Sonam Wangchuk Health Monitoring Ordered as July 20 Parliament March Nears The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to regularly monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health as he continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Despite growing concern over his physical condition, Wangchuk has urged supporters not to ask him to end the fast and instead participate in a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, 2026. The court’s inte

TFTDDA By-Elections Set for July 26 Amid Dancers’ Union Dispute Hyderabad, July 16, 2026: The Telugu Film and Television Dancers and Dance Directors’ Association will conduct by-elections on July 26 to fill positions left vacant following the resignation of several executive committee members. The decision follows a tense General Body meeting held on July 12, during which members debated the association’s election process, administ

The Sreeleela KPHB showroom launch marked the grand inauguration of The Signature Silks in Hyderabad on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and fan interaction began at 10:00 AM, introducing a new shopping destination for silk sarees, bridal collections, designer ethnic wear, and festive apparel. Sreeleela Inaugurates The Signature Silks Showr

TN CM Vijay Backs Operation Toofan, Kerala Border Security Push Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has reportedly expressed his willingness to deploy additional police personnel along the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border as part of expanded cooperation for Kerala’s anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan. Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced the development following his meeting with Vijay in Chennai on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. According

DK Shivakumar Urges PM Modi to Send Central Team as Karnataka Drought Risk Deepens Bengaluru, July 15, 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the immediate deployment of a central team to examine the emerging drought conditions in the state. The request follows a reported 30% rainfall deficit

Nagercoil Custody Death: Three Prison Staff Held After Autopsy Finds 19 Injuries The Sabari Varman custody death has triggered protests and a political controversy in Tamil Nadu after a postmortem examination reportedly found 19 injuries on the body of the 35-year-old remand prisoner. Sabari Varman, a shopkeeper and person with a disability from Ethancadu in Kanniyakumari district, died on July 13, 2026, after being found unconscious inside the Nagercoil prison.

The proposed relocation of the Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport has returned to public attention after access restrictions were imposed. Aviation officials cite security and runway limitations, while community representatives demand consultation and legal protection.   The proposal to relocate the Bankra Mosque from inside Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has again become a major public issue as aviation authori

An explosion at a metal-melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven others. Emergency crews controlled the fire, while police began examining the circumstances behind the accident.   A worker from Bihar was killed and seven others sustained serious burn injuries following an explosion at a private metal-melting factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, July 14.

A Delhi court postponed the July 20 Shraddha Walkar case hearing so accused Aaftab Poonawala could take his MA Sociology exam in Tihar Jail. Evidence recording was directed to continue the following day.

Legendary playback singer S. Janaki’s death has left the Indian film and music industries in mourning, with actor Nandamuri Balakrishna remembering her timeless voice, unforgettable songs and decades-long relationship with the Nandamuri family. Balakrishna Mourns the Loss of S. Janaki Nandamuri Balakrishna expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of legendary playb

Pawan Kalyan Fan Niranjan Death: Actor Mourns Young Fan After Emotional Meeting The Pawan Kalyan fan Niranjan death has left Telugu cinema fans emotional, just weeks after the actor-politician fulfilled the 17-year-old’s wish by visiting him at his home in Hanumakonda. Niranjan, who was battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Pawan Kalyan Meets Niranjan In Hanumakonda Pawan Kalyan had m

Bengaluru Second Airport Feasibility Report Likely By September The Bengaluru second airport feasibility report is expected to be ready by September, after which the Karnataka government is likely to take a call on the next stage of the proposed project. The second international airport is being planned to support Bengaluru’s growing air traffic and reduce future pressure on Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

Bhogapuram Airport Licence Issued, Flights To Begin Soon Vizianagaram, July 9, 2026: The much-awaited Alluri Sitharama Raju Bhogapuram International Airport has moved closer to launch after receiving its aerodrome licence from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said the airport has achieved 100 per cent completion and is now ready for inauguration. The minister announced after inspecting the airport al

TMC Bank Accounts Frozen Under PMLA; ED Freezes Rs 440 Cr The Enforcement Directorate has frozen Rs 440.42 crore lying in three bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Mamata Banerjee-led party has called the ED action politically motivated, arbitrary, and illegal. In a major legal and political deve

New EPFO Portal: PF Claims, Balance Check To Get Faster For Employees The new EPFO portal is expected to make PF claims, balance checks, and claim tracking faster for employees by bringing key provident fund services under a centralised digital system. The upgrade is aimed at reducing delays, cutting manual work, and making EPFO services easier to access for millions of members. New EPFO Portal Brings Services Under One Platform