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Residents of Garshakurthy village in Karimnagar have voluntarily stopped consuming non-vegetarian food and liquor on Sundays. Inspired by religious discourses, the community aims to preserve the sanctity of the day linked to Lord Surya. Banners and outreach ensure compliance
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During his visit to Varanasi, PM Modi called for a renewed Swadeshi movement, urging support for local products amid global economic instability. He also transferred Rs 20,500 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme and launched development projects worth Rs 2,200 crore
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A 19-year-old woman auto driver died by suicide at Karji village in Nennal mandal after her vehicle was seized by a financier. She reportedly left a suicide note citing distress over the seizure. Police have registered a case
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NITHM conducted a three-day training for 17 women under the Indira Mahila Shakti Programme on fish value-added products and business management. As part of the initiative, the trainees will receive mobile fish trucks to run canteens and become successful entrepreneurs
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Farmers in Adilabad district are struggling to protect their crops from wild boar attacks, which are damaging cotton, pulses, maize, and paddy. Despite staying vigilant, the menace continues. Farmers have requested the Forest Department to send a professional shooter
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Cyber slavery, or digital slavery, is emerging as a new form of human trafficking. Victims are lured with fake jobs and coerced into online scams. India has seen losses of Rs 500 crore in a year, officials say, highlighting global jurisdictional challenges
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As food shortages grow in Gaza, over a dozen Palestinians, including aid seekers, were killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire. Aid delivery efforts face deadly risks, while hostage families in Israel demand a deal to end the war
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Cocaine, MDMA, phones, cash, and packing material were seized. The accused were staying in India without valid documents
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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu disbursed Rs 7,000 each to 47 lakh farmers under the Annadatha Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme. The initiative is part of the Rs 3,174 crore rollout of the TDP's Super Six welfare agenda, aimed at empowering farmers and women.
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BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of financial mismanagement and ignoring Telangana’s interests. He criticised excessive Delhi visits, farmers’ distress, and alleged conspiracy to defame Kaleshwaram. He also warned media against publishing unverified reports on BRS governance
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Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 5 lakh in a rape and abduction case involving a domestic worker. The verdict marks a major legal development, with three more related cases still under trial
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Delhi is set to launch its first paperless Assembly session from August 4 using the E-Vidhan system, while fully digitising Secretariat files. A 500 kW solar plant will also be inaugurated, marking a major step in administrative and environmental reform
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Dr Pachipala Namrata, the main accused in the Hyderabad surrogacy scam case, is being questioned by the Gopalapuram police for the second day. A local court granted five-day police custody. She is accused of running a fake surrogacy racket
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The Election Commission has doubled the annual pay of BLOs to Rs 12,000 and sanctioned a Rs 6,000 incentive for voter list revision in Bihar. BLO supervisors, EROs, and AEROs will also receive increased annual remuneration, the EC announced on Saturday
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The Rachakonda police have issued prohibitory orders ahead of the NEET PG 2025 exam scheduled for Sunday. Gathering of four or more people within 200 metres of exam centres is banned. Violators will face legal action under the BNSS Act
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US universities are integrating AI across all academic disciplines—from law to medicine—to prepare students for a tech-driven world. Indian students can benefit from this future-focused education, with access to innovation, ethical training, and global career opportunities
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Hyderabad police have launched a special operation to catch a gang stealing stray cattle in Secunderabad using a modified car. A case was registered after complaints, and special teams were formed. A similar gang was arrested last year for related thefts.
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A Class VII girl in Balanagar, Hyderabad, was found wandering during school hours due to pressure from poor academic performance. Balanagar police counselled the student in the presence of her parents and informed the school management about the incident.
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India’s headline inflation is expected to stay below 4 per cent for the next two quarters, driven by easing food prices and a favourable base effect. CPI inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in June, the lowest since January 2019, according to CareEdge Ratings
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Japan experienced its hottest July on record, with average temperatures 2.89°C above normal, the highest since 1898. Authorities issued widespread heatstroke alerts as extreme heat and low rainfall affected several regions, including Tamba, Hokkaido, and Hokuriku
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to farmers and small industries amid rising global trade tensions. Responding to Trump’s tariff hike and claims about Russian oil, India stressed economic self-reliance and denied halting energy imports from Moscow
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised the opposition for questioning Operation Sindoor instead of saluting the armed forces’ bravery. He contrasted the Modi government's decisive actions with Congress' alleged softness on terror, accusing it of vote-bank politics and divisive narratives
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The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad is planning a night safari and a bioluminescent park featuring glowing organisms and nocturnal animals. The project is in early stages, with plans being drawn and assistance taken from the Singapore Zoo.
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With nearly 20 lakh accounts removed proactively the platform also introduced tools like Status Ads and Promoted Channels to expand business features, amid ongoing user safety efforts