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Keeping government posts vacant denies reserved category candidates opportunities; the sale of PSUs and increasing contractual employment further shrinks the availability of jobs covered by reservation, Congress leader says

Karnataka has passed eight new Bills that significantly influence property registration and land management in the state. These regulations will implement remote e-registration and bolster digital frameworks for property dealings. Unapproved rural properties must now comply with town planning guidelines. Additionally, park land can be designated for public utilities under strict oversight, while other Bills focus on refining commercial regulations and enhancing Bengaluru's transport system.

Kangana Ranaut hit back at critics including Rakhi Sawant, Taapsee Pannu, Ashutosh Rana, Sonu Sood and Baba Ramdev, calling them "failed, stupid, and disgusting" for their remarks about her. She accused them of seeking media attention through abuse, said "enough is enough," and slammed Baba Ramdev for allegedly making derogatory comments about women while invoking "Sanatan Dharm."

India’s men’s hockey team exit the 2026 World Cup semi-final race after losing 3-5 to Argentina. Two early goals put India on the back foot, while poor passing and missed penalty corners hurt their comeback hopes. Sukhjeet scores twice and Hardik adds a penalty stroke, but Argentina’s five-goal haul seals victory. India now play for seventh or eighth place.

Rahul Gandhi’s political style has taken a more combative turn, with the Congress leader increasingly combining Gen Z outreach, parliamentary interventions and surprise street protests. From Bharat Jodo and Chhatron Ki Goonj to student protests and dharnas, the story looks at how Rahul is trying to stay with issues longer, while also navigating criticism.

Infosys reported a 12% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 7,769 crore for the April-June quarter last month, even as it reduced its revenue growth guidance for the full year.

The recently concluded BWF World Championships in New Delhi highlighted the complex task of scheduling elite badminton, as injuries, television demands and player recovery constantly reshaped the order of play. While Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were rushed to court in an eventual win, France's Toma Junior Popov questioned uneven recovery time, exposing the delicate balance tournament referees must strike.

Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student and model from Kerala, has won the Miss Universe India 2026 crown in Jaipur. The Mavelikkara native, who grew up in Abu Dhabi, has a strong background in academics, classical dance, music and acting. She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November.

In 1998, about 12,000 metric tonnes of orange peels and pulp were spread over a degraded pasture in Costa Rica as part of an unusual forest restoration experiment. Sixteen years later, researchers found that the site had developed into a dense forest, with richer soil, greater tree diversity and a 176% increase in aboveground biomass.

Heavy rain in Gurgaon caused school buses and vans to become stuck. Many children remained inside their vehicles for hours due to severe waterlogging. Parents experienced significant anxiety as they could not reach their stranded children. Some children arrived home wet and cold after prolonged delays. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of school transport during intense rainfall.

The United States faces a critical precision weapon shortage. This deficit impacts its ability to deter Chinese aggression in the Pacific. Current global conflicts have depleted American military stockpiles significantly. The US is now accelerating production and adopting new strategies. This aims to counter China's growing military capabilities effectively.