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A Tamil Nadu Special Sub-Inspector was hacked to death by a father-son duo at an AIADMK MLA's estate in Tiruppur. The officer was investigating a dispute when the accused, allegedly drunk, attacked him with sickles. A manhunt is on.

The ancient Kalp Kedar Shiva temple in Uttarkashi, discovered in 1945 and known for its Kedarnath-style architecture, has been buried again under debris following flash floods in the Kheer Ganga river. Rescue teams are assessing the damage.

The Indian Army has intensified rescue efforts in Uttarkashi’s Dharali after a deadly cloudburst. At least four people are dead, with several missing. CM Dhami has returned to Dehradun, and red alerts remain in place for heavy rainfall and flooding.

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Indian boxers secured seven assured medals at the Under-19 and Under-22 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, with women boxers reaching the semi-finals in their respective weight categories

Union Minister Anupriya Patel clarified in Parliament that CDSCO has not banned paracetamol in India, countering recent rumours. While certain Fixed Dose Combinations involving paracetamol are restricted, standalone paracetamol remains approved for use.

According to sources, Reliance Group Chairman sought to deny any involvement in the case, maintaining that all the financial decisions were taken by the internal board of his companies

With the elected government already in place and the security situation firmly under control, there is no justification for delaying statehood further

Turning a critical constitutional issue into a stage for political optics undermines democratic spirit — and sends a troubling message about government’s priorities

Industrialist Sunjay Kapur died of natural causes due to heart-related conditions, according to a UK coroner's report shared by his wife’s office. This comes amid allegations of foul play and legal tussles raised by his mother, Rani Kapur.

New Delhi calls the threat of additional tariffs “unjustified and unreasonable”

A statewide transport strike has brought public commuting to a halt in Raichur district. With KSRTC services largely suspended, Andhra and Telangana have deployed buses to ease the crisis. Rural commuters continue to suffer as local connectivity remains crippled

A police constable-led gang was arrested in Wanaparthy for defrauding banks and the Telangana Police Bhadrata wing of over 2.61 crore through forged housing loan documents. The gang used fake property papers to raise loans and resell the properties

A rice-laden truck fell into a canal after an old bridge collapsed in Saragur taluk, Mysuru. Though there were no casualties, the incident angered locals who had repeatedly requested repairs. Officials plan a temporary structure and propose a new bridge

The BRS urged the Election Commission to reinstate paper ballots for future elections, citing mistrust in EVMs. Party leader KT Rama Rao also demanded reforms in election symbols, accountability for poll promises, and transparency in voter roll revisions.

A truck illegally transporting urea from Karnataka to Kerala was seized in Chamarajanagar, intensifying the political clash over fertilizer shortages. JD(S) blamed the Congress for betrayal, while the Chief Minister urged opposition leaders to press the Centre for more allotment

The government confirmed that Rs 500 notes will continue to be issued and dispensed via ATMs. It debunked a viral WhatsApp message claiming RBI plans to phase them out. Authorities urged the public not to fall for misinformation

Jairam Ramesh cited old public events and accused Modi of jeopardising Indo-US ties by replacing institutional diplomacy with "hugplomacy"

A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district wreaked havoc in the Dharali area near Harsil, washing away a village and causing several people to go missing. Rescue efforts by police, Army, SDRF and NDRF are underway as CM Dhami monitors the situation

Satyapal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and key figure during the abrogation of Article 370, passed away at 79 in Delhi. A veteran politician, he had served in multiple states and remained a controversial public voice

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr praised India’s defence industry and its role in Manila’s military modernization, citing the BrahMos project. Launching a strategic partnership with PM Modi, he underscored deeper cooperation in defence, maritime security, trade, and regional stability

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju refuted claims by Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the alleged presence of CISF personnel in the Rajya Sabha. He clarified only marshals were inside and accused the Opposition of spreading falsehoods to stall parliamentary proceeding

YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy urged the legal community to lead the resistance against the TDP-led Andhra Pradesh government, alleging political victimisation, false cases, and administrative corruption. He also announced a citizen-driven mobile app to document injustices

The Rajya Sabha passed a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur amid loud protests by Opposition MPs demanding debate on Bihar’s electoral rolls. The resolution was adopted via voice vote, with the House adjourned till August 6