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A 16-year-old student from Mancherial died by suicide in Hanamkonda, reportedly over academic pressure and being forced into an unwanted course. She left a note urging parents to consider children’s aspirations. College faces questions over protocol violations

BITS Pilani Hyderabad held its 12th convocation on Sunday, conferring over 1,200 degrees. Top academic honours were awarded, and Prof Ajay Kumar Sood called on graduates to harness interdisciplinary skills and technology for national development

As part of its green initiatives, the Nehru Zoological Park will soon launch an EV train that will join the popular toy train, which has been taking visitors, particularly the children, on joy rides for nearly 60 years.

South Korea's worst heat wave in decades has left 19 dead and over 3,100 ill from heat-related conditions. With power demand at historic highs due to air conditioning use, officials warn of continued extreme heat into August

A political controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Minister HC Mahadevappa claimed that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for the KRS Dam. The statement drew immediate backlash from MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and historians, who refuted the claim, calling it an attempt to distort history for political gain.

Siva Sivani Degree College hosted its 2025 convocation, celebrating the graduation of over 700 students from the 2022–2025 batch. Speakers urged students to pursue lifelong learning and contribute to building a progressive, inclusive India

In Telangana's Adilabad district, Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi distributed booklets detailing the Congress government's unfulfilled pre-election promises to residents of Mukhra (K) village. She accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of misleading the public with false guarantees.

In response to significant administrative changes and software inconsistencies, the State Election Commission (SEC) of Telangana has initiated a complete overhaul of the voter list using the Te-Poll app. The update follows the merger of villages into municipalities and the creation of new mandals.

Pakistan on Sunday supported Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy during Iranian President Pezeshkian’s visit. Both nations signed 12 MoUs, pledged to boost trade to USD 10 billion, and agreed to enhance cooperation on terrorism, technology, and regional stability

At least 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, according to hospitals and witnesses. The death toll from malnutrition also continues to rise as humanitarian access remains restricted and aid distribution turns deadly.

A proposed 25.6-km tunnel under Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project has sparked widespread environmental and tribal rights concerns. The tunnel and its supporting infrastructure will impact over 16,000 hectares and endangering rare species like the Bengal tiger and Jerdon’s courser.

Violence flared in Syria overnight as clashes broke out between government forces and Druze militias in Sweida and with Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo, threatening a fragile ceasefire. Israel also carried out raids near the Golan Heights, targeting weapons smugglers

Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin Deputy Solicitor General and U.S. citizen, has been appointed as Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General. Despite her stellar academic and legal background, her appointment drew xenophobic backlash online, with users wrongly questioning her citizenship and mocking her appearance.

More than 900 individuals have completed drug rehabilitation programs in Afghanistan’s western provinces and rejoined their families, officials said. The Taliban-led interim government has ramped up anti-narcotic operations, arresting traffickers and seizing large quantities of opium in recent raids.

Revanna, who had been lodged in Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison for the past 14 months, has now been assigned convict number 15528 and shifted to the high-security barracks meant for life convicts

The Election Commission has asked RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to hand over a voter ID card he claimed to own, stating it was “not issued officially.” The move follows his allegation that his EPIC number was changed without consent

A senior Army officer allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet staffers at Srinagar airport after being asked to pay for excess cabin baggage. One employee sustained a spinal fracture. Political parties condemned the incident and called for immediate accountability and action

Medak District Collector Rahul Raj cycled 20 km to Ramayampet to inspect the government hospital, promoting fitness while reviewing healthcare services. He interacted with patients and said preventive steps helped keep malaria at bay in the district

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has opened the trial of former PM Sheikh Hasina in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity during the 2024 SAD protests. Over 1,400 were killed in the crackdown. India has yet to act on her extradition.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 228 cybercrime accused, including 27 women, over seven months in a nationwide crackdown. Offences ranged from job fraud to child abuse, leading to a 13 per cent drop in Telangana’s cybercrime rate this year

The Election Commission clarified that no political party in Bihar has requested changes to the draft electoral roll since its release. However, 941 individual claims have been filed. The EC assured that no eligible voter will be excluded from the final list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru on August 10 to inaugurate the Yellow Line of Namma Metro and lay the foundation for Phase-3. The new 19.15 km line is expected to ease congestion and benefit over 25 lakh people

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for calling India's electoral system "dead" while the Congress in Telangana shelters defected BRS MLAs. He dared the party to uphold constitutional values by making the MLAs resign and face elections.

Six IT employees were arrested during a drug bust at a farmhouse in Shankarpally. Excise officials seized hashish, LSD, liquor, and vehicles. Two suspects, including the farmhouse owner, are absconding. An investigation into the drug supply chain is underway.