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The Travancore Devaswom Board has approved Kandararu Brahmadathan as the new Tantri of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple. Succeeding his father, Kandararu Rajeevaru, who stepped down citing health reasons, Brahmadathan will assume duties on Chingam 1 for a one-year tenure

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid nationwide protests over examination irregularities. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hailed the decision as a victory for youth and the Opposition, demanding an apology from PM Modi

R&B officials and the contractor repaired the sunken stretch beneath the BHEL flyover after a Telangana Today report, describing it as a minor issue. However, road users demanded a detailed investigation, fearing the problem could recur and pose a serious safety risk

OpenAI's ChatGPT suffered a global outage on Saturday, with more than 1,500 users reporting issues on Downdetector. The disruption affected the chatbot, mobile app and API services, while OpenAI confirmed it had applied mitigation measures and was monitoring service recovery.

India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train successfully completed a 1,200-km trial, saving more than 3,200 litres of diesel. The Ministry of Railways said the zero-emission train showcases India's technological capabilities and strengthens its push towards sustainable rail transport

With one week left before the August 3 deadline, over 92 lakh electors in Telangana are yet to submit their enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Election officials have urged voters to complete the process without further delay.

The government said the US has placed India in the lower 10 per cent tariff bracket under Section 301 measures on forced labour concerns. Around 45 per cent of India's exports remain exempt, while both countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement

Pillar construction on the Paradise Circle–Suchitra Junction stretch of the SCB Elevated Corridor is nearing completion, while girder work continues. However, tunnel excavation beneath Begumpet Airport remains delayed due to pending Airports Authority of India land clearance, leaving the project's next phase uncertain.

Violent clashes and stone-pelting broke out at Jantar Mantar following the announcement of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Security forces lobbed tear gas and resorted to a mild lathicharge to disperse the crowd. The situation is currently under control

Gachibowli police have apprehended 15 holiday consultants for allegedly cheating customers through deceptive holiday membership schemes. The investigation began after a Hyderabad resident complained of losing Rs 3.40 lakh, with police identifying 19 victims who allegedly lost nearly Rs 22 lakh.

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second T20I at Harare. India handed an international debut to pacer Yash Thakur in place of Ashok Sharma as the visitors target an unassailable 2–0 lead

The Hyderabad Race Club will conduct the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2026 from July 27 to October 30 with 25 race meetings and over Rs 13.63 crore in prize money. HRC also highlighted the impact of higher GST and the online betting ban on revenues

Educational institutions are increasingly hiring trained narcotics detection dogs to conduct surprise inspections and keep campuses drug-free. Service providers report growing demand for canine teams, with most detections involving ganja and cigarettes, while trained dogs are also deployed for explosive detection and security duties.

The Brazilian Football Confederation is in advanced talks to play an international friendly in Kolkata in October 2026. If finalized, the landmark fixture will mark the senior Brazilian team's first appearance in India, following their 2026 World Cup campaign

As part of the annual Puri Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath and his siblings were adorned with 208 kg of gold ornaments in the historic 'Suna Besha' ritual. The temple committee plans to craft a new ornament set using devotee donations

Jasprit Bumrah's knee recovery will be monitored as India prepare to name their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to return to the Shubman Gill-led side

Cockroach Janata Party supporters celebrated Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it the first success of their NEET paper leak protest. The outfit said its agitation would continue until compensation is provided to affected families and action is taken against those responsible

The Supreme Court quashed a POCSO case against a paternal aunt, expressing concern over in-laws being dragged in to settle scores during marital disputes. The bench noted retaliatory FIRs during a custody battle, where child statements refuted false abuse allegations

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions and diversions from 4 pm to 8 pm on Saturday. The curbs are in view of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's candlelight rally from People's Plaza to Necklace Rotary

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her first visit to the Kalladi landslide site near the Anakkampoyil tunnel project in Wayanad. She interacted with survivors, visited injured victims at WIMS Hospital, and reviewed relief operations following the July 7 tragedy

India's young hockey players, including Aditya Arjun Lalage, Rajinder Singh, Yashdeep Siwach and Mohith HS, are eager to seize their opportunity at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as the team begins its campaign in Pool D against Wales on August 15.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologize to students protesting NEET irregularities over alleged police action. Criticizing the PM's social media activity during the crisis, she urged him to show leadership and sack the responsible minister

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party termed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a "victory of democracy." Following a 26-day hunger strike over NEET paper leaks, Wangchuk urged a immediate transition from accountability to exam reforms

The makers of Trivikram's upcoming entertainer Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 - AK 47 have announced that Nara Rohith has joined the cast. His first-look poster was unveiled on his birthday, while the Venkatesh-starrer is scheduled for an October 2 release.