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The Day Ahead
1. Delhi Police bans drones in Delhi from August 2 to 16, 2026 2. IMD issues heavy rain warnings across India, Gujarat on highest alert 3. Modi to launch nationwide Jan Bhagidari movement against substance abuse 4. Cauvery water dispute: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar calls all-party meeting on Aug 2 5. EU to enforce stricter AI content labelling rules from Aug 2
6. CWG 2026: Men’s 1000m Track Cycling Time Trial, Women’s C4-C5 Para Cycling Finals on Aug 2
News This Morning
India win record seven boxing golds, jump to 4th on medal tally
India’s boxers won a total of 10 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, scripting history. With seven gold medals, India recorded the best-ever boxing performance in a single Commonwealth Games campaign. India has so far won 39 medals and moved to the fourth spot on the overall medal tally. Read More
Today’s Top Headlines
1. Rahul Gandhi says, ‘Students don’t need PM’s forgiveness’, Modi should apologise to them’
Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a post on X after the interaction, Gandhi wrote, “Students don’t need the Prime Minister’s apology; he should apologise to them.” He said there was “nothing more painful than seeing parents mourn the loss of their child”, adding that since the NEET paper leak, the PM had neither met the affected parents nor spoken to students whose futures had been disrupted by the examination scandal. Read More
2. Pahalgam-style terror attack in Kulgam after terrorists shot dead 2 Hindu migrant workers after asking their names
Two migrant labourers belonging to Chhattisgarh have been killed in a terrorist attack in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, PTI reported. According to the same report citing officials acquainted with the matter, the assailants targeted the labourers at the brick kiln in the Kelam area of South Kashmir district late on Friday evening. Read More
3. Kejriwal to march to PM’s residence over E20 fuel row, demands pure petrol option at pumps
Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday, “Petrol pumps should give customers the option to choose between pure petrol and E20. If this demand is not met, a march will be held to the Prime Minister’s residence on August 4.” Read More
4. Qatar-linked LNG tanker attacked in Hormuz; Iran drone strikes Kuwait
A Qatari LNG (liquefied natural gas) tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was attacked on Saturday. According to Bloomberg, security agencies identified the ship as the Gaslog Shanghai. It was reported that the tanker was struck by a missile or drone. Read More
5. Nirmal Purja, nine others die while climbing Pakistan’s Broad Peak
Renowned Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, whose record-breaking ascent of the world’s 14 highest peaks earned him global recognition, has died after being caught in an avalanche while climbing Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. Read More
6. ₹30 per liter saved on petrol due to ethanol
When crude oil prices reached $135 per barrel in the international market, if oil companies had not blended ethanol in petrol, the price of petrol in Delhi would have reached approximately ₹125 per liter. The ministry clarified that this program saved approximately ₹30 per liter on petrol during the crisis. Read More
7. HUL, Asian Paints among 8 companies to increase prices of daily essentials ahead of festive season
The country’s largest FMCG and consumer goods companies are preparing to raise prices for the second consecutive quarter, just ahead of the festive season. Items ranging from toothpaste to tires and paint are set to become more expensive. Read More
8. Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni before Sri Lanka Tests:Both stars spotted in Ranchi gym Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has started preparing for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. During this preparation, Pant participated in a training session with former Indian captain MS Dhoni in Ranchi. Read More
9. Kangana Ranaut hits back amid Gen Z row, says, ‘Don’t judge me by film characters’
Kangana Ranaut, who recently faced criticism over her remarks about Gen Z, has hit back at the trolls. Responding to those who targeted her, Kangana shared clips of characters she has portrayed in films on social media, stressing that fictional roles should not be confused with an actor’s real-life views. She urged people to understand the difference between reel and real life. Read More
10. Rashmika Mandanna gets injured during dance-action sequence, doctor advises 6 weeks’ rest Rashmika Mandanna has been injured while shooting a dance sequence for one of her upcoming films. According to a report by Times of India, she sustained this injury during the shooting of a dance and action sequence. Read More
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