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The preliminary report does not explain whether this was a mechanical failure, an electrical issue, a design fault or a software anomaly
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Director Phanindra Narsetti talks about his soulful film 8 Vasanthalu, the strength of female roles, meaningful locations, Hesham’s music, Ravi’s comeback, and why he wants cinema to be a shoulder for audiences
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Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old Tripura student at Delhi University, went missing on July 7 near Delhi’s Signature Bridge. Tripura Police, Delhi Police, and CM Manik Saha are actively involved in efforts to trace her. Her phone and bank account remain inactive
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The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on Monday over probe agencies summoning lawyers for advising clients, following ED summons to senior advocates. The court flagged it as a threat to the legal profession and judicial independence.
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India has relaxed mandatory FGD installation at most coal power plants, limiting it to areas near large cities or pollution hotspots. The move, based on scientific studies, aims to cut electricity costs while maintaining air quality through targeted, evidence-driven regulation
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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi said a college student who set herself on fire over alleged sexual harassment is in critical condition. The accused teacher has been arrested, and a high-level probe is underway. Strong preventive actions are being promised statewide.
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Drug traffickers in Hyderabad are turning to smuggling drug-soaked paper strips, infused with synthetic substances like fentanyl and cannabinoids. Priced up to ₹2 lakh for a tiny square, these strips are hard to detect and easy to transport discreetly.
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The Interim Committee managing Indian boxing affairs has confirmed that BFI elections will be held by August 31, as mandated by World Boxing. The committee received praise for restoring transparency and ensuring continued international participation and improved athlete performance.
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Ethnic insurgents in Manipur from Meitei and Kuki groups are modifying looted police weapons, including rifles, into makeshift sniper guns. Security forces have seized hundreds of these from multiple districts, averting a deadly shift to long-range community-targeted violence
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In a landmark ruling, an Appellate Tribunal quashed the ED’s 2013 attachment of Pune land, protecting 126 families who unknowingly bought property linked to a money laundering case. The tribunal criticised ED's secrecy and upheld third-party buyer rights under PMLA.
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The Indian Army has denied claims by banned ULFA (I) that it carried out drone strikes on their Myanmar base, killing 19 cadres. The Army says no such operation occurred, though ULFA (I) insists senior leaders were targeted and killed
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Officials are increasingly reluctant to work in Mancherial Municipal Corporation due to intense pressure and alleged harassment by local public representatives and Congress leaders. Once a preferred posting, the civic body now faces frequent commissioner transfers and administrative instability
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BITS Pilani will invest over Rs 2,200 crore in a five-year expansion, including a futuristic AI+ Campus in Amaravati. The initiatives aim to increase student capacity, enhance research, and launch digital education programs to reach over 1 lakh learners
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a minor injury during an Israeli missile strike on a Tehran building hosting top officials. The targeted strike, resembling a Nasrallah-style operation, has raised infiltration concerns amid a broader 12-day Israel-Iran conflict
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Three Karnataka students drowned in the Tungabhadra river at Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh, while bathing and taking photos. Despite warnings about strong currents, they entered the water. One friend survived. Their bodies were recovered on Sunday after a rain-hit search operation
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After 18 days aboard the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 team are returning to Earth on July 15. The mission included key space experiments, international camaraderie, and marks a major milestone for India’s space journey.
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Kadari Sravan Kumar, a Karimnagar revenue employee, died after a suicide attempt. In a selfie video, he named his wife, in-laws, and a woman police officer, alleging harassment. His family is demanding legal action. Police have launched an investigation.
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A woman accused an IIM-Calcutta student of rape in a boys' hostel. Police formed a special team and arrested the student. Forensic and CCTV evidence is being reviewed. Her father denies rape claims, and the Women's Commission is monitoring the case
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Thousands of devotees, mostly women, gathered at the Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad on Sunday for Bonalu celebrations. Despite heavy crowds and delays due to VVIP visits, the temple witnessed colourful and energetic festivities from early morning hours.
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Tension broke out at MLC Teenmaar Mallanna’s office in Medipally after his gunmen fired shots during a protest by a group of people. One person reportedly sustained bullet injuries. Police have launched an investigation; more details are awaited.
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The duo tied the knot on July 12, 2024, in Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by several celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tiger Shroff, and Varun Dhawan.
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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Governor Abdul Nazeer, and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy mourned the death of veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, remembering his legacy in cinema and politics as an irreplaceable loss to the Telugu-speaking community.
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Raveena Tandon marked 24 years of her supernatural thriller Aks, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, with a nostalgic Instagram post. The film, known for its dark themes and stylized storytelling, remains a cult classic in her diverse Bollywood career.
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Vedanta Ltd nearly quadrupled its political donations to the BJP to ₹97 crore in FY25, while slashing funds to Congress. Total political contributions rose to ₹157 crore, as per its annual report, alongside a rise in brand and management fees
