Congress blames Centre for recurring exam paper leaks
APCC working president says repeated examination irregularities have eroded confidence in the testing system and affected millions of students across the country
Private schools directed to submit audit reports, display fee details or face action
Messi has work to catch Mbapp for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final
Officials told to work in mission mode to tackle potential impact of El Nino
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao chairs review meet on contingency plan for erstwhile Karimnagar district; stresses timely implementation of contingency measures, promotion of drought-tolerant and other suitable alternative crops, water conservation and farmer awareness programmes to safeguard livelihoods
Supreme Court holds abuse is uncivil, but not obscene
In a judgment in a land dispute case in which the four-letter expletive was used, the top court says that to qualify as obscenity, the terms used must be lascivious, should appeal to prurient interests of people, and provoke a tendency to deprave and corrupt peoples minds
Workers death at Google data centre site sparks row
CPI(M) seeks 50 lakh compensation for kin of
IUML walks a tightrope over Waqf row, tells Ministers to back UDF with caution
Party faces pressure from various quarters over decisions perceived as a shift from its earlier positions on issues such as Waqf, PM SHRI and the governments move to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages
Archaeological excavations at Noyyal riverbed in Coimbatore open a window into the past
TTD offers financial aid to families of deceased devotional musicians
Gukesh and Abdusattorov split points on a day of draws
Two youths drown in Meghadrigedda reservoir
Salvaging limbs and lives: A chemist to the rescue
By making chaulmoogra oil injectable, Alice Augusta Ball developed the first practical treatment for leprosy, transforming care for patients around the world
Keeladi, a treasure to be preserved and promoted, says Tamil Development Minister
YSRCP leaders decry neglect of Handri-Neeva canal system
They accuse the coalition government of systematically weakening one of Rayalaseemas critical irrigation projects through poor execution and policy reversals, and neglecting the regions water security
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls talk of 50% seat increase for all States an optical illusion
The Constitution still mandates seat reallocation in favour of more populous States unless the 1971 freeze is explicitly retained, the Congress leader says
East Godavari district registers first COVID-19 case in 2026
COVID-19 wards have been arranged in all the government hospitals across the district by Sunday.
Three drug peddlers held; drugs worth over 3 lakh seized
Tirupati Govindadhamam vows to support needy in cremation services
The electric crematorium facility was jointly launched eight years back by Tirupati Municipal Corporation, with the active support of the Rotary Club of Tirupati, Arya Vysya Association and Veerabahu Society
Intoxication can make cells sick: V.P. Gangadharan
YSRCP accuses government of neglecting agriculture amid rainfall deficit
The party leader alleges poor water management, delays in procurement and inadequate support to farmers affected during the ongoing kharif season
ITDA Chintoor recommends 4 lakh ex gratia for five tribals drowned in Godavari
The tribals were told to hold Gram Sabhas, preventing fishing in the river during the monsoon to prevent untoward incidents.
At least eight dead, 15 hurt in Nagaland landslide
Heavy incessant rainfall and a cloudburst caused widespread destruction at various locations in and around Mon town; State announces ex-gratia of 4 lakh for kin of deceased, 74,000 for each of the injured
Six-year-old dies in accident in Tirthahalli
Row erupts over alleged mining on sacred hill, YSRCP to hold Chalo Panchadarla protest
Victory Pillar in honour of Operation Sindoor heroes getting ready
The pillar is being made of panchaloha by a team of highly skilled craftsmen near Swamimalai; casting ceremony held on Sunday
Jagan alleges Ramayapatnam port disinvestment will hurt State finances
Former Chief Minister claims the proposed transaction undervalues a strategic public asset, leaves the State with over 3,500 crore in debt-servicing obligations and jeopardises the ports long-term economic potential
As RWAs seek funds to boost security, guards flag job concerns
Rains damage 4,384 electric poles in Dakshina Kannada in over three months
Geo-tagging of forest locations raises concerns over trespassing
Forest department flags 23 Google Maps listings inside reserve forests in Kozhikode as misleading; officials say unauthorised map pins and uploaded photographs are encouraging illegal entry into protected areas; DFO seeks removal of the listings, warning of trespassing, public safety risks and human-wildlife conflict
Assam Governor highlights Sanskrits role in connecting heritage and modernity
Inaugurating a lecture series at the NSU, Lakshman Prasad Acharya urges students to study the scientific aspects hidden in Sanskrit, decipher them, and pass on the benefits to the future generations
TDP calls YSRCPs allegations on Handri-Neeva works baseless
The party that halted the expansion works and failed to move a basket of earth during its five-year term has no moral right to speak about it now, says Payyavula Keshav
Bombay HC cancelled the bail granted to Ramesh Mhatre by the Kalyan Judicial Magistrate First Class Court; matter has been posted for further hearing on July 22
Andhra Pradesh Police to host two-day workshop on July 22-23
Helium supply disruption hits MRI services at Wenlock Hospital
Clarity regarding app sought from ECI
CPI(M) demands urgent rehabilitation of Polavaram project displaced families
The party alleges that only about 20 per cent of the rehabilitation process has been completed
Man stabbed to death in Kottayam
The accused, Sreekanth, a resident of Manganam, was arrested shortly after the incident
Eight held in land grabbing case; ex-Speaker, family members named in FIR: SP
Priest accused of sexually assaulting woman, now allegedly pregnant, in Chikkamagaluru
Education should create job givers, not just job seekers: Tamil Nadu Governor
A monthly salary offers guaranteed income but limited growth whereas entrepreneurship involves risk but also offers the possibility of prosperity; young people are the ones who can afford to take that risk, he says
MP distributes tricycles to 42 Divyang in Hubballi
He says PM Modi has launched Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana to see that even the most vulnerable members of society get benefits
Anakapalli to Ayodhya free spiritual train launched
The initiative covers free travel, accommodation, meals and medical support for underprivileged families; 1,500 devotees undertaking pilgrimage
Aadi Natya Festival inaugurated
Police enhance night vigil across Sri Sathya Sai district to boost security
During the inspections, the police officials question suspicious individuals moving during midnight hours without valid reasons, collect details and fingerprints of some individuals for verification
Prioritise States interests in Parliament, CPI(M) urges TDP and YSRCP MPs
Highlight the crisis faced by tobacco, maize, mango and aquaculture farmers, and seek solutions from the Union government, it suggests
ICFAI faculty member selected for global sustainability fellowship
DUK partners with HEX20 to launch hands-on educational programme in satellite technology
The initiative aims at providing selected students from India and abroad with immersive training in the design, assembly, integration and testing of satellite subsystems
Mysuru: KRRS vows to continue stir until Bidadi project is scrapped
Protest on Wednesday against planned private port in Ankola
Protestors to gather at the Ankola Swatantrya Sangrama Smarak Bhavan and walk to the Deputy Commissioners office to submit a memorandum
Youth driving drunk recklessly chased by public, caught and thrashed
An investigation finds that the duo went to a party along with their friends, consumed liquor and drove the car in an inebriated state, resulting in the chaos
Delhi records warmest July night in five years; maximum 3 degrees above normal
The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain on Monday (July 20, 2026), with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to settle around 36 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively, the IMD said
Fight should now be launched to change government that is not accountable: Uddhav
A fight should now be launched to change a government that is not accountable. And this fight is not just about Sonam Wangchuk, says Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray
Mandya officials told to implement Chief Ministers drought preparedness directives
24-hour water supply scheme to be commissioned in some areas of Tiruchi before July 31
Being implemented at a cost of 38.49 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme, work is likely to be completed ahead of schedule
Thirumudivakkam police shoot history-sheeter and apprehend him
As the accused Karuppu attempted to flee after attacking head constable Vijayakumar, the inspector took out the service revolver and shot Karuppu on his right ankle
Mysuru hosts Women Cancer Summit 2026
Consumer body seeks biometric attendance, citizens charter in T.N. government offices
Row over free meal distribution by political outfits at government hospitals in Kerala
Health Minister declares that no political organisation will be allowed to run welfare activities inside government hospitals under its own banner and says the responsibility rests solely with the Health dept. DYFI, which has been offering free meals for years, says it stepped in only because the hospitals lacked a mechanism to provide free food to patients caregivers
Gadag nurse dies in road accident in Riyadh
FIR against X user over communal post on Bantwal murder case
Minister reviews arrangements at Bhogapuram ahead of PMs visit to inaugurate airport
National coordinator calls for strengthened engagement in Sathya Sai Seva organisations
Revanth Reddy cracks the whip on Congress leaders over SIR campaign
Inspector suspended for unruly behaviour at police station
FIFA World Cup 2026 final: The stage is set for Argentinas offense vs Spains defense
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is set to be the stage of a generational clash as Messi and Argentina take on Yamal and SPain
Anganwadi worker on SIR duty dies of heart attack
Man beaten to death over house construction dispute; four arrested
Strengthen role of general physicians in public health
Malay translation of Islamic Movements in Malabar released
Duke Of Tuscany obliges in Governors Cup
Police step up surveillance against human trafficking in Chittoor
The enforcement will be against not only the organisers and middlemen but also against those involved in trafficking women under the guise of jobs, marriage proposals and other false promises, says SP
KWA moots projects to address water scarcity in West Kochi
M.P. Cabinet clears draft UCC Bill, exempts STs; polygamy, nikah halala prohibited
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav claimed that the proposed law has received support from all religious communities and that over 80% of Muslim women and 40% of Muslim men backed the proposal
Vallasadya season begins at Aranmula
Oarsmen aboard 10 palliyodams arrived at the temple ghats to a rousing welcome on the opening day
Coimbatore student awarded fully funded scholarship for Singapore education
Manipur, Meghalaya declare holiday on July 20 for students to watch FIFA World Cup final
Most children and youths in the football-crazy State are likely to stay awake for at least two hours past midnight and will not be able to attend classes on July 20 morning, a government spokesperson says
Adolescent girls from underserved communities receive career guidance at Udyog Utsav in Coimbatore
TDPP seeks legislation to sternly deal with social media abuse
At an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, it urges Central aid of 60,000 crore for irrigation projects, expeditious linking of Godavari and Penna rivers, and the need to reach out to aqua and tobacco growers
Delimitation: how to align what is said and what is written
The Bills moved by the government did not align with the oral promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the floor of Parliament and in interactions with representatives of political parties
Work begins on Diamond Jubilee Business Incubation and Training Centre
Bonalu celebrations begin at Golconda Fort with vibrant processions, rituals and heavy footfall
Four killed, one injured as car rams lorry near Anandapuram in Visakhapatnam district
If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain is set to be under way, history promises a goalscoring thriller
10 booked, five two-wheelers seized after minors perform dangerous stunt on Pollachi Road
Pillion riders were seen dragging the centre stand of the two-wheelers on the road, creating sparks and compromising public safety
Special officers for 10 districts to monitor seasonal conditions
Former Rajya Sabha member releases book on Rayalaseema farmers struggle
Releasing the book, T.G. Venkatesh says that such literary works, which highlight the hardships of farmers and the issues faced by the people of the Rayalaseema region, foster greater public awareness
