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A national survey cited by the Centre found around 15.1 crore adults consume alcohol, making it India's most widely used substance. The government said it is strengthening de-addiction services, expanding treatment infrastructure and implementing nationwide awareness initiatives under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Indian airlines canceled nearly 26,000 international flights through July 20 due to West Asia airspace restrictions from the US-Iran conflict. The Civil Aviation Ministry told Lok Sabha that rerouting has sharply increased fuel costs and operational losses for domestic carriers

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad district celebrated BRS Working President KT Rama Rao's birthday by performing Ksheerabhisekam to his flex poster. They praised his contribution to women's welfare and Hyderabad's IT growth while recalling welfare initiatives introduced during the BRS government.

The rupee weakened by 4 paise to close at 96.57 against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and weak domestic equities weighed on sentiment. Traders said likely RBI intervention helped limit losses despite heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia

As the Jantar Mantar protest continued, social media users shared tips on coping with internet shutdowns, navigation, communication and minimizing exposure to tear gas. Protesters also exchanged practical ideas to prepare for disruptions and protect themselves during demonstrations

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has served a legal notice on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking an unconditional public apology within 48 hours over allegations linking him to Globarena Technologies and the 2019 Intermediate examination controversy, failing which legal action has been threatened.

Authorities in Anantnag demolished the houses of two active Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists overnight on Thursday. The crackdown followed the killing of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was on Amarnath Yatra security duty when shot dead at Lal Chowk

Resident Welfare Associations have raised objections to Telangana's proposed CURE Bill 2026, seeking wider consultation and scientific evaluation. They have flagged concerns over property tax calculations, building permission cancellations, utility restrictions and protection of apartment owners from developer defaults.

Advocates at the Supreme Court of India recited the Constitution's Preamble during the lunch recess under the "Save Democracy, Save Constitution" campaign, expressing solidarity with student protesters at Jantar Mantar and opposing police action against demonstrators

Social activist Anna Hazare observed a two-hour silent protest in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar in solidarity with Delhi's student agitators. In a letter to PM Modi, Hazare urged the government to hold constructive dialogue and ask Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign

A 33-year-old woman was arrested by Chilkalaguda police for allegedly attempting to murder her mother-in-law during a dispute over family property. The victim was rescued by neighbours and taken to Gandhi Hospital after sustaining injuries in the reported attack.

Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old DU student preparing for police exams, faces potential vision loss after sustaining alleged pellet gun injuries during CJP's NEET paper leak protest in Delhi. Doctors at AIIMS describe his visual prognosis as guarded

Former Telangana Director of Public Health Dr G. Srinivasa Rao has urged the State government to strengthen Covid-19 surveillance, testing and public communication amid rising cases in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. He also warned about increasing dengue and other monsoon-related diseases.

Arvind Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases failed to address students' key demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET irregularities

The BRS demanded that the Telangana government provide free Indiramma Houses as promised before the elections and immediately allot 39,000 completed double-bedroom houses lying vacant in Hyderabad. The party accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its housing commitments.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar inaugurated the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship in Hyderabad. Hosted by CISF, the tournament features 1,600 athletes from 36 security forces competing across five combat disciplines

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has approached Kolkata Police seeking permission to hold a rally from College Street to Rani Rashmoni Avenue on July 24 over NEET paper leaks. Police are making security arrangements in case approval is denied

The Calcutta High Court adjourned till July 30 the hearing on Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking protection from coercive action in eight FIRs, observing that each case must be considered individually and not compared with other petitions

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's resignation over the TGPSC Group-I paper leak, drawing parallels with Congress' demand for the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET controversy. KT Rama Rao will skip birthday celebrations to join a student protest.

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field against Zimbabwe in the first T20I in Harare. Pacer Ashok Sharma makes his international debut as India look to recover from recent series losses in England and Ireland

The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions for the fourth consecutive day as opposition members demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, while the government maintained it was ready for an extensive parliamentary debate

Delhi Police issued an advisory debunking false social media rumors claiming a 21-year-old female NEET protester had died in hospital. RML Hospital confirmed the injured student is off ventilator support, conscious, and in stable condition

With only 55 per cent of enumeration forms digitised in Patancheru, MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy has launched an awareness campaign using autos fitted with loudspeakers to encourage voters to submit SIR forms amid concerns over a sharp decline in the electorate.

London’s Oval ground will host the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final from June 9 to 13. Coinciding with 150 years of Test cricket, the match marks the second time the venue will host the marquee cycle decider