament's monsoon session concluded amid unprecedented disruptions as Opposition MPs protested alleged "vote theft" in Bihar's electoral rolls revision. The INDIA bloc, wearing symbolic T-shirts, marched from Parliament to the Election Commission, leading to the detention of over 30 MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Key Legislation Passed

Despite the chaos, Parliament successfully passed several important bills, including the new Income Tax Bill 2025 to replace the 1961 Act, the National Sports Governance Bill, and the National Anti-Doping Amendment Bill.

Defense and Security

War Hero Passes Away

The nation mourned the loss of Group Captain Dilip Kamalkar Parulkar (Retd.), who died at 82. The decorated 1971 war hero was renowned for leading a daring escape from a Pakistani prisoner-of-war camp and was awarded both the Vayu Sena Medal and Vishisht Sena Medal for exceptional courage.

Defense Cooperation with the US

India and the United States are engaged in high-level defense talks focusing on fast-tracking Tejas fighter jet engine deliveries and a follow-on order for six P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.

Independence Day Preparations

Grand Celebrations Ahead

India is preparing for its 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 15 at the Red Fort. Prime Minister Modi will hoist the national flag and deliver his address, with the ceremony featuring a 21-gun salute using Indian-made 105mm light field guns. The government has invited 50 Delhi sanitation workers as special guests to honor their contributions.

Water Crisis in Tamil Nadu

Chennai continues to grapple with a severe water crisis despite receiving 30% surplus rainfall. The city's water bodies have shrunk from 60 in 1893 to just 28 in 2017, with 2,400 acres of water bodies disappearing by 2016. Per capita water availability stands at just 750 cubic meters, far below the national average.

Cultural and Environmental Highlights

International Youth Day 2025: Celebrated with the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” emphasizing youth governance.

World Elephant Day: Marked to promote elephant conservation, with India’s Project Elephant and Gaj Yatra initiatives in focus.

Rare Mushroom Discovery: The Blue Pinkgill mushroom, native to New Zealand, was found in Telangana’s Kagaznagar forest, highlighting biodiversity.

The Kedarnath Yatra remains suspended until August 14 due to heavy rainfall.

Ayodhya prepares for Janmashtami 2025, with Ram Mandir offering 150 quintals of panjiri and 50 kg of panchamrit.

Quote of the Day

"During challenges, Bharat rises with resilience and unity."
— Inspired by India’s spirit

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Welcome to Today’s India Evening Edition, where markets surged, a Supreme Court dog ruling ignited protests, BSF foiled a border intrusion, and communal tensions flared in UP. Dive into tonight’s top stories.

Indian Stock Markets Surge on Strong Recovery

The BSE Sensex rallied 746 points to close at 80,604 (up 0.93%), while Nifty gained 222 points to settle at 24,585 (up 0.91%) on Monday. The uptrend was led by PSU banks, auto, and defense stocks, with Tata Motors emerging as the top gainer at 3.14%. The recovery came after three consecutive weeks of decline, with investor confidence returning on hopes of Trump-Putin peace talks and strong domestic mutual fund inflows of ₹42,702 crore in July.

Supreme Court's Controversial Stray Dog Order

Mass Relocation of Delhi's Stray Dogs Ordered
The Supreme Court directed the Delhi government and NCR authorities to immediately remove all stray dogs from public spaces and house them in shelters without any return to the streets. The court, citing the "extremely grim" situation with nearly 2,000 daily dog bite cases in Delhi, ordered shelter capacity for 5,000 dogs within 6-8 weeks. The decision sparked massive protests at India Gate, with animal rights groups including PETA calling it "impractical and unscientific," as Delhi has an estimated 10 lakh community dogs.

Border Security Incidents

Pakistani Intruder Shot by BSF in J&K
Border Security Force personnel shot and killed a Pakistani intruder who attempted to infiltrate the International Border in Kathua district around 4 PM on Monday. The intruder, part of a group trying to cross near Chandwan and Kothey border outposts in Hiranagar sector, ignored repeated warnings before the BSF opened fire. The injured intruder was initially hospitalized but later succumbed to his injuries at AIIMS Vijaypur. BSF has lodged a formal protest with its Pakistani counterparts.

Communal Tensions in Uttar Pradesh

Hindu Groups Vandalize Historical Mausoleum in Fatehpur
Members of Hindu organizations vandalized the tomb of Nawab Abdus Samad in Fatehpur district, claiming the 200-year-old mausoleum was built over an ancient Shiva temple. BJP district president Mukhlal Pal alleged the structure covered a 1,000-year-old temple of Thakurji and Lord Shiva, leading groups like Bajrang Dal and VHP to storm the site with saffron flags chanting 'Jai Shree Ram.' Police deployed heavy security and registered FIRs against 10 named and 150 unknown individuals under various sections.

Fourth Odisha Girl Dies by Self-Immolation in a Month

A 13-year-old Class 8 student from Bargarh district died after setting herself on fire in a football field near her maternal uncle's house on Monday morning. This marks the fourth such incident in Odisha within a month, following similar cases in Balasore, Balanga, and Kendrapara. The girl used petrol for self-immolation, with villagers criticizing the delayed ambulance response that took over 45 minutes. The incident highlights systemic failures in protecting women from harassment and institutional inaction.

Transport & Infrastructure Updates

Road Accidents Across India

Multiple Traffic Incidents Report Casualties

Jammu & Kashmir: A passenger bus traveling from Katra to Reasi overturned on the Baradari route, injuring 20 passengers who were hospitalized. All injured are reportedly out of danger.

Bandipora: A 19-year-old youth from Srinagar died, and another was injured when a truck collided with their scooter near Wullar Vantage. The deceased was identified as Irshad Manzoor.

Kathua: Service Lane problems caused container accidents leading to traffic jams, with a school bus getting stuck due to road subsidence, though all students remained safe.

Parliament Session Continues

Opposition Protests Over Bihar Voter Revision
INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, were detained during their protest march to the Election Commission headquarters over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Lok Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, while FM Sitharaman introduced the revised Income Tax Bill incorporating Select Committee recommendations.

UP Monsoon Session Begins

Uttar Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session commenced on Monday, running until August 16. The Yogi government may present several ordinances for approval, while opposition parties plan to raise issues of law and order, floods, women's safety, unemployment, and farmer concerns.

Monsoon Alerts Continue

Heavy Rainfall Warnings Issued
IMD has issued red alerts for Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag for the next three hours, with yellow alerts for Dehradun and Nainital. Bihar continues to face flood devastation with 26 deaths reported and over 1.7 million people affected. Rescue operations continue in Uttarakhand's cloudburst-affected areas.

Key Statistics of the Day

• Stock Market: Sensex up 746 points, Nifty gains 222 points

• BSF Action: 1 Pakistani intruder killed at the International Border

• Supreme Court: 5,000 stray dog shelter capacity ordered for Delhi

• Odisha Tragedy: 4th self-immolation case in a month

• Bihar Floods: 26 deaths, 1.7 million affected

• Manipur Violence: 260+ deaths, 60,000 displaced since May 2023

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Welcome to Today’s India! In this issue, we navigate the tempest of a 50% US tariff surge, the explosive showdown between Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission, and the devastating monsoon floods sweeping across our states. Stay informed on how these simultaneous crises are shaping India’s path forward.

Trump's Trade War Escalates

President Trump has imposed a crushing 50% tariff on all Indian goods, doubling the previous rate from 25% to penalize India's continued purchase of Russian oil. The additional 25% tariff, effective August 27, threatens India's $86.5 billion in annual exports to the US and could reduce GDP growth by 0.3 percentage points, according to Moody's.

Market Impact: Indian stock markets plunged with both Sensex and Nifty falling 0.95%, marking their sixth consecutive weekly decline. The BSE Sensex closed at 79,857.79, down 765 points, hitting a three-month low amid tariff concerns and foreign fund outflows.

Defense Procurement Halted: India has paused plans to buy new US weapons and aircraft, with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's planned visit to Washington called off. This marks India's first concrete sign of discontent following Trump's tariff escalation.

Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Fraud Allegations Ignite Controversy

Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to manipulate voter rolls in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Haryana, citing a Congress study claiming fake voters swayed the 2024 Bangalore Central Lok Sabha results. The ECI has called the allegations “absurd” and demanded Gandhi submit evidence under oath, warning of legal consequences if unproven. Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will address a “Vote Rights Rally” in Bengaluru’s Freedom Park today. The BJP has dismissed the claims as “baseless,” while Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed Gandhi, urging a review of electoral processes.

Supreme Court Slams Enforcement Directorate’s Low Conviction Rate

The Supreme Court, led by Justice Bhuyan, criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for its less than 10% conviction rate in over 5,000 cases from 2015 to 2025. The court emphasized that the ED must operate “within the four corners of the law” and improve its investigative processes and witness handling to ensure accountability.

Railway Expansion for Raksha Bandhan

Indian Railways will operate special trains and launch three new Vande Bharat Express trains to meet the Raksha Bandhan 2025 travel demand. Bihar is set to receive 98 new railway stations and eight Vande Bharat trains, enhancing connectivity, as announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Bihar Teen’s Escape from Forced Labor

A teenager in Bihar escaped forced labor and walked 150 km with a severed arm, highlighting persistent issues of labor exploitation. The incident has prompted calls for stronger enforcement of labor laws.

Technology & Innovation

UPI Service Disruption: The Unified Payments Interface experienced a 45-minute outage on August 7, affecting Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm users nationwide. Over 2,000 complaints were registered during the technical glitch.

Space Achievements: India's space program continues its remarkable journey with the successful NISAR satellite launch and ongoing Gaganyaan preparations for 2027. The country has launched over 400 satellites for 34 nations, establishing itself as a global space power.

Diplomatic Maneuvering: Modi-Putin Call

Prime Minister Modi spoke with Russian President Putin in a significant diplomatic move amid US tariff pressure. The leaders discussed the Ukraine conflict, with Modi reiterating India's position for peaceful resolution, and reviewed bilateral cooperation progress.

Strategic Partnership: Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the India-Russia "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership," with Modi inviting Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Summit. Russia has expressed solidarity with India over US tariffs, with Kremlin spokesman calling attempts to force countries to sever trading relations with Russia "illegitimate"

Market Trends & Commodities

Gold Hits Record High: Gold prices reached an all-time high of ₹114,406 per 10 grams, rising ₹703 in a single day amid global uncertainties. This represents an increase of ₹25,244 for the year, reflecting investor anxiety over trade tensions.

Banking Operations: Banks remained closed in Sikkim on August 8 for the Tendong Lho Rum Faat festival, while digital banking services continued uninterrupted across the country.

Weather & Local Life

Weather Alert in Uttarakhand
Heavy rainfall has disrupted pilgrim travel to sacred sites like Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Yamunotri. A significant portion of the Badrinath highway (around 30 meters) has been washed away, prompting the administration to issue a heavy rainfall alert for nine districts.

Kerala Lottery Results Out
The Kerala Suvarna Keralam SK-15 lottery draws at 3 PM revealed the first prize of ₹1 crore. Winners are encouraged to verify results through official channels.

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Welcome to “Heritage Meets Horizon.” Today, we honor India’s timeless handloom traditions, celebrate cutting-edge space achievements, and explore the strategic decisions shaping our nation’s future. Enjoy this journey through India’s rich past and bold ambitions.

National Handloom Day Celebrated Nationwide

India marked the 11th National Handloom Day today, honoring the nation's 35 lakh weavers and celebrating a heritage dating back millennia. The President of India conferred the prestigious Sant Kabir Handloom Awards at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, recognizing 24 outstanding contributors to the sector.

NDA Finalizes Vice President Strategy

The National Democratic Alliance authorized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President J.P. Nadda to select the alliance's candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. The announcement comes following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation due to health concerns, with the NDA expected to reveal its pick by August 12.

Economic Resilience Maintained

Despite US tariff pressures reaching 50%, India's economy demonstrates remarkable stability with the RBI maintaining repo rates at 5.50% and retaining a GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY26. The central bank expressed confidence that India won't see major tariff impacts.

Governance & Politics

Vice Presidential Election Process

The Election Commission scheduled the Vice-Presidential election for September 9, 2025, with nominations open until August 21. The electoral college comprises 786 members from both Houses of Parliament, with the winning candidate requiring 394 votes.

Strategic Implications: The NDA commands a comfortable majority with 293 Lok Sabha and 129 Rajya Sabha members, assuming nominated members' support. Sources suggest the alliance may announce a surprise candidate, following the BJP tradition.

Parliamentary Business

The Monsoon Session continues until August 21, featuring 21 sittings with a brief adjournment for Independence Day celebrations. Seventeen legislative items have been identified for consideration, including the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and various sector-specific reforms.

Space & Technology Frontiers

ISRO Achievements

India's space program reached new milestones with the successful NISAR satellite launch in partnership with NASA. The Axiom-4 missions concluded with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's return from the International Space Station, marking India's first astronaut mission to the ISS.

Future Missions: The Gaganyaan program progresses steadily, with the first uncrewed mission scheduled for December 2025, followed by crewed flights in Q1 2027. ISRO's planned space station will see its first module launch in 2028, with full operation by 2035.

Analog Testing Initiative

ISRO inaugurated the Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) analog mission in Ladakh's Tso Kar Valley. The 10-day mission simulates lunar/Martian conditions, generating crucial data for future human spaceflight missions.

Legal & Constitutional Matters

Supreme Court Activity

The Supreme Court continues addressing critical constitutional issues, with numerous orders and judgments processed today. Recent decisions include rulings on electoral roll revisions, family law matters, and administrative appeals.

The Court is examining the PMLA judgment review, Bihar electoral roll challenges, and presidential references on gubernatorial powers. These cases will shape India's legal and constitutional landscape significantly.

Weather Update

Uttarkashi: Heavy rain and landslides continue to disrupt rescue operations.

Delhi: Partly cloudy, with temperatures between 26°C and 34°C.

Mumbai: Moderate showers expected, with highs of 31°C and lows of 27°C.

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Welcome to Today’s India, your quick snapshot of the day’s top stories: RBI holds rates steady as India and the Philippines deepen security ties; Uttarkashi battles flash floods; Tamil Nadu lands ₹32,554 crore in new investments; and Pariksha Pe Charcha sets a Guinness World Record. Dive in for the highlights shaping our nation’s path forward.

RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.5%

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% in its August meeting, maintaining a neutral stance after previous rate cuts totaling 100 basis points this year. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that while the current inflation forecast provides headroom for future rate cuts, the central bank will adopt a wait-and-watch approach amid global trade uncertainties.

India-Philippines Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks in New Delhi. The agreement focuses on enhanced defense cooperation, maritime security, and trade, with both nations conducting their first joint naval exercise in the South China Sea. Key agreements include defense dialogue mechanisms and cooperation in digital technologies.

President's Rule Extended in Manipur

Parliament has approved the extension of President's Rule in Manipur for another six months, effective from August 13, 2025. The decision comes amid ongoing ethnic violence and political instability that have plagued the state for nearly two years. The conflict between the Meitei community and the Kuki-Zomi tribes continues to affect peace in the region.

Science & Technology

Dhruva Space Commercial Satellite Mission
Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space is set to launch its first commercial satellite mission, LEAP-1, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket in Q3 2025. The mission will carry payloads from Australian companies using Dhruva's indigenously developed P-30 satellite platform, marking a significant milestone in Indo-Australian space collaboration.

NITI Aayog Launches Electric Mobility Index
NITI Aayog unveiled the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, a first-of-its-kind benchmarking tool to evaluate states' progress in electric vehicle adoption. The index assesses all states and union territories across 16 indicators covering transport electrification, charging infrastructure, and EV research ecosystem. The initiative supports India's goal of achieving 30% EV sales by 2030.

Business & Investment

Tamil Nadu Secures Major Investments
Tamil Nadu signed 41 MoUs worth ₹32,554 crore during the TN Rising Investors Conclave in Thoothukudi, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs. Key investments include the Sakshi Group's ₹5,000 crore ammunition and propellants unit, RGE's ₹4,953 crore man-made fiber facility, and JSW's ₹5,225 crore renewable energy project. The state also announced plans for a 250-acre space park in Thoothukudi.

The TN Rising Conclave in Thoothukudi highlights the government's strategy to decentralize industrial growth beyond metropolitan centers. The focus on port-led logistics, renewable energy, and electronics manufacturing positions southern Tamil Nadu as a key industrial hub. The inauguration of VinFast's electric vehicle assembly plant marks Vietnam's first manufacturing facility outside its home country, strengthening India's position in the global EV supply chain.

PM Internship Scheme Shows Progress
Female participation in the PM Internship Scheme surged from 31% to 41% in its second round, aided by targeted outreach and improved scheme features. The scheme has extended over 71,000 internship offers in the second round, though conversion rates remain a challenge with only about one-third of candidates accepting offers.

Sports and Entertainment

Chess: The Chennai Grand Masters tournament sees rising star Vincent Keymer anticipating tough competition, while Arjun Erigaisi aims to turn around an indifferent year.

Cinema: The restored 8K trailer of Parineeta, marking Vidya Balan’s debut, was unveiled ahead of its theatrical re-release on August 29. Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom faces protests in Tamil Nadu over its portrayal of Sri Lankan Tamils.

Regional Highlights

Delhi: Senior IPS officer S.B.K. Singh assumed the role of Delhi Police Commissioner, succeeding Sanjay Arora, as per a Ministry of Home Affairs order.

Rajasthan: The state government issued a directive allowing Sikh students to wear articles of faith, such as kirpan and kada, during competitive exams, following outrage over a recent incident.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar conducted a recce for the upcoming inauguration of Namma Metro’s Yellow Line, aimed at easing the city’s traffic woes.

What’s Ahead

Aug 7: India Innovation Index Rankings by NITI Aayog

Aug 9: Women in Tech Conclave (Hyderabad)

Aug 10: Gaganyaan Simulation Tests to be Live Streamed

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Welcome to Today's India, your essential daily briefing on the stories that matter most to our nation. In this edition, we honor the legacy of a beloved tribal leader, navigate the heated corridors of Parliament, and celebrate India's remarkable strides in technology, sports, and global recognition.

Parliament in Turmoil

The Monsoon Session witnessed significant disruptions as Opposition parties created uproar over the Bihar Special Summary Revision (SIR) issue. Congress MPs submitted a suspension of business notice demanding immediate discussion on Bihar's voter list revision controversy. Both Houses of Parliament experienced repeated adjournments as political tensions escalated.

Political Icon Passes Away

Shibu Soren, the veteran tribal leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister, passed away at age 81 at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha supremo's death has prompted widespread condolences from across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospital to pay his final respects, while President Droupadi Murmu and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed their grief. Jharkhand has declared three days of state mourning to honor the departed leader.

Amit Shah Becomes Longest-Serving Home Minister

On August 5, Union Home Minister Amit Shah surpassed LK Advani’s record to become India’s longest-serving Home Minister. Shah’s tenure is marked by key decisions like the revocation of Article 370 and the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Uttarkashi Cloudburst Tragedy

A cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, killed at least four people, with several feared missing. Flash floods swept away homes, prompting rescue operations and heightened alerts.

Transportation Revolution

Indian Railways announced the September launch of India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train. Manufactured by BEML, this 16-coach marvel features:

• Operating speed of 180 km/hour

• Capacity for 1,128 passengers

• Modern amenities, including hot water facilities

• USB charging points throughout

• Advanced Wi-Fi connectivity

The cooperative sector is also making strides, with eight cooperatives joining hands to launch a 'Bharat' branded taxi service by December 2025

Economic and Trade Developments

US-India Relations Face Strain: The Trump administration escalated trade tensions by refusing to reduce tariffs on India. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller criticized India's Russian oil purchases, claiming they match China's imports and complicate the Ukraine crisis.

Record-Breaking Achievement: PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha program entered the Guinness World Records with 3.53 crore valid registrations in its eighth edition.

Sports Highlights

Cricket: India’s Oval Triumph: Mohammed Siraj’s nine-wicket haul and Prasidh Krishna’s support secured a thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, leveling the series 2-2. Celebrations highlighted India’s resilience under coach Gautam Gambhir.

Paris Olympics Update: Manika Batra led India’s women’s table tennis team to a 3-2 win over Romania in the pre-quarterfinals. Lakshya Sen, however, lost the men’s badminton singles bronze medal match to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia.

Education & Technology

CBSE Results Announced: CBSE Class 10 supplementary results for 2025 were declared with a 48.68% pass rate, available at cbseresults.nic.in.

BSNL-NRL MoU: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Numaligarh Refinery Limited signed an MoU to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, leveraging 5G for secure refinery operations.

International Developments

Trump’s Tariff Threats Intensify: US President Donald Trump threatened “substantial” tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases, prompting India to defend its trade policy as consistent and balanced. Russia called the threats “illegal.”

Bangladesh Crisis Escalates: Former PM Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on August 5 after resigning amid protests, is seeking asylum in the UK. India has bolstered security along the 4,096 km border with Bangladesh.

Entertainment

National Film Awards 2025: Malayalam film Ullozhukku won Best Malayalam Film and Best Supporting Actress at the 71st National Film Awards for its compelling narrative.

Sholay’s Golden Jubilee: Celebrating 50 years since its 1975 release, Sholay remains a cultural landmark, with events revisiting its iconic legacy.

Weather Update

Heavy Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh: Schools in Lucknow were closed, and Ganga boat services were suspended until August 6 due to heavy rain warnings.

Quote of the Day

“Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.”

– Leo Horoscope

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Welcome, Dive into India’s vibrant pulse! We honor Shibu Soren’s legacy, cheer a thrilling cricket victory, and track floods, festivals, and global ties. Join us for the triumphs and trials shaping our nation today!

India Levels Test Series Against England

India’s cricket team, led by bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, secured a thrilling 6-run victory on Day 5 of the fifth Test against England at The Oval, leveling the series 2-2. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century (118) earlier in the match was pivotal in setting a challenging target of 374.

The victory underscores India’s resilience in Test cricket, though reliance on key players like Jaiswal and Siraj highlights the need for broader squad depth.

Tributes to Shibu Soren and Electoral Concerns

The nation mourns the loss of Shibu Soren, the 81-year-old founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and former Jharkhand Chief Minister, who passed away at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. Known as ‘Dishom Guru,’ Soren suffered from kidney ailments and a stroke. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla joined Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in paying tributes, highlighting Soren’s legacy in regional politics.

Tensions with the U.S. Over Trade and Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration accused India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil, with deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller calling it “unacceptable.” This follows a 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods effective August 7, excluding pharmaceuticals, energy, and electronics, which could reduce India’s exports by 30% in FY 2026. India, however, insists on continuing long-term oil contracts with Russia.

The U.S. tariff and accusations appear politically motivated, potentially aimed at pressuring India into aligning with Western interests. India’s pragmatic approach to Russian oil reflects energy security priorities but risks escalating trade tensions.

States to Get ₹1.2 Lakh Crore in Infrastructure Grants

The Centre announced a fresh allocation under the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations to fast-track green transport, smart logistics, and border road development. Top recipients: Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Arunachal Pradesh.

ECONOMY & MARKETS

GST Collections Hit ₹1.87 Lakh Crore in July All-Time High

Strong performance in manufacturing and e-commerce sectors contributed to record-breaking Goods & Services Tax (GST) revenue last month. Experts cite growing formalization in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns.

India-Brazil Finalize Trade Pact on Renewable Equipment

In a step to diversify import dependencies, India and Brazil signed a bilateral pact for solar panels, green hydrogen tech, and lithium components. It is expected to reduce procurement costs by 18%.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

ISRO Tests Indigenous Hypersonic Glide Vehicle

India successfully tested its first reusable hypersonic glide technology demonstrator from Odisha’s Wheeler Island. The system is aimed at both defense and future satellite launches, cutting orbital costs by 30%.

Govt Launches “AI for Gram” Toolkit

NITI Aayog and MeitY unveiled a vernacular-friendly AI toolkit for Gram Panchayats supporting predictive agriculture, local health diagnostics, and water management. It will be rolled out in 100 districts over the next quarter.

SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT

Delhi NCR to Pilot ‘Heat Code’ Urban Planning Norms

After a record summer, the NCR Planning Board is adopting a new framework to regulate concrete usage, heat-absorbing rooftops, and green zone mandates. Pilot zones include Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, and South Delhi.

Chennai Hosts National Water Innovation Hackathon

Over 1,200 students and startups showcased desalination, greywater recycling, and drought monitoring tools. Winners to receive ₹50 lakh grants under Atal Innovation Mission.

VOICES FROM THE GROUND

“This trade agreement isn’t just diplomacy; it’s new jobs in solar hubs like Surat.”
— Aditi Mehra, Renewable Energy Analyst, Mumbai.

“AI for Gram will reduce guesswork in farming. It feels like we’re finally being included.”
— Raghunandan Reddy, Farmer, Andhra Pradesh.

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Welcome to your daily window into the heart of India! As we wrap up July, join us in exploring the stories driving the nation from intense political debates and cultural controversies to groundbreaking discoveries and sporting victories. Stay connected with the vibrant pulse, and let’s dive into the day’s defining moments together!

ISRO-NASA NISAR Satellite Successfully Launched

India, in collaboration with NASA, successfully launched the $1.5 billion radar imaging NISAR satellite to enhance global climate change and disaster monitoring, marking a landmark space research achievement for ISRO.

Malegaon Blast Case: All Accused Acquitted

A special court acquitted all seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Purohit, in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, leading to significant political reactions and renewed debates on the handling of terror investigations.

India Approves Sawalkot Hydro Project on Chenab River

The government cleared the major Sawalkot power project, impacting regional water dynamics and drawing responses from neighboring Pakistan.

Floods Disrupt Delhi-NCR

Overnight rain caused severe flooding and traffic disruptions in Delhi and surrounding areas, prompting emergency response measures.

Economy & Business

Sensex and Nifty Close Lower; Market Volatility Cited
Indian equity markets saw declines, with financial sector stocks under pressure, as global uncertainty surrounding the US tariff move fueled volatility.

NPCI Plans Face and Biometric ID for UPI Payments
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is considering new authentication options for UPI transactions to improve speed and user security.

Indian-Origin Shailesh Jejurikar Named New P&G CEO
Shailesh Jejurikar will become the first Indian-origin CEO of Procter & Gamble in January 2026, highlighting India's growing role in global business leadership.

Science, Technology & Environment

India Showcases ‘Mission LiFE’ Resolution at Global Wetlands Summit
At the Ramsar Summit, India presented the ‘Mission LiFE’ resolution, demonstrating leadership in global wetlands and climate action initiatives.

DRDO’s ‘Pralay’ Missile Achieves Test Success
DRDO tested its advanced tactical missile ‘Pralay’, enhancing the Indian armed forces’ capabilities.

Sports Highlights

England vs India: Test Series Team Changes
England’s Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury, Ollie Pope named stand-in captain for the decisive fifth Test at The Oval. India’s Jasprit Bumrah will also miss the match; Akash Deep is expected to play.

Abhishek Sharma Becomes World No.1 in T20I Batting
Abhishek Sharma rises to ICC’s top ranking for T20I batters, joining elite company alongside Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav.

Women’s Cricket: Sciver-Brunt Overtakes Mandhana as World No. 1
England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt regains the No. 1 ODI batting ranking, moving ahead of India’s Smriti Mandhana.

HEADLINES AT A GLANCE

• ISRO’s Venus Mission “Shukrayaan-1” confirmed for December 2025 launch

• Parliament introduces National Logistics Grid 2.0 for end-to-end freight transparency.

• India to host Global South Climate Summit in January 2026

• ONGC to invest ₹24,000 crore in deep-sea exploration off the east coast

• Digital Payments Penetration in Rural India crosses 68%

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Welcome to India Today, where we capture the heartbeat of a nation soaring to new heights! From the triumphant launch of the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite to the IMF’s bold economic forecast, today’s India is a story of ambition, resilience, and global impact. Join us as we dive into groundbreaking space missions, economic milestones, and the challenges shaping our future. Stay inspired, stay informed, and let’s celebrate the spirit of India together!

NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Soars into Orbit

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission successfully launched today at 5:40 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking a historic collaboration between ISRO and NASA. The 2,392-kg satellite, carried by the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F16), entered a 743-km Sun-synchronous orbit to monitor Earth’s ecosystems, ice, and natural hazards. NISAR’s dual-frequency radar will map the globe every 12 days, aiding climate monitoring and disaster management.

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, 2025, citing trade imbalances and India’s dealings with Russia. The Indian government is assessing the implications, with potential impacts on key export sectors. This development has sparked concerns about bilateral trade relations.

Assam’s Eviction Drive Sparks Debate

A major eviction operation began on July 29 in Golaghat, Assam, targeting over 10,000 bigha (3,300 acres) of alleged encroachments in the Rengma Reserve Forest. Affecting approximately 2,000 families, the drive has ignited discussions on balancing environmental conservation with human displacement concerns.

Regional Updates

Delhi: Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Normalcy
Torrential rains continue to batter Delhi, prompting airlines to issue travel advisories due to potential delays. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts moderate rainfall, urging residents to brace for waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Meghalaya: Political Shift
Meghalaya’s lone Congress MLA, Ronnie V. Lyngdoh, joined the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) on July 30, 2025, marking a significant political realignment in the state. The move strengthens the NPP’s position ahead of future elections.

Telangana: High Court Rules Against BHEL
The Telangana High Court declared a Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) notice threatening disciplinary action over a compound wall dispute as a violation of fundamental rights, highlighting ongoing tensions over property and workers’ rights.

Sports & Culture

Booker Prize 2025 Longlist Unveiled
The 2025 Booker Prize longlist was announced, showcasing a diverse array of global novels. Indian literary enthusiasts are encouraged to explore the selections for fresh perspectives.

RBI Hints at Rate Cut as Core Inflation Falls

Retail inflation has cooled to 4.2%, with food prices stabilizing across metros. The Reserve Bank signaled the possibility of a 25-basis-point rate cut in its August policy meeting, potentially the first in over a year. Markets responded positively, with the Sensex gaining 420 points today.

STATES IN FOCUS

UP Expands “Gaon Clinics” to 25 More Districts

Building on early success, the Uttar Pradesh government announced the expansion of its “Gaon Clinics” scheme. These offer primary care, mental health screening, and telemedicine services. 18 lakh rural citizens are expected to benefit in the next phase.

Tamil Nadu Introduces Blockchain-based Job Certificates

Tamil Nadu has become the first state to roll out blockchain-verified employment certificates for students in its skilling programs. The digital IDs will help young workers verify their credentials instantly with employers across India and abroad.

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Welcome to your daily dive into the heart of India’s stories, where resilience, progress, and culture converge. From the decisive Operation Mahadev in Jammu & Kashmir to Divya Deshmukh’s historic chess victory, today’s newsletter captures the pulse of a nation navigating triumphs and challenges. Join us as we explore critical security updates, celebrate cultural milestones like Nag Panchami, and address pressing issues like monsoon havoc and public health concerns. Stay informed, stay inspired, and let’s uncover the essence of India today!

Operation Mahadev: Security Forces Neutralize Terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

Indian security forces successfully conducted Operation Mahadev, eliminating three terrorists in an encounter in the Pahalgam region. Union Home Minister Amit Shah detailed the operation’s timeline in Parliament, emphasizing the government’s resolve to dismantle terror networks. This follows the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, highlighting India’s ongoing efforts to ensure security in the region. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also clarified in Parliament that no calls took place between PM Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump during Operation Sindoor, countering Trump’s claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Uttar Pradesh Government Transfers 23 IAS Officers

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government executed a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 23 IAS officers to streamline governance. This move is seen as part of efforts to enhance efficiency in the state’s administration.

International Tiger Day Observed Nationwide

July 29 marked International Tiger Day, with India reaffirming its commitment to tiger conservation. As home to most of the world’s wild tigers, the country highlighted the success of Project Tiger through events, campaigns, and awareness programs in schools and communities.

DRDO Successfully Tests Pralay Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful flight tests of the Pralay Missile on July 28 and 29, 2025, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha’s coast. The missile’s precision and range bolster India’s defense capabilities.

Assam Prepares for Major Eviction Drive

The Assam government is set to clear over 10,000 bigha of encroached land in Golaghat’s Rengma Reserve Forest, affecting around 2,000 families. The eviction drive, starting today, aims to reclaim forest land along the Assam-Nagaland border.

Nag Panchami Celebrated in Karnataka

People in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, performed traditional rituals to mark Nag Panchami, a festival dedicated to snake worship. The celebrations underscored India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Gold Market Slumps Amid Global Trade Tensions

India’s gold market faced a downturn due to global trade disruptions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a tariff deadline on August 1, 2025. The move has impacted India’s trade relations, with market experts urging investors to monitor rates closely.

Stock Markets Hit Record Highs

The Nifty 50 touched 24,999.75, and the Sensex reached 81,908.43, reflecting strong investor confidence in India’s tech and infrastructure sectors. These milestones signal robust economic optimism despite global uncertainties.

Indian Cricket Team in London

Members of the Indian men’s cricket team attended an event hosted by the High Commission of India in London, strengthening cultural ties during their tour. Meanwhile, India made three changes to their playing XI for the fourth Test against England, bringing in Sai Sudharsan, Shardul Thakur, and Anshul Kamboj.

Looking Ahead

Parliament Monsoon Session: Ongoing debates, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticizing the government, calling the system a “chakravyuh.” Expect heated discussions on key issues like electoral reforms and security.

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Results: Students await results, expected soon, while NEET-PG candidates raise concerns over distant exam centers.

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Let’s dive into the pulse of India with our daily newsletter, bringing you the most significant stories shaping the nation on July 28, 2025. From political milestones and gripping sports action to cultural triumphs and critical developments, we’ve got you covered with concise, reliable updates. Stay informed, stay connected, and let’s explore the vibrant tapestry of India together!

Supreme Court Pushes for Aadhaar and EPIC Integration in Bihar Voter List Revision

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include Aadhaar and EPIC numbers in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. This move has sparked debate, with opposition parties alleging potential voter suppression. The ECI reports that 91.69% of Bihar’s 7.89 crore registered electors have submitted enumeration forms, with the draft list set for release on August 1. Concerns about voter verification and disenfranchisement continue to fuel political tensions.

Rajnath Singh Slams Pakistan in Lok Sabha Debate on Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a fiery 16-hour Lok Sabha debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, stating that Pakistan has been fostering terrorism for years and that its military strength and morale have been defeated. The debate saw heated exchanges, with the Congress alleging that the attackers remain at large, raising questions about national security.

India-England 4th Test Ends in Dramatic Draw

The fourth Test match between India and England in Manchester concluded in a thrilling draw. Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja (89) and Washington Sundar (80) rejected England skipper Ben Stokes’ offer to settle for a draw, pushing the game to the final hour. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match showcased India’s resilience, with the team reaching 324/4 by the end of play.

Footpath Encroachment Crisis in Bengaluru

Despite a Supreme Court directive, local authorities have failed to reclaim sidewalks from illegal vendors, boosting safety concerns and congestion in Bengaluru city.

PM Modi’s Tamil Nadu Outreach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu, where he lauded the Chola dynasty’s legacy, was a significant outreach amid linguistic and cultural debates. Modi launched projects worth ₹4,800 crore in Thoothukudi, emphasizing development and unity.

Uttarakhand Landslide Disrupts Kedarnath Route

A landslide caused by heavy rainfall blocked the trekking route to Kedarnath Dham near Gaurikund. Clearance operations are underway to restore access for pilgrims.

Industry Cheers India–UK Trade Pact

Punjab garment exporters welcome the new UK–India Free Trade Agreement, expecting zero duties on textiles, footwear, jewellery, and agricultural products like basmati. The deal is seen as transformative for regional SMEs.

Snapshot Summary

Today’s landscape underscores India's balancing act: political and legal scrutiny at home; economic caution amid global headwinds; and momentum in trade and industry thrusts. All this unfolds under monsoon uncertainty and civic accountability pressures.

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Join us for your daily dose of India Today: Pulse of the Nation on July 25, 2025. From the historic India-UK trade deal to Manipur’s extended President’s Rule and looming rains, we bring you the headlines driving the nation’s narrative. Let’s explore what’s unfolding!

President’s Rule Extended in Manipur

The Indian government has extended President’s Rule in Manipur for another six months, effective from August 13, 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved a statutory resolution in the Rajya Sabha, citing ongoing ethnic violence and administrative challenges in the state as the reason for the extension. This decision has sparked debates about governance and stability in the region.

PM Modi’s UK Visit Concludes with Historic Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a two-day visit to the United Kingdom on July 24, 2025, where he met King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. A landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed, enabling 99% of Indian exports, including agriculture, textiles, and engineering goods, to benefit from zero duties. Additionally, PM Modi announced that top UK universities will soon establish campuses in India, boosting educational collaboration.

Bihar Electoral Roll Controversy

Over 61 lakh voters in Bihar may be excluded from the state’s new draft electoral rolls, set to be published on August 1, 2025. The Election Commission of India (ECI) cited reasons such as deceased electors, duplicate registrations, and untraceable voters. The move has sparked political tensions, with opposition parties questioning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

Politics & Governance

Rahul Gandhi Granted Bail in Defamation Case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail on July 24, 2025, in a defamation case related to his 2022 remarks on Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar. Appearing via video conferencing, Gandhi pleaded “not guilty” in a 10-minute court session. The case has reignited debates about free speech and political rhetoric.

Kamal Haasan Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha MP

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP on July 25, 2025, at 11 AM, marking a significant step in his political journey.

Business & Economy

Stock Market Sees Sharp Decline
Indian stock markets witnessed a significant downturn on July 25, 2025, with the Sensex dropping 644.2 points (0.78%) to 81,539.97 and the Nifty falling 217.65 points (0.86%) to 24,844.45. The India VIX surged nearly 7% to 11.43, reflecting increased trader anxiety and sell-offs.

India-UK FTA to Boost Exports
The newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement is expected to significantly benefit Indian exporters, particularly in agriculture, textiles, and processed foods, with zero duties on over 95% of tariff lines. This move is seen as a major step toward strengthening India’s global trade position.

Sports & Entertainment

India vs. England 4th Test Update
The fourth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between India and England is underway at Old Trafford, Manchester. At the end of Day 2, England stood at 225/2, trailing India’s first innings total of 358 by 133 runs, with Ollie Pope (20*) and Joe Root (11*) unbeaten.

Hulk Hogan’s Death Mourned
The passing of WWE legend Hulk Hogan at 71 due to cardiac arrest has made headlines in India, with fans and media reflecting on his iconic contributions to wrestling and entertainment.

Technology & Innovation

Bengaluru Transport Stack
Bengaluru’s open data exchange platform, the Transport Stack, is set to revolutionize mobility solutions by enabling real-time data sharing, potentially fostering innovation in urban transportation.

Cybersecurity Concerns Post-Operation Sindoor
India faced concerted cyberattacks from Pakistan and other nations during and after Operation Sindoor. While most attacks were repelled, experts emphasize the need for heightened cybersecurity measures.

Weather Update

Heavy Rainfall Alerts
The IMD has forecasted heavy rains in Delhi, Mumbai, and several other states, with potential disruptions expected. Residents are urged to stay updated and take precautions.

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As we cross mid-year 2025, India stands at a powerful inflection point, balancing domestic dynamism with global expectations. Today’s edition dives into pivotal developments in politics, economy, science, technology, and social transformation, all shaping Bharat’s narrative in real time.

Parliament Paralysis Continues

The Monsoon Session of Parliament has seen no business conducted for the third consecutive day amid heated Opposition protests, especially regarding the electoral roll revision in Bihar and Operation Sindoor.

Kamal Haasan Joins Rajya Sabha

Renowned actor Kamal Haasan took oath as a Rajya Sabha member, bringing celebrity spotlight to the Upper House. Actor Kamal Haasan's MNM joins DMK-led alliance; allotted one seat for 2025 Rajya Sabha polls. Joined the DMK-led alliance for the sake of the country, not with any consideration for post, says MNM founder Kamal Haasan in Chennai.

Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens Resume

For the first time since 2020, the Indian Embassy in Beijing began accepting tourist visa applications, a gesture both countries describe as an “ice-breaker” in frosty relations.

Economic Updates

Strong Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of India’s July bulletin reports steady economic performance despite global tariff tensions. The private sector maintained robust growth; the manufacturing PMI reached 59.2, a 17-year high.
However, inflation remains a concern, with both input and output prices rising and job creation slowing.

Stock Market Movements
Despite macroeconomic steadiness, the Sensex tumbled over 500 points on profit-taking and continued foreign fund outflows.
The India VIX declined by roughly 2.5%, and GIFT Nifty traded positively, reflecting market optimism earlier in the day.

Crime & Security

ATS Arrests Suspected Al Qaeda Members: The Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested individuals in Gujarat, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh for alleged ties to Al Qaeda, with reports citing their use of social media to post violent content.

Chandigarh Murder Case: A video of a shooter changing his appearance after a high-profile murder in Chandigarh went viral, raising concerns about law enforcement challenges in tracking suspects.

Business & Technology

IndusInd Bank to Raise ₹30,000 Crore: The Hinduja Group-led IndusInd Bank announced plans to raise ₹30,000 crores, with two board seats allocated to the Hinduja family.

Kia Expands Used Car Network: Kia India expanded its certified pre-owned car network to 100 outlets, aiming to capture the growing demand for second-hand vehicles.

Bengaluru Transport Stack Launched: An open data exchange platform for real-time mobility data was introduced in Bengaluru, potentially revolutionizing urban transport solutions.

Sports

Shubman Gill to Lead Test Squad: Following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill has been named India’s Test captain for the ongoing England series. New players like B. Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh received maiden call-ups.

MI New York Wins MLC 2025: Rushil Ugarkar emerged as the hero as MI New York clinched the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 title, defeating the Washington Freedom in the final.

Notable Incidents

Fauja Singh’s Tragic Death: The world’s oldest marathon runner, 114-year-old Fauja Singh, passed away in a hit-and-run accident, leaving a legacy as an Indian-born British running icon.

Air India Crash Probe: The preliminary report on a recent Air India crash has raised questions about fuel switches and pilot actions, with further investigations underway.

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