India set to enter plastic currency era as one billion Rs 10 and Rs 20 polymer notes get nod

India is set to enter a new currency era as Rs 10 and Rs 20 polymer notes move closer to reality. How are these banknotes different from the already existing paper currency?
Why did govt summon outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson? Know reason in detail

Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight incident has taken a fresh turn, with outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson summoned by the Civil Aviation Ministry over the incident.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi: ‘You level allegations and then flee’

Reacting to a press conference of Rahul Gandhi, Rijiju said, “I have very clearly stated the government is fully prepared and ready to discuss the students’ protest on NEET, and Home Minister Amit Shah is totally committed and ready to give a full reply on the floor of Parliament.”
Kharge says PM Modi should apologise over Ram Mandir donation theft, police action on students

At a press conference, reiterating the Opposition’s demands, Mallikarjun Kharge laid out three clear asks from the government.
Heavy rains batter Himachal Pradesh; Over 100 roads blocked, 66 power transformers hit

Power supply has been hit hard, with Mandi accounting for 63 of the 66 affected DTRs in the state.
Jharkhand Protest: CJP backs Devendra Mahto, BJP calls bandh over JPSC-JSSC police lathicharge| key updates

JLKM leader Devendra Mahto, who has been on a nine-day hunger strike, was hospitalised after allegedly sustaining injuries during the protest, while the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) extended support to his struggle.
40-year-old man kills 2 daughters at Bengaluru’s 5-star hotel, later attempts suicide

Hotel staff rushed in after hearing cries from the room, alerted police, and got Imran medical help. He was taken to hospital and is now reported to be stable.
Did Air India Phuket-Delhi flight plunge 300 Ft due to triple hydraulic failures?

According to the Civil Aviation Ministry on August 9, multiple passengers and crew members were injured. The aircraft was carrying 137 passengers, three of them infants, and eight crew.
TN Assembly unanimously passes CM Vijay’s resolution on ‘Tamil Thaai Vazhthu’

Moving the resolution, the Chief Minister said that the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu must hold the top most priority in the State.
Delhi-NCR Monsoon: IMD issues yellow alert for Tuesday, traffic and waterlogging likely till 15 August

Delhi to get light-moderate rain Monday after 5 wet days. City has 229.5mm in August, 98% of normal. IMD issued yellow alert for Tuesday. Wettest August start in 13 years.