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A video shows Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation councillors taking an oath to share civic funds. The purported oath states all income would be divided equally among sixty councillors. This viral video has prompted the civic body to order an official inquiry. The inquiry will investigate the authenticity of the video and its participants. Further action will be taken based on the inquiry's findings.

After judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar handed down 22 death sentences in just over four months, nearly 100 serious pending cases were recalled from his court. His record has renewed questions about the ‘rarest of rare’ test — and why most trial-court death sentences fail on appeal.

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a September 5 march in Delhi over unmet demands. Three of four demands remain pending since the July 25 protest withdrawal. The party seeks compensation and withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters. Assurances were given by ministers after talks on July 25. The march will proceed from India Gate to the Police Headquarters.

The incident happened on the first day after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal. The India opener had hit three boundaries in the over before Fernando bowled him with a delivery that beat his defence.

Chinese artist Gao Zhen received a three-year prison sentence for his satirical artwork. Authorities charged him with "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" for his art. Gao's wife expressed deep disappointment and sadness over the unexpected conviction. His supporters argue the artworks predate the law under which he was prosecuted. The sentence highlights China's narrowing space for artistic and political expression.

Chairing the monthly Pragati meeting on Tuesday, Modi is learned to have told the top bureaucrats that such things are “unacceptable” and the system won’t work like this. Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects across railway, road and power sectors, spanning nine states with a cumulative cost of over Rs 30,000 crore. He said infrastructure projects should be viewed and monitored as an integrated whole, rather than as isolated sections, stretches or packages.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live: Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar picked up three wickets each as India tightened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.<br /><br />Sri Lanka ended Day 3 at 265 for eight after India declared their first innings at 503 for nine. With only two wickets left, Sri Lanka need another 39 runs to avoid the follow-on.<br /><br />Dinusha leads Sri Lanka's resistance<br /><br />Sonal Dinusha once again stood between India and a complete collapse.<br /><br />The No. 7 batter was unbeaten on 85 at stumps, continuing his impressive run after scoring 100 and 84 in the two innings of the first Test in Galle.<br /><br />Dinusha faced 137 balls and hit six boundaries and two sixes. He was joined by Lahiru Kumara, who was unbeaten on eight when rain brought an early end to play.<br /><br />Dinusha also shared a crucial 57-run partnership with Keshara Nuwantha for the eighth wicket. Nuwantha scored 18 from 74 balls as Sri Lanka tried to extend their first innings.<br /><br />Sooriyabandara shows character<br /><br />Sooriyabandara had a difficult first Test in Galle, where he was dismissed for a first-ball duck after coming in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal.<br /><br />He looked much more comfortable in the second Test.<br /><br />The batter scored 80 from 133 balls and struck nine boundaries, helping Sri Lanka recover after a poor start.<br /><br />Sooriyabandara added 87 runs from 126 balls with Kamindu Mendis, who scored 32. The partnership helped Sri Lanka steady their innings before Mendis was dismissed shortly before lunch.<br /><br />Mendis hit a delivery from Prasidh Krishna towards midwicket, where Ravindra Jadeja completed the catch.<br /><br />Nuwantha's resistance ends<br /><br />Niroshan Dickwella was dismissed without scoring, leaving Sri Lanka at 173 for seven.<br /><br />Nuwantha then joined Dinusha and helped frustrate India's bowlers for a while.<br /><br />However, his resistance ended when he charged down the pitch against Suthar and failed to execute his shot. Saransh Jain completed the catch.<br /><br />That left Sri Lanka with only two wickets remaining and still 39 runs short of avoiding the follow-on.<br /><br />Krishna, Suthar lead India's attack<br /><br />Krishna was India's most successful bowler on Day 3, finishing with figures of 3-47.<br /><br />Suthar also claimed three wickets for 83 runs as India kept Sri Lanka under constant pressure.<br /><br />India currently lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs.<br />

In response to public backlash, a jewellery brand has pulled its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring actress Kriti Sanon, whose outfit sparked controversy. Kriti stood by her clothing choice, highlighting the festival's emotional significance over fashion. The brand issued a heartfelt apology for any offense caused, reaffirming their reverence for Indian culture and traditions during this festive period.

A video shows a government fire brigade vehicle washing a BJP MLA's private car. The incident occurred outside the official residence of MLA Ramniwas Shah in Singrauli. Three fire brigade personnel were seen using a hose to spray water on the vehicle. This alleged misuse of government resources has sparked social media attention. Neither the MLA nor the department has issued an official statement yet.

Tukaram Mundhe leads Maharashtra's aggressive food safety crackdown, inspecting thousands of food businesses. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, suspending permits and uncovering numerous violations. The campaign now targets loose edible oil sales, enforcing regulations from 2011. Traders express concern over mandatory packaging, while the FDA cites adulteration risks. The FDA seized over Rs 5 crore worth of edible oil during recent inspections.

Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the recent Allahabad High Court ruling that denied a student the right to wear a hijab, labeling it an attack on Islam and individual religious liberties. The court dismissed the petition on the grounds of insufficient religious documentation, emphasizing students had followed uniform rules while reiterating that no enforceable right is granted to change school dress policies.

Nimaya Williams has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a $40,000 scholarship from College Board's BigFuture. This accolade was awarded to her for completing various college and career planning tasks available on their platform. The financial support alleviates a significant burden for her family regarding higher education costs, showcasing how strategic planning can create unforeseen pathways to success.