A 16-year-old student in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district reportedly died by suicide after an alleged skin colour taunt by a classmate on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The case has raised concerns about school bullying, colour-based discrimination and student mental health. Rajasthan Teen Suicide Case A 16-year-old student identified as Rahul reportedly died by suicide in Rajasth

India’s first hydrogen train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind railway station in Haryana. The fuel-cell train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, generating electricity on board while emitting water vapour and heat at the point of use. Hydrogen Train Launch Marks Indian Railways Milestone Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, 2026, flagged off India’s first h

Tirupati temple donations reached a record Rs 96.98 crore in 24 hours as 2,460 devotees contributed before TTD’s revised donor policy took effect. The rush was driven by the end of lifetime privileges, shorter benefit periods and new digital darshan rules. Record Donations Before New Policy Deadline Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams collected a record Rs 96.98 crore in donations within 24 hours on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as devotees rushe

Wayanad landslide video shows tanker swept away, narrow escape Terrifying CCTV footage from Kerala’s Wayanad district has captured the dramatic moment a powerful landslide sent tonnes of mud, rocks and debris rushing downhill near the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project. The footage shows people running for their lives as a thick wave of slush crashes through the area near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi. W

The Tamil Nadu horse-trading row intensified after the DMK, AIADMK and BJP separately met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, seeking his intervention over allegations against the TVK government. The parties raised concerns over alleged attempts to poach legislators, misuse of police machinery and the participation of private individuals in official government meetings. Opposition Parties Raise TVK Horse-Trading Allega

Delhi govt ends work from home, restores normal office timings The Delhi government has withdrawn its work-from-home arrangement and staggered office timings for employees, citing an improvement in the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The decision brings an end to temporary fuel-saving measures introduced earlier this year amid concerns over global energy supplies and rising uncertainty linked to the conflict involving the United States and Iran. Chief

Chiranjeevi’s Wife Surekha Named In Yadagirigutta Temple Board The Telangana government has constituted a new board for the famous Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, also known as Yadadri Temple. The latest appointments have attracted public attention after Konidela Surekha, wife of Megastar Chiranjeevi, was named as one of the board members. Surekha Konidela’s Appointment Draws Attention Konidela Surekha’s i

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy in connection with the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Thef

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to launch the state’s biggest-ever road infrastructure programme on June 28, with a ₹19,300 crore investment to reconstruct and upgrade 13,541 km of roads under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). Mega Road Programme to Be Launched in Nalgonda on June 28 The Telangana government is gearing up to roll out its most ambitious

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has questioned Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the whereabouts of Gade Sai Krishna, a Vijayawada youth whose disappearance has triggered a major political row. Jagan Questions Naidu Over Sai Krishna Case Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded answers from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the Sai Krishna case, asking w

The Columbus gas prices summer outlook is improving as pump prices retreat from recent highs. Still, analysts say drivers may wait several months before prices return to levels seen before March. Columbus gas prices summer outlook points to gradual declines Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio, have fallen at several stations, giving motorists some relief after a sharp increase. Drivers said prices approached $5 per gallon during the surge. Zac Bruney

Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-narcotics campaign to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-drug awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Month-Long Drive To Focus On Awareness

The Laredo private jet crash on Loop 20 killed one person after a Cessna Citation Latitude carrying six people came down near Laredo International Airport and erupted in flames shortly after 10 p.m. local time. Officials had not determined whether the person who died was aboard the aircraft or on the ground. No injuries on the ground were immediately reported. Laredo private jet crash prompts roadside rescue Drivers found the a

Bonalu 2026 Schedule Released: Ujjaini Mahankali Temple Announces Key Dates The countdown to Bonalu 2026 has officially begun with the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Devasthanam in Secunderabad unveiling the schedule for the annual Ashadam festivities. Considered one of Telangana's most significant religious and cultural celebrations, the festival attracts lakhs of devotees every year from across the state and neighbouring regions.

A tragic drowning incident in Telangana’s Kamareddy district claimed the lives of four children from the same family, while another Manjeera River incident left four more dead. Four Children Drown In Manjeera River A deep tragedy struck Budimi village in Banswada mandal of Kamareddy district after four children from the same family drowned in the Manjeera River on Friday 5th June. The children, all aged

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio property tax repeal campaign will not move forward for the November 2026 ballot, shifting instead toward a possible Ohio property tax ballot 2027 fight over homeowner costs and local government funding. Following an update reported on Friday, June 5, 2026, organizers with AxOHTax, also known as the Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes, said they will continue collecting signatures rather than submit petitions for the 2026 ballot. Oh

Bridgeport Correctional Center carbon monoxide concerns led to an evacuation in Wise County, Texas, on Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026. Officials said no injuries were reported after high carbon monoxide levels were detected at the men’s prison. Bridgeport Correctional Center Carbon Monoxide Detection Prompts Response The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said the Bridgeport Correctional Center was evacuated after carbon monoxide was detected inside

New Tamil Nadu Police Chief 2026   Tamil Nadu Gets New DGP In a major Tamil Nadu DGP appointment news update, senior IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal has been appointed as the new Director-General of Police and Head of the Police Force. The 1994-batch IPS officer will replace Sandeep Rai Rathore and is set to lead the State police at a crucial time.