Indian-origin astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla meets PM Modi and presents him with the Axiom-4 mission patch, highlighting India’s role in global space missions.”

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Gujarat govt reshuffles 116 IPS officers. Akshayraj Makwana appointed as Bharuch SP, while Mayur Chavda moved to Gandhinagar State Monitoring Cell.
“Indians now spend over ₹1.2 lakh crore annually on online gaming through UPI, with ₹41,000 crore spent in the first four months of FY 2025-26, reveals NPCI data.”
Rajinikanth's Coolie tops the global box office in just 4 days, earning ₹350 crore worldwide and surpassing films like War 2 and Weapons. A historic milestone for Tamil cinema.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra as IMD issues a red alert. Widespread waterlogging, school closures, train delays, and flight disruptions reported. Emergency teams deployed for rescue and relief.
In a landmark move under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic reforms, India is considering significant tax cuts on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a broader overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, according to a senior government official.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately,” but ruled out reclaiming Crimea or NATO membership for Ukraine ahead of their White House meeting.
BJP announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate, putting DMK and the I.N.D.I.A alliance under pressure in Tamil Nadu. His OBC background and regional identity may reshape political equations ahead of next year’s state polls.
At least four killed and several injured after a cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. Indian Army, NDRF, and local authorities lead rescue efforts; helicopters deployed for evacuation.
"Heavy rains lash Ahmedabad and parts of Gujarat on Janmashtami, causing waterlogging and traffic disruption. IMD issues orange alert with forecasts of heavy downpours till August 19."
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