🌍 Global Highlights — 10 Most Noted Stories

• Israel Defends Gaza City Occupation Plan: PM Netanyahu faces mounting criticism over the approved military expansion in Gaza City, drawing international and domestic backlash.
• European Leaders Rally Behind Ukraine: Meetings in the UK see the EU reaffirm support for Ukraine ahead of the Trump–Putin Alaska summit set for August 15.
• Russia & Ukraine Escalate Drone Attacks: Both nations trade drone strikes amid peace maneuvering, keeping global tensions high.
• Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Turkey: Several buildings collapse and aftershocks shake the region; rescue efforts intensify.
• Nepal’s First Pride Rally Since US Funding Cuts: Kathmandu witnesses historic parade for LGBTQ+ rights despite policy changes.
• WHO Declares Kenya Free from Sleeping Sickness: Kenya becomes the 10th nation to eliminate the disease in Africa’s growing fight against neglected tropical illnesses.
• NASA Crew-10 Returns After 146-Day Mission: Astronauts land after extensive research on microgravity effects aboard the ISS.
• Iraq PM Removes Paramilitary Commanders After Deadly Clash: Major shakeup in security leadership after clashes in Baghdad.
• Brazil Cracks Down on Gang Ride-hailing Operations: Police raids in Rio target criminal apps running illicit cab services.
• OpenAI CEO Pledges Warmer GPT-5: Sam Altman responds to user feedback, promising a more relatable and creative AI model in the next update.

🇮🇳 India — 20 Key National & Political Headlines

• PM Modi to Launch Three Vande Bharat Trains: Alongside the Bangalore Metro Yellow Line’s inauguration, urban connectivity projects are unveiled in Karnataka; public gathering scheduled.
• Modi Pays Tribute to Kakori Revolutionaries: Commemorating the 100th anniversary, the PM honours the historic freedom fighters.
• 23rd National e-Governance Awards Announced: Guidelines for prestigious digital governance awards for 2026 released.
• India Welcomes US-Russia Alaska Talks: Official MEA statement supports the upcoming summit, voicing hopes for peace in Ukraine.
• SBI to Sell ₹20,000 Crore Bonds: India’s top bank continues expansion despite robust lending capacity; Q2 profit growth at 12.5%.
• India’s Forex Reserves Plunge: A $9.3B drop, the biggest since Nov 2024, due to rupee dollar sales and revaluation losses.
• Indian and Omani Cabinets Ready FTA Text: Official translation underway, with signing expected soon for a new bilateral trade pact.
• Income-Tax Bill Withdrawn: The government retracts the bill for revision in Lok Sabha after opposition uproar.
• Political Protests Intensify Over Voter Rolls: Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, rally against alleged fraud, increasing pressure on EC and government.
• National Sports Bill Table for Debate: Parliament set to consider national sports governance reforms.
• Uttarkashi Rescue Operations Continue: Air evacuations remove 372 villagers from flood zones as disaster relief continues.
• J&K Police Crackdown on Bookstores: 25 titles detained for alleged secessionist content in latest valley security drive.
• Tamil Nadu Launches New Education Policy: Emphasis on Tamil-English bilingual proficiency and creative skills.
• UP’s Vajpayee-Chevening Scholarships Introduced: New cabinet program sponsors students for higher education in the UK.
• Ramesh Budihal, Kishore Kumar Reach Asian Surfing Semis: Historic sports achievement for Indian surf athletes in Mahabalipuram.
• Women’s Rugby Team Advances in Asia Championship: India’s U-20 women win semis berth with dominant performances.
• Government Issues EWS Quota Admissions Notification: Private schools urged to fill Economic Weaker Section seats promptly.
• CIFA to Lead $3.97M Aqua-Livelihood Project: Indian-led initiative targets rural households across five SAARC nations.
• PM Modi to Remotely Inaugurate Amritsar–Katra Rail Line: New Vande Bharat Express launched for pilgrims and tourists.
• Rescue & Relief Efforts Ramp Up in Himachal & Uttarakhand: Continuous flooding triggers fresh alerts and evacuations.

📣 Telugu States (AP & Telangana) — 5 Regional Spotlights

• Heavy Rains Flood Hyderabad Metro Area: GHMC issues red alert as waterlogging, power cuts, and traffic snarls affect Gachibowli, Madhapur, and surrounding regions.
• Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Polls Intensify: Security stepped up in Pulivendula and major rural towns amid incidents and heated campaigns.
• Festival & Monsoon School Holidays Announced: Families in Telugu states welcome holiday extension due to Raksha Bandhan and wet weather.
• Water Level Warnings at Himayatsagar & Osmansagar: Hyderabad’s reservoirs near threshold; evacuation and safety plans activated.
• Supreme Court Lawyers’ Chambers Power Blackout: CPWD work leads to power loss in Chamber offices for over 14 hours on August 10.

🏛️ Parliament & Supreme Court — Major Updates

• Supreme Court Announces Special Bench Schedule: Monday, August 11, sees special benches hearing high-profile civil appeals; reshuffle in bench composition alert issued.
• SC Bars Senior Counsels from Listing Before CJI: From August 11, new rules take effect, impacting procedures for case mentions and admissions.
• Parliament Session Adjourned Amid Protests: Uproar over the Bihar SIR and voter roll issues disrupts Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; scheduled bills postponed to August 11.
• Sports Bill, Ports Bill Up for Passage: Key reforms to be debated as Parliament resumes Monday.