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Prajwala organised a State-Level Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in Hyderabad to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event brought together 500 delegates, highlighted emerging trafficking challenges, and celebrated the organisation's 30 years of survivor-centred rehabilitation and advocacy

JNTU-Hyderabad has signed an MoU with Coursera to provide open online courses for its students. The partnership will enable students to earn academic credits through subsidised courses, including capstone projects, offered by internationally reputed faculty and institutions

Hyderabad Metro Rail facilitated the priority transport of a donor heart and lungs from CARE Hospitals in Gachibowli to KIMS Hospitals in Secunderabad. The organs travelled 14 km across 13 stations in 25 minutes through coordinated efforts with healthcare professionals

Four people, including three workers, died after allegedly inhaling toxic gases inside an underground water tank at an under-construction building in Assam's Cachar district. Police detained the building owner and launched an investigation into the fatal incident

Cognizant partnered with OpenAI to host its first global Codex Hackathon across six Indian cities. Around 10,000 associates participated in hands-on coding challenges, masterclasses and collaborative sessions aimed at building innovative AI-powered technology solutions using OpenAI Codex.

President Droupadi Murmu approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, mandating fast-track courts, stricter penalties and time-bound investigations for paper leak cases, with imprisonment up to 10 years and fines reaching Rs 10 crore

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke fell ill at his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after complaining of uneasiness, vomiting and loose motions. Doctors administered IV fluids, advised rest and said further tests would be conducted if his condition does not improve

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge clarified there is no ban on religious attire in the Police Constable Recruitment Examination. Candidates wearing such attire must report 2.5 hours early for security checks, while he urged aspirants to ignore misinformation

India's Jaismine won the women's 57kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer dominated all three rounds to register another emphatic victory for India's boxing contingent

H-NEW and Hussainialam police busted an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested two alleged traffickers in Hyderabad. Police seized hydroponic cannabis, cocaine, LSD blots, mobile phones and a car, while efforts are underway to trace the absconding supplier.

India's Praveen Chitravel claimed the silver medal with a jump of 16.58m, while Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured bronze with 16.52m in the men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games. Jamaica's Jordan Scott won gold with a 16.72m effort

Right-wing organisations protested against Independent MP Pappu Yadav over his Parliament demonstration depicting the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft. While BJP condemned the act and a police complaint was filed, Opposition leaders defended it as a political protest

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated ISKCON's mega kitchen in Kolkata, which will initially prepare mid-day meals for 44,000 students in 500 schools. The programme is expected to expand to 2.5 lakh students within three months

Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 26 per cent year-on-year rise in overall auto sales to 1,03,860 vehicles in July 2026. Strong demand for SUVs, commercial vehicles and three-wheelers drove growth, while the company also posted healthy year-to-date sales across segments

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, detained a 20-year-old man named Zahid after he allegedly recorded an obscene video call of a 15-year-old girl, threatened her, and circulated the clip online. Authorities registered a case under the BNS and IT Act

The FSSAI has suspended the food business licence of Switz Foods Private Limited after an inspection found serious food safety and hygiene violations, including unhygienic manufacturing conditions, pest infestation and improper storage. Operations will remain suspended until compliance is restored

India's Preeti clinched the women's 54kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a dominant 5-0 unanimous victory over Canada's S S Delgado. The Indian boxer controlled all three rounds and registered a knockdown to seal an emphatic triumph

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stressed the importance of mediation in delivering timely, accessible and dignified justice. Addressing the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference, he said mediation offers efficient, humane and practical dispute resolution while reducing the burden on evolving legal systems

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged India's youth to place national interest above personal gains and seize the country's historic opportunity for nation-building. Speaking after receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award, he highlighted nationalism, leadership and the need to overcome internal and external challenges

Three people were arrested in Bihar over an alleged recruitment exam paper leak, prompting the postponement of the BPSSC Havildar Instructor Examination. Police said digital evidence linked the accused to the leak and suspected similar malpractice in an earlier recruitment test

Maruti Suzuki India reported a 34 per cent rise in total July sales to 2,41,421 units, driven by record domestic passenger vehicle sales. Strong demand across compact cars, utility vehicles and commercial vehicles helped the company achieve its highest-ever domestic sales performance

More than 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed for AY 2026-27 by the July 31 deadline. The Income Tax Department thanked taxpayers for timely compliance, while revised ITR forms and strong filing momentum reflected the expanding scale of India's tax administration

BJP leaders praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for forgiving students who allegedly used abusive language against him during recent protests, calling his response an example of compassionate leadership. They contrasted his approach with the Emergency imposed during Indira Gandhi's tenure.

Joe Root says he feels energised and better prepared as he returns for a second stint as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement. The veteran batter aims to build on the team's recent progress while embracing the challenges ahead