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The Supreme Court restrained states from taking coercive action against student protesters over exam irregularity agitations and directed preservation of digital evidence. The court said allegations of police excesses and violence require a fair probe while seeking responses from six states

Former Sathupalli MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah alleged large-scale irregularities in PMEGP loan sanctions and pre-primary instructor appointments in Khammam district. He demanded a vigilance inquiry, action against officials and transparency in the recruitment process by publishing the merit list and interview marks.

Three persons were booked in Adilabad for allegedly abandoning cattle on roads, causing inconvenience and increasing accident risks. In a separate case, police arrested a man for allegedly parking a van on a road, leading to a fatal accident involving a government teacher.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has summoned representatives of Meta, Google, X and Snapchat, along with MeitY and Home Ministry officials, for an August 3 meeting to discuss social media regulation, user privacy and public order following heightened online mobilisation during recent student protests

The BRS intensified its attack on the Congress government after the High Court directed the removal of HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath. Party leaders demanded a judicial probe into HYDRAA's functioning, alleging selective action, irregularities and misuse of power since the agency's inception.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended HYDRAA after High Court observations against its Commissioner and said the agency would be strengthened. He alleged that encroachers were misleading the court and asserted that HYDRAA would continue protecting lakes, nalas, and government land.

A woman died after falling under an RTC bus while riding a scooter at Kacheguda on Tuesday evening. Police said she allegedly lost control while attempting to overtake the bus. The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.

The BJP has intensified its Instagram outreach following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers using reels to engage young people, promote exam reforms and defend the government's anti-paper leak legislation amid sustained Opposition criticism

A CCMB-NCF study has mapped the genomes of four Asian hornbill species for the first time in India. The research reveals that ancient climate changes caused population declines, reducing genetic diversity and increasing the birds’ vulnerability to modern environmental threats.

A 44-year-old woman from Telangana, Sripati Deepa Reddy, died in a road accident in New Jersey, USA. A native of Ranga Reddy district, she had settled in the US with her husband. The incident has left her family and friends devastated.

Official police records show the Rapid Action Force fired non-lethal munitions, including two rounds of plastic pellets, during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest near Jantar Mantar on a Delhi Police officer's directions. The use of force has triggered political controversy

The Prohibition and Excise Department's Special Task Force has busted an alleged non-duty-paid liquor racket near Pahadishareef and seized 98 bottles worth about Rs 2 lakh. Two Ibrahimpatnam residents were identified during the operation, and further legal action has begun.

Retired Delhi Police personnel have sought permission to stage a peaceful dharna at Jantar Mantar on July 31 in solidarity with officers injured during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest and to demand strict legal action against those allegedly involved in violence and vandalism

AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan opposed making the recitation of 'Vande Mataram' compulsory, saying certain lyrics conflict with Islamic beliefs. Citing Article 25, he argued that respecting the national song should not require mandatory recitation and criticised the BJP and RSS

Kerala has launched a 24x7 highway enforcement system by dividing national highways into six zones with dedicated patrol teams. The initiative, announced after a fatal bus accident, aims to curb overspeeding, improve road safety and strengthen traffic law enforcement

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the seventh consecutive day as Opposition MPs protested police action against NEET paper leak demonstrators and demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Amid the disruptions, the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to relax restrictions on the inter-state transport of stone aggregates, warning the curbs could delay national highway projects and affect key infrastructure linking the Vizhinjam port and southern India

The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force arrested an Odisha youth at Charlapalli Railway Station for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Hyderabad. Officials seized nearly 7 kg of the contraband worth over Rs 3 lakh during an anti-drug operation.

Two bodies were recovered from the Yamuna in east Delhi's Gandhi Nagar after four people were feared drowned. Rescue teams suspended the search due to adverse weather conditions, with the identities of the victims and circumstances surrounding the incident still under investigation

Pegasystems has expanded its University Academic Programme by adding three implementation partners to train engineering students in AI and intelligent automation. The initiative will begin in August, targeting 500 students initially before expanding to 1,000 graduates across 50 university campuses.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his planned Bihar visit after sensing a BJP defeat in the Bankipur assembly bypoll. He also accused the state government of acting under pressure following protests over the NEET paper leak.

A Hyderabad businessman allegedly lost Rs 3.10 crore to fraudsters who promised to develop a customised mobile application. After receiving the money in multiple instalments, the accused allegedly failed to deliver the project, prompting the Cyber Crime Police to register a case and investigate.

The Lok Sabha began debating the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a week-long deadlock. The government said the legislation strengthens action against paper leaks, while the Opposition sought broader stakeholder consultations before its passage

South Central Railway has extended the operation of special trains between Charlapalli and Patna to accommodate increased passenger demand. The services will continue until September, with trains operating on select weekdays and offering 3AC, 3AC Economy, Sleeper, and General Second Class coaches.