States

Four undertrial prisoners, charged with rape and POCSO Act violations, escaped from Korba district jail in Chhattisgarh by scaling a cowshed wall with a rope. A police manhunt is underway, and an internal probe has been launched

In a rare and heartwarming instance, a 40-year-old mother and her 17-year-old son are pursuing graduation together at MA College in Kerala. While she is enrolled in BA English, her son is doing B.Com. They even share some language classes

Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas (51) was found dead in a Kochi hotel on Friday. He was in town for a film shoot. Police suspect cardiac arrest. CM Pinarayi Vijayan condoled his sudden demise

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised innovation, startups, and a "green India," while also commemorating the institute's centenary and honoring top-performing students

Hyderabad-based researcher Dr Ravikrishna Chebolu has been appointed head of CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai. A Ph.D. holder from the University of Hyderabad, his career spans Indian pharma firms and MNCs. The centre aims to boost translational research and industry partnerships

In Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, a man danced during his close friend’s funeral procession to honour a heartfelt last wish. The emotional gesture by Ambalal Prajapati has gone viral, reflecting a touching story of friendship and final promises

The 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial concluded after 17 years, with all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The protracted case saw multiple investigating agencies and five different judges, with frequent judicial transfers cited as a major cause for its prolonged delay

Bengaluru-based Nebilo Technologies reported a cyber theft of nearly Rs 378 crore involving cryptocurrency. A part-time employee is under suspicion after the company’s server was hacked. Whitefield CEN police registered an FIR

To cater to pilgrim rush, Central Railway will run weekly special trains between Sainagar Shirdi and Tirupati from August 3 to September 28, 2025. A total of 18 trips will connect devotees of Sai Baba and Lord Venkateshwara

Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed during an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Codenamed Operation Shivshakti, the Army's swift action thwarted the intrusion. Arms were recovered; search operations are ongoing

Doctors in Amravati successfully removed a half-kilogram hairball from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl who had been eating her own hair. The child was experiencing vomiting, appetite loss, and weight issues. She is now recovering well post-surgery

The Jharkhand government has announced compensation for victims of the Deoghar road accident that killed six Kanwariyas and injured 23. Chief Minister Soren has ordered free treatment and a probe. A special committee will investigate safety and negligence issues

Milind Kharge, son of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, is in critical condition at Sakra Hospital, Bengaluru. Family sources confirmed he is battling cancer and has been under treatment in the ICU since his health worsened on Sunday evening

Three terrorists were killed in ‘Operation Mahadev’ launched in Srinagar’s Dachigam area after intelligence inputs. Security forces, including Army and J&K Police, continue operations to corner a third militant amid intensified efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem post the Pahalgam attack

A Muslim cleric, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, was booked in Lucknow for allegedly making inflammatory and derogatory remarks against SP MP Dimple Yadav during a TV debate after her mosque visit. The FIR cites charges under BNS and IT Act for provoking communal tension

NDIA bloc MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, staged protests in Parliament for the fifth day against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of Bihar voter rolls, alleging disenfranchisement and demanding its rollback ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

On the third Sawan Somwar, thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India, performing Jalabhishek and attending special rituals at Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar, and other shrines. Authorities ensured security and arrangements as spiritual fervour peaked with chants, offerings, and holy dips at sacred sites

ISRO will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard GSLV-F16 on July 30 from Sriharikota. The dual-frequency radar satellite will enable 24x7 Earth observation, aiding disaster management, climate monitoring, and natural resource tracking. Gaganyaan’s humanoid test mission is set for December

NHRC Chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian revealed that 51 FIRs related to violence against women are filed every hour in India. At a national symposium, experts called for stronger enforcement, gender sensitisation, and societal change to ensure women's safety

Pune Police busted a drug-fueled rave party in Kharadi, arresting seven individuals, including Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former minister Eknath Khadse. The raid triggered political controversy, with Khadse demanding a probe into possible motives behind the police action

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin extended birthday wishes to Uddhav Thackeray, praising his efforts in opposing Hindi imposition and defending Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural identity. The message also emphasized unity among regional leaders advocating for federalism and state rights

The Jharkhand High Court delivered long-pending verdicts on 10 convicts, including six on death row, after the Supreme Court intervened over delays. The apex court directed legal aid for affected convicts and sought nationwide reports on cases where judgments remain reserved for years

The Centre clarified in Parliament that it is not considering GST on UPI transactions over ₹2,000. Karnataka’s GST notices to traders were issued by the state’s Commercial Tax Department, not the Centre, Minister Pralhad Joshi asserted, accusing the state of misleading the public

A stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple during Shravan left six devotees dead on Sunday due to heavy overcrowding. Rescue efforts are ongoing. The incident highlights recurring crowd management challenges at major religious gatherings in India this year