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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after a police complaint alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party headquarters, arguing that if singing the full version is deemed a crime, then similar charges should apply to Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, and Vajpayee, who also sang it.

The Supreme Court announced it will set up a high-powered committee of retired judges, a former DGP, an ex-CBI director and others to probe allegations of police excesses against student protesters during the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi.

The feud between State Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy and Wanaparthy MLA T Megha Reddy has intensified, with allegations of bribery, collusion with BRS, and demands for disciplinary action.

Andhra Pradesh police have launched a massive hunt for shooting coach Sadikh Khan, accused of abetting the suicide of a government engineer’s family in Rajamahendravaram.

Ravichandran Ashwin recalled his admiration for Harbhajan Singh’s bowling action, his journey shaped by constructive criticism from Sanjay Manjrekar, and his reaction to James Anderson’s remarks on Virat Kohli’s double hundred. Harbhajan Singh added that sledging has reduced since the IPL era.

Delhi Police defended its use of force during the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” protest, telling the Supreme Court that violence and alleged anti-social elements triggered a law-and-order breakdown. The force cited injuries to over 240 personnel and offered to face court-appointed scrutiny

The Playscape, an experiential indoor play space in Hyderabad, offers immersive role-play, STEM, sensory and creative activities for children aged one to ten. Founded by Abhigna Sai during the COVID-19 pandemic, it aims to integrate play with child development while also providing a relaxing environment for parents.

Chess World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh, decathlete Tejaswin Shankar and badminton player Gayatri Gopichand are among 17 sportspersons named for the Arjuna Award. The Sports Ministry did not nominate anyone for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year

The death toll in the Tarapith hotel fire in West Bengal’s Birbhum district rose to nine as police launched a manhunt for hotel owner Tapas Paul. His son and co-owner Kalyan Paul was arrested, while investigators examine alleged safety lapses and evacuation arrangements

Heavy rains in Sathupalli disrupted coal production at SCCL’s JVR and Kishtaram opencast mines, halting excavation and output temporarily before operations resumed the next day.

K-Circle, India’s oldest quiz club, will host its annual school quiz on August 22 at Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet. The free event, open to schools across Hyderabad, features junior and senior categories, with written preliminaries, semi-final and final rounds.

A Grade 9 student armed with two pistols killed a fellow student before dying by suicide at a Philippine high school, police said. The attack was livestreamed on Facebook and injured two others, prompting a major evacuation and renewed concerns over school security

BRS leader T Harish Rao has demanded the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over the inclusion of lakhs of private properties in the 22A prohibited lands list. He vowed to escalate the issue in the Assembly and sought a white paper.

A Paris-themed dessert destination, Parix Cream, has opened inside Flip Side Adventure Park in Hyderabad’s Financial District. Featuring a climbable Eiffel Tower replica called the “Ice Cream Tower”, the spot offers desserts, quirky shakes, private seating, and evening light displays.

BJP president Nitin Nabin appointed senior leaders to oversee party affairs in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Vinod Tawde will handle Uttar Pradesh, Satish Poonia Punjab and Tarun Chugh Gujarat, with Jagdish Patel as UP co-in-charge

Hyderabad Police’s H-FAST unit seized 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and raw materials in a citywide enforcement drive. Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar is expected to brief the media on the findings and legal action.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the destruction of elephant habitats and corridors by mining and other projects, saying the will to protect wildlife is lacking. His remarks followed a Supreme Court order directing a nationwide survey to identify blockages in elephant corridors

Maruti Suzuki’s FRONX has crossed two lakh exports in under 38 months, becoming the fastest Indian SUV to reach the milestone. Manufactured in Gujarat, the SUV is exported to nearly 90 countries, reinforcing Maruti Suzuki’s leadership in India’s passenger vehicle export market

Actress Isha Koppikar responded to being labelled an ‘andhbhakt’, saying she proudly embraces the term if loving India and supporting its progress qualifies as such. She stressed that her devotion is to the nation, not any political party, and urged citizens to contribute

One-way traffic around Hyderabad’s KBR Park began on Tuesday to facilitate flyover and underpass construction, leaving commuters confused and struggling during office hours as police managed jams and guided motorists.

Bengaluru police arrested Harini for allegedly murdering her husband Abhinandan with her lover Vinay and later strangling their child Yaduveer, who reportedly witnessed the crime. Investigators suspect the accused staged the scene to conceal the murders and sought control of Abhinandan’s property

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre, states, Union Territories, Meta and X on a PIL seeking safeguards against police posting accused persons’ identities or dehumanising images online. The plea seeks guidelines and prompt removal mechanisms for such content from social media platforms

AI-powered robotic system Aletta has started performing blood draws in European hospitals, replacing human phlebotomists with precision automation. The innovation, praised by physicians, is reshaping clinical procedures and sparking debate about the future of medical jobs.

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan reviewed operational preparedness at Vizhinjam International Seaport ahead of the launch of full-fledged land-based EXIM cargo operations. The milestone marks Vizhinjam’s transition from a transshipment port toward a broader international maritime hub and potential economic gateway