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Congress leaders from Nennal mandal publicly expressed dissent against Bellampalli MLA G Vinod, alleging he was sidelining senior leaders in favour of newcomers. They warned of serious action if their concerns were ignored, while another leader's social media campaign drew attention

Defending champions India have been drawn with Maldives and Pakistan in Group B of the SAFF Championship 2026, to be held in Bangladesh from November 4 to 17. The Blue Tigers will begin their campaign against Maldives on November 5

India dominated the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships as all eight paddlers reached the men's and women's singles semifinals. Syndrela Das upset top seed Yangzi Liu, while Manush Shah, Payas Jain, Ankur Bhattacharjee and Manav Thakkar advanced in the men's draw

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes India's batting against spin will be its biggest challenge in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. He also said the team management must demonstrate a clear direction as the side continues its transition under Shubman Gill

Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the collegium's recent practice of not giving reasons for judicial appointments, saying greater transparency is needed to ensure deserving candidates are elevated and to prevent individuals with unconstitutional views from entering the judiciary

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated ISKCON's mid-day meal kitchen in Kolkata, saying eggs would be supplied separately following students' demand. The pilot project will initially serve 44,000 students across 500 schools before statewide expansion

A school bus carrying 32 students narrowly escaped disaster when a bridge across Pushpala Vagu near Medak caved in. The driver evacuated all students safely, while parents and school authorities arranged alternative transport.

Defending champions NorthEast United FC launched their Durand Cup title defence with a commanding 6-0 victory over Bodoland FC in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie starred with a hat-trick, while Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Redeem Tlang and Antonio Moyano also scored

Opposition parties criticised the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, alleging it would restrict NGOs and civil society organisations. While several leaders opposed the move, YSRCP MP Golla Babu Rao supported stronger monitoring of foreign funds while allowing genuine donations

Gold prices fell 1.16 per cent during the week as stronger US Treasury yields and a firmer dollar dampened safe-haven demand. Investors are now awaiting key US inflation and labour market data for further clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory

A Sub-Inspector from Sircilla district was arrested by Subedari police on charges of sexually harassing and intimidating women he befriended on social media. Police alleged he assaulted a woman, extorted money, destroyed evidence while absconding and was remanded to judicial custody

Relatives of a youth who died by suicide vandalised Vatpally police station in Sangareddy district, alleging police mishandling of the body and favouritism towards a dhaba owner. The mob damaged furniture and windowpanes, creating tension as they outnumbered the police.

Three children died in separate drowning incidents in Kerala's Malappuram and Kottayam districts as heavy rain raised water levels. The victims, aged three, four and 11, drowned in streams and a rainwater-filled construction pit, police said

Nepal-born British climber Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, famed for scaling all 14 of the world’s 8,000‑metre peaks in record time, was killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, along with other Nepali climbers, during an expedition on July 30.

A girl booked over alleged objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a NEET protest issued a public apology, expressing remorse and claiming she is 15. The apology followed PM Modi's appeal for forgiveness and restraint towards the protesting students

Ram Charan unveiled the trailer of Varun Tej's upcoming horror comedy 'Korean Kanakaraju', praising it as a "laugh riot". Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film blends Rayalaseema's rustic backdrop with Korean folklore and is set for an August 7 theatrical release

The body of an 11-year-old schoolgirl, swept away in a drain while returning from school during heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was recovered from the Kali river after a five-day search. Police are probing allegations of school negligence

India's Unnati Sharma kept her medal hopes alive by reaching the women's -63kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games. Harsh Tokas, Karanjit Singh Maan and Inunganbi Takhellambam lost their quarterfinal bouts but remain in contention through the repechage rounds

India's Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar suffered their first defeat in the Commonwealth Games lawn bowls competition, losing to England in a tie-break after splitting the two sets. Despite the setback, the pair remain well placed to qualify for the knockout stage

The Enforcement Directorate attached bank deposits worth Rs 1.12 crore linked to an alleged conman, suspended Tripura cadre IAS officer Abhishek Chandra and a private company in a money laundering case involving fake government identities and investment fraud

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary questioned the Centre's security claims after two migrant labourers were killed in Kulgam, sought a high-level probe into recent terror attacks, and urged stronger action, while Minister Javed Ahmed Rana also condemned the incident

AISA president Neha Bora demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over the alleged July 20 crackdown on anti-paper leak protesters. She said the movement has expanded into a nationwide campaign seeking accountability, the release of detained students and reforms in examination systems

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged youth to align personal aspirations with national interest, saying freedom carries responsibility. Receiving the Lokmanya Tilak Award in Pune, he called for unity, nation-building and collective commitment to India's security and development

The West Bengal STF has arrested a woman from Jharkhand for allegedly assisting suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative Mohammad Hamim Mondal by helping establish political contacts and collect personal information. Investigators are examining whether the information was intended for terror-related activities