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Registrations for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 open on July 23, with the World Athletics Gold Label event taking place on October 18 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, featuring a $\$260,000$ prize purse and new participant benefits

A rain-triggered landslide blocked the Kedarnath trek route near Gaurikund, forcing authorities to suspend pilgrim movement and stop devotees at safe locations. Restoration work is under way, while NDRF and SDRF teams remain on alert for any emergency

The Indian rupee fell 28 paise to settle at 96.53 against the US dollar on Wednesday, driven by soaring Brent crude prices above USD 94 per barrel, escalating Middle East geopolitical conflict, and heavy domestic equity sell-offs

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre over NEET paper leaks, alleging that 152 leaks in 10 years have affected 7.5 crore students with zero convictions, while demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association urged the Malkajgiri Police Commissioner to act against individuals allegedly harassing private schools. The association claimed some people were extorting money and creating trouble, while police assured strict action on verified complaints.

The government said it is ready for a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the alleged NEET paper leak issue, while asserting that street protests will not resolve the matter. The Opposition continued demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

India captain Shreyas Iyer has urged his young squad to play without the fear of failure ahead of Thursday's T20I series opener against Zimbabwe in Harare, emphasizing quick adaptability and unity following recent overseas challenges

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre assures that no punitive action will be taken against student protesters. He said Union ministers had responded positively to his other demands on compensation and parliamentary discussion

Samsung Electronics has launched its most comprehensive foldable smartphone lineup yet, unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The new devices feature slimmer designs, enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, and tailored form factors to cater to productivity, entertainment, and everyday use.

A 22-year-old migrant worker from Bihar allegedly died by suicide in Isnapur, Sangareddy district, reportedly fearing conviction in a murder case after missing a scheduled court hearing. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Assam government told the Assembly that unprecedented flooding in eastern districts caught the administration off guard as the region had not witnessed such a deluge in over 60 years. Relief and rescue operations are under way, while the Opposition demanded a wider discussion

Godrej Capital has entered the gold loan segment by acquiring the gold loan business of Kanakadurga Finance Limited. The acquisition marks its first strategic buyout and supports the company's goal of building a Rs 1 lakh crore AUM franchise by 2031.

Actor Dulquer Salmaan expressed distress over the ongoing NEET student protests at Jantar Mantar, calling the uncertainty faced by young people "gut wrenching" and urging the government to engage in peaceful, empathetic dialogue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea region during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila, following the killing of four Indian crew members in a Russian attack near Ukraine

Mahabubabad police, led by CI Anjali, risked their lives to rescue a 26-year-old youth attempting suicide by lying on a railway track near Mahabubabad station in the early hours of Wednesday. The team spotted him moments before a speeding train approached and pulled him to safety.

French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja won the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 after drawing his final-round match against Arjun Erigaisi. Unbeaten throughout the seven-round tournament, Firouzja earned ₹25 lakh, while World Champion D. Gukesh finished last

The Lok Sabha suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the Monsoon session over alleged unsavoury remarks against women members following a heated exchange with NCPI MPs. The House passed the suspension through a voice vote amid Opposition protests

Constant rain and shifting squalls tested young sailors on Day 2 of the 6th YAI Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta 2026 at Hussain Sagar, with Shringhari Roy, B. Ravi Kumar, and Tulsi Patle holding their lead across key fleets

Two men from Chhattisgarh, a driver and a cleaner, were killed instantly when their van carrying green peas rammed into a stationary container at NTPC Colony in Ramagundam late Tuesday night. Police said the container driver had failed to place warning signboards after its tyre burst, leading to the fatal accident.

Lakshay Raichandani hit an unbeaten century as India U-19 declared at 208/3, setting Sri Lanka U-19 a daunting 472-run target. Sri Lanka reached 155/4 at stumps on day three of the second Youth Test in Colombo

Pakistani security forces killed ten militants and arrested two female suicide bombers during sanitisation operations in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts. The military said the operations targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) elements under its campaign against ‘Fitna al Khawarij’, recovering arms and explosives.

Severe flooding in Assam claimed 21 more lives, taking the death toll to 31, with over 5.65 lakh people affected across 12 districts. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Upper Assam and announced ₹4 lakh ex gratia for victims' families

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported a steep 69% YoY drop in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY27, hit by weak North America sales, lower global generics revenue, and supply disruptions of semaglutide. Shares closed 2.16% lower on the NSE.

The makers of Ramba Oorvasi Menaka, starring Allari Naresh, have released the film’s first single Naa Kanti Meedha Kunuke. Composed by Chaitan Bharadwaj and picturised on Naresh and Surbhi, the romantic track sets the tone for the fantasy-comedy entertainer slated for worldwide release on September 4, 2026.