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Mahindra University conferred degrees on 1,309 students, including 22 PhD scholars, during its fifth convocation in Hyderabad. Chancellor Anand Mahindra and Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj addressed graduates, while the university also inaugurated the new Bajaj Engineering Skills Training Centre

Ankur Bhattacharjee staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Payas Jain 4-3 and win the men's singles title at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships. Yashaswini Ghorpade claimed the women's singles crown as India won all but one gold medal on offer

A man was allegedly beaten to death with granite stones and a brick at Uppuguda Railway Station in Hyderabad after an argument. Police detained the suspect, who was allegedly in an inebriated condition, while efforts are underway to establish the identities of both men

Thousands of devotees thronged the Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad for the Lashkar Bonalu festival on Sunday, with long queues and complaints about VIP entries. Despite the crowds, police reported peaceful celebrations, supported by AI-based surveillance for the first time.

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu credited the government's continued investment in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare for India's sporting progress after winning her third successive Commonwealth Games gold. She also shifted her focus to winning her maiden Asian Games gold medal

IOA President Ajay Singh credited India's record seven-gold boxing haul at the Commonwealth Games 2026 to an athlete-first approach, world-class support systems and strong bench strength. India's boxers finished with 10 medals, marking the country's most successful Commonwealth Games boxing campaign

India’s solar power capacity has skyrocketed from 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW by June 2026, marking a 50-fold increase. The country added 37 GW in 2025, overtaking the US in annual additions to become the world’s second-largest solar growth market.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit major manufacturing units in the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial corridor on Monday to review industrial infrastructure, interact with company officials and assess measures aimed at attracting investments, supporting industries and creating additional employment opportunities

Thousands of devotees thronged the Durga Devi temple at an abandoned quarry of Mancherial Cement Company during the Ashada Bonalu festival, with elaborate arrangements made for crowd management, water, sanitation, and medical services.

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah demanded that authorities reveal the identities of those responsible for the killings in Kulgam and Anantnag. He also questioned security claims, sought restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and commented on the situation in PoJK

The Sports Welfare Hostel team felicitated former international and national athletes from the twin cities on Friendship Day in Hyderabad. The event honoured their contributions to sport and brought together several prominent former players and officials for a celebration of lasting friendships

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has authorised Prime Minister and party chairman Tarique Rahman to select its candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The decision was made at the BNP’s National Standing Committee meeting, with leaders confirming that no names were discussed yet.

Ayansh defeated R Vedanth 5-1 to win the boys under-14 title in the TPL Ranking Tennis Tournament in Hyderabad. Mohd Razziq, Monith Sai, B Pradyumna and Upadhriti also emerged winners in their respective age-group finals

The Congress and Goa Forward Party have begun preliminary discussions on reviving their alliance for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. The Aam Aadmi Party has also expressed willingness to join hands with like-minded parties to challenge the ruling BJP.

The Congress accused the BJP of failing to prevent the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, demanded a Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe and alleged institutionalised irregularities. Meanwhile, the temple trust said the investigation has entered its final stage

Indian weightlifters, led by Mirabai Chanu, returned to a hero's welcome after winning eight medals at the Commonwealth Games. Athletes thanked supporters and shifted focus to the Asian Games, Olympic qualification and the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

The Indian Air Force concluded its week-long Rotor Clapp-III exercise at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, focusing on counter-drone operations and integrated helicopter missions. The drill tested operational concepts, combat readiness and coordination under simulated battlefield conditions to address emerging aerial threats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said hostile nations are using the illegal drug trade as part of a terror agenda to weaken India by targeting its youth. Launching a nationwide anti-drug campaign, he urged young people to reject addiction and support a drug-free India

AIIO Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi condemned abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent protests, saying dissent is a democratic right but should remain peaceful and respectful. He said insulting the Prime Minister amounted to insulting India and its democratic values

The Medical Counselling Committee has announced the NEET-UG 2026 counselling schedule, with the first round beginning on August 4 and classes starting on September 8. The process includes new student-friendly measures such as online resignation and relaxed reporting requirements for seat upgrades

AISA president Neha Bora said Left student organisations played a key role in shaping the month-long paper leak protest through sustained activism, political messaging and organisational support. She rejected claims of a Left revival, calling the movement a continuation of years of campus struggles

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to withdraw all police cases registered against students who participated in anti-NEET protests. The move, announced by School Education Minister Rajmohan, follows the Chief Minister's directive and is expected to benefit students booked during demonstrations

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said he would contest the next Assembly elections only if the people of Nalgonda assured him of a bumper majority. He also highlighted development works, irrigation projects and welfare initiatives in the constituency

The West Bengal STF has traced a tailoring shop linked to suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed member Hamim Mondal, arrested in East Burdwan. Investigators suspect the shop may have functioned as a contact point while probing an alleged plot linked to a recent protest rally