The Supreme Court has ruled that Section 498A of the IPC, which punishes cruelty by a husband or relative, also applies to live-in partners. The judgment broadens legal protection for women in marriage-like relationships, recognising the changing nature of personal unions in India.
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The 8th Pay Commission has closed its data submission window after an extension. The commission will now analyse the data and hold consultations before preparing its recommendations. Employees and pensioners will have to wait for the final report and government approval before any salary revision takes effect.
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A 15-year-old girl was found dead at her home in Assam's Hailakandi district after her family returned from a feast. Police have detained five individuals for questioning and are awaiting the post-mortem report to confirm allegations of rape and murder.
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The Godavari and Sabari rivers in Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram district began receding on August 2, 2026, allowing 32,000 evacuated residents to start returning home. All flood warnings at Bhadrachalam and Dowleswaram were withdrawn, though officials continue relief and assessment operations.
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Real estate industry leaders are optimistic ahead of the RBI's monetary policy announcement, expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent. They believe a stable interest rate environment will sustain housing demand and support sector growth across segments.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea filed by a retired Air Force officer seeking accountability of the organisers of NEET-UG protests for the July 20 violence in Delhi. The petitioner's counsel suggested community service for young protesters and urged against FIRs, while the court said it would hear the case within two days.
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The US-Iran conflict has been marked by repeated announcements of pauses in strikes by President Trump, yet attacks have continued. Each ceasefire has been fragile and, so far, has failed to achieve a lasting de-escalation in the five-month-old war.
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A Delhi court has acquitted former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his aide Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. The court cited inconsistencies and delays in the complainants' version. The prosecution may appeal before the Delhi High Court.
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Samajwadi Party legislators protested at the Uttar Pradesh Assembly premises on Monday, demanding a fair investigation into the alleged theft of Ram temple donations and strict action over exam paper leaks. They also raised issues like unemployment, inflation, and flood relief, and criticised the government for shortening the Monsoon session.
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FSSAI has issued notices to USL, INBREW and others for adding flavours that mimic the natural taste of alcoholic beverages, citing violations of the 2018 Alcoholic Beverages Regulations. The regulator clarified that flavouring substances are not banned, but their use to imitate a product's inherent character is not permitted.
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The 39th National Under-11 Open and Girls FIDE-rated Chess Championship began in Mangaluru with 600 players, including under-12 world champion Divi Bijesh. The week-long tournament features 11 rounds of classical chess, with top young talents competing for national honours.
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A 19-year-old testicular cancer patient underwent a rare ex-vivo Onco-TESE procedure at a Mumbai hospital, enabling doctors to retrieve and freeze 23 viable sperms. The breakthrough preserves his chance of biological fatherhood despite his cancer treatment.
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At least 16 districts in Karnataka, many of them backward, have over 12% of voters in the ASDDO category, with Kalaburagi leading at 21.95%. Migration, documentation gaps, and lack of awareness about the revision process are key factors.
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Overnight rains in central Travancore have caused the Meenachil, Pampa and Manimala rivers to swell, leading to evacuation and red alerts in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. Authorities are on high alert as water levels continue to rise.
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The government is set to introduce the Indian Statistical Institute Bill and the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday, along with a statement on excess grants. The monsoon session has been disrupted by Opposition demands over the NEET-UG paper leak protest.
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Heavy rainfall in Kerala's Idukki district has led to a travel ban on a major highway, closure of tourist centres, and rising water levels in dams. With 200 people in relief camps, authorities are bracing for more rain.
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Counting began on Monday for the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh under tight security. The election was necessitated by the disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti, and the Congress suspended him a day before counting amid allegations of sabotage. The result is seen as a key test for both parties.
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India's NVS-03 navigation satellite and GISAT-1A geo-imaging satellite remain grounded at Sriharikota, awaiting government clearance. The delay follows two PSLV failures and a lack of public disclosure on their causes, raising questions about the pace of India's space programme.
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The Kakkayam reservoir in Kozhikode has reached 97.31% of its capacity, triggering a red alert as heavy rains continue. Authorities have opened spillway gates to release water downstream and are closely monitoring the situation.
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Myanmar’s military government confirmed that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met an ICRC representative on Monday amid growing health concerns. The meeting in Naypyitaw was a rare outside contact for the 81-year-old Nobel laureate, who has been held since the 2021 coup.
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Kerala continues to experience moderate to heavy rain, with a yellow alert across the State and a flash flood warning for Pathanamthitta. The Chief Minister will chair an emergency meeting, and a holiday has been declared for schools in 12 districts as authorities remain on high alert.
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Israel has shared serious security concerns with the White House over the Hamas disarmament deal, as fresh strikes kill 17 in Gaza. An Israeli official insists Hamas is not genuinely disarming, while the US-brokered plan faces unresolved hurdles ahead of phased implementation.
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At least 14 people were killed on Sunday as Ukraine and Russia traded strikes, according to officials from both countries. The attacks come amid rising civilian casualties and frozen peace talks.
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Counting of votes is underway for by-elections in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Bihar's Bankipur and Gujarat's Manjalpur seats. Results are expected today, with the BJP defending all three seats against Congress and other opposition candidates.
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Counting of votes for the Manjalpur Assembly bypoll in Vadodara began on Monday amid tight security. The bypoll, held on July 30, saw a turnout of 37.5%. A direct contest is underway between the BJP's Satish Patel and Congress' Bhikhabhai Rabari.
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Vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll began on August 3, with Jan Suraj Party's Prashant Kishor contesting his first election against BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha and RJD's Rekha Gupta. The bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of BJP's Nitin Nabin, who vacated the seat after winning a Rajya Sabha seat.
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President Trump said he paused new Iran strikes after Gulf allies, especially Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, urged diplomacy. He claims an emerging deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address nuclear concerns, though Iran says the waterway's status is not returning to pre-war. Negotiations are expected to resume soon.
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Vote counting begins today for by-elections in three BJP-ruled states: Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The results, coming after student protests over paper leaks, are seen as a gauge of voter mood, especially among young people.
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Japan and the United States have confirmed a rare joint yen-buying intervention, the first since 2011, signalling readiness for more action. The move aims to halt the yen's slide to 40-year lows and prevent global market spillovers, though analysts remain sceptical about its long-term impact.
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NASA astronaut Anil Menon shared ISS photos of Oregon's Crater Lake and wildfire smoke, reflecting on his personal ties to the region and the efforts of firefighters. The images highlight the scale of the fires and the value of space-based observation.
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UPESSC has released the UP TGT 2026 admit card for the special document verification round, scheduled for August 10, 2026. Candidates who missed the first round can download their admit cards from upessc.up.gov.in and must carry required documents to the venue.
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