THE HEADLINES :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Greenfield Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Prime Minister launches projects worth 18,000 crore rupees in infrastructure and energy sectors.
- In Jammu and Kashmir, second labourer injured in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Kulgam succumbs to injuries.
- Price of 19 kilogram commercial LPG cylinder reduced by about 200 rupees.
- Flood situation remains critical in Odisha with Mahanadi river continuing to swell, threatening fresh areas.
- In Taipei Open Badminton, Tanvi Sharma storms into Women’s Singles final.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Andhra Pradesh is moving ahead at a rapid pace and that the Centre is fully committed to realising the vision of Swarna Andhra and Viksit Bharat through large-scale infrastructure and industrial development.
Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, the Prime Minister said development projects worth about 18 thousand crore rupees, including airport, road and energy infrastructure, reflect the State’s fast-paced progress under the NDA governments at the Centre and in the State.
Mr. Modi described the new airport as the runway for the growth of Andhra Pradesh, particularly North Andhra, and a launch pad for the aspirations of the State’s youth. He announced that the airport has been named after freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, saying the name would inspire future generations with the spirit of patriotism and public service.
Mr. Modi said the Centre is transforming Andhra Pradesh into a major growth engine through ports, highways, railways and logistics under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. He said railway projects worth nearly one lakh crore rupees are under implementation, while more than 70 railway stations are being modernised.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh would play a major role in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for helping rebuild Andhra Pradesh and transform North Andhra. He said the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram was a historic milestone that would bring investment, industries, jobs and new opportunities to the region.
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Indian Railways has approved the multitracking of the 29 kilometre Danapur to Fatuha section of East Central Railway at a cost of 9 hundred 76 crore rupees. The Railway Ministry said, the project will decongest one of the busiest stretches on the Patna rail corridor and create room for a large increase in both passenger and freight services. The Ministry said that in the first year of operation, the project will allow 22 additional passenger trains and 18 additional freight trains every day.
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In Jammu and Kashmir, the second labourer injured in the terrorist attack in the Kelam area of Kulgam district succumbed to his injuries this morning, taking the death toll to two. A senior police official said, the injured person succumbed to his injuries during treatment at a hospital in Srinagar.
The two labourers working at a brick kiln were fired upon by unidentified terrorists last evening. Soon after the incident, the area was cordoned off and a massive search operation was underway to trace the terrorists.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have strongly condemned the killing of the labourers and offered condolences to the families of the deceased. Mr Sinha has directed the security forces to intensify operations in the area to neutralise the terrorists involved in the attack.
Mr Abdullah announced an ex-gratia of 10 lakh rupees each from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased, in addition to 6 lakh rupees immediate assistance to be provided by the Kulgam District Administration.
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The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in Telangana. It said, the revision of the schedule has been carried out following a request from the Chief Electoral Officer of the state. According to the revised schedule, Booth Level Officers will conduct house-to-house verification till the 10th of this month. Rationalisation and re-arrangement of polling stations will also be completed by the same date. The poll body said that the draft electoral roll will now be published on the 17th August.
The period for filing claims and objections will continue from the 17th of August to the 16th of September, while their disposal will be completed by the 15th of October. The final electoral roll will be published on the 19th of October.
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The Election Commission has extended the last date for filing claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Odisha to the 19th of this month. The deadline for the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections has also been extended to the 17th of next month.
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Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of commercial LPG gas by about 200 rupees per 19-kg cylinder today. The new price of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now be two thousand seven hundred thirty eight (2,738) rupees. The price of a nineteen kilogram commercial LPG cylinder in Kolkata will now be two thousand eight hundred seventy two rupees and fifty paisa. In Mumbai, it will be two thousand six hundred ninety one rupees and fifty paisa, and in Chennai, two thousand nine hundred six rupees.
The new prices for commercial LPG cylinders came into effect from today. The decision will provide relief to restaurants, dhabas, hotels, and those involved in the food and beverage business.
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Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in the last month witnessed a significant rise to 2 lakh 11 thousand 205 crore rupees, marking a 15.4 percent year-on-year increase from 1 lakh 83 thousand 65 crore rupees in July 2025. According to the provisional data released by the Finance Ministry, Gross domestic GST revenue stood at one lakh 44 thousand 695 crore rupees, up by 10.1 per cent from a year ago.
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Cross-border trade between India and China through Nathu La pass in Sikkim has resumed from this morning, ending a suspension of more than six years. The resumption marks a positive sign in bilateral engagement between India and China. Our correspondent reports, officials from both India and China met on the No Man’s Land this morning. The Chinese side was represented by Administrative head from the Tibet Autonomous Region, including representatives of its commerce and border trade departments. A report:
The resumption marks a positive sign in bilateral engagement between India and China. Border trade was formally revived in 2006 after remaining closed since the 1962 India-China conflict and continued uninterrupted until it was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption marks a positive sign in bilateral engagement between India and China. Border trade will operate Monday to Thursday, with the gate opening at 7:30 am IST, and each registered trader will be allowed to conduct trade worth up to Rs 2 lakh per day. Officials confirmed that the existing list of approved import and export items and the standard operating procedures remain unchanged. Mainak Chaterjee, Akashvani news, Gangtok.
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The flood situation in Odisha continues to remain critical as the Mahanadi river swells, threatening fresh inundation in several downstream districts. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas to review the situation and relief operations. More from our Correspondent:
The flood situation in Odisha remains critical with the Mahanadi river continuing to swell, raising fears of fresh inundation in low-lying areas of Cuttack, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Khordha districts. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur and Keonjhar to assess the situation and review relief measures. In Bhadrak, several villages remain marooned under floodwater, with road links snapped and communication severely disrupted, leaving thousands of people struggling for food, drinking water and essential supplies. Standing crops over large areas have been damaged, causing heavy losses to farmers. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across Odisha, with heavy rain likely at isolated places over the next few days, keeping authorities on high alert. Prakash Dash for Akashvani News, Bhubaneswar.
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Very heavy overnight rainfall has caused havoc across Keralam, triggering landslides and severe waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert for nine districts and an Orange Alert for five districts today. Four rain-related deaths have been reported from Kottayam and Idukki districts. More from our Correspondent:
In Keralam, torrential rain has disrupted normal life, causing extensive damage and affecting thousands of people. In Pathanamthitta,heavy flooding has inundated several houses and shops in Ranni, where rescue teams are continuing evacuation. At Poonjar in Kottayam, two members of a family were killed after a landslide struck their house. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said rescue and relief operations are being closely coordinated and all departments have been directed to remain on high alert. In view of the continuing heavy rainfall, a holiday has been declared for educational institutions in six districts today. Relief camps have been opened in affected areas. NDRF, SDRF and Police have been deployed to carry out rescue operations and respond to emergency situations. Anila Balakrishnan, Akashvani News Thiruvananthapuram.
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In Jammu and Kashmir flash floods triggered by a cloudburst swept the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district early today, forcing several closere schools. Persistent rain has disrupted normal life across the Chenab Valley, prompting authorities to close schools in Kishtwar, Doda, and Ramban districts. The schools have been instructed to conduct online classes.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red colour warning for very heavy rainfall to extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Kerala and Mahe for the day.
The India Meteorological Department has said that rainfall over the country is likely to be below normal during the second half of the Southwest Monsoon season. It said, rainfall is expected to be less than 94 per cent of the Long Period Average in this month.
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In Taipei Open Badminton, India’s Tanvi Sharma stormed into the Women’s Singles final with a commanding victory in the semi-final today. The 17-year-old outclassed Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yu-Hsun, 21-17, 21-11 in straight games to book her place in the title clash. Tanvi will now take on Vietnam’s World No. 21, Thuy Linh Nguyen, in the final.
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India will have multiple medal opportunities at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow today, with boxing taking centre stage as a record 10 Indian pugilists, led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, compete in their respective finals. All 10 Indian boxers secured victories in the semi-finals yesterday, guaranteeing at least silver medals and marking India’s best-ever boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Greenfield Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Prime Minister launches projects worth 18,000 crore rupees in infrastructure and energy sectors.
- In Jammu and Kashmir, second labourer injured in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Kulgam succumbs to injuries.
- Price of 19 kilogram commercial LPG cylinder reduced by about 200 rupees.
- Flood situation remains critical in Odisha with Mahanadi river continuing to swell, threatening fresh areas.
- In Taipei Open Badminton, Tanvi Sharma storms into Women’s Singles final.
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