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1. Ram Temple Trust To Pick 1st CEO On September 2; 3 Names Shortlisted From 5,585 Applicants
The Trust said its selection committee reviewed 5,585 applications and held detailed discussions with 16 candidates before submitting three names. The meeting in Ayodhya is also expected to officially announce Jagdish Aafle as the Trust's first secretary and finalise other appointments. (Read more...)
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya | X| @ShriRamTeerth
2. Disha Salian Death Case: Bombay HC Directs CBI Probe, Father Satish To Be Questioned
Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed CBI to take over the investigation into former celebrity manager Disha Salian's 2020 death. The court also ordered investigators to question her father, Satish Salian, and record his statement. Satish had sought a fresh probe, alleging lapses in Mumbai Police's investigation and foul play. Disha died in Mumbai on June 8, 2020. (Read more...)
Disha Salian Death Case: Bombay HC Directs CBI Probe, Father Satish To Be Questioned | File
3. Haryana Army Boat Accident: Soldier Missing In Yamuna River During Training Exercise At Hathnikund Barrage, Search Operation Underway
An Army soldier went missing in the Yamuna River after a boat carrying troops met with an accident during a training exercise at Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar. Four soldiers were swept away, but three managed to swim to safety. Army and SDRF teams launched a search operation. (Read more...)
Haryana Army Boat Accident: Soldier Missing In Yamuna River During Training Exercise At Hathnikund Barrage, Search Operation Underway | X @Katwal_Vinod
4. ED Conducts Searches In Maharashtra, 6 Other Regions Over Alleged Toll Fraud
The agency said unauthorised software was allegedly used to generate fake toll receipts and divert collections outside official accounts. Searches under PMLA are aimed at recovering digital and documentary evidence, identifying beneficiaries. (Read more...)
5. Andhra Pradesh Tragedy: 7-Year-old Tribal Girl Dies, Over 50 Hospitalised After Being Administered Pills During Anti-Malaria Drive
Madivi Jamuna allegedly lost consciousness after taking a tablet and was hospitalised but died. (Read more...)
6. Aviation Stocks Fall As Crude Oil Surge, ATF Price Hike Impact Prospects
Shares of IndiGo and SpiceJet declined amid rising crude oil prices and a second consecutive hike in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) rates. (Read more...)
7. Akasa Air Expands Fleet To 42 Aircraft, Inducts Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 At Navi Mumbai Airport As 11th Addition Of 2026
The airline has ordered 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and plans further fleet expansion to strengthen connectivity across India and globally. (Read more...)
8. From Himachal Pradesh Tea To Banarasi Silk: PM Modi’s Gifts To Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Leaders Reflect Indian Heritage
Among the gifts was premium Kangra tea, known for its distinctive aroma and delicate flavour. Produced in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley, the tea has a long history and is recognised for its unique character. (Read more...)
9. 'Hope Is Still Alive': Krunal Pandya's Cryptic Post After Team India Snub Goes Viral
The message quickly went viral, with fans interpreting it as Krunal’s determination to make a national comeback. (Read more...)
10. 'We Must Stay Rooted In Our Culture': Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo Reacts To Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan Ad Controversy
Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo has reacted to the controversy surrounding Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan advertisement, urging people to focus on intent rather than appearance. (Read more...)
