Human Interest

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan highlighted the importance of preserving tribal traditions, cultural identity and indigenous knowledge on World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while reaffirming commitments to education, healthcare, livelihoods, rights and inclusive development

Fifteen elephants in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem died from suspected cyanide poisoning after consuming tomatoes, prompting an investigation. Authorities are probing the toxin's source, while farmers deny responsibility, highlighting concerns over expanding agriculture, wildlife conservation and increasing human-elephant conflict

 Farmers in Palakaveedu mandal of Telangana’s Suryapet district protested against frequent power disruptions and low voltage affecting agricultural activities. They said unreliable electricity supply was damaging pump sets amid poor rainfall and warned of intensified agitation if authorities failed to address concerns 

A US study found schools are more likely to contact mothers than fathers, even when both parents are equally available. Researchers say this reinforces unequal caregiving responsibilities, adding to mothers' mental load and affecting work-life balance despite efforts to share parenting duties

Ahead of Batwara 1947's release, Sunny Deol and son Karan Deol visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Bihar, offered prayers and sought blessings. The film, based on Partition, also marks Preity Zinta's return to the big screen

A rehabilitated Indian vulture named J132 has flown over 1,600 km across Maharashtra and Gujarat in 56 days after release, demonstrating strong survival and adaptation skills. BNHS researchers said the bird successfully integrated with wild vultures, marking a conservation milestone

Hyderabad-based software engineer Vidhu Verma quit his dream job at a multinational tech firm after realising that ambitions evolve and routine had replaced excitement. His Instagram video on career growth and changing aspirations resonated widely with social media users.

The Supreme Court struck down the 2021 Office Memorandum allowing retrospective environmental clearances for projects started without approval. The verdict applies prospectively, protecting existing projects, while ruling that future post-facto clearances require valid statutory notifications under the Environment Protection Act

Around 1,800 camera traps captured over 1.5 lakh images across Uttar Pradesh's four tiger reserves during the 2026 tiger estimation exercise. Scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India will analyse the data, while Dudhwa expects continued growth in tiger numbers

The West Bengal forest department has begun restoring 1,600 hectares of illegally encroached mangrove forest in the Sundarbans by demolishing unauthorised fisheries and replanting saplings. Authorities are also investigating an alleged nexus involving fish farm owners, politicians and corrupt officials

Police records show the Rapid Action Force fired non-lethal munitions, including plastic pellets, during the July 20 NEET protest near Jantar Mantar. The disclosure intensified Opposition demands for accountability, while Delhi Police denied allegations of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators

A 49-year-old autorickshaw driver, Vijay Holkar, was trampled to death by an elephant while feeding it jaggery outside a police station in Indore. Police booked the mahout for negligence and are investigating whether permission was obtained to bring the elephant into the city

Kannada star Yash delighted fans at Mumbai airport by patiently posing for selfies before leaving. The actor is preparing for his role as Ravana in Ramayana and also awaits the release of Toxic, which recently generated buzz over its first song

Kolkata Customs officials recovered 707 red-eared slider turtles from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The invasive species, classified among the world’s worst invasive species, was seized as authorities investigated suspected wildlife smuggling

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed deployment of two trained kumki elephants in Parvathipuram Manyam district to address rising human-elephant conflicts along the Odisha border. The Forest Department will use them with technology-based measures, fencing and response teams for mitigation

More than 2,000 volunteers in Warsaw are helping Polish scientists restore a nearly six-metre Mastodonsaurus skeleton, a prehistoric aquatic predator from 240 million years ago. The rare fossil discovery could provide new insights into the species and will become a major museum exhibit

The US and Russia opposed a new UN Political Declaration on AIDS, signalling growing politicisation of the global HIV response. Experts warn that shifting priorities, reduced funding and culture-war debates could weaken support for vulnerable communities and threaten decades of progress

Puri Jagannath Temple authorities conducted a special inventory of the Ratna Bhandar treasury during Rath Yatra rituals. The process involved counting, weighing and digitally documenting ornaments used by deities, including gold and silver jewellery, following Odisha government-approved procedures

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, becoming the first sitting vice president in over 150 years to have a baby while in office. Mother and child are healthy

A nine-year-old horse donated to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' Sri Venkateswara Goshala died despite intensive veterinary care. Preliminary findings indicated chronic liver, heart and kidney ailments, while authorities await the final post-mortem report to confirm the exact cause of death

Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall inundated Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir, forcing hundreds to evacuate as rivers overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, homes flooded, and rescue teams launched relief operations while authorities warned of more heavy rainfall through July 23

The Rajasthan forest department rescued two leopards near Ranthambore Tiger Reserve after repeated sightings caused panic among residents. Officials used camera traps, field tracking and local inputs for 24-hour monitoring before safely capturing the animals through a scientific rescue operation

The Supreme Court allowed the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, following Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the CBFC certification and existing web series, while the Orissa High Court had earlier stayed its release

The US has introduced fixed stay limits for student, exchange visitor and journalist visas, ending indefinite admission rules. The policy caps most F and J visas at four years, shortens post-study grace periods, and increases federal oversight, affecting thousands of Indian students