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Meta reportedly told a parliamentary panel it was ready to apologise over the brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post. Committee members questioned algorithmic bias, demanded accountability and sought legal action over the incident and content moderation practices

A passenger from Jagtial was stopped at Hyderabad's RGIA after airline staff found that the IndiGo e-ticket he carried for a Goa flight was forged. Police registered a case following his complaint and launched an investigation into the alleged ticket fraud

The Supreme Court fixed August 17 for final hearing on petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while expressing concern over safeguarding the rights of transgender persons holding identity cards issued under the previous legal framework

Warangal CCS and KUC police arrested two alleged vehicle thieves and recovered 28 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 25 lakh. The accused reportedly stole bikes across several Telangana districts, and police are linking the recoveries to cases registered in different commissionerates.

Sri Vishnu Educational Societies Chairman K Vishnuraju urged BVRIT students to use artificial intelligence and social media responsibly, avoid fake news, develop multidisciplinary skills, and embrace continuous learning during the institution's 30th Induction Day programme held at the Narsapur campus

Fourteen students, two teachers and an auto driver were injured after a lorry hit a passenger auto in Ramayampet town of Medak district. Five students are stated to be in serious condition and have been shifted to hospitals in Hyderabad and Siddipet.

The ISSF Shotgun Referee Course began in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together participants from India, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. Organised by the NRAI, the five-day programme aims to develop internationally qualified shotgun referees and strengthen technical officiating standards

A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the women wrestlers' sexual harassment case, citing insufficient evidence and contradictory testimonies. The complainants said they would challenge the verdict in appeal

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended support for the medical treatment of Bhavishya, the daughter of Telangana movement martyr Yadireddy's younger brother. After her successful surgery, Bhavishya and her family met him to express their gratitude.

ICRISAT has secured long-term access to CRISPR-Cas9 through a humanitarian licensing agreement with Corteva and The Broad Institute, enabling faster development of climate-resilient, high-yielding crop varieties for smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa while strengthening food security and agricultural sustainability

Maintenance work at the Kalabgur electricity substation under the Manjira project will disrupt drinking water supply in several parts of Hyderabad from 10 am to 4 pm on August 5. HMWSSB has advised residents to store water in advance

Suspected discharge of industrial effluents into Rudraram lake allegedly caused the death of a large number of fish, affecting over 150 fishermen. They claimed losses of nearly Rs 20 lakh and demanded a Pollution Control Board probe and action against the responsible industries.

Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the Sri Lanka Test series has reportedly exposed communication gaps between the BCCI Centre of Excellence and selectors. Concerns over injury management, rehabilitation protocols and player fitness are expected to feature prominently in an upcoming BCCI review meeting

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, reiterating that the right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right and asking authorities to protect dedicated walking areas within two weeks

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Congress leaders of targeting T Harish Rao with personal allegations over his visit to the Mookambika temple. He demanded a public apology and alleged the campaign was intended to divert attention from key public issues.

All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi criticised Taslima Nasreen for her remarks on madrasas, calling them hate speech. He also objected to her support for the Uniform Civil Code, saying it interferes with Sharia and Muslim personal law

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said his studies at Boston University were funded through a scholarship and education loan, dismissed criticism over his finances, and defended the NEET protest movement while opposing action against student agitators and minors

Rashmika Mandanna has revealed she suffered a tendon injury in her right hip while filming a dance sequence for Mysaa. The actress shared details of her recovery on Instagram, describing the upcoming project as the most physically demanding film of her career

Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament House complex over allegations of theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and alleged police excesses against student protesters, demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah

BRS leaders from the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Speaking at a forum in Baltimore, they also sought action against Karnataka's projects and called for collective efforts towards Palamuru's development.

Ashok Leyland reported a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 19,590 units in July 2026, driven by robust domestic demand. Domestic sales climbed 33 per cent, with strong growth in both medium and heavy commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said she wants to embrace what she described as an awakened Hindu ideology linked to the BJP and RSS. She defended her personal transformation and reiterated her criticism of Gen Z protesters following backlash over her recent remarks

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD and NDMC to begin a pilot stray dog sterilisation programme in one ward each, with adequate public awareness. The court also stressed maintaining a viable stray dog population while ensuring compliance with Supreme Court directives

India's annual airport passenger handling capacity has crossed 580 million, significantly higher than the 420 million passengers handled in 2025-26, the government informed Parliament. The country now has 166 operational airports, with 25 greenfield airport projects approved to meet future demand