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The makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara unveiled a new poster featuring Dulquer Salmaan as Krishna on his birthday and announced the release of the first single. Directed by Pavan Sadineni, the film stars Satvika Veeravalli and follows a rural girl’s space dream
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Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has not been allotted an official residence even a month after taking charge, as the designated quarters in Kundanbagh are in the possession of Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy. The delay highlights administrative lapses, with Andhra Pradesh still retaining several government residences in Hyderabad more than a decade after bifurcation.
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Sixteen Maoists, including six carrying a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh, surrendered before Jharkhand Police in Ranchi. The group included senior CPI (Maoist) members and five women cadres. Officials called the surrender a major success in the state’s anti-extremism campaign
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Telangana began its Junior National Hockey Championship campaign strongly, defeating Tripura 3-0 in Coimbatore. Piyush scored twice from penalty corners, while Sri Ram added a field goal.
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The IT Ministry has summoned Meta’s global head of public policy after Facebook removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video message to youth on paper leaks. Meta said the post was removed accidentally and has since been restored on the platform
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Actor Shilpa Shetty dismissed a viral social media post on caste-based reservation falsely attributed to her, calling it fabricated and malicious. She urged people not to believe fake news while reiterating that the circulating statement had no connection to her
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Several districts in northern and eastern Telangana, including Mancherial, Mulugu, and Peddapalli, recorded heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm, while Hyderabad saw moderate showers ranging between 15 mm and 64 mm.
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Producer Mahaveer Jain praised Vikrant Massey's performance as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the upcoming film White, calling it transformative. Inspired by Colombia's conflict resolution, the political thriller aims to deliver a global message of peace through Indian spiritual wisdom
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Police records show the Rapid Action Force fired non-lethal munitions, including plastic pellets, during the July 20 NEET protest near Jantar Mantar. The disclosure intensified Opposition demands for accountability, while Delhi Police denied allegations of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators
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Suri, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has legally changed her surname to Noelle, adopting her mother's middle name. The change follows her high school graduation, while both parents continue with separate film and entertainment projects
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the NDA parliamentary party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting, where leaders discussed free trade agreements, farmers' issues, and the anti-paper leak bill. Newly inducted NCPI MPs pledged support to the NDA and highlighted the government's development agenda
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At least 20 people were killed and dozens critically injured during the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) Long March in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), following a violent crackdown by Pakistani security forces in Rawalakot.
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Congress MPs sought urgent discussions in both Houses of Parliament over alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. They demanded statements from the Home Minister and Prime Minister, while accusing authorities of excessive force, including pellet guns and lathi-charge
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A history enthusiast, BV Badragirish, has discovered several megalithic stone circles near Nizampet mandal in Sangareddy district, dating back to around 4,000 BC. While one burial site remains intact, nearly 15 have been disturbed due to farming.
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The Char Dham Yatra was suspended for two days after landslides blocked multiple pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rain alert. Authorities halted the pilgrimage to ensure devotees' safety, saying it will resume once conditions improve and roads are cleared
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Tata Group-owned Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express reported a combined net loss of Rs 22,238 crore in FY26, more than double the previous year’s loss, as revenues fell nearly 9% to Rs 71,870 crore. Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran told shareholders the airline’s turnaround is a long-term process, likely spanning 5–10 years.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump amid tensions over Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon. The leaders will discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional diplomacy, and security cooperation as both face mounting domestic political pressure and shifting public support
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A 60-year-old SPO constable, Nagarjuna Reddy, collapsed due to a suspected heart attack while on duty at Chikkadpally Police Station in Hyderabad. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he passed away during treatment.
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The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has restricted access to Neelakurinji blooming sites in Gudalur after large crowds flocked to witness the rare 12-year flowering. Officials cited ecological sensitivity, elephant movement, and legal protection, warning against trespassing, flower plucking, and habitat disturbance
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Congress MP Manish Tewari has moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking urgent debate on the alleged use of pellet guns by Rapid Action Force personnel during the July 20 student march to Parliament over exam paper leaks. Over 80 people were injured, prompting a CRPF inquiry into whether operational protocols were violated.
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A man identified as Ravi Kumar has been arrested by Malkajgiri police in Hyderabad for allegedly luring a four-year-old girl with chocolates and sexually assaulting her. The child reported the incident to her mother, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
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YSRCP leaders and cadres staged statewide protests in Andhra Pradesh demanding Education Minister Nara Lokesh’s resignation and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the DSC‑2025 teacher recruitment.
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A 40-year-old woman, Swathi, died of electrocution while using an immersion water heater at her residence in Peerzadiguda, Medipally. She accidentally came into contact with water while the heater was switched on, resulting in instant death.