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A NITI Aayog report has highlighted significant learning gaps among Telangana school students across foundational, preparatory and middle stages. The State scored below the national average in several language, mathematics, science and social science competencies, raising concerns over existing learning improvement initiatives

A four-year-old girl died after falling from a motorcycle and coming under the rear wheels of a lorry at Balanagar in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon. Police shifted the body to the mortuary and are registering a case into the incident

Rahi Masoom Raza's centenary celebrations began with an event highlighting his literary legacy, secular vision and Urdu writings. Organisers announced the republication of Aadha Gaon in its original Urdu script and sought to correct the author's birth date to August 1

Veteran playback singer K Jamuna Rani, popularly known as Jikki, left an enduring legacy with over 6,000 songs across five languages. Renowned for her versatility and distinctive voice, she transformed South Indian film music before passing away at the age of 88

Glasgow will hand over the Commonwealth Games flag and Host Baton to Amdavad during the closing ceremony, officially launching India's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The centenary edition presents an opportunity to showcase India's sporting, cultural and organisational capabilities on the global stage.

Hundreds of students joined the 84th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in New Delhi, taking the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' pledge and promoting fitness as an alternative to substance abuse through cycling, yoga, street theatre and community engagement

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to resume bowling following a left knee injury. The BCCI medical team has prioritised his recovery, with Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi emerging as the leading replacement

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing popularity among the youth. He also defended the Centre's examination reform measures, saying the BJP continues to enjoy strong support from Gen Z voters

Political debate has intensified over whether the Telangana government will introduce the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill and the CURE Bill during the monsoon session, with both proposals facing objections from political parties, experts and various sections of society

Celebrations broke out in Tamil Nadu's Settisathiram village after Praveen Chithravel won silver in the men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games. His father credited hard work, community support and government assistance, expressing confidence that his son would win gold in the future

Chef Preethi brings over 15 years of culinary experience, during which she has catered for VIPs and celebrities, launched successful cloud kitchen ventures, and hosted popular pop-up dining experiences across Chennai and Malaysia.

The Supreme Court will hear petitions alleging police brutality during protests over exam irregularities and the NEET paper leak. The court may consider constituting an SIT, while earlier directing states to avoid coercive action against student protesters and preserve evidence

BRS working president KT Rama Rao offered prayers at the Ujjaini Mahankali temple during Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad. He recalled the BRS government's decision to declare Bonalu a State festival and prayed for good rainfall and the prosperity of farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', urging youth to reject substance abuse and support recovering addicts. He announced a 100-week nationwide awareness campaign and reaffirmed strict action against drug traffickers

India T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma will captain South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Ricky Bhui as his deputy. The 15-member squad includes Karun Nair, R Smaran and N Jagadeesan, while South Zone enter the tournament directly at the semifinal stage

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he is content with life outside the Indian team and now plays purely for his love of cricket. He also credited the IPL, Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri and his family for shaping his career and mindset.

The RBI has revised the regulatory framework for deposit interest rates, requiring banks to disclose rates in advance and maintain uniform rates across branches. Effective October 1, the new norms aim to enhance transparency while retaining flexibility in pricing bulk deposits

The Delhi High Court has transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga from the designated fast-track paper leak court to an NIA court. Special Judge Ajay Gupta will now hear the NEET paper leak case, including the CBI chargesheet and pending bail pleas

The Delhi High Court has restrained the unauthorised use of Yuvraj Singh's personality attributes, including AI-generated deepfakes and merchandise. The court directed online platforms to remove offending content, observing that such misuse damages the former India cricketer's reputation and goodwill

Odisha Police rescued 17,590 missing women and children and reunited them with their families during a special drive from January to June. Officials said the operation also traced previously unreported cases and will continue with greater focus on women's and children's safety

The Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 333 motorists during a weekend drunken driving enforcement drive. Two-wheeler riders accounted for most violations, while 21 offenders recorded exceptionally high blood alcohol levels. Police reiterated strict legal action for alcohol-related fatal road accidents.

Deepika Padukone shared another relatable pregnancy-themed Instagram Story, offering a light-hearted glimpse into the challenges of motherhood. The actress, expecting her second child with Ranveer Singh, also has an exciting film lineup that includes King and Raaka.

Actor Kangana Ranaut criticised Hrithik Roshan over his recent Instagram comment, accusing him of encouraging online trolling and making unreasonable remarks. The exchange has reignited the long-running public feud between the two actors, which began in 2016

Eight people were killed, eight remain missing and 5,792 people have been moved to relief camps after heavy rains battered Kerala. Chief Minister V D Satheesan said relief operations continue, while authorities remain on alert despite improving weather conditions