The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple has been opened for the auspicious 'Nira Putharisi' puja. Melshanti Prasad Namboodiri opened the sanctum in the presence of Tantri Kandararu Mahesh Mohanaru. Due to heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of Kerala, devotee turnout has been low. Specialized rituals are being performed for the paddy ears kept at the Sannidhanam, which will be distributed as prasad. Security measures have been tightened at Pamba and Sannidhanam to ensure safety amid the bad weather. https://www.dinamaalai.com/news/sabarimalai/cid19074638.htm

17-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma reached the final of the Taipei Open Super 300 after defeating Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu-hsun 21-17, 21-11 in just 33 minutes. Tanvi, a Junior World Championship silver medalist, is now one step away from her first BWF World Tour title. She will face Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in the championship match on Sunday. While Tanvi advanced, another Indian, Unnati Hooda, lost her semi-final match. https://www.prime9news.com/national-news/tanvi-sharma-taipei-open-final

A mass shooting at an 'In-N-Out' restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in three deaths, including the 24-year-old attacker, Chad Williams, who committed suicide. The police revealed that a brave off-duty state trooper and an armed citizen confronted the attacker, potentially saving many lives. The incident occurred just a week after the restaurant's opening, leaving seven people injured, with two in critical condition. Owner Lynsi Snyder expressed grief over the loss of a staff member, and the FBI is seeking public assistance for evidence. https://www.aajtak.in/world/story/us-idaho-twin-falls-fast-food-restaurant-shooting-shooter-suicide-investigation-ntc-drmt-dskc-2613883-2026-08-03

The railway line proposals between Sircilla and Vemulawada have undergone changes as part of the Manoharabad-Kothapalli project. Key updates include the Bhadrachalam railway project progress, the upcoming Warangal-Karimnagar highway, and Andhra Pradesh's four MoUs with Australian institutions. Additionally, Telangana has made an online road safety course mandatory for learner's licenses, and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series. https://www.prime9news.com/andhrapradesh-news/railway-line-proposals-change

Agricultural activist Mannargudi Sethuraman, speaking on News18 Tamil Nadu's 'Sollathigaram' program, emphasized that the government must address agricultural issues legally and without delay. He urged for swift action on pending farmer concerns, stating that legal solutions are necessary and procrastination by the authorities should be avoided. https://tamil.news18.com/videos/tamil-nadu/sollathigaram-2175417.html

India finished fourth at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze. During the closing ceremony, India was officially handed the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Ahmedabad. Despite the exclusion of sports like wrestling and shooting, Indian boxers secured 7 gold medals. Mirabai Chanu made history with her third consecutive gold in weightlifting, while judokas won India's first-ever gold medals in the sport at the CWG. https://khabarlahariya.org/commonwealth-games-2026-india-won-39-medals-india-to-host-in-2030/

The article explores the deep spiritual bond between Earth and humanity, equated to the sacred bond of a mother. Hinduism reveres Earth as 'Bhumi Devi', while the Atharvaveda calls her the cradle of humanity. Sikhism, through Japji Sahib, honors Earth as 'Mata', and Islam treats it as a sacred trust from God. Sufi saints like Baba Farid, Kabir, and Bulleh Shah emphasize the transience of life, reminding that humans originate from and eventually return to the soil. The narrative highlights how different faiths converge on respecting the Earth as a living, sacred entity rather than just a resource. https://jantaserishta.com/editorial/earth-and-humanity-an-eternal-spiritual-symbiosis-4816358

Performing the Shiv-Parvati Gathbandhan ritual during the holy month of Sawan is believed to fulfill desires and ensure marital bliss. Shiv and Parvati symbolize the ideal couple, and tying their knot using a sacred thread (mouli) can remove marriage obstacles. The process involves cleansing the idols with Gangajal, offering clothes and makeup items, and chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya'. Devotees often perform this on Sawan Mondays to seek blessings for a peaceful and happy married life. Positive intent and donation after the ritual are considered highly auspicious. https://samacharnama.com/astrology/shiv-parvati-gathbandhan-vidhi-wishes-are-fulfilled-by/cid19063374.htm

RTI activist Amit Tiwari has filed a complaint against Cockroach Janata Party president Abhijit Deepke, demanding a probe into his family assets. Tiwari questioned how Deepke's father, a junior engineer earning Rs 60,000-65,000 per month, could afford his son's expensive higher education in the USA. The complaint was sent to the Maharashtra government, Election Commission, and Customs Board, also raising concerns about the funding of the unregistered political party CJP. https://www.ntnews.com/national/probe-into-deepaks-assets-demanded-rti-activist-files-complaint-2471249

In the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has taken a significant lead after the third round of counting. Kishor has secured 5,032 votes, leading BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha, who has 3,870 votes, by a margin of 1,162. RJD's Rekha Gupta is in third place. This seat, considered a BJP stronghold, became vacant after Nitin Nabin resigned to join the Rajya Sabha. Counting is underway for a total of 31 rounds. https://news18marathi.com/national/bankipur-bypoll-election-result-live-bankipur-nivdanuk-nikal-prashant-kishor-nitin-nabin-1744851.html