Neeraj Chopra delivered a season-best 88.05m throw at the Lausanne Diamond League 2026, finishing second by just 9cm behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage. The performance marked Chopra’s return to the 88m range and strengthened his Diamond League Final qualification hopes.
The Reservation Hatao Andolan at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar took a tense turn as more than 50 protesters were detained by Delhi Police. Protesters demanded reforms to India’s reservation system, including greater focus on economic criteria and merit.
A 13-year-old girl is among four minors detained in connection with the alleged planned killing of her 65-year-old grandfather in Kerala’s Alappuzha district. Police suspect the murder was linked to a robbery, with investigators also examining other allegations and motives.
Trump has praised India’s voter ID system while pushing for stricter voting rules in the US through the SAVE America Act, drawing attention to differences between the two countries’ election systems.
PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, aiming to reduce the financial burden on students and make exam preparation more accessible nationwide.
PM Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, declared that armed Naxalism had declined significantly while warning against “Dimagi Naxals” promoting a Naxal mindset.
Hariyali Amavasya 2026 will be observed on August 12. Know the correct date, Amavasya tithi, auspicious puja timings, snan-daan muhurat, rituals, Pitru tarpan and the religious significance of Sawan Amavasya.
