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Police launched a major search operation in Rajasthan’s Karauli district for a 400-year-old cannon stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh. The 3,500-kg heritage artefact is suspected to have been moved by an antique smuggling network, with investigations underway

A major train accident was prevented after the Banaras-Mumbai LTT Express loco pilot spotted an iron pipe placed on railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh and applied emergency brakes. Authorities removed the obstruction, while the RPF registered a case and began investigating

Former Travancore Devaswom Board president PS Prasanth was arrested in the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case after the Kerala High Court directed the SIT to expedite its probe. Prasanth denied wrongdoing, alleging political vendetta and claiming his board exposed the alleged 2019 gold theft

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed deployment of two trained kumki elephants in Parvathipuram Manyam district to address rising human-elephant conflicts along the Odisha border. The Forest Department will use them with technology-based measures, fencing and response teams for mitigation

Pilgrim movement on the Kedarnath trek route was suspended after a rain-triggered landslide near Gaurikund blocked the path with rocks and debris. Authorities halted devotees at safe locations, launched restoration work and kept disaster response teams on alert for safety operations

Kerala Cabinet approved the launch of the ‘Sidharthan Distress App’ to prevent ragging and enable quick complaint reporting in educational institutions. Named after veterinary student J S Sidharthan, who died by suicide after alleged ragging, the initiative includes a proposed anti-ragging law

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold key meetings to appoint a new general secretary, fill trustee vacancies and discuss its first CEO. Financial transparency, administrative reforms and the ongoing donation theft investigation are also expected to dominate deliberations

Karnataka Cyber Command, with support from central agencies and the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, rescued two Karnataka youths from a Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar. Officials urged caution against fraudulent overseas job offers linked to cybercrime and human trafficking networks

Thousands of CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security restrictions for the “Sansad Chalo” march, demanding action over alleged exam irregularities. Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking accountability from the government during Parliament’s Monsoon Session

Several Delhi Metro station gates were temporarily closed as CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar for the “Chalo Sansad” march. The protest seeks Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities. Sonam Wangchuk supported the demonstration amid his ongoing hunger strike

DMK’s Vilathikulam MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks and issuing threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay

Heavy rainfall disrupted rescue operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri after flash floods and landslides killed 12 people and left several missing. Rescue teams faced difficult conditions due to swollen streams, slippery terrain and poor visibility amid continued rain

Puri Jagannath Temple authorities conducted a special inventory of the Ratna Bhandar treasury during Rath Yatra rituals. The process involved counting, weighing and digitally documenting ornaments used by deities, including gold and silver jewellery, following Odisha government-approved procedures

Police said a financial dispute over an unpaid chit fund, along with a failed relationship, allegedly led to the murder of Bengaluru law student Amrutha. Two brothers, Surya and Dhanush, have been arrested as the investigation into the killing continues

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee accused the West Bengal administration and police of unlawfully demolishing his Amtala constituency office and removing equipment. Authorities maintained the action followed building rules, saying the structure violated approved construction norms

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an independent probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust, demanding transparency, accountability and disclosure of financial records to restore devotees' confidence

Police ended a 15-day protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur, citing safety concerns due to rising river levels. Protesters alleged detention of their leader, while authorities denied arrests and defended the project's implementation

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains under close medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital after 21 days of fasting. Doctors said his condition is stable but blood parameters remain altered, requiring continuous monitoring and treatment amid his hunger strike over the NEET controversy

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, killing four people, including three women, and leaving several others missing. Rescue teams intensified operations in the worst-affected Surankote area to assist stranded residents and search for the missing

The Uttar Pradesh STF arrested an alleged international wildlife smuggler in Kanpur and rescued 171 Indian Roofed Turtles. Investigators said the trafficking network supplied protected turtles through West Bengal, Bangladesh and Myanmar to markets in China, Hong Kong and Malaysia

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities halted pilgrim movement from base camps as a precaution, assuring devotees that services will resume after weather and route safety assessments

The Centre convened an all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning July 20, seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. The session is expected to witness key constitutional, electoral, judicial and governance bills, alongside changes in Parliament's political composition

Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall inundated Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir, forcing hundreds to evacuate as rivers overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, homes flooded, and rescue teams launched relief operations while authorities warned of more heavy rainfall through July 23

The Rajasthan forest department rescued two leopards near Ranthambore Tiger Reserve after repeated sightings caused panic among residents. Officials used camera traps, field tracking and local inputs for 24-hour monitoring before safely capturing the animals through a scientific rescue operation