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Indian Railways has launched a pilot project using AI-camera stain detection technology in select mechanised laundries to improve linen quality. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said blanket cover sheets are washed after every use, while Whito-Meters continue to monitor cleanliness standards

BRS working president KT Rama Rao marked his birthday by planting a sapling with party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao at Erravalli farmhouse, supporting the Green India Challenge. He skipped formal celebrations to stand in solidarity with youth protests at Jantar Mantar and joined a student-led demonstration at Indira Park demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak.

Student leaders and unemployed youths were detained during protests in Hyderabad supporting a statewide bandh over recruitment issues and the alleged NEET paper leak. Demonstrations at Osmania University and Dilsukhnagar demanded accountability from both Union and state governments.

Viswanathan Anand has assumed charge as interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside following his inclusion in the European Union's sanctions list. Anand, FIDE deputy president since 2022, will serve until the restrictions on Dvorkovich are lifted

The Supreme Court refused to quash or club multiple cyber fraud FIRs registered across states, observing that cybercrime is a grave and growing menace requiring detailed investigation. It held that distinct victims and transactions justified separate probes despite similarities in the alleged modus operandi

Neeraj Chopra is set to arrive in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the two-time Olympic medallist will bid to reclaim the men's javelin title. He returns after missing the 2022 edition and faces a strong field led by Arshad Nadeem

Golconda Gladiators defeated Birla Blazers 42-29 in the boys' section, while Birla Blazers overcame Charminar Chargers 45-34 in the girls' category of the Hyderabad District Sub-Junior Basketball Championship at YMCA, Secunderabad

B. Ravi Kumar and Shringhari Roy clinched the Optimist Main Fleet boys' and girls' titles respectively at the YAI-Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta. Several other categories, including ILCA 4 boys and Optimist Green girls, will be decided on Saturday.

The Kerala High Court questioned the role of senior police officials in the release of Dr M K Ram, accused in dental student Nithin Raj's suicide case. It sought an action report against the investigating officer and ordered scrutiny of procedural lapses

Telangana reviewed preparations for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, focusing on infrastructure, logistics, venue readiness and athlete facilities. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan emphasised coordinated efforts among departments to ensure the successful conduct of the national sporting event

Shashank Lokesh's unbeaten 203 powered Cambridge XI to victory, while A. Vignesh Reddy, Raghava Pattapu, Naman Agarwal and P. Nitish Reddy also struck centuries as several standout batting performances marked Hyderabad's A-Division two-day league cricket championship

Sashastra Seema Bal emerged as champions in the women's competition at the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship in Hyderabad. CISF finished runners-up after securing two silver and five bronze medals across various weight categories

A protester injured during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march was discharged after surgery removed pellets from his face and neck. The incident comes amid continuing controversy over alleged pellet gun use, which Delhi Police has denied, as several injured protesters remain under treatment

SA20 has unveiled the schedule for its fifth season, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape taking on Pretoria Capitals in the opening match on January 17, 2027. The tournament will feature four Saturday double-headers and matches across six South African venues

BRS leaders and cadres across Khammam and Kothagudem districts marked the birthday of party working president K. T. Rama Rao with charity programmes including blood donation camps, Annadanam, distribution of food and gifts, prayers, and sapling plantation drives.

Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory urging citizens to avoid areas under prohibitory orders during the ongoing CJP protest. Ride-hailing, food delivery and e-commerce platforms were advised to regulate services, while emergency vehicles remain exempt from the movement restrictions

Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) Telangana staged a protest near Charminar against alleged police action on students during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and scrapping of the National Testing Agency over repeated exam irregularities and paper leaks.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has formed a permanent nine-member religious committee to supervise rituals, festivals, priest appointments and worship at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, ensuring strict adherence to the Ramanandi tradition and preserving the temple's religious practices

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts to ensure speedy justice in the NEET paper leak case, the Madhya Pradesh government decided to establish four such courts in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur for quicker case disposal.

India's cotton production declined to 290.91 lakh bales in FY26 from 352.48 lakh bales in FY21 as cultivation area shrank. The government said productivity remained stable and assured that domestic demand would continue to be met through production, carry-over stocks and imports

Left-affiliated student unions staged protests in Hyderabad against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and police lathi-charge in Delhi. Traffic was disrupted, schools and colleges shut down, and demands included Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, abolition of NTA, compensation for affected students, and withdrawal of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.

Indian para powerlifter Ashok Malik finished fourth in the men's lightweight category after scoring 143.8 points at the Commonwealth Para Powerlifting Championships. England's Mark Swan won gold, while fellow Indian Paramjeet Kumar ended the competition in seventh place.

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that private FM radio stations must devote at least 20 per cent of daily programming to local language and culture. It also highlighted recent FM channel auctions, expansion plans, and monitoring of public service broadcasts

East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will launch the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a blockbuster Kolkata Derby at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The rivals, with 33 combined Durand titles, begin another chapter in Indian football's most celebrated rivalry