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A government school headmaster has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl in Wardhannapet mandal. Police said the accused allegedly lured the child while she was playing outside her house, following which parents lodged a complaint
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The Supreme Court suggested that the Centre consider defining digital arrest as a standalone criminal offence with stricter penalties. The court also proposed asset freezing against accused persons and flagged the growing threat of deepfakes and cyber fraud
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Residents and political leaders in Yellandu have urged the State government and SCCL management to speed up the delayed Poosapalli opencast mine project. They said the project could revive the town’s economy and provide employment opportunities to hundreds of local youths
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YSRCP leaders and workers staged protests across Andhra Pradesh demanding Education Minister Nara Lokesh’s resignation and a CBI probe into alleged DSC-2025 irregularities. The TDP rejected the allegations, defended the recruitment process and accused the opposition of politicising the issue
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The article alleges that the Congress has adopted different approaches to student and youth protests in Delhi and Telangana. It highlights police action against unemployed youth in Telangana and cites Rahul Gandhi's past assurances on jobs and peaceful protests.
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi criticised the government during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, raising concerns over student protests, paper leaks, unemployment and education reforms. She urged accountability and called for measures to rebuild youth trust
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The Supreme Court ruled that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes cannot issue binding directions in service matters, stating its constitutional role is limited to advisory and recommendatory functions. The judgment came while allowing Mumbai Port Authority's appeal against an NCSC order
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The Lok Sabha began debating the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes stricter penalties, higher fines and faster investigations and trials to curb examination fraud and paper leaks while strengthening safeguards for competitive examinations
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The government informed Lok Sabha that India's Cell Broadcast Alert System provides geo-targeted disaster warnings in regional languages across all mobile networks. The system issues alerts for events including cyclones, floods, avalanches and industrial disasters through the NDMA's Common Alerting Protocol
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Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka has increased inflows into the Priyadarshini Jurala Project, easing Telangana's drinking water concerns. The rising flows have boosted irrigation, revived hydropower generation and are expected to improve water availability at the Srisailam reservoir during Kharif.
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Two people were killed after their speeding car crashed into the rear of a parked lorry near the Neopolis 1A Exit at Gandipet on Hyderabad's outskirts. Police identified one victim as Katravath Surender and have launched an investigation into the accident.
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CISF topped the men's kyorugi competition with four gold medals at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games in Hyderabad. Uttar Pradesh Police won the women's title, while BSF and Assam Rifles secured the runner-up positions in the men's and women's categories respectively
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A woman has been booked for allegedly abducting a four-year-old girl from Ruyyadi village in Adilabad district. Police have formed three teams to trace the child, analysed CCTV footage and announced a cash reward for information leading to the child's rescue.
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The Supreme Court was told that the Allahabad High Court could not have proceeded with the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid survey matter after the apex court's December 2024 order restricting fresh proceedings in religious place disputes. The hearing will continue on August 4
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of using HYDRAA as an "extortion tool" and targeting ordinary citizens through selective demolitions. He said the BRS would abolish the agency if voted back to power and also raised concerns over prohibited lands, NEET protests and delimitation
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Osmania University researchers have used DNA metabarcoding for the first time in India to study bat diets. The research found that bats in Karnataka consume thousands of insect species, including disease-carrying mosquitoes and crop pests, highlighting their vital role in biodiversity and natural pest control
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The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau registered 67 cases, including trap, disproportionate assets and surprise check cases, during the last three months. Director General Charu Sinha said it was the highest number of second-quarter cases recorded since 1983, reflecting intensified anti-corruption efforts
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The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has warned private engineering colleges against collecting unauthorised fees, saying violators could face a fine of Rs 2 lakh per student. Students and parents have been urged to submit documentary proof to help initiate action.
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The Mailardevpally Police, with the help of the Government Railway Police, rescued three missing minor girls from the Dakshin Express at Bina Railway Station in Madhya Pradesh. The girls were traced using CCTV footage and mobile phone analysis before being reunited with their families
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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee supported the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026, but accused the BJP-led government of failing to protect students and examinations. He said stricter laws alone cannot restore trust lost due to repeated paper leak controversies
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With the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 approaching, Indian men's and women's midfielders have highlighted the importance of communication, composure and decision-making. Senior players including Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, VS Prasad and Sakshi Rana shared their preparations ahead of the tournament
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The FIDE World Championship Match 2026 between reigning champion Gukesh D and challenger Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva from November 25 to December 15. The contest will be the youngest World Championship match in chess history, featuring two 20-year-old grandmasters
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The MEA said six Indian ships carrying 125 seafarers remain west of the Strait of Hormuz, while 41 Indians are serving on foreign vessels in the region. India is closely monitoring their safety following recent attacks on merchant ships in Gulf waters
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The India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 16 districts in Telangana over the next 48 hours. Hyderabad and several other districts are also likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
