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The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will organise the Sub-Junior and Youth League 2026 for boys and girls from July 20 at YMCA, Secunderabad. Around 350 players attended the coaching camp, with 18 teams selected across four competition categories

The Delhi High Court refused to pass an interim order on a plea seeking activist Sonam Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. The court said doctors were monitoring his condition and listed the matter for hearing on July 24

Police detained two persons, including a juvenile, after a viral video allegedly showed two couples engaging in obscene acts near the Bhawan market area of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused in the case

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill, which excludes the tribal community and covers marriage, adoption, inheritance and live-in relationships. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the Bill will be introduced during the Monsoon Session of the Assembly

Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport will expand direct connectivity from 17 to 22 Indian cities in August, driven by rising passenger demand. Airport officials said India remains a key tourism market, with Indian traffic growing over 20 per cent annually

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said the Opposition has sought discussions during the Monsoon Session on the alleged theft of Ram Temple donations, Manipur, ethanol blending and student issues. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav also demanded a debate on these matters

Ayodhya police arrested three men after a viral video allegedly showed four youngsters eating mutton and consuming alcohol in a boat on the Saryu River at Guptaar Ghat. One accused is absconding, and efforts are underway to trace him

An IPS trainee at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting a fellow woman trainee. The accused, Uday Krishna Reddy, is alleged to have sent abusive messages, intimidated her, and physically assaulted her.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the same legal protection to Vande Mataram as is currently available to the National Anthem

The Delhi High Court refused interim relief on Sonam Wangchuk's wife's plea challenging his hospitalisation at Safdarjung Hospital, holding that shifting him due to his deteriorating health was not arbitrary. The court sought status reports and scheduled the next hearing for July 24

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urged football fans to celebrate peacefully during the FIFA World Cup final after the government permitted hotels and restaurants to remain open until 3.30 am. He also reviewed the state's drought preparedness and drinking water measures

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association (TRSMA) has raised concerns over the confidentiality of financial data after the School Education Department directed private schools to submit annual administration reports and audited accounts.

In his new book, Why Kenyans Win Marathons and Estonians Build Unicorns, author Anirudh Krishna argues that sustained excellence stems from long-term investments in opportunity and talent development rather than genetics, geography or culture. The book releases on July 26

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, in collaboration with CeNS, Bengaluru, organised Nano Jatha-2026 to promote nanoscience among students through interactive sessions and demonstrations. Experts highlighted nanotechnology's growing role in healthcare, energy, manufacturing and sustainable development

Members of the Muslim community in Sangareddy offered special prayers near Mahabub Sagar on Sunday, seeking good rainfall amid deficient monsoon rains. The prayers were organised following a call by religious elder Hafiz Qari Abul Razzaq as crops wither and groundwater levels decline

The DMK urged the Centre to announce a clear roadmap for implementing the women's reservation law without linking it to future delimitation. At the all-party meeting, the party also reiterated concerns that delimitation could reduce the parliamentary representation of southern states

After supporting his family by whitewashing houses, 19-year-old Suraj Saini from Rajasthan's Bundi district cracked NEET-UG 2026 with 583 marks. His success secured admission to a government medical college, transforming years of financial hardship into hope for a better future

The H-FAST team raided six food establishments in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy, detecting violations including unhygienic conditions, reused cooking oil, artificial colours, expired products and poor sanitation. Six persons were apprehended and handed over to Food Safety Officers for further action.

The Manipur government has declared a holiday for all schools, colleges and universities on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain, scheduled to begin at 12.30 am

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board temporarily suspended the pilgrimage following an IMD warning of heavy rainfall and possible landslides. While hundreds of pilgrims were disappointed, many supported the decision, saying safety should take priority over the pilgrimage

Telangana's new Employees Health Scheme has been launched with digital health cards and a centralised portal, but private hospitals warn that low reimbursement rates and pending dues could lead to delays in treatment unless the government revises the pricing structure

A 23-year-old man from Hyderabad drowned while swimming in the Gundam waterfalls at Arunachalapuram in Mulugu district. Forest and police officials recovered the body after the victim reportedly entered the restricted area with three friends early on Sunday

Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had created drought-like conditions by refusing to lift Godavari water through the Kannepalli pump house. He accused the government of neglecting farmers and demanded immediate operation of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme

The South Central Railway will operate special trains between Kacheguda and Tiruchanur on July 23 and 24 to clear the passenger rush. The trains will stop at several stations, including Malkajgiri, Nalgonda, Guntur, Nellore and Renigunta, in both directions.