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AGENTX 2026, a 24-hour national-level hackathon at Vasavi College of Engineering, brought together 40 teams to develop multi-agent AI solutions for campus needs. Team Kaal Netra emerged as the winner and received a first prize of Rs 25,000.

Students of Telangana Residential Junior College in Jinnaram staged a protest on Sunday, alleging that two constables beat intermediate students after a hostel brawl involving Class 10 students. College staff had called 112 seeking police assistance following the incident.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu’s Jagti township have accused political parties of using their plight as an election issue while neglecting their rehabilitation. Community leaders demanded political accountability, improved civic facilities and a concrete, time-bound roadmap for their safe and dignified return

Former Cheriyal MLA Gorla Siddaiah died at 95 at his Hyderabad residence on Sunday. A Congress (I) leader, he won the 1978 Assembly election but lost in 1983. Siddaiah was also a witness to the 1948 Razakar attack on Bairanpally village.

A retired Army personnel in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district has offered a Rs 21,000 reward for information leading to the return of his pet parakeet, Gopi, which flew away. The emotional appeal has gone viral as the family continues searching

Section 22A is creating concern among Telangana property owners who say their homes, plots and apartments were wrongly placed on the prohibited list. Here's what Section 22A means, why survey numbers matter and how disputed properties can seek denotification

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Home Minister Amit Shah of remaining silent over alleged police action against students protesting paper leaks in Delhi. He demanded accountability, saying batons and pellets were used against young protesters and Parliament remained deadlocked over the issue

The GHMC will launch a new Civil Registration System portal to enable online birth and death registrations. GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan also reviewed vector-borne disease prevention measures, dengue surveillance, mosquito control and special Friday Dry Day drives

Preckon, an AI-native construction intelligence platform founded by Canadian and Indian entrepreneurs, has officially entered the UAE market. The platform aims to transform construction through automated planning, cost estimation, engineering analysis and real-time project intelligence across the Middle East

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the armed forces for their valour during Operation Sindoor, saying it sent a global message about India’s resolve to protect citizens. At a Delhi blood donation camp, he also urged youth to make donation a culture

A Booking.com report found 96 per cent of Indian travellers prefer adapting travel plans rather than cancelling during disruptions. The study said travel significantly contributes to happiness and wellbeing, with most travellers prioritising meaningful experiences, local food and family trips

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are set for fresh disputes over Krishna and Godavari waters, with KRMB and GRMB meetings scheduled this month. Reservoir levels, project operations, water releases and pending project permissions are expected to dominate discussions between the two States

The Delhi High Court will on Monday hear the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to bail granted to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the 2021-22 excise policy-linked money laundering case. The plea was filed in 2024 and remains pending

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday a PIL seeking stronger measures against drug trafficking, including time-bound NDPS investigations and trials, uniform search and seizure protocols, speedy forensic reports, special courts, property confiscation of traffickers and regulation of new psychoactive substances

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in North 24 Parganas’ Bijpur on Sunday while visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker. Protesters allegedly threw stones, shoes and mud at her vehicle and raised slogans calling her a thief

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled the suspension of 146 MPs during the 2023 Winter Session, warning that history should not repeat itself. His remarks came ahead of the final week of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, with key legislation, including the FCRA Bill, expected

Chennai Customs arrested a Malaysian national for allegedly smuggling 4.033 kg of high-grade hydroponic ganja through Chennai airport from Bangkok. The contraband was concealed in false-bottom luggage and seized under the NDPS Act. Customs launched a probe into the wider network

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Sunday defended the nine-day search operation for three fishermen missing after separate boat mishaps off Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. He rejected opposition allegations of delays, saying the search was conducted continuously with Central government assistance

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘Tiranga Yatra with Youth’ in Lucknow and urged young people to channel their talent and energy towards nation-building. He also highlighted the Tricolour’s significance and called for wider participation in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’

India's men's hockey team has experienced highs and lows at the World Cup, winning bronze in 1971 and its only title in 1975. Since then, India has struggled for consistency, with its latest campaign in 2023 ending in ninth place

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended four judges for elevation as Chief Justices of the Patna, Calcutta, Bombay and Punjab and Haryana high courts. It also recommended transfers of two Orissa High Court judges

Titan Managing Director Ajoy Chawla said the company's growth momentum has continued into July after a strong first quarter. He expects healthy jewellery growth, stable gold prices and rising demand across business segments to support Titan's growth trajectory and FY30 targets

Crude oil prices, West Asia tensions and upcoming inflation data are expected to influence Indian stock markets this week. Investors will also track Strait of Hormuz developments, foreign investor flows and quarterly earnings, while CPI and WPI data are due

Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan and Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan said the state will continue singing only the first two couplets of Vande Mataram at government programmes. Their remarks came after a Chief Secretary’s letter cited Centre’s directions for full rendition