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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setting up of fast-track courts to deliver stringent punishment to those involved in exam paper leaks. He issued a stern warning against such malpractices, stressing accountability and swift justice to safeguard students’ futures.

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has unveiled the first single Radha Ramana from Venu Gopal Reddy’s upcoming romantic drama Romanchakam. Composed and sung by Vasuki Vaibhav with lyrics by Chandrabose, the song celebrates eternal love.

Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, alleging the vessels violated newly imposed maritime restrictions. The Houthis said missiles and drones caused fires on the ships, though the claims remain unverified.

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan releases today across nearly 1,000 screens in Tamil Nadu amid record advance bookings, black-market ticket allegations, and festival-like celebrations. The movie marks a rare moment in Tamil Nadu’s political history, with Vijay joining M.G. Ramachandran as the only serving Chief Ministers to have a film released while in office.

The US military carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure after repeated attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned that America would destroy Iranian bridges or power plants for every strike on vessels.

Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including major hubs like Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market, were shut on Thursday morning due to security concerns amid the swelling Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar.

Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders across the city from Thursday until August 6 under Section 37 of the Maharashtra Police Act, restricting gatherings of five or more people. The move follows recent demonstrations in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak, with eight FIRs filed against nearly 900 protesters.

Former Andhra Pradesh minister and YSR Congress Party leader Seediri Appalaraju was arrested in Srikakulam district for allegedly tampering with evidence in a hit-and-run case involving his son. His arrest sparked tension as supporters alleged political vendetta by the NDA government.

Hadi Matar, who attacked author Salman Rushdie in 2022 leaving him blind in one eye, has gone on trial in a US federal court on transnational terrorism charges. Prosecutors say he acted to fulfil the Iranian fatwa against Rushdie.

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that internet services were shut down around Jantar Mantar, where its supporters are staging a sit-in protest. Founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned if the government was preparing for another crackdown, while appealing to police and paramilitary forces not to use violence against demonstrators.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 25th day of his indefinite hunger strike, said he would end the fast if the Centre assures no force or punitive action against protesting students. Despite losing 11 kg, he vowed to continue unless such assurances are given, following police action during the “Chalo Sansad” march.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan, ahead of his film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, has appealed to students to keep their protests free from political interference. He stressed that the youth’s focus on education and peaceful activism will shape India’s future political change.

Bihar’s capital Patna witnessed violent clashes on Wednesday as hundreds of student activists, mainly from AISA, marched demanding Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Police used tear gas, water cannons, and batons to stop the march near Lok Bhavan, leading to stone-pelting, injuries to over 20 personnel, and sealing of the assembly premises.

Former Hyderabad batter Anirudh Singh has been appointed head coach of the Hyderabad senior men’s team for the 2026-27 BCCI season, with B. Sandeep as his deputy. The Hyderabad Cricket Association also named coaches for the under-23, under-19 and under-16 squads.

Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure & Investment Minister BC Janardhan Reddy announced that a national roundtable on drones will be held on August 18 at the upcoming Drone City in Kurnool district.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has refused to meet Union ministers at their residences, insisting on talks at a neutral venue near Jantar Mantar, where student protests over the NEET paper leak continue to intensify. The agitation, led by Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike and joined by students nationwide, has spread to Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Mumbai, and Rajasthan, prompting police crackdowns, metro closures, and court interventions.

While the Semicon 2.0 policy push is laudable, several factors continue to hold back India’s aspirations to emerge as a global semiconductor hub

Samyukta Kisan Morcha activists staged a protest in Khammam demanding cancellation of free trade agreements being signed by the Centre with the USA, EU, UK and New Zealand. Farmer leaders said the FTAs would flood Indian markets with subsidised imports, undermine domestic agriculture, and jeopardise food security.

While NFHS-6 celebrates improvements in women’s empowerment, it also reveals rising obesity, high blood sugar levels, and declining exclusive breastfeeding

BRSLP deputy leader and Sanathnagar MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav has announced that the 'Telangana Kesari' wrestling competition will be held at Telangana Bhavan on July 24, with BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao as chief guest.

The Telangana High Court has sought responses from the GHMC and other departments on a PIL demanding regulation of pigeon feeding in Hyderabad. The petitioner argued that unchecked feeding has led to health hazards, pollution, and damage to heritage structures.