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Ananya Panday praised Gen Z for standing up for fairness and speaking out amid nationwide protests, but her Instagram post drew criticism from social media users. The protests continue across several cities over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and paper leaks.

Birla Blazers defeated Secunderabad Stallions 32-15 in the Hyderabad District Basketball Association Sub-Junior and Youth League at YMCA, Secunderabad. Pranavi starred with 11 points, while Disha and Amrutha added eight points each to power their team to a comfortable victory.

Supporters from across India are using food delivery apps to send meals and water to protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where the 'Cockroach' movement has evolved into a wider campaign for government accountability, drawing thousands despite a recent police crackdown.

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari said he cannot assure irrigation water for paddy this kharif season and advised farmers to opt for less water-intensive crops. Senior ministers also urged cultivators to conserve water amid rainfall deficits and declining groundwater levels.

Police arrested five persons and seized 23.10 kg of ganja worth Rs 11.55 lakh on the outskirts of Kallur in Khammam district. Two other accused are absconding, while investigators suspect the gang supplied the contraband across Telangana.

The Telangana High Court sharply criticised the State government and HYDRAA over alleged violations of its orders in a land dispute. The Court initially ordered Army deployment to protect the property but deferred the direction after the Advocate General assured there would be no further interference.

Salman Khan appealed to students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak to return home, expressing confidence that the government would act against those responsible. He also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike following the Prime Minister's announcement.

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has expressed support for students protesting in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the NEET and other national-level examinations. His social media post drew widespread attention, triggering both praise and criticism from users online within an hour of being published.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has launched 'Project Udvasana' in partnership with Loop Sustainability to facilitate the dignified disposal of old and damaged deity images and idols. The first phase begins on July 25 at designated temples across Malkajgiri, Uppal and L.B. Nagar zones.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh urged the CJP to join another round of talks over the NEET issue, saying dialogue is the only path to resolution. He said the government has invited protesters four times and remains open to discussions led by J.P. Nadda

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G. Srijana directed Swiggy to enforce strict food safety standards. Swiggy agreed to require valid Trade and FSSAI licences for all listed eateries and cloud kitchens, alongside establishing new onboarding SOPs to protect public health

Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna underwent corrective surgery at AIG Hospitals after suffering a knee injury while shooting in Rajahmundry. Doctors repaired a torn left quadriceps tendon and supporting tissues. He is stable and under postoperative observation, with rehabilitation to begin gradually.

The Union Home Ministry extended the suspension of mobile internet services around Delhi's Jantar Mantar until midnight during the CJP protest over the NEET paper leak. The restrictions, imposed under the Telecommunications Act, cite public safety and emergency concerns amid continuing demonstrations

The Indian rupee fell 20 paise to settle at 96.73 against the US dollar on Thursday. Escalating West Asia tensions pushed Brent crude to $96.15 per barrel, while heavy foreign equity outflows continued to pressure the local currency

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 24 in view of the shutdown call by Left-affiliated student organisations. The university said the revised examination schedule will be announced at a later date.

Donald Trump warned Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels against further attacks on ships, saying the US would hold Iran responsible for any renewed aggression and threatened major military action if such incidents continue

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a stunning 18-ball fifty while Mayank Yadav claimed 2 for 18 on his return as India crushed Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the 1st T20I in Harare to take a 1-0 series lead

Team Trishna Sailing Club defeated Team Telangana Sailing Association in a deciding race to win the Optimist Class Team Racing title at the 6th YAI-Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta on Hussain Sagar after a thrilling contest in challenging wind conditions.

Telangana has achieved 71.34% digitisation of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with 11 days remaining before the August 3 deadline. Yadadri Bhuvanagiri leads all districts, while Hyderabad has recorded the lowest digitisation progress.

Traditional temple architects from Telangana have alleged discrimination in temple construction and renovation works, claiming experts from other States are being preferred. They urged the government to recruit local professionals, fill vacancies in the Endowments Department and create a panel of qualified Telangana Stapathis.

Several students participating in the Jantar Mantar protest said they concealed their travel plans from their families to join the agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak. They described the movement as a fight to protect the integrity and future of India's education system

Director Anil Ravipudi's upcoming comedy multi-starrer featuring Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram has completed its first shooting schedule. Co-starring Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty, the family entertainer is slated for a grand festive release for Sankranti 2027

Bank of Baroda celebrated its 119th Foundation Day by unveiling several initiatives, including the upgraded bob World mobile banking platform, new lending schemes, a global capability centre and 119 Business Correspondent outlets to strengthen innovation, sustainability and financial inclusion.

A BRS delegation met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to include Zaheerabad railway station in the Hyderabad-Mumbai high-speed rail corridor and sanction a bullet train stop, citing the region's rapid industrial growth and strategic importance.