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Heavy rain has filled Karnataka's reservoirs and triggered floods, landslides and evacuations across the Cauvery basin, while North Karnataka faces a severe rainfall deficit, crop losses and drinking water shortages, exposing the state's sharp monsoon divide

Hyderabad's 14-year-old martial artist Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth has secured his sixth international world record by delivering 170 single-hand punch strikes in 30 seconds. The Pallavi Model School student has also earned multiple national and international honours and continues to excel in martial arts

The Centre informed Parliament that Rs 376.88 crore was allocated in 2025-26 for conservation of protected monuments. It also said all 3,688 ASI-protected monuments are well preserved, despite 3,073 vacancies across the Archaeological Survey of India

Congress MLA Yashavantarayagouda V Patil resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after being left out of the state Cabinet expansion. Claiming the party failed to honour its promise of a ministerial berth, he said he would consult supporters before deciding his future course

The ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal has banned USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy from all cricket for eight years after finding him guilty of three Anti-Corruption Code breaches linked to the Abu Dhabi T10 2025 tournament in the UAE

BRS leader Gaddam Srinivas Yadav has urged Hyderabad Police to shut down a club in Abids, alleging that it is operating illegal gambling activities under political patronage. He sought a detailed inquiry, while the allegations against political leaders remain independently unverified.

Lovely Professional University joined the nationwide 100-week anti-drug campaign with over 5,000 students, NSS volunteers and faculty members taking the Nasha Mukti Pledge. The university also participated in a live virtual interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of nine selected institutions

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted strong India-Uzbekistan ties and identified rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and information technology as key areas for expanding cooperation during talks with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The rupee appreciated for the sixth consecutive session, closing 12 paise higher at 95.31 against the US dollar. Lower global crude oil prices, a weaker dollar, FII inflows and easing tensions between the US and Iran supported the domestic currency

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.

Salman Khan recalled the difficult conditions he experienced during his time in Jodhpur Central Jail while appearing on the reality show Alliance. The actor spoke about overcrowding and poor facilities, and reflected on his incarceration in connection with the 1998 poaching cases.

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.

Arshdeep Singh has been named in the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, while Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan will captain the side. Six players from the Ranji Trophy-winning Jammu and Kashmir team have been selected for the tournament

A review of 350 studies suggests consuming less protein may improve metabolic health and promote longevity in sedentary adults by reducing ageing-related processes. Researchers, however, said higher protein intake remains beneficial for physically active individuals, older adults and pregnant women

NIMS has completed 1,000 robotic surgeries within three years, with over 90 per cent of the procedures performed free under Aarogyasri and CMRF. The milestone covers urology, surgical gastroenterology and oncology, highlighting the institute's growing expertise in advanced robotic healthcare.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said he would make public his scholarship and education loan documents related to his studies in the US if Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed his academic degree. He also ruled out immediate plans to enter electoral politics

Adilabad police arrested two Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian accomplice while investigating a house burglary, uncovering an alleged cross-border theft syndicate. Valuables worth Rs 8 lakh were seized, and police are searching for other members and those behind forged identity documents

Benchmark equity indices extended gains for a fourth straight session, with the Sensex rising 544 points and the Nifty climbing 391 points. Falling crude oil prices, strong IT stocks and optimism ahead of the RBI policy meeting boosted investor sentiment.

August and September 2026 promise one of the busiest gaming release schedules in recent years. From Beast of Reincarnation and Splatoon Raiders to Marvel Tōkon and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, players across every genre have plenty to look forward to.

The Bombay High Court revoked the Maharashtra FDA's suspension of a Navi Mumbai restaurant's licence, questioning why it remained closed despite achieving 100 per cent compliance. The court warned of imposing costs on the department for the business's financial losses

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi Mayor's office prompted security agencies to conduct an extensive search operation at the Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Police have launched an investigation to trace the sender, while no suspicious objects have been found

The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka failed to release its due share of Cauvery water. Claiming the CWRC allocation was inadequate, the state sought directions to secure timely release of 26.954 TMC of water

President Droupadi Murmu began a three-day visit to Odisha on Monday, during which she will attend programmes in Cuttack and Ganjam. Extensive security arrangements, including no-flying zones and special train protocols, have been put in place for the visit

The Rajya Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill amid persistent Opposition protests over the alleged police action during student demonstrations in Delhi. Members demanded the Home Minister's presence, while the Chair repeatedly asked speakers to confine their remarks to the Bill.