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Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple introduced a virtual queue facility on a trial basis to reduce long waiting times for devotees. The online booking system allows 2,400 devotees daily through scheduled slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with plans for wider expansion after review

Prashant Kishor’s Bankipur bypoll victory sparked contrasting political reactions, with NDA leaders calling for introspection after BJP’s defeat, while Opposition parties described the result as evidence of shifting public sentiment and growing dissatisfaction with the ruling government in Bihar

A 29-year-old teacher was allegedly stabbed to death inside a Faridabad private school by a 21-year-old stalking suspect. Police arrested the accused within hours, suspecting revenge after a previous molestation complaint. CCTV footage reportedly captured the fatal attack and escape

Punjab Police busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules in Amritsar, arresting nine accused, including four juveniles. Investigators recovered weapons and petrol bombs, alleging the suspects conducted surveillance, shared footage with foreign handlers, and planned activities to disturb public peace

Two rusted mortar shells were recovered from forward villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district and safely destroyed by the Army's Bomb Disposal Squad. Officials said the unexploded ordnance likely belonged to past cross-border shelling along the Line of Control

A fire broke out on the Samastipur-Saharsa Passenger train at Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar, damaging three coaches. All passengers were safely evacuated, while railway officials suspect a short circuit. Train services were disrupted and an inquiry has been ordered

The West Bengal STF investigation found Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network allegedly used arrested social influencer Arpita Sarkar to honey-trap relatives of six state ministers and other influential people for intelligence gathering. Police are probing encrypted communications and Pakistani-linked social media handlers

Counting is underway for Assembly by-elections in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Bihar's Bankipur and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies. The July 30 bypolls are politically significant, with major parties closely tracking trends ahead of results expected later on Monday

Heavy rainfall lashed Kerala, with three IMD stations recording over 100 mm, prompting flood warnings in Pathanamthitta and holidays for educational institutions in several districts. Authorities intensified relief efforts as rising water levels threatened low-lying areas amid an active southwest monsoon

PMK president Dr Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to cancel the Mamallan Reservoir project, citing environmental risks and threats to 5,000 fishing families. He said the estuary ecosystem protects coastal areas, supports marine life and acts as a natural buffer against storms

A probe has started into Birbhum stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal's company receiving 84 government construction contracts during the previous West Bengal government. The Enforcement Directorate is examining his assets, while police investigate alleged links to seized cash, gold and corruption

A rehabilitated Indian vulture named J132 has flown over 1,600 km across Maharashtra and Gujarat in 56 days after release, demonstrating strong survival and adaptation skills. BNHS researchers said the bird successfully integrated with wild vultures, marking a conservation milestone

A 36-year-old Gurugram man employed with a multinational company was found hanging at his home. His family alleged marital disputes and his wife's divorce petition led to the death. Police have detained the wife and are investigating while awaiting the post-mortem report

A first-year paramedical student was detained in Ayodhya after a handwritten note allegedly containing bomb-making information was found in a medical college's X-ray department. The student claimed he copied the content from a movie, while police and intelligence agencies continue investigating

Tamil Nadu is expected to receive water from Karnataka's Kabini reservoir by Monday after heavy rainfall boosted inflows, prompting a 12,000-cusec release. The water is likely to reach Mettur by Tuesday or Wednesday, offering relief to Cauvery delta farmers before the cropping season

Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in Parliament alleging police excesses against student protesters and theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram temple. INDIA bloc lawmakers demanded accountability, raised slogans and symbolically used a donation box during the demonstration 

Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra criticised Rahul Gandhi over the delay in the Karnataka Cabinet expansion, accusing the Congress high command of controlling state governance. He said repeated Delhi visits by Congress leaders insult Karnataka's mandate and demanded an immediate decision on ministerial appointments

West Bengal Police recovered a large cache of explosives, including ammonium nitrate and gelatin sticks, from a house in Nalhati, Birbhum. Authorities seized the materials and are investigating possible links to stone quarry operations, illegal supply networks, or a sabotage plan

Tamil Nadu CBCID arrested four persons in an alleged ₹100 crore temple land fraud case involving Dhandapani Swamy Mutt linked to Palani temple. Investigators allege forged documents were used to transfer property illegally and are probing possible involvement of officials

A Bhopal court extended the judicial custody of retired judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till August 11 in the Twisha Sharma death case. The CBI, investigating alleged dowry harassment and domestic violence, said its probe is nearing completion

The Kerala Cabinet approved five governance reforms to enhance transparency, digitise administration and reduce financial leakages. Measures include asset tracking through SAMPATH, GIS-based project monitoring, institutional review, outdated law assessment and process simplification for improved citizen and business services

Around 1,800 camera traps captured over 1.5 lakh images across Uttar Pradesh's four tiger reserves during the 2026 tiger estimation exercise. Scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India will analyse the data, while Dudhwa expects continued growth in tiger numbers

Karnataka Police registered an FIR against BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna over alleged remarks threatening Rahul Gandhi's family during a public event in Udupi. Congress condemned the statement as hate speech, while police initiated an investigation under multiple BNS provisions

The SIT probing alleged theft of Ram Mandir offerings has intensified its investigation after Supreme Court directions. Former trustee Anil Mishra is likely to be questioned as officials record statements, examine banking records and gather evidence into alleged donation irregularities