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Over 2.31 lakh complaints on crimes against women, children received on help desks in Punjab

Between January 1, 2023 and June 30, 2026, the Punjab Grievance Disposal (PGD) portal received 1,33,152 complaints related to crimes against women and children

11 Jul 2026 6:59 pm
Precautionary COVID-19 measures in place; no need to panic, says Visakhapatnam DMHO

The health official clarifies that there are currently no COVID-19 cases in the district and emphasises that the COVID-19 ward has been established at KGH purely as a precautionary measure and will remain ready as part of the districts preparedness plan

11 Jul 2026 6:58 pm
YSRCP lacks characteristics of a democratic political party, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

Its criminal mindset and destructive politics are detrimental to the interests of Andhra Pradesh, says the Chief Minister

11 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
DVAC arrests seven govt. staff in one week; seizes over 22 lakh in surprise checks

Seven government employees were arrested across the State in inspection conducted between July 4 and 10 for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes for performing official duties

11 Jul 2026 6:55 pm
Ban on registration of 3,085 acres of temple land in Karur district lifted

In the first phase, 471 survey numbers, which were mistakenly banned from deed registration and were not part of any court cases, were reviewed and released from deed registration ban.

11 Jul 2026 6:52 pm
Kadapas Sree Charani becomes first woman cricketer from A.P. to represent India in Test match

In the recently concluded ICC Womens T20 World Cup in England, Sree Charani emerged as the tournaments highest wicket-taker

11 Jul 2026 6:49 pm
Tiruchi Corporation boosts source segregation to improve waste management

On an average, about 470 tonnes of waste is generated daily in Tiruchi city and about 70% of the garbage is segregated at source, according to officials

11 Jul 2026 6:48 pm
Body of 7-year-old girl found at under-construction mall in Ghaziabad; police detain suspects

A case is being registered under relevant provisions based on a complaint lodged by the girls family, says the official

11 Jul 2026 6:48 pm
Lok Adalat offers speedy, free and amicable justice, says Ballari Principal District Judge

Nearly 5,000 cases settled amicably in National Lok Adalat held across the district

11 Jul 2026 6:48 pm
Jagan expresses shock over death of Telugu tourists in Vietnam boat accident

The YSRCP chief urges Central and State governments to provide all support to those stranded and intensify rescue operations to locate the missing ones

11 Jul 2026 6:36 pm
Kandararu Rajeevaru seeks to step down as Sabarimala Tantri, proposes son as successor

He submits a letter to Travancore Devaswom Board seeking his replacement, citing health reasons; Rajeevaru was arrested on January 9 by the SIT probing Sabarimala gold theft case, and is out on bail

11 Jul 2026 6:34 pm
Expert committee defers 1,875-crore Koraiyar reservoir project, seeks alternatives options

It raises concern over the projects ecological implications as it falls within the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, which is a protected area of high ecological significance

11 Jul 2026 6:31 pm
PM E-DRIVE scheme: KSEB eyes stronger private participation in EV charging station roll-out in Phase II

The KSEB has proposed establishing 315 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 277 locations in Phase II.

11 Jul 2026 6:31 pm
Heavy rain batters Uttarakhand; 3 NH among 120 roads shut, 100 pilgrims rescued on Yamunotri rout

Rescue personnel secured a rope along an alternative path and carefully guided the stranded travellers across one by one

11 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Joint Staff Council meeting on July 21 to sort out employee issues

Assuring the governments resolve to address all irritants, I&PR and Revenue Ministers appeal to the AP JAC Amaravati and other associations to defer their proposed agitation

11 Jul 2026 6:28 pm
New footwear unit to generate 13,500 jobs, expected to recruit women in a big way

The project is envisioned as one of Indias largest export-oriented footwear facility, catering to leading global brands such as Adidas for both domestic and world markets

11 Jul 2026 6:23 pm
Government plans 580-crore push for Godavari Pushkaram works

RMC to utilise its 48 crore funds as Narayana says the government will seek Central assistance to complete infrastructure projects well ahead of the 2027 event

11 Jul 2026 6:22 pm
Karnataka CM launches 32 mobile forensic labs, 75 new police vehicles

The newly commissioned mobile forensic laboratories, operating under the Karnataka Police Department, are designed to reach crime scenes quickly and enable on-site collection and preservation of scientific evidence.

11 Jul 2026 6:16 pm
Four workers electrocuted, one critically injured during borewell work near Mamallapuram in T.N.

During the drilling operation, an iron rod used for the borewell came into contact with an overhead high-voltage power line

11 Jul 2026 6:13 pm
Watch: India achieves 20% ethanol blending: what E20, E85 and E100 mean| The Hindu explained

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol, five years ahead of schedule, and is now preparing for higher blends such as E85 and E100. But what does this mean for consumers? Will fuel become cheaper? Will your vehicles mileage drop? And can all cars run on higher ethanol blends? The Hindu explains.

11 Jul 2026 6:01 pm
First-year PU student in Karnataka dies of electrocution while playing on school campus

Residents accused the school authorities and the electricity department of negligence

11 Jul 2026 6:00 pm
KAS officer who reported irregularities at Bengalurus Kidwai Hospital transferred

Critics have pointed out that while CM D.K. Shivakumar has repeatedly stated that corruption will not be tolerated, the transfer of an officer who brought alleged irregularities to the governments notice has raised concerns.

11 Jul 2026 5:59 pm
Irans Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers, Mr. Khamenei said in the message

11 Jul 2026 5:56 pm
11 Jul 2026 5:50 pm
Feels good to contribute at a crucial time: Deepti

Wong says it was satisfying to bowl India out on the opening day of the Lords Test

11 Jul 2026 5:48 pm
Manipur CM vows arrest of all accused in killing of six Naga civilians

Mr. Khemchand Singhs comments came a day after a team of security officials led by the National Investigation Agency arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in the killings

11 Jul 2026 5:35 pm
PM Modis 35 international honours, at a glance | Graphics | Graphics

On July 7, 2026, PM Modi was conferred upon the highest civilian honour of Indonesia, marking his 35th state honour since 2016.

11 Jul 2026 5:35 pm