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A stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple during Shravan left six devotees dead on Sunday due to heavy overcrowding. Rescue efforts are ongoing. The incident highlights recurring crowd management challenges at major religious gatherings in India this year

Four children died and 17 were injured after a portion of a government school building collapsed during morning prayers in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district on Friday. Authorities have launched a high-level probe and are ensuring medical treatment for the injured

The Delhi High Court denied bail to a man accused of repeatedly raping a minor, stating that friendship doesn't imply consent, and a minor's consent is legally invalid. The court emphasized the victim's age and detailed allegations

The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to increase Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional limitations under Article 170. It upheld that delimitation can only occur post-2026 census, rejecting claims of discrimination over Jammu and Kashmir’s case

The Supreme Court criticised a Kerala journalist for publishing a defamatory YouTube video targeting a woman politician. Extending his interim bail, the court reminded that convictions aren’t made on social media and urged content creators to promote positivity instead

The government has ordered ISPs to block 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for hosting obscene content violating Indian laws. The move underscores stricter enforcement under the IT Act and digital media ethics code to regulate online streaming platforms

India successfully tested the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Kurnool, marking a milestone in indigenous defence tech. The DRDO-led trial reflects advancements in unmanned strike capabilities and collaboration between DRDO, private players, and MSMEs

The Meghalaya High Court has demanded accountability after nearly 4,000 MT of illegally mined coal vanished from two depots. The court slammed enforcement failures, citing a monitoring report, and ordered urgent action, FIRs, and status updates ahead of the next hearing

US Senator Marco Rubio and Israeli leaders strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognise Palestine at the UN, calling it reckless and dangerous. They warned the move emboldens Hamas, undermines Israel’s security, and risks fuelling further conflict

Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs have reemerged on Oahu’s Waianae coast after seasonal waves exposed the 600-year-old carvings. Native experts view this as a message from ancestors, while the Army balances preserving the cultural site and allowing public acces

Hypertension is widespread in Telangana, especially among men, posing major health risks such as heart disease and stroke. NFHS-2021 data shows 25% of men and 15% of women aged 15-49 have elevated blood pressure, demanding urgent health interventions

Hyderabad and neighbouring districts likely to witness extensive rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.5 mm; new low-pressure area likely to form around July 24

Parents of three students who fell ill after consuming insect-infested food at a Mancherial hostel alleged officials suppressed the incident. Collector Kumar Deepak denied food poisoning, attributing illness to fever and tonsillitis, and warned against spreading misinformation

Congress MLC Vijayashanthi has called on people to greet each other with “Jai Telangana” instead of English greetings. Her appeal comes amid a growing trend among Congress leaders and celebrities to invoke the slogan as a mark of identity and pride

V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of yielding to the liquor mafia and conspiring to ban toddy sales within Hyderabad’s ORR. He warned of strong opposition and said the move would hit the livelihoods of toddy-tapping communities

Harish Rao urged the BRS cadre to step up efforts across Siddipet’s 26 mandals, citing favourable ZP survey predictions. He criticised the Congress government for broken job and welfare promises, accusing it of neglecting farmers, women, and denying funds to Siddipet 

Two officials of Bhadrachalam’s Tribal Welfare Gurukul Girls’ College were suspended after worms were found in khichdi served to students. The incident sparked a protest by 600 students. Authorities blamed old rice stock and promised corrective steps

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka’s Uttara, killing one and injuring several. The building caught fire, triggering a major rescue effort involving the army and multiple fire service units

Harish, a 25-year-old hotel worker from Khammam, died by suicide after harassment by a loan app company, which morphed and circulated obscene images when he couldn’t repay dues. Police registered a case based on his father’s complaint

A study by EThames Business School found that over half of women using TGSRTC buses face discomfort, with limited awareness of safety tools. The study urges systemic reforms, including gender-sensitivity training and tech-based complaint systems to enhance commuter safety

T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for repeated food poisoning incidents in Gurukul schools and blamed CM Revanth Reddy for negligence. He cited over 100 student deaths in 20 months and demanded urgent intervention to safeguard students.

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has ordered protection for an elderly Panchkula couple alleging abuse and neglect by their son and daughter-in-law, including coercion to transfer property. The Commission cited human rights violations and urged swift action by local authorities

An Air India flight from Kochi overshot the runway while landing in heavy rain at Mumbai airport on Monday. All passengers and crew safely disembarked. The aircraft has been grounded, and DGCA officials are investigating the incident

Political tensions in Bangladesh escalated as parties debated whether one leader should hold multiple top roles, including Prime Minister, party chief, and Leader of the House. The National Consensus Commission and several parties oppose the concentration of power, citing democratic concerns