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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh began a two-day visit to Armenia to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation. His meetings with Armenian leaders aim to expand bilateral ties, building on recent military engagements, operational cooperation, interoperability and discussions on joint military hardware development

US President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement as a major step toward regional self-defence. India is assessing its implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests and taking necessary measures 

It isn’t AI alone that hurts employees; it’s how it is deployed, governed, and understood as part of organisational environment

PDP president and former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti declared herself a "dimaagi Naxal" for supporting Article 370, reacting to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s clarification that PM Modi did not label opposition leaders as such.

The Prime Minister's Independence Day address reflects the flavour of the season, but the larger question is whether youth discontent will be viewed merely as an issue of jobs, education and technology, or whether the government is willing to understand it as a deeper demand for accountability and responsiveness

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has paid tribute to Bollywood actress Ananya Raj, who passed away on July 15 at the age of 27 after battling health issues. Her family announced the news nearly a month later, remembering her as a strong-spirited individual.

The student agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams entered its 23rd day. They reiterated demands for a CBI probe and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam. The state government has invited them for fresh talks on Monday, marking the seventh round of negotiations.

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent warning to isolate “Dimagi Naxals,” calling it a fresh variant of the BJP’s political rhetoric against critics. He argued that terms like “urban naxals,” “andolanjeevis,” and “tukde tukde gang” were vague political abuses aimed at discrediting the Opposition .

India U20 will play two closed-door friendlies against Yemen in Bengaluru on August 20 and 23 as part of preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers before departing for Tashkent later this month

US negotiator Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, held a rare meeting in Cairo with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire talks. The meeting focused on a US-backed 15-point plan for Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza.

Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that the current season could be his last, saying he wants to leave a "spectacular legacy". The Portugal captain also spoke about his plans after retirement, including spending more time with family and pursuing interests beyond football

SC Delhi recovered from an early setback to thrash FC Raengdai 5-1 and book a Durand Cup semi-final against East Bengal, who defeated Indian Army FT 1-0. Joseph Sunny's second-half brace inspired Delhi's emphatic comeback in Ranchi

The family of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan, who died in a horse-carriage accident in New York’s Central Park last year, has filed a USD 105 million compensation claim against the city government.

Shankarpally police arrested two members of a Pardhi gang from Maharashtra accused of a spate of thefts in locked houses across Shankarpally and nearby areas. The suspects confessed to 11 cases, including a recent burglary in Elvarthi village.

Hyderabad police apprehended six persons for attempting to sell a fake Panchaloha idol of Goddess Lakshmi and a stone by falsely claiming they possessed special powers. The suspects, including an astrologer, were caught at Laxmiguda, Katedan, and incriminating material was seized.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force busted a racket involving the illegal sale of Mephentermine Sulphate injections, arresting three persons while one suspect remains absconding.

The Ministry of Railways has approved the Charlapalli–Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Weekly Express, regularising the earlier special service. This will be the sixth Amrit Bharat Express from Hyderabad and the seventh to pass through Telangana, offering affordable long-distance travel.

The All India Bazm-e-Rehmat-e-Alam has named Deepak Kumar, popularly known as ‘Muhammad’ Deepak, as the recipient of the Rehmat-e-Alam Peace Award 2026 for his efforts in fostering communal harmony. The award will be presented during Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, recognising his symbolic gesture of solidarity that resonated widely as a message of unity and compassion.

Public policy experts and environmentalists have urged Hyderabad police to conduct a detailed impact assessment before implementing one-way traffic around KBR Park from August 18. They warned the move could affect thousands of commuters, patients, and vulnerable road users, given the presence of major hospitals and offices in the area.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of conspiring to scrap the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme under the pretext of a High Court verdict. He urged party leaders and cadres to stage protests across the state, warning that any attempt to halt the scheme would invite strong public backlash.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress government in Telangana of misusing Rs. 100 crore on laminated ration cards carrying portraits of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy.

Visakhapatnam Airport ended scheduled commercial flight operations on Sunday ahead of the opening of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram. The IATA code “VTZ” will transfer to the new airport from August 17, while non-scheduled operations may continue

Hyderabad Black Hawks’ Under-21 team won the Guardians Trophy in Goa after defeating hosts Goa 3-1 in the final. Sarthak Singh starred for the champions, winning MVP and Best Attacker honours as the team completed a remarkable title campaign

A 22-year-old makeup artist has alleged that a man she met through social media raped her twice in Delhi after allegedly drugging her. Police registered an FIR, seized hotel CCTV footage and entry records, and launched a search for the accused