Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh — Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the E3 Seed Access Road and steel bridge, strengthening connectivity between Amaravati and Vijayawada. Amaravati Seed Access Road Strengthens Capital Connectivity Amaravati has taken another major step in its infrastructure development with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurating the E3 Seed Access Road and a steel bridge in Guntur district.

On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, India remembers the scientist who transformed the idea of a space programme from a symbol of prestige into a tool for national development. His vision laid the foundation for ISRO and shaped India’s use of satellites for communication, education, weather forecasting and resource management. Vikram Sarabhai Saw Space Technology as a Tool for Development

Trial runs of the proposed Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express have begun on the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section, a crucial safety test before commercial operations can be considered. Vande Bharat Trial Begins on Sakleshpur Ghat Section The trial programme began on August 11, 2026, on the nearly 55-km Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road stretch of the Mangaluru–Hassan–Bengaluru rout

Revati Sule Delhi reception brings political rivals together Revati Sule’s wedding reception in Delhi brought senior leaders from the government, Opposition and regional parties together at the Pawar family’s residence on Monday. Revati, the daughter of NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and granddaughter of party president Sharad Pawar, married Sarang Lakhani. The newlyweds welcomed guests and received their blessings d

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson said the TVK government has included 125 of its 436 election promises in the state budget, defending the administration amid opposition criticism over announcements and the state’s finances. 125 TVK Poll Promises Included in Budget Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, August 10, 2026, Finance Minister N Marie Wilson sa

The long-delayed Varthur elevated corridor on Bengaluru’s SH-35 has received a fresh December 2026 completion deadline, with KRDCL directing the contractor to accelerate pending work after years of missed timelines. Varthur Elevated Corridor Gets New Deadline Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd (KRDCL) has set December 2026 as the latest target for completing the

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid loud Opposition protests and sloganeering. Opposition MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence while protesting the July 20 police action, forcing repeated adjournments. Kerala Name Change Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha Amid Uproar The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill was among four pieces of legislation introduced in the Lok Sa

Pawan Kalyan marked World Lion Day by praising India’s efforts to protect the Asiatic lion and describing its roar as a symbol of Bharat’s wild heritage. He highlighted the rise in the Asiatic lion population from 411 in 2010 to 891 in 2025 and credited governments, conservationists and local communities. Pawan Kalyan Hails Asiatic Lion Conservation on World Lion Day Andhra Pradesh Deputy Ch

Kerala Police have formally arrested political commentator T.G. Mohandas over alleged remarks made in a YouTube video concerning a student protest in New Delhi, while seized electronic devices are set to undergo forensic examination. TG Mohandas Arrest Recorded by Cyber Police T.G. Mohandas was taken into custody from his residence in Koovapadam, Kochi, on Sunday, August 9,

Parliament has cleared an amendment allowing the Centre to reshape the zero-MDR framework for UPI and other notified digital payments. No new UPI charge has taken effect yet, while the government says customers will not directly bear MDR charges. India has moved closer to potentially introducing Merchant Discount Rate charges on some UPI merchant transactions after Parliament cleared changes to the law governing digital payment charges. The Taxation a

Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, including 163 victims taken from Woro village. Authorities described the coordinated mission as one of the country’s largest single-day rescue operations amid Nigeria’s worsening kidnapping crisis. Nigeria Rescues 308 Kidnapping Victims From Forest Hideout Nigeria has announced the rescue of 308 kidnapping victims in a major security op

Karnataka is finalising a “Government First” policy to help startups supply innovative technologies directly to State departments. The framework aims to remove procurement barriers, give young companies an early public-sector customer and accelerate the use of emerging technology in government services. Karnataka Plans New Route for Startup Procurement The proposed policy would allow departments to procure suitable startup-developed

Two women from Tamil Nadu, P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal, received the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 in Chennai for their grassroots work in marine conservation, sustainable agriculture and community empowerment. Two Women Honoured for Environmental Leadership P. Pechiyammal, leader of the Neithal Self Help Group in Vedhalai, Ramanathapuram d

Iran and Oman have agreed on coordinates for a proposed Strait of Hormuz route that could give Tehran oversight of ships entering the Gulf. The framework could reshape global energy shipping, but inspection powers, transit payments and outbound vessel controls remain unresolved. Iran-Oman Hormuz Route Reaches Crucial Stage Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographical coordinates of a proposed shipping route through

India has proposed a legal change that could permit merchant fees on selected UPI payments, including transactions above Rs 2,000. No fee has been finalised, and the proposals mainly target large merchants rather than customers, small shops or personal transfers. UPI Fee Has Not Been Introduced Yet UPI payments above Rs 2,000 are not automatically becoming chargeable. A proposed amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act woul