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Sakshi Chaudhary proudly claimed gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, attributing much of her success to the invaluable support from Virat Kohli's foundation. Making a strategic move to a lighter weight category turned out to be a winning decision. This endeavor led India to an impressive 2026 boxing tally of ten medals, including seven shining golds, marking a triumphant milestone for the nation's athletic representation.

For over three decades, the closing price was the volume-weighted average (VWAP) of all trades between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Nobody actually traded at that price. It was a calculation, not a transaction. For long-term investors, nothing changes. For index funds and traders, the closing routine is now different.

In Ranchi, during a tense protest, Neha Bora, AISA president, became the target of an ink attack as she voiced support for job aspirants demanding redress for suspected misconduct in competitive exams. She highlighted the necessity for transparency and accountability within governmental exam procedures and called for the expulsion of private agencies marred by corruption allegations. Protesters rallied for the annulment of multiple exams and a thorough CBI inquiry.

The pleas said the changes dilute transparency by removing the public interest safeguard for disclosure of personal information

Justice P.S. Narasimha observed orally that the petition filed by Ghanshyam Upadhyay was a shot at “cheap publicity”

The devices use a multi-frequency acoustic defence system loaded with over 100 audio patterns and specialised frequency profiles to safely drive animals back into the forest

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday (August 7, 2026) said it was his idea to visit Bengaluru to hold talks with the Karnataka government on the issue of sharing Cauvery water.

KL Rahul had a forgettable moment on the field during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. Leading the side in the absence of injured captain Shubman Gill, Rahul dropped a simple catch at first slip when Ravindu Rasantha was on 43. The Sri Lanka batter made the most of the lifeline and went on to score 71.

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan is facing a noticeable dip in its box office performance during its third week. With dwindling daily earnings and minimal theater attendance, the film's progress seems sluggish. Nonetheless, it has still managed to boost its overall collection, with the total India net amount now standing at an impressive 185.26 crore rupees, despite a slow third week.

In a startling incident, a man with mental challenges scaled a lamp post on Tala Bridge, triggering a significant traffic halt. His insistence on meeting chief minister Suvendu Adhikari raised urgent concerns. With police and rescue teams swiftly on the scene, the standoff lasted nearly forty minutes before the man was safely brought down and taken into custody for further questioning regarding his actions.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary halt to new data center approvals. Regulators must complete a comprehensive audit before projects can move forward. Developers must prove electricity and water use, and tax incentives. Abbott stated Texans must come first in all state decisions. This move addresses growing scrutiny over rapid data center expansion.

MCX Gold October futures continue to trade with a positive bias as prices remain well supported above key moving averages despite witnessing intermittent profit booking. The overall trend remains constructive, with higher highs and higher lows indicating sustained buying interest.

A viral video shows a man abusing and threatening a woman on a Mumbai local train. The Andheri GRP is registering an FIR and attempting to locate the commuter. Police identified the man using video and CCTV footage from railway stations. This incident follows two previous murders on local trains over trivial disputes. Authorities are confident of an imminent arrest in this disturbing case.

The Gujarat high court ordered the Railways to pay compensation to a deceased man's family. The court set aside a tribunal's order which had rejected the family's compensation claim. The tribunal wrongly relied on police statements and ignored evidence supporting the family's case. The High Court found the Railways failed to prove the deceased lacked a valid ticket.

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, stands in solidarity with Jharkhand students who are protesting against exam irregularities. His party is actively providing meals and support to those participating in the demonstration, which has now entered its fourteenth day. The students are insisting on the cancellation of the JPSC Civil Services Examination and are calling for an independent investigation.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned all-rounder Hamza Nazar from all forms of cricket for two years after finding that he provided misleading information during a visa application. The board also fined the youngster Rs 1 million, saying it takes cases of misrepresentation and non-disclosure very seriously. The decision was announced on Thursday following an internal inquiry.