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Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is battling a severe beetle infestation threatening its historic library. Restoration teams are removing and disinfecting 100,000 books to preserve centuries-old manuscripts, with climate change believed to have worsened the infestation risk

The makers are reportedly aiming to cast participants who strike a balance between pan-India popularity and strong performance credibility

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha for their distinguished contributions in law, social service, diplomacy, and academia, under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution

In Hyderabad’s Old City, Rajesh, a third-generation drummer, continues the vanishing tradition of beating the Dappu to announce Bonalu festival dates. Once widespread across localities, the custom now survives in only a few urban pockets and rural Telangana.

Ravi, an injured construction worker from Madaram village, returned to Hyderabad for post-surgery care but lacks funds. A video shared on X by Ajay Kumar highlights his condition and appeals for help from officials and local MLA Parnika Reddy.

Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has joined Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday in the upcoming Dharma Productions film Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri. Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the romantic drama is set for a February 2026 release.

A 19-year-old Dalit youth was allegedly beaten and subjected to casteist abuse by five men in Muzaffarnagar’s Badhai Kala village. Police have registered a case under the BNS and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act following the victim's complaint

Election Commission officials in Bihar have identified numerous illegal migrants from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during a voter list review. Names will be excluded after verification post-August 1. A nationwide electoral roll revision is planned to detect foreign nationals

Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up about changing societal attitudes toward women marrying after 30, saying pressure has eased. She also shares a nostalgic memory of young love and recently starred in Aap Jaisa Koi with R. Madhavan, now streaming on Netflix.

A four-year-old boy was killed and his mother seriously injured after a car rammed into them at an EV charging station in Kerala’s Vagamon during a family trip

Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) stormed to his first Tour de France stage victory on Stage 8, defeating Wout van Aert in a powerful uphill sprint. He now leads the points classification and becomes Italy’s first male Tour stage winner since 2019.

India is enhancing port infrastructure to support larger vessels and boost transshipment capacity. With ports like Vadhavan and Galathea Bay under development, the government aims to reduce dependence on foreign hubs and position India as a major transshipment center

Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi distributed KCR kits to 24 new mothers in Mukhra (K), Adilabad, on K.T. Rama Rao’s birthday. She criticized the Congress government for scrapping the scheme and vowed to continue the initiative independently.

The Forest Department has set up camera traps at Defence Laboratories School, RCI Hyderabad, after leopard sightings were reported. The school alerted parents to be cautious. If leopard movement is confirmed, officials plan to install cages to trap the animal.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned of rising radicalisation in Indian prisons, urging states and UTs to implement de-radicalisation, risk assessments, segregation of high-risk inmates, and surveillance measures to ensure internal security and prevent extremist violence within correctional facilities

The world’s largest Martian meteorite, weighing 54 pounds, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York. The rare rock, discovered in Niger, is part of Geek Week 2025, which also features a juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton from the Jurassic period.

An illegal carrom gambling club was busted at Zeba Bagh, Asifnagar, by the Commissioner’s Task Force. Forty-two people were caught placing bets, and Rs 10,000 was seized. Organiser Nazeer reportedly collected commissions. All were handed over to local police.

Meerpet police arrested eight people for gambling at a house in Badangpet’s RMR Colony and seized ₹4.54 lakh. The organiser, B Sai Babu, allegedly invited participants and took commissions. A case has been registered against the accused.

A diesel-laden goods train caught fire in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, early Sunday, prompting mass evacuation and disruption of Chennai-bound rail services. Authorities deployed over 25 fire tenders and detached wagons to contain the blaze. No casualties have been reported yet.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao credited the commissioning of the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme and Yadadri Power Plant to K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision. He praised both projects as outcomes of long-term planning and leadership beyond short-term politics.

No casualties were reported in the incident. The staff suspected that a short circuit could have resulted in the fire mishap. The loss due to the fire accident has not yet been ascertained.

Top BRS leaders including KCR and KTR paid rich tributes to veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, calling his demise a major loss for Telugu cinema and public life. They remembered his versatile legacy and service as an MLA with deep respect.

Jonathan Trott criticised India captain Shubman Gill’s animated on-field reaction as unnecessary gamesmanship, saying a captain should set the tone. He praised KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for their smart shot selection and calm during their partnership in the third Test.

Anil Kumble called the England-India Test at Lord’s “true Test match drama,” praising the intensity and competitiveness of the series. He also lauded Ravindra Jadeja’s consistent batting contributions and justified promotion to No.6 in the batting order.