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The West Bengal STF is investigating the wider objectives of a Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked module, including alleged plans to build an influencer network, recruit women for honey-trap operations, abduct ministers' sons and spread disinformation. Investigators are also probing links to Pakistan's ISI
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Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists and urged them to mentor future athletes after retirement. He praised the country's historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics while highlighting the government's continued investment in sports development
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Telangana Cricket Association general secretary D Guruva Reddy alleged that the HCA constituted district committees without following the Bombay High Court's directions and the BCCI framework. He demanded suspension of the committees and sought immediate conciliation with the TCA under the BCCI's guidelines
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Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making judicial magistrate approval mandatory for registrations delayed beyond two years. The government said the move will strengthen records, prevent misuse of voter rolls and improve registration compliance nationwide
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The Supreme Court has extended the mandatory third-party insurance period to four years for new cars and six years for new two-wheelers. It also issued directions to improve insurance compliance, strengthen enforcement and introduce a uniform, consumer-friendly motor insurance framework
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The Congress accused the BJP of targeting the Muslim community through bulldozer action in BJP-ruled states after a court acquitted 11 accused in the 2022 Khargone violence case. It demanded compensation for affected families and accountability for officials behind the demolitions
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The Supreme Court directed the RBI to issue an SOP within four weeks for handling mule accounts linked to cyber frauds, while ordering states, banks and agencies to strengthen grievance redressal, money restoration, e-Zero FIR implementation and public awareness against digital arrest scams
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An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude after encountering severe turbulence, injuring at least 15 people. The A320 landed safely in Delhi, while the DGCA launched an investigation into the incident
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The Consumer Confederation of India has urged authorities to inspect gold jewellery businesses across Telangana following recent hallmark violations. It also sought stricter enforcement against substandard jewellery and demanded mandatory hallmarking for silver jewellery to better protect consumers.
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AYUSH house surgeons at Ananthalakshmi Government Ayurvedic Medical College in Warangal began an indefinite strike demanding a stipend on par with Allopathy house surgeons and immediate implementation of GO Ms No. 77, warning of intensified protests if their demands remain unmet.
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A CRPF officer allegedly shot two colleagues dead and injured another before killing himself at a CRPF camp in Assam's Nagaon district. Police and CRPF officials have launched an inquiry into the incident, while the injured personnel remains under treatment
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The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to strengthen monitoring of the supply chain and promotion of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Regulators have also been asked to act against surrogate advertisements and misleading campaigns that encourage unsupervised use of prescription medicines
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BRS MLA D Sudheer Reddy questioned the Telangana government's police recruitment notification, alleging that only 7,000 posts were notified despite 19,000 vacancies. He also sought a higher age limit, withdrawal of the long-jump rule and changes to examination fees.
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A 29-year-old teacher was allegedly stabbed to death by her stalker at a private school in Faridabad. Police arrested the 21-year-old accused within hours, with preliminary investigations indicating the attack was linked to alleged stalking and an earlier molestation complaint
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Nizam Sagar continued to receive steady inflows following moderate to heavy rainfall in the Manjeera river catchment across Sangareddy and Medak districts. With more rain forecast, water levels are expected to rise further, benefiting Vanakalam paddy transplantation.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised Hyderabad-origin Rahmath Pasha for saving around 20 lives during the Bondi attack in Australia. He said Australia's decision to grant Pasha permanent residency recognised his bravery and brought pride to the Telugu community
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The Intermediate Education Department has signed an MoU with IndiGoReach and BharatCares to promote aviation careers among economically disadvantaged girl students. The initiative offers fully funded Commercial Pilot Licence training, mentorship and career guidance to help eligible candidates become commercial pilots.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state will boost revenue, reduce debt, adopt advanced technologies and accelerate capital projects. He said the government will attract investments, strengthen logistics and pursue the SwarnaAndhra@2047 vision through sustainable economic growth
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WhatsApp is testing optional, privacy-focused age confirmation methods to prepare for compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The platform said age information will remain private and the trial will not affect users' experience or account access
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Twenty people have died and 4,853 heatstroke cases have been reported across India since March 1. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths, while Telangana reported the most cases. The Centre has also included heatwaves under notified natural calamities for disaster relief assistance
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The Madhapur police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act against the general secretary of the Telangana Basketball Association following a complaint alleging the sexual harassment of a teenage basketball player over the past two years. Investigation is underway.
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A mega job mela will be held on August 7 at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Hyderabad. Companies from sectors including IT, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking and education will conduct preliminary interviews. SSC-qualified candidates and above can attend the free recruitment drive.
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Three sarpanches from Illanthakunta mandal joined the BRS in Hyderabad in the presence of KT Rama Rao, Padi Kaushik Reddy and Gangula Kamalakar. The leaders cited the BRS government's development record and criticised the Congress and the BJP.
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The Telangana Health Department has approved a one-time relaxation of promotion rules, enabling 319 Associate Professors to become Professors in government medical colleges. The move aims to address faculty shortages caused by the rapid expansion of medical colleges and increased student intake.
