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One of the labourers, identified as Deepak Ratray, died before he could be shifted to a hospital. The second victim, Bopinder, was initially admitted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag before being referred to SKIMS Hospital in Soura, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Officials said both victims were in their twenties and had travelled from Chhattisgarh in search of work.

India's monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal during August and September. This forecast is influenced by the continuing risk of El Niño, which often weakens the monsoon. July rainfall, however, turned out to be normal due to plentiful showers in central India. These showers helped reduce the overall monsoon rainfall deficit significantly by the end of July.

Draft voter rolls in Haryana and Andhra Pradesh reveal significant exclusions. Over sixteen percent of Haryana's electorate and over ten percent in Andhra were removed. Reasons cited include deaths, permanent shifts, and multiple registrations. However, genuine voters can still be added during the claims period. This process allows for corrections and additions to the electoral rolls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will forgive young protesters accused of abuse. He stated these misguided children need guidance and correction, not punishment. The Prime Minister believes punishing them will not change circumstances effectively. Mistakes made at a young age present an opportunity for correction and societal acceptance. This decision indicates that cases against these youngsters will likely be withdrawn.

A Delhi court sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma. The court found Sharma was lynched solely on account of his religion during the 2020 riots. While the prosecution sought the death penalty, it was declined by the judge. The judge considered educational backgrounds as a mitigating factor for the convicts.

Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting. Two masked assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, striking him in the chest and abdomen. Zubair was rushed to Civil Hospital Karachi for emergency surgery after the attack. Police are investigating personal enmity and potential gang war resurgence as motives. The incident occurred in Karachi's Lyari neighborhood, a historic hub of organized crime.

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without any debate. Opposition members disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings, preventing any business from being transacted. The bill aims to make delayed registrations of births and deaths more stringent. Congress and SP MPs raised issues concerning police actions and alleged temple donation theft. The Rajya Sabha was ultimately adjourned for the entire day.

Ethanol blending saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre on petrol. Global crude prices reached one hundred thirty-five dollars a barrel recently. The government kept fuel prices unchanged for seventy-five days initially. E20 petrol now costs one hundred two rupees per litre in Delhi. Allegations of foodgrain diversion for ethanol were also rejected.

Neeraj, the 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion, was not at his best in difficult weather but still managed a season-best throw of 85.83m in his second attempt to finish second.

Google has removed its new AI image generation feature from Google Earth. This action followed immediate concerns raised by researchers about disinformation risks. Experts warned the tool could easily create convincing fake satellite imagery for public deception. Google stated they are implementing stronger safeguards while pausing the feature. The company noted generated images were watermarked as AI-created.

The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to pay one lakh rupees to a government official. This payment is compensation for harassment caused by political interference in a prosecution sanction. The court criticized the joint secretary of the former chief minister for undue influence. Such interference was deemed a blatant display of political dictate by the state. The official was unnecessarily dragged to court, prompting the court's strong observations.

Lung cancer is increasingly affecting non-smokers and young people in India. Environmental pollution and occupational exposures are significant contributing factors to this trend. Indoor air pollution also plays a role, particularly for women spending more time at home. Genetic mutations are identified as another cause, possibly triggered by lifestyle factors. Early symptoms are often overlooked, leading to delayed diagnosis and advanced disease stages.

Florida is employing AI-powered robot rabbits to help locate invasive Burmese pythons. These solar-powered decoys mimic prey using heat and scent to lure snakes. When a python is detected, officials are alerted to remove the invasive species. This technology complements the annual Python Challenge, which has removed thousands of snakes. These efforts aim to control the python population impacting native wildlife.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey questioned the jersey colour change process. He stated the decision lacked executive board discussion and his prior knowledge. Executive director RK Srivastava defended the saffron kit based on technical and performance factors. Other board members also raised concerns about transparency and accountability. This controversy emerges amid ongoing governance scrutiny for Hockey India.

Asmita Dey secured India's first judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada's Heidi Quach in a gripping golden score final match. This historic victory came after overcoming personal tragedy and immense dedication. Harsh Singh also won a gold medal in the men's 60kg judo event. These twin triumphs marked a significant breakthrough for Indian judo.