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Telangana’s annual Vanamahotsavam plantation drive has slowed down, with only 16.62 per cent of the target achieved more than a month after its launch. Deficient rainfall has raised concerns over sapling survival, even as plantation targets have been reduced year-on-year due to limited land availability.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Gen Z students for forcing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation through persistent protests. Tharoor called it a victory for democracy while emphasizing that comprehensive examination reforms and accountability are still urgently needed

Four persons were injured in a clash at a liquor shop in Lalapet, Hyderabad, after unidentified assailants attacked them with beer bottles. Local residents alleged that the outlet permits illegal drinking on its premises and claimed marijuana was being consumed nearby.

B C Thanush Shekar of Karnataka and Aneeksha Gavinolla of Telangana won the boys' and girls' singles titles, respectively, at the AITA National Series (Under-14) tennis tournament. Doubles titles went to Rian Atul Nandankar-Rajishnu Poptani and Mrigakshee Changmai-Trisha Bhosale

The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet in a Bengaluru court against three Gameskraft founders and associated entities for laundering ₹19,984 crore generated by cheating online rummy players. The probe stems from FIRs over player addiction, losses, and suicides

BML Munjal University and Ganges Valley School organised the second Inter-School Sync-Hack 2026 in Hyderabad, where students from 17 schools showcased AI, IoT, Machine Learning and Automation projects. Several schools received awards for innovation, research and problem-solving

India sealed the T20I series against Zimbabwe with a 90-run victory in the second match in Harare. Half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (81) and Tilak Varma (60*) powered India to 219/5 before bundling out Zimbabwe for 129

Khammam police constable Pilli Raju has won three medals at the State Police Sports Meet 2026 and successfully completed the gruelling KGF Ultra Gold Run 70K marathon in Karnataka.

The Enforcement Directorate attached Mumbai’s Hotel Rang Sharda and a Prabhadevi land parcel worth Rs 332 crore under PMLA. The action stems from a probe into the illegal commercial exploitation of MHADA land allotted to a trust for promoting Marathi culture

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has accused the Congress and BJP of running a coordinated propaganda campaign by linking its working president KT Rama Rao to Globarena, now Coempt Edutech. Party spokesperson Manne Krishank demanded proof from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, citing past approvals and contracts under Congress governments to refute the allegations.

Embracing a Supreme Court remark intended as an insult, the Cockroach Janata Party evolved from a satirical digital page into a nationwide mass student movement. Amplified by social media, Sonam Wangchuk, and public support, the 36-day agitation culminated in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Tension gripped Bhadrachalam after Sidma Venkataramana, a CPI sarpanch from Dantulaboru village, died during treatment at a private hospital. His family and villagers staged protests alleging medical negligence, with one incident of arson at the hospital reception counter.

Technogym founder Nerio Alessandri marked the 40th anniversary of the iconic UNICA multi-gym at Milan Design Week 2026 with the 'UNICA MENTE' installation, highlighting four decades of design innovation, Formula 1 performance, and official partnerships across 10 Olympic Games

Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel sharpened his attack on Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, insisting that Assembly tickets are decided solely by the Congress high command. Samuel also criticised Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy for ignoring his constituency requests.

A group of job aspirants has approached the Hyderabad CCS, alleging that a Vijayawada couple running Flying Border Consultancy cheated them of lakhs by promising jobs abroad. Complainants claim nearly 2,000 people may have been affected in the alleged recruitment fraud.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge alleged Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak was forced by nationwide student protests rather than remorse. Kharge demanded PM Narendra Modi apologize in Parliament, withdraw FIRs against demonstrators, and compensate affected families

Gymkhana FC defeated Hyderabad FA 1-0 in the TFA Youth League (Under-15) football championship, with Vivek scoring the decisive goal. In another match, Hotfut FC also recorded a 1-0 victory as Swaragya netted the match-winning goal

B R Suvarna Lakshmi has been appointed chairperson of the Hyderabad women's selection committee for the 2026-27 season. Anita Mishra, G Sangeeta, M Keertana and Ekta Saxena have been named as members of the selection panel

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology celebrated its 17th Graduation Day, with nearly 1,250 students from the 2022–26 B.Tech batch receiving their graduation certificates. The ceremony highlighted MLRIT's academic achievements, placement record and commitment to developing responsible citizens.

Following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the Cockroach Janta Party called off its 36-day Jantar Mantar NEET protest. The government agreed to drop all FIRs against demonstrators, compensate families of suicide victims, and meet in four weeks for exam reforms

HMWSSB has announced a 24-hour disruption in water supply from July 27 to 28 due to junction works at the Uppal flyover under the Krishna Water Supply Project. Several localities across Hyderabad are expected to be affected during the maintenance work

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Saturday termed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a moral victory for students. Party leaders including KT Rama Rao and Talasani Srinivas Yadav praised the youth for compelling the Centre to retreat, despite police action and attempts to discredit them.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant kicked off the 135th Durand Cup with a 1–0 victory over arch-rivals East Bengal FC in Kolkata. Sahal Abdul Samad scored the second-half winner, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith produced key late saves to secure three points

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Standing Committee approved a four-lane flyover at Anand Nagar Junction under the H-CITI project. It also cleared a six-lane grade separator, road and drainage works, a C&D waste plant, park maintenance plans and the 2026–27 budget.