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National 8/3/2026

Amaravati's Capital Dream: Billions Poured, But Economic Viability Still Questioned

After years of political battles and legal twists, Amaravati has finally been cemented as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, thanks to a Union Government gazette notification on April 6, 2026. This move, following the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, receiving presidential assent, has rapidly accelerated construction, with the state government pouring in billions to complete core infrastructure by August 2028.

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Amaravati's Capital Dream: Billions Poured, But Economic Viability Still Questioned
National 8/3/2026

Closing Bell Rings Anew: India's Market Adopts Staggered Times, Auction Price Discovery

India's financial markets are undergoing a major shake-up starting today, August 3, 2026, as a new 'Closing Auction Session' (CAS) takes effect for Futures & Options (F&O) stocks. This change means the familiar single closing bell is gone, replaced by a staggered system and a fresh way to calculate final stock prices, aiming for more fairness and transparency. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced this significant structural shift to improve how closing prices are decided and to match global market standards.

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Closing Bell Rings Anew: India's Market Adopts Staggered Times, Auction Price Discovery
National 8/3/2026

Telangana Extends Class 11 Admissions to August 15, Mandates Anti-Drug Pledge

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has just announced an extension for Intermediate First Year admissions, pushing the deadline to August 15, 2026. This move gives more students a chance to enroll, but comes with strict new rules: junior colleges must now strictly follow reservation norms, admit students purely based on merit, and make sure both students and parents sign a mandatory anti-drug declaration.

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Telangana Extends Class 11 Admissions to August 15, Mandates Anti-Drug Pledge
National 8/3/2026

Your EPF Balance Just Got an 8.25% Boost: Check It Now, New Digital Features Unveiled

Good news for millions of Indian employees: the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has credited an 8.25% interest rate for the financial year 2025-26, with most accounts reflecting the update by mid-July. This welcome boost to retirement savings is now easier to track than ever, thanks to revamped digital services across the official EPFO portal, the Umang app, and quick SMS or missed call options.

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Your EPF Balance Just Got an 8.25% Boost: Check It Now, New Digital Features Unveiled
National 8/3/2026

Assam Floods: Minister Hazarika Launches Urgent Paddy Nursery Drive for Devastated Farmers

Assam's Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika has urgently launched community paddy nurseries and distributed vital seedlings in Charaideo district, one of the areas worst-hit by the recent devastating monsoon floods, as the state grapples with a rising death toll and widespread agricultural devastation. This swift action aims to help thousands of affected farmers resume cultivation immediately, bringing a glimmer of hope amidst the crisis.

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Assam Floods: Minister Hazarika Launches Urgent Paddy Nursery Drive for Devastated Farmers
National 8/2/2026

India's Tobacco Giants Grapple with Plummeting Profits Amidst Stricter Tax Regime

India's leading cigarette makers, ITC, Godfrey Phillips India, and VST Industries, faced a tough Q1 FY2026-27, reporting significant drops in their net revenue, sales volumes, and overall profitability. This downturn directly follows the Indian government's substantial increase in tobacco taxes, effective from February 1, 2026, which has drastically altered the operating landscape for these companies. The new tax structure has squeezed margins and led to higher retail prices, directly impacting consumer affordability and demand across the country.

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India's Tobacco Giants Grapple with Plummeting Profits Amidst Stricter Tax Regime
National 8/2/2026

Youth Congress 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Marathon in Srinagar Amplifies Calls for Exam Reform

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) today organized a significant 'Chhatron Ki Goonj – Marathon 2026' in Srinagar, bringing to the forefront critical issues plaguing India's youth, including widespread examination paper leaks, delays in competitive examinations, and soaring unemployment. This 11-kilometer event, which also incorporated a 'Run for Drug-Free J&K' initiative, marks a potent political statement by the youth wing of the Congress party in the sensitive region of Jammu & Kashmir.

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Youth Congress 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Marathon in Srinagar Amplifies Calls for Exam Reform
National 8/2/2026

Andhra Soars: PM Modi Opens Rs 5,000-Crore Bhogapuram International Airport

In a major boost for India's aviation infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, August 1, 2026, officially inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district. This sprawling greenfield airport, built by GMR Group at a cost of over Rs 5,000 crore, marks a significant milestone for the state's North Coastal region, promising to transform it into a key economic and connectivity hub. Commercial flight operations are slated to begin just two weeks from now, on August 17.

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Andhra Soars: PM Modi Opens Rs 5,000-Crore Bhogapuram International Airport
National 8/2/2026

Centre Boosts State Spending: Meghalaya Gets ₹688 Cr in Advance Tax Funds

In a big push for state development, India's Union Government has just released an advance payment of ₹1,09,019 crore in tax devolution to all states, with Meghalaya receiving ₹688 crore from this extra fund on August 1, 2026. This special move by the Ministry of Finance aims to quickly give states more money, helping them spend more on important building projects and other development work.

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Centre Boosts State Spending: Meghalaya Gets ₹688 Cr in Advance Tax Funds
National 8/2/2026

India's GST Collections Surge Past ₹2.11 Lakh Crore in July, Fuelled by Imports

India's economy just flashed another strong signal: its Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections shot up by a robust 15.4% year-on-year in July 2026, hitting an impressive ₹2.11 lakh crore. This marks the third-highest monthly collection since GST began in 2017 and the second time this fiscal year revenues have crossed the ₹2 lakh crore mark, showing that money is actively moving in the market.

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India's GST Collections Surge Past ₹2.11 Lakh Crore in July, Fuelled by Imports
National 8/2/2026

Tripura Unveils Major Medical Leap: More Doctors, New University, Enhanced Healthcare

Tripura is rapidly transforming its medical landscape, with Chief Minister Manik Saha spearheading a significant boost to medical education and healthcare infrastructure. The state has increased its MBBS seats to 500 for the 2026-27 academic session, with further plans to reach 550, and the long-awaited Tripura University of Health Sciences is set to begin operations, aiming to streamline medical training and research.

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Tripura Unveils Major Medical Leap: More Doctors, New University, Enhanced Healthcare
National 8/2/2026

India Post Revamps Delivery, Rolls Out Last-Mile Service for Businesses with New Tariffs

India Post has significantly upgraded its delivery services by launching the 'India Post Parcel Last Mile' program, effective August 1, 2026. This new service, exclusively for bulk and corporate customers, aims to streamline local parcel deliveries and comes with a refreshed tariff structure designed to be competitive in India's booming logistics market. Parcels up to 2 kg will be charged ₹15 when booked at a delivery office and ₹20 at a parcel hub, while those between 2-5 kg will cost ₹22 and ₹35 respectively, with a maximum weight of 5 kg and applicable GST.

Editorial Team1 min
India Post Revamps Delivery, Rolls Out Last-Mile Service for Businesses with New Tariffs
National 8/2/2026

DMK Alleges Widespread EVM Glitches, Threatens Legal Battle Over Tamil Nadu Election

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has escalated its challenge against the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, boycotting the ongoing verification process in Kolathur and announcing plans for legal action. N.R. Elango, DMK Law Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, revealed that nearly 30% of the EVMs examined in Kolathur, where party chief M.K. Stalin controversially lost, showed discrepancies, alongside a non-functional machine discovered in Kanchipuram. This move casts a shadow over the election results and reignites a long-standing debate on electoral transparency in India.

Editorial Team1 min
DMK Alleges Widespread EVM Glitches, Threatens Legal Battle Over Tamil Nadu Election
National 8/2/2026

Sun Pharma Pulls Multiple Eye Drops Across India Over Contamination Fears

India's pharmaceutical giant, Sun Pharma, has initiated a nationwide recall of several popular eye drop brands, including Lotepred and Nepalact, following concerns over potential contamination risks. This urgent move, which began with a confidential letter to distributors on July 17, 2026, aims to safeguard patient safety and uphold essential regulatory quality standards amidst worries about product integrity.

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Sun Pharma Pulls Multiple Eye Drops Across India Over Contamination Fears
National 8/2/2026

India Fortifies Exam Integrity: New Anti-Paper Leak Law Promises Stricter Justice

In a decisive move to protect the integrity of India's examination system, President Droupadi Murmu has officially given her assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, transforming it into law. This new legislation significantly ramps up penalties for question paper leaks and other examination-related fraud, introducing jail terms of up to 10 years and fines reaching Rs 50 lakh for individuals involved in such malpractices. The Union Government's swift action follows widespread student protests and aims to curb the menace of organised crime undermining public examinations across the nation.

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India Fortifies Exam Integrity: New Anti-Paper Leak Law Promises Stricter Justice
National 8/2/2026

Modi Unveils ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Pradesh Development Blitz, Inaugurates New Greenfield Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unleashed a massive development push in Andhra Pradesh, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for projects valued at over ₹17,900 crore in Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram. The highlight was the formal opening of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, a greenfield facility built at a cost exceeding ₹5,640 crore, which will commence commercial flights on August 17, 2026. This strategic investment also includes the foundation for Andhra Pradesh's first semiconductor manufacturing plant in Visakhapatnam and significant National Highway improvements, signaling a new era of growth for the state.

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Modi Unveils ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Pradesh Development Blitz, Inaugurates New Greenfield Airport
National 8/2/2026

Zepto Hits Pause on IPO, Boosts War Chest with Fresh $105M Pre-IPO Funding

Zepto, India's lightning-fast quick commerce giant, has officially slammed the brakes on its much-anticipated initial public offering, opting instead to secure a fresh pre-IPO funding round of approximately Rs 1,000 crore (about $105 million). This strategic pivot, confirmed on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aims to bolster its already robust balance sheet and fuel continued operational expansion, sidestepping public market jitters over valuation.

Editorial Team1 min
Zepto Hits Pause on IPO, Boosts War Chest with Fresh $105M Pre-IPO Funding
National 8/1/2026

Meta India Head Booked: Police Probe 'Offensive' Posts Amid CJP Protests

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have lodged a case against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and several social media accounts for allegedly circulating 'morphed' and 'AI-generated' content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests. This move escalates the ongoing tension between India's government and major tech platforms over online content, with Meta stating it is 'cooperating' with the investigation.

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Meta India Head Booked: Police Probe 'Offensive' Posts Amid CJP Protests
National 8/1/2026

Kerala High Court: Capital Gains Tax Applies Even When Banks Seize Distress Sale Proceeds

In a significant ruling for property owners, the Kerala High Court has decisively stated that capital gains tax must be paid on distress sales, even if a mortgagee bank appropriates the entire sale proceeds to settle a debt. This means that losing your property to a bank auction doesn't exempt you from the taxman's claim on any appreciation in the asset's value. The court emphasized that the basic taxability of capital appreciation remains unchanged, regardless of whether the sale was voluntary or forced by a lender.

Editorial Team1 min
Kerala High Court: Capital Gains Tax Applies Even When Banks Seize Distress Sale Proceeds
National 8/1/2026

PM Modi Unveils Andhra's Gateway to Growth: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport Opens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the state-of-the-art Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant leap in regional air connectivity and an ambitious push for economic development in the northern coastal districts. Built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost exceeding ₹5,640 crore, this greenfield airport is initially equipped to handle six million passengers annually, with plans for a massive expansion to over 40 million passengers. The inauguration was part of a larger event where the Prime Minister also laid foundation stones for projects worth nearly ₹18,000 crore, including the state's first semiconductor manufacturing facility, underscoring a holistic infrastructure development agenda.

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PM Modi Unveils Andhra's Gateway to Growth: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport Opens
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