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India's Putul Sonowal defeated Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands 7-5, 6-8, 1-0 in a tie-break to continue his impressive run at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The reigning Asian champion will next face a Malaysian opponent in Section D.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her maternal uncle and two relatives in Keesara. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, detained one suspect, and launched a search for the two remaining accused who are absconding.

Naga Chaitanya amused fans after sharing a candid picture of wife Sobhita Dhulipala serving dinner, joking that she cooked for him nearly two years after their wedding. Sobhita's witty response in the comments added to the light-hearted exchange that quickly went viral.

India's sub-junior men's team defeated Pakistan 7-3 after thrashing hosts Oman 10-1 at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat. The women's team fought hard before losing 3-6 to China in their Elite Pool encounter.

Three persons, including two students, were injured after a school bus rammed into the rear of a lorry at Yellampeta in Medchal on Saturday morning. Police shifted the injured to hospital and registered a case to investigate the cause of the accident.

Drowning prevention should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of emergency responders but as a shared societal commitment

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years' imprisonment and a ₹10 crore fine for organised rackets. The legislation also mandates time-bound investigations and fast-track trials to curb examination malpractices

Divi’s Laboratories and Aurobindo Pharma have partnered with Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation to establish and upgrade centralised kitchens in Telangana, enabling nutritious breakfast for nearly 1.5 lakh schoolchildren across multiple districts.

A 57-year-old devotee died after collapsing while pulling Goddess Subhadra's chariot during the Bahuda Yatra in Puri. Health officials attributed the incident to suspected suffocation amid hot and humid conditions. The Rath Yatra death toll has now risen to three

AvaniXplore LLP and partners hosted a webinar in Hyderabad highlighting how AI and ML are transforming mineral exploration. Dr. Satyanarayana Yegireddi explained the use of advanced AI techniques for prospectivity mapping, attracting over 160 participants from India and abroad.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged people to live according to Indian culture and values rather than imitate foreign lifestyles. Speaking at an event on contemporary motherhood, he emphasised the importance of family, tradition, unity and using technology for humanity's welfare

Repeated food poisoning incidents in government‑run hostels of Mancherial district have left parents and students anxious, with allegations of negligence by wardens and lack of accountability among officials despite assurances of hygienic food supply.

Residents of Khammam’s III Town area are facing acute groundwater depletion and drinking water shortage following the demolition of the Munneru check dam at Prakash Nagar. The dam, built in 2021 during the BRS regime, had boosted groundwater levels, but was razed by the Congress government citing flood risks during the 2023 monsoon.

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that an Indian national was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea on July 18. India condemned the attack, expressed condolences and called for the protection of maritime navigation and global commerce

Uniform distribution in Telangana government schools has been delayed, with 19 out of 33 districts yet to receive cloth material. Only 18.5% of the required supply has reached schools, forcing students to continue in old uniforms.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the assault on journalists during a protest over the NEET paper leak in Kolkata, assured strict action against those responsible, and directed authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured mediapersons

Hyderabad Traffic Police have launched a citywide crackdown on vehicles with fake or tampered registration plates, booking six criminal cases and seizing several vehicles in areas including Jubilee Hills, Malakpet, Begum Bazaar, Abids Road and Kacheguda.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the international legal architecture must become more democratic, inclusive and responsive to the Global South. Addressing UNCITRAL's 60th anniversary, he stressed that evolving global challenges require predictable, harmonised legal frameworks for resilient international trade

Adilabad police have arrested three men, including a notorious burglar from Hyderabad, for stealing motorcycles and mobile phones. Eleven phones and two bikes were recovered, and one accused confessed to transferring money from stolen devices.

India enjoyed a positive start to its Commonwealth Games swimming campaign as Olympian Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 50m backstroke semifinals, while para swimmers Budigina and Ali Imam advanced to the men's 100m freestyle S13 final in Glasgow

India's Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been withdrawn from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after a provisional NADA suspension for three whereabouts failures. The development follows another suspension in the Indian judo squad, affecting the team's preparations ahead of the competition

Accion Fraterna-Ecology Centre (AF-EC), Anantapur, has received the Excellence in Carbon Mitigation and Climate Change Management Award at the FKCCI Global CSR and Sustainability Summit 2026 for its pioneering work in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience across 300 villages

The Kerala High Court directed the Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee to consider appointing an institutional consultant to modernise its administrative and financial systems. The court stressed that an integrated digital platform would enhance transparency, accountability, auditing and overall administrative efficiency