-
JNTUH Registrar Prof Dr A Jayalakshmi urged graduates of BV Raju Institute of Technology to pursue their goals with commitment and discipline during the institution's 26th convocation, where 1,510 students received degrees and outstanding performers were honoured with awards and gold medals
-
India's cycling campaign at the Commonwealth Games ended on Sunday with Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam finishing 20th in the men's 1000m time trial. Harshveer Singh Sekhon and Dinesh Kumar were eliminated in the qualifying heats of the men's 40km points race
-
New Delhi: Around 158 cases linked to alleged recruitment examination irregularities are awaiting the start of trial in various courts in the country despite the completion of CBI investigations, with some of them registered more than two decades ago, sources said.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to approach all high courts to transfer these pending cases to the fast-track courts, which are being set up in various states to handle cases under the new anti-paper leak law, they said.
Sources said the CBI has decided to convey to the high courts that it will provide dedicated special prosecutors to conduct these trials and make all possible resources available so that they are concluded at the earliest possible.
In the national capital Delhi, there are around 25 cases since 2000 that are awaiting trial despite the completion of CBI investigation. These include the AIIMS PG recruitment examination of 2010-11, Delhi University Medical and Dental Entrance of 20
-
A Delhi court ordered framing of charges against a man accused of illegally possessing over 4,300 kg of codeine-based cough syrup. The court held that the evidence, including invoices and forensic findings, raised grave suspicion of illegal procurement and storage under the NDPS Act
-
BRS leaders visited a youth undergoing treatment in Khammam after an alleged suicide attempt and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises on job notifications. They urged unemployed youth not to take extreme steps and vowed to continue raising their concerns
-
Telangana has utilised nearly 45 per cent of its annual market borrowing target within the first four months of 2026-27, with July recording the highest borrowing since State formation, raising concerns among financial experts over the pace of debt accumulation
-
The CJP protest over the NEET paper leak exposed broader concerns about India's examination system, politics, parenting and youth culture. The article argues that the agitation should prompt reflection on institutions, public discourse and the responsibilities of governments, families and society
-
Bodies of two fishermen missing after separate boat capsize incidents near Muthalapozhi and Vizhinjam were recovered on Sunday. Rescue teams continue searching for two others, while authorities intensified operations with support from multiple agencies following protests by relatives
-
The IMD has forecast normal to above-normal rainfall across Telangana during August despite an expected national rainfall deficit under strengthening El Nino conditions. Fresh low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal are likely to revive monsoon activity across the State during the second week of August
-
Indian judoka Ishroop Narang advanced to the women's 78kg quarterfinals after defeating Scotland's Nicole Wood in golden score at the Commonwealth Games. Avtar Singh and Yash Ghangas, however, suffered opening-round defeats in their respective men's categories
-
British brewer Lion brewery co has returned to the Indian market after more than 60 years, launching its premium beer portfolio in Delhi. The company has partnered with Copperdrop Spirits and plans to expand distribution as it targets India's rapidly growing premium beer segment
-
Sunil Chhetri has appealed to the Tata Group to reconsider Jamshedpur FC's withdrawal from the Indian Super League, calling the decision "a punch to the gut" and warning that losing one of Indian football's biggest supporters would severely impact the sport.
-
As IndiGo completes 20 years, co-founder Rahul Bhatia outlines the airline's ambitious international expansion plans, focusing on connecting the global Indian diaspora, expanding its fleet with A321 XLRs and A350s, strengthening India as an aviation hub, and maintaining cost leadership
-
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw the proposed August 13 bandh over the Cauvery water dispute, assuring that the government would protect farmers' interests, prioritise drinking water and take decisions within the legal framework
-
Author Nayanika Mahtani says Main Vaapas Aaunga, co-written with Imtiaz Ali, was inspired by her family's Partition experiences and an unfinished conversation with her grandfather. Ahead of its Netflix release, she hopes the film's universal themes of home, identity and belonging resonate worldwide
-
The Cockroach Janta Party will hold a core committee meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on August 5 to discuss its future strategy following its NEET paper leak protests. The outfit will announce its next course of action at a press conference after the meeting
-
The Kerala High Court directed the state government to implement the modalities proposed in the draft anti-ragging Bill until the legislation is finalised. The order came while hearing a plea seeking stricter enforcement and monitoring of ragging incidents in educational institutions
-
A NITI Aayog report has highlighted significant learning gaps among Telangana school students across foundational, preparatory and middle stages. The State scored below the national average in several language, mathematics, science and social science competencies, raising concerns over existing learning improvement initiatives
-
A four-year-old girl died after falling from a motorcycle and coming under the rear wheels of a lorry at Balanagar in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon. Police shifted the body to the mortuary and are registering a case into the incident
-
Rahi Masoom Raza's centenary celebrations began with an event highlighting his literary legacy, secular vision and Urdu writings. Organisers announced the republication of Aadha Gaon in its original Urdu script and sought to correct the author's birth date to August 1
-
Veteran playback singer K Jamuna Rani, popularly known as Jikki, left an enduring legacy with over 6,000 songs across five languages. Renowned for her versatility and distinctive voice, she transformed South Indian film music before passing away at the age of 88
-
Glasgow will hand over the Commonwealth Games flag and Host Baton to Amdavad during the closing ceremony, officially launching India's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The centenary edition presents an opportunity to showcase India's sporting, cultural and organisational capabilities on the global stage.
-
Hundreds of students joined the 84th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in New Delhi, taking the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' pledge and promoting fitness as an alternative to substance abuse through cycling, yoga, street theatre and community engagement
-
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to resume bowling following a left knee injury. The BCCI medical team has prioritised his recovery, with Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi emerging as the leading replacement
