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In Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led the sit-in protest

MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas seeks a dedicated retail outlet at Bhogapuram airport for SWAYAM brand products prepared by SHG women

They were last known to have been used during the 2024 farmers protest at Khanuari and Shambhu barrier along the Punjab-Haryana border. Though the police denied the use of pellet guns, farmer leaders had alleged then that several people were injured

Katrina Kaif faces backlash from fans over her silence on CJP protests, with fan page 'katholic_fans' shutting down, calling her out for lacking "the spine to speak for Indians." While some fans defended her right to choose, celebs like Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, and Sonu Sood have voiced support.

The BJP launched a sharp political counteroffensive against Rahul Gandhi's protest. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Gandhi's actions as irresponsible and condemnable. The BJP announced nationwide protests outside Congress offices in response to the demonstration. Prasad defended police action and highlighted government efforts on exam integrity. He assured that those involved in exam irregularities would face trial and punishment.

The BCCI Centre of Excellence is set for a hectic week as nearly a dozen contracted and targeted India players undergo fitness assessments and rehabilitation ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests. With injuries mounting and a packed international calendar looming, the team management is keen to ensure a fit and ready player pool.

Residents association seeks President’s intervention in Wangchuk case; defending patients’ rights, doctors say hospitals must not be seen as places of detention or used to facilitate non-medical objective

Doctors say sleep is not merely a period of rest but a critical biological process during which the brain repairs itself, consolidates memories and clears metabolic waste accumulated during waking hours

The accused had contended that the mere touch or catch on the chest of a child would not stand as an offence under the POCSO Act. It was argued that only touching the breast of a child with sexual intent would constitute the offence. 

Answers to some the frequently asked questions on the issue of the usage of pellet guns and violence in the Valley

The situation worsened on July 21 after a brief let-up, affecting 5.65 lakh people across 16 districts

Chhattisgarh high court upheld a family court's divorce order for a husband. The wife's refusal to live with him and her financial demand caused mental cruelty. She had demanded two crore rupees to agree to the divorce proceedings. The court dismissed her appeal and upheld ten lakh rupees alimony. This decision reinforces the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

The Indian rupee opened lower on Wednesday, facing pressure from rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and demand for safe-haven assets also weighed on the domestic currency. The Reserve Bank of India's measures are helping to cushion the rupee's decline. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn in early trade. Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of equities on Tuesday.

The raids are being carried out at the official’s residences, office premises and the houses of his relatives across the State

David Warner admitted to a drink-driving charge after a random breath test in Sydney. His lawyer confirmed the former Australian cricketer accepted responsibility for his actions. Warner faces a driving ban, a fine, and a possible prison sentence for this offense. This incident adds to Warner's history of high-profile controversies. Sentencing for the drink-driving charge is scheduled for August 18.

The activists also raised slogans against the Indian government and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Asian markets opened higher, mirroring Wall Street's gains as technology stocks rebounded. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan led the advance, while China also saw gains. Oil prices continued to climb due to threats in the Red Sea region. US markets closed higher overnight, with semiconductor shares driving the upward movement. Investor focus now shifts to upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies.