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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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The Supreme Court closed the coal block allocation case against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accepting the CBI’s closure reports and quashing the summoning order. The court held that the trial judge had no grounds to reject the agency’s findings and proceed further
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An IIT Kanpur professor has been booked after his wife, also an IIT faculty member, alleged domestic violence, assault, harassment and marital cruelty. Kalyanpur police registered a case and began investigation based on her complaint, which includes allegations of intimidation and abuse
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Anticipating moderate to heavy rainfall, the Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised companies to implement staggered early logouts from 3.30 pm onwards to reduce congestion, minimise travel risks and ensure smooth movement of emergency services across the commissionerate.
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The Kerala Cabinet approved five governance reforms to enhance transparency, digitise administration and reduce financial leakages. Measures include asset tracking through SAMPATH, GIS-based project monitoring, institutional review, outdated law assessment and process simplification for improved citizen and business services
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The Supreme Court struck down the 2021 Office Memorandum allowing retrospective environmental clearances for projects started without approval. The verdict applies prospectively, protecting existing projects, while ruling that future post-facto clearances require valid statutory notifications under the Environment Protection Act
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Russia’s Federal Security Service has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with allegedly aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The move comes amid restrictions on Telegram, with Durov previously accusing Russian authorities of targeting privacy and free speech
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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended the crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, likening demonstrators to India. The unrest during a JAAC-led march reportedly left dozens dead and hundreds injured, with videos showing alleged firing by Pakistani security forces
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A video of a 25-year-old man introducing his mother to his new BMW has gone viral on social media. Her emotional reaction and proud smile touched viewers, with many praising the mother-son bond and celebrating the young man's achievement.
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The Rajya Sabha witnessed disruptions after Opposition members protested Delhi Police's entry into the CPI(M) office to arrest student leader Aishe Ghosh. JP Nadda defended the police action, saying student activists should face law enforcement, triggering further uproar in the House
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Around 1,800 camera traps captured over 1.5 lakh images across Uttar Pradesh's four tiger reserves during the 2026 tiger estimation exercise. Scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India will analyse the data, while Dudhwa expects continued growth in tiger numbers
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Karnataka Police registered an FIR against BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna over alleged remarks threatening Rahul Gandhi's family during a public event in Udupi. Congress condemned the statement as hate speech, while police initiated an investigation under multiple BNS provisions
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The SIT probing alleged theft of Ram Mandir offerings has intensified its investigation after Supreme Court directions. Former trustee Anil Mishra is likely to be questioned as officials record statements, examine banking records and gather evidence into alleged donation irregularities
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The Indian women’s hockey team departed for Europe to begin its final preparations for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The squad will play two practice matches against Germany before moving to the Netherlands ahead of its tournament opener against China on August 16.
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The Supreme Court dismissed former Andhra Pradesh minister Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao's anticipatory bail plea in the AP liquor transportation scam, upholding the Telangana High Court's order. The case concerns alleged irregularities in APSBCL liquor transportation tenders between 2020 and 2024
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A butter chicken-filled chocolate bar created by a UK-based eatery has gone viral on social media, drawing amused, shocked and critical reactions. The unconventional fusion has reignited the debate over whether classic dishes should be reinvented for online attention.
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A Delhi fast-track court took cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The agency will submit 20,000 pages of annexures later, while further proceedings are scheduled for August 3
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The West Bengal forest department has begun restoring 1,600 hectares of illegally encroached mangrove forest in the Sundarbans by demolishing unauthorised fisheries and replanting saplings. Authorities are also investigating an alleged nexus involving fish farm owners, politicians and corrupt officials
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Opposition MPs disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police action against student protesters. Persistent protests over the NEET paper leak issue forced adjournment, delaying legislative business despite the government's introduction of a stricter anti-paper leak amendment bill
