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Mahesh, a 25-year-old from Bhudidapadu, jumped into the Jurala project canal to avoid a rashly driven car that had collided with his bike. While his friend Janakiram sustained injuries, Mahesh is feared to have been swept away.

Farmers in Narayanpet staged protests with their families, demanding fair compensation for land being acquired for the Narayanpet-Kodangal lift irrigation project. They are seeking implementation of the Land Acquisition Act, proper valuation, and a government job per affected family.

The landslide was triggered by heavy rains which lashed Katra town, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the shrine atop Trikuta hills

Hyderabadi martial arts expert Hanshi Shaswat Kumar received the World Martial Arts Pioneer Award in Germany and was inducted into the International Hall of Fame for the 10th time, recognising his global contributions to karate and martial arts education.

NSUI Odisha President Udit Pradhan has been arrested on charges of drugging and raping a 19-year-old engineering student in Bhubaneswar. The incident reportedly occurred in March and came to light after the victim filed a complaint with police

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The 22-year-old woman, a resident of Karawal Nagar, and her accomplices - Keshav Prasad, 28, and Vivek Singh, 20, - targeted her distant relative Israt Jameel's house on July 10 and "searched" the premises by posing as "CBI officials from Okhla Branch", the police said.

CoinDCX has reported a USD 44.2 million security breach linked to an internal operational account. Founders assured users their funds remain unaffected. The company is bearing the entire loss and has launched a forensic investigation with global cybersecurity firms

UIDAI will launch a phased initiative to update Aadhaar biometrics of children via schools, targeting over 7 crore pending updates. With parental consent, biometric kits will be sent to districts and rotated across schools for easy access

Global immigration firm Garant.in says financially independent Indians are increasingly investing in property or startups abroad to secure residency in France, Italy, Greece, Grenada, and more — with citizenship opportunities and global travel access driving the trend

Patna Police arrested four accused in gangster Chandan Mishra’s murder, including Tauseef alias Badshah. Ten suspects were detained in Kolkata during joint operations. The murder was allegedly orchestrated by rival gangster Sheroo from a West Bengal jail using hired killers

Oil regulator PNGRB has directed city gas distributors to charge a uniform rate for piped natural gas supplied to households, regardless of consumption. The move seeks to prevent misclassification of commercial users as domestic consumers and ensure fair pricing

Uddhav Thackeray slammed the government over the April Pahalgam terror attack, questioning Kashmir’s security, BJP's politics, and PM Modi's silence on key issues. He also raised concerns over Article 370 outcomes, army actions, and BJP’s internal leadership rules

With total shipments reaching over 14.57 lakh units. Passenger vehicles hit a record high, while two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and three-wheelers also registered strong gains, buoyed by global demand recovery

India leads the world in fast payments, with UPI processing over Rs 24 lakh crore in June 2025 alone. Backed by the IMF, the system handles over 640 million daily transactions, revolutionising global digital payments and promoting financial inclusion

Dr Reddy’s received a Form 483 with seven USFDA observations after inspecting its Srikakulam manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh

Ashok Leyland plans to adopt a proactive strategy to navigate global megatrends like electrification and supply chain disruption. Chairman Dheeraj G Hinduja said the company will invest in EVs, forge tech partnerships, and deepen international market presence

A 16-year-old boy was injured after stepping on an IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district while grazing cattle. Police warned civilians to stay alert in forest areas where Maoists frequently plant explosives targeting security forces

Kerala High Court introduced India’s first policy on AI use in district judiciary, banning AI tools for decision-making or legal reasoning. The policy emphasizes responsible, assistive use only, prioritizing human oversight, privacy, fairness, and accountability, with penalties for violations

Three kanwariyas were arrested at Mirzapur railway station for assaulting a CRPF jawan after a dispute over tickets for the Brahmaputra Express. The jawan, en route to Manipur, was assisted by GRP. The accused were later released on bail

Rahul Singh, a railway station master accused of murdering his wife Anjali Singh, was arrested in Guwahati after weeks on the run. Disguised as a security guard, he was apprehended following a probe aided by CID and forensic teams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded TVS Motor executives for promoting Kutch's culture through their coffee table book, created after a motorcycling event at Rann Utsav 2025. Modi praised the initiative and invited tourists to explore Kutch’s heritage and landscapes

Over three lakh pilgrims are expected to take part in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,388 pilgrims leaves Jammu. Security has been heightened following past attacks.

Weekly horoscope: Know your astrological predictions for this week from July 20– July 26,, 2025. May the week bring you good omens