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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
National 8/1/2026

Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Handed Life Term for IB Officer's Brutal Murder

A Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. The verdict, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh on July 31, 2026, concludes a high-profile case that deeply intertwined crime and politics, even as Hussain recently contested elections while incarcerated.

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Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Handed Life Term for IB Officer's Brutal Murder
National 8/1/2026

Red Alert! Heavy Rains Lash Gujarat and Kerala, Lives Lost Amid Monsoon Fury

India is grappling with intense weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for exceptionally heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several districts in Gujarat and Kerala. This comes amidst a monsoon season that has already claimed lives and displaced thousands, with reports of two deaths in Kerala due to landslides and four in Gujarat, including three by electrocution. Authorities are on high alert, deploying disaster response teams as floodwaters inundate low-lying areas and disrupt daily life across both states.

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Red Alert! Heavy Rains Lash Gujarat and Kerala, Lives Lost Amid Monsoon Fury
National 8/1/2026

India's FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Government Tightens Grip on Foreign-Funded NGOs

India's government is poised to re-table the highly contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday, a move that could grant it unprecedented powers over the assets of foreign-funded non-governmental organizations and religious bodies. The proposed legislation, which was previously deferred due to widespread opposition, aims to significantly expand state control over how civil society organizations operate and manage funds received from abroad.

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India's FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Government Tightens Grip on Foreign-Funded NGOs
National 8/1/2026

J&K Intensifies Anti-Terror Operations After Kulgam Attack Kills Two Laborers

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered security forces to significantly escalate anti-terror operations across the region following a brutal attack in Kulgam district that left two non-local laborers dead. The laborers, identified as Deepak Ratray and Bhopendra, both from Chhattisgarh, were targeted at a brick kiln on Friday, July 31, 2026, with the second victim succumbing to injuries on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This targeted violence has drawn widespread condemnation from political parties and reignited concerns over civilian safety in the Union Territory.

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J&K Intensifies Anti-Terror Operations After Kulgam Attack Kills Two Laborers
National 8/1/2026

J&K's Highway Horrors: New Data Reveals Over 600 Lives Lost in 2026 So Far

Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a relentless road carnage, with over 600 lives tragically cut short across the Union Territory in 2026 alone, up to late July. New data presented to the Lok Sabha reveals 603 fatalities from 3,269 accidents, with National Highways alone accounting for 206 deaths from 1,109 crashes – highlighting a deeply unsettling public safety failure despite a slight dip in overall accident numbers compared to previous years. This alarming toll, especially among young individuals and pedestrians, is turning essential travel corridors into tragic pathways.

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J&K's Highway Horrors: New Data Reveals Over 600 Lives Lost in 2026 So Far
National 8/1/2026

India's Healthcare Future: AIIMS Awantipora and Rewari Nearing December 2026 Completion

India's push for advanced medical facilities is hitting key milestones, with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir, and Rewari, Haryana, both on track for completion by December 2026. The Lok Sabha was informed on Friday, July 31, 2026, that AIIMS Awantipora has achieved 78% physical progress, while AIIMS Rewari stands at 64.85% completion. This update signals a significant step forward in bringing world-class healthcare closer to millions across these regions.

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India's Healthcare Future: AIIMS Awantipora and Rewari Nearing December 2026 Completion
National 8/1/2026

India Fuels Green Leap: Rs 5,070 Crore Scheme for Massive Floating Solar Expansion

India's Union Cabinet has just greenlit a major push into renewable energy, approving the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with a substantial outlay of ₹5,070 crore. This ambitious new scheme aims to develop 5,000 Megawatts of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects, crucially paired with energy storage, across the nation's water bodies by the financial year 2030-31.

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India Fuels Green Leap: Rs 5,070 Crore Scheme for Massive Floating Solar Expansion
National 8/1/2026

Wanaparthy Boosts Maternal Care, Fights Seasonal Diseases with Cash Incentives

Wanaparthy District Collector Adarsh Surabhi has rolled out a groundbreaking initiative, offering a Rs 1 lakh reward to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) that achieves the highest number of institutional deliveries each month. This bold move aims to significantly increase childbirths in government hospitals while simultaneously mandating aggressive, proactive measures to combat the looming threat of seasonal diseases like Dengue, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (TB) in the district.

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Wanaparthy Boosts Maternal Care, Fights Seasonal Diseases with Cash Incentives
National 8/1/2026

India's Fiscal Gap Widens to 18.2% of FY27 Target as Spending Surges

India's fiscal deficit hit 18.2% of its full-year target by the end of June for the 2026-27 financial year, reaching Rs 3.08 lakh crore. This marks a significant jump, nearly doubling from 9.6% at the end of May, as the government ramped up its spending towards the quarter's close. While revenue collections largely stayed on track, the increase in expenditure, especially on big projects, drove this expansion.

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India's Fiscal Gap Widens to 18.2% of FY27 Target as Spending Surges
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