The Union Home Secretary has ordered a temporary suspension of mobile internet services within a 1.5 kilometre radius of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The restriction, imposed over public safety concerns, will remain in force from 4 pm until midnight on July 23, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land at Bhogapuram Airport on August 1 to inaugurate the newly built facility and launch the ASIP Semiconductor project. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, along with Union and state ministers, will attend the event. Authorities are improving road connectivity ahead of the visit.
Producer Ganesh Bandla, along with his family, met Superstar Mahesh Babu and Namrata Ghattamaneni to personally invite them to his daughter Janani's wedding. The wedding is scheduled to take place on August 16 in Hyderabad. The meeting was warm and cordial, with the family extending the invitation to the star couple for the special occasion.
Doctors have come out in support of the ongoing student protests in Delhi by setting up medical camps near the protest site. Carrying first aid kits, medicines, and emergency equipment, volunteer doctors are treating injured protesters and providing medical assistance on the spot. They also condemned the reported use of force on students and doctors, saying they will continue to stand with the protesters.
Malayalam superstar Mammootty voiced support for the ongoing student protests, saying the youth are the nation's greatest treasure and their voices must be heard. Amid growing demands for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the veteran actor urged authorities to protect and empower young people by listening to their concerns.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the ongoing NEET protest would not remain limited to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan if no action is taken. Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he claimed the agitation could eventually expand to include calls for the Prime Minister's resignation.
A Mumbai police officer has been suspended after a viral video allegedly showed him threatening detained student protesters with fabricated drug cases if they returned to demonstrations. Mumbai Police ordered an inquiry into the incident, saying such conduct is unacceptable and promising strict action based on the investigation's findings. VIDEO
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan personally spoke to the family of Gabbar Singh actor Ramesh, who is undergoing treatment after suffering a brain stroke. He assured them of complete support and directed officials to ensure timely medical assistance and continuously monitor his health.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of a Rs 679.71 crore project to widen the Mudigubba to Kadiri stretch of NH 42 into a four lane highway. The upgrade will improve connectivity to the BKV Expressway, Tirupati, and Chennai while boosting logistics, trade, and regional economic growth.
The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL tomorrow seeking an NIA investigation into alleged foreign funding behind the Cockroach Janata Party led NEET protests. The plea also seeks transfer of all related FIRs to the NIA, citing national security concerns.
Alia Bhatt has voiced support for students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak and education reforms. In an emotional Instagram post, she said students represent the dreams and sacrifices of countless families and asked whether the country is truly listening to their voices. Her message adds to growing celebrity support for the movement.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised young lawyers not to mistake social media popularity for professional credibility. He stressed that careers are built through hard work, ethics and courtroom performance. The CJI also cautioned against overreliance on AI, saying it should assist lawyers, not replace human judgment.
Producer Bandla Ganesh suffered a setback after the Supreme Court declined to interfere in the Union Bank property auction case. Challenging the High Court's verdict, Ganesh sought relief over mortgaged family properties auctioned during loan recovery proceedings. The apex court refused to grant any immediate intervention. BACKGROUND
The title card in Vijay's Jana Nayagan has become one of the film's biggest highlights. It first introduces him as Thalapathy Vijay, then Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay, and finally as the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The surprise title card drew huge cheers in theatres, with fans calling it a goosebumps moment and a perfect tribute to Vijay's political journey.
A police constable posted at the Telangana DGP Office allegedly died by suicide using his service revolver while on night duty in Hyderabad. Police suspect family disputes as the reason. A handwritten note requested that his wife and children should not be blamed. Investigation is underway.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of fast track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks. Calling youth welfare the government's top priority, Modi warned that anyone attempting to destroy students' futures would face strict and uncompromising action.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan has created a massive pre release storm, with worldwide advance bookings crossing Rs 52 crore gross ahead of its release tomorrow. The impressive numbers reflect extraordinary fan frenzy and strong demand across markets, setting the stage for one of the biggest openings of Vijay's career.
The Andhra Pradesh government reclaimed over 16 acres of allegedly encroached government land linked to YSRCP leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy in Tirupati. Officials seized the properties, installed warning boards, and acted after a vigilance probe reportedly confirmed record manipulation and illegal occupation worth around Rs 45 crore.
Union Minister JP Nadda acknowledged students' concerns over examination paper leaks, calling them genuine and deserving of serious attention. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, he urged political parties not to exploit the issue for electoral gains, stressing that the matter requires sincere discussion and meaningful solutions rather than politics.
Former Andhra Pradesh minister Sidiri Appala Raju was arrested by police over allegations of trying to shield his son in a hit and run case. The arrest comes just days after YS Jagan Mohan Reddy publicly backed him. Family members broke down in tears during the arrest.