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Thirty-two boat drivers and support staff from water tourism destinations across Telangana received CPR and AED training at Hussain Sagar Lake under the 1,000 CPR Brand Ambassadors initiative. The programme included hands-on emergency response training, rescue techniques, and practical skill assessments using mannequins.

Rahul Gandhi alleged in the Lok Sabha that Home Minister Amit Shah authorised police excesses against student protesters, triggering repeated adjournments. He also criticised the BJP and RSS, linked student protests to concerns over education, and defended the youth's role in raising public issues

Seven-year-old chess prodigy Nyra Bainagari solved 154 Smothered Mate chess puzzles in just 29 minutes and 38 seconds, surpassing her target during a world record attempt in Hyderabad. The feat has been submitted to the World Book of Records for official recognition.

Indian travellers can now use UPI to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, making it the first UAE attraction to accept the payment system for e-commerce transactions. The initiative strengthens digital payment connectivity between India and the UAE

Sanjay Dutt's twins, Shahraan and Iqra, shared emotional birthday messages for the Bollywood star on his 67th birthday, thanking him for his unwavering love, support and encouragement. The actor responded with a heartfelt message to his son on social media.

On International Tiger Day, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announced plans to translocate female tigers from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to strengthen wildlife populations in the Eastern Ghats, while Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urged public participation in tiger conservation

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia believes the IPL has changed how sports are viewed in India and that its best years remain ahead. His comments follow a study placing the league's business valuation at a staggering $20.6 billion after season 19

What began as student anger over examination paper leaks in India quickly evolved into a nationwide political movement. Analysts examine whether the rapid digital rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) mirrors a familiar global template seen in recent youth-led uprisings

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of stealing credit for the Bhogapuram Airport. Jagan claimed the YSRCP government spent ₹1,200 crore to complete all critical land acquisition and infrastructure works

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman received dividend cheques from LIC, Union Bank of India and New India Assurance for FY 2025-26. The Finance Ministry also highlighted the strong financial performance of public sector banks, including record profits, improved asset quality and historically low NPAs

Marking 10 years of the blockbuster hit Pelli Choopulu, actress Ritu Varma shared a heartfelt note thanking audiences for their enduring love. The star is currently gearing up for Sankalp Reddy's upcoming historical action entertainer Bharatavarsha alongside Gopichand

Brazil's all-time top scorer Neymar has officially announced his retirement from international football after 16 years. Speaking after Santos' Copa Sudamericana win, the 34-year-old confirmed he is stepping away from the national team to focus entirely on club football

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi climbed 230 places to 48th in the ICC T20I rankings after a stellar series in Zimbabwe, while Shubman Gill regained the No. 1 ODI batter ranking. West Indies and Pakistan players also made significant gains in the latest rankings.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar questioned the Congress government's decision to withdraw security cover for Opposition leaders, alleging political bias in the Security Review Committee's exercise. He demanded that the SRC report be made public and warned of legal action.

Hockey India named an experienced 20-member squad led by Harmanpreet Singh for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Defending champions India will aim to retain the title and secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through the continental tournament.

From cheesy masala and butter garlic to tandoori and soupy versions, these six easy Maggi recipes offer quick and delicious ways to upgrade your favourite instant noodles. Perfect for rainy days, they combine comfort, flavour and simple ingredients for every craving.

A trainee IPS officer was arrested in Hyderabad in connection with a sexual harassment case filed by a fellow trainee at the National Police Academy. Police conducted a medical examination before producing him before a court, while the investigation into the allegations continues.

West Bengal Police recovered a large cache of explosives, including ammonium nitrate and gelatin sticks, from a house in Nalhati, Birbhum. Authorities seized the materials and are investigating possible links to stone quarry operations, illegal supply networks, or a sabotage plan

Persistent rain for the second consecutive day brought Hyderabad traffic to a standstill, with severe congestion reported across the IT Corridor and other key stretches. Waterlogging, ongoing infrastructure works and fallen trees caused long delays, while rescue teams cleared roads and assisted residents.

The Malkajgiri SOT and food safety officials seized nearly 300 kg of suspected fake paneer from two autorickshaws at Keesara and arrested two men. The consignment, allegedly meant for hotels and restaurants, has been sent for laboratory testing as investigations continue.

Tamil Nadu CBCID arrested four persons in an alleged ₹100 crore temple land fraud case involving Dhandapani Swamy Mutt linked to Palani temple. Investigators allege forged documents were used to transfer property illegally and are probing possible involvement of officials

A Bhopal court extended the judicial custody of retired judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till August 11 in the Twisha Sharma death case. The CBI, investigating alleged dowry harassment and domestic violence, said its probe is nearing completion

Commercial flight operations will shift from Visakhapatnam Airport to the newly developed Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from August 17. The greenfield airport, built at nearly Rs 4,727 crore, will handle international and domestic operations with expanded future capacity

Telangana registered their second successive victory in the Sub-junior National Hockey Championship, defeating Gujarat 3-1 in Coimbatore. Ravula Ganesh scored twice, while Piyush added a penalty-corner goal. Telangana will next face Puducherry on July 31 after a rest day.