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India's statistics ministry defended revisions under the new GDP series, saying updated data, methodologies and price indices explain changes in growth estimates. It also addressed concerns over negative manufacturing deflators, mining data, GDP inflation and discrepancies between production- and expenditure-side estimates

Food safety watchdog FSSAI has asked leading five-star hotel operators to strictly follow food safety and hygiene norms, stressing zero tolerance for violations. The move follows recent notices issued to two Delhi hotels after inspections found serious hygiene and storage lapses

Minister Konda Surekha questioned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's conduct after meeting the Congress leadership in New Delhi, alleging different standards within the Telangana unit. She said any disciplinary action against her should be considered alongside action against other leaders

Hyderabad police have arrested three persons for allegedly printing and circulating counterfeit currency notes and seized fake notes worth Rs 2.91 lakh. Police also recovered printing equipment and identified another alleged associate, who is currently absconding.

Reigning Asian billiards champion Dhruv Sitwala lost 972-1500 to Singapore's Peter Gilchrist in the Pan Am Cup final in Canada after surrendering an early lead. Meanwhile, Indian pool player Sundeep Gulati exited the Malaysian International Open in the round of 32

Indian para-cyclists trained at the Aditya Mehta Foundation secured 11 podium finishes at the Challenge Breton International 2026 in France. Vishva Vasani won four silver medals, while Lisha Das claimed four bronze medals across four races

Defending champions PSPB will lead a 20-team field at the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship at Hyderabad's Gachibowli Hockey Stadium from September 4 to 13, with several Olympians and international players set to feature

A 38-year-old man from Manikonda, Dhanpal Reddy, has gone missing in Nepal after flash floods struck the region on August 26. His family has approached Cyberabad police and appealed to governments to coordinate with Nepal authorities to trace him.

The Telangana Commercial Taxes Department inspected 25 premises across Hyderabad and uncovered an unauthorised pan masala manufacturing unit near Barkas. Officials seized machinery, counterfeit packaging and unaccounted tobacco products while investigating possible tax evasion and illegal distribution networks.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of reversing Telangana’s progress and weakening public systems. He criticised the Congress over unfulfilled guarantees, healthcare, electricity and other sectors while announcing a seven-day protest programme.

AM/NS India and ICAR-IARI have signed an MoU to study the sustainable use of iron ore tailings in agriculture. The multi-season research will assess crop response, nutrient availability, environmental safety and potential risks while exploring ways to reduce mining by-product storage.

SaveLIFE Foundation has handed over 15 breath analysers to the Hyderabad Traffic Police under Project Sanjeevani. The equipment will help officers conduct faster, evidence-based drunk driving checks along the NH-44 corridor between Hyderabad and Adilabad and strengthen road safety efforts.

Farmers placed their chappals in a queue at a PACS centre in Medak's Papannapet after a technical glitch delayed urea distribution. The malfunctioning e-POS machine forced farmers, who had booked urea online, to wait for several hours in the heat

Fear of judgment and concerns about bothering others are preventing many Indian Gen Z professionals from building career networks, a LinkedIn report said. While 83 per cent hesitate to network, most Millennials and Gen X professionals said they were willing to help

Military Intelligence has joined the investigation into the theft of weapons and ammunition from an Army facility in Bolarum. Police and Army authorities are questioning personnel, examining CCTV footage and checking possible security lapses and insider involvement in the armoury breach.

Crude oil futures extended gains for a sixth consecutive session, rising to Rs 8,592 per barrel amid renewed US-Iran hostilities. Fears of supply disruptions pushed global oil prices higher, with Brent crude nearing USD 97 per barrel in international markets

A Qatar-based Telugu NRI, Chopparapu Rameshbabu, has gone missing after catastrophic flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border. His family in Andhra Pradesh and friends in Qatar are hoping he is alive as rescue teams continue searching the affected region.

Burglars reportedly broke into a businessman’s unoccupied house in Jubilee Hills and stole over 10 tolas of gold ornaments and a diamond ring. Police have registered a case, collected fingerprints and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

JioHotstar has launched its streaming service in the UK, Canada and Singapore, marking its international expansion. The platform will offer more than 1,60,000 hours of multilingual content and target the South Asian diaspora as well as a broader global audience

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has ordered the closure of sheep, goat and cattle slaughterhouses, along with meat and beef shops, within GHMC limits on September 4 for Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Hyderabad police have been asked to support enforcement of the order.

Salaries for AI-related jobs in India grew 23 per cent between 2024 and 2026, outpacing legacy technology roles, according to foundit. Bengaluru remains the highest-paying market, while Hyderabad is emerging as a key hub amid expanding GCC and product-engineering investments.

Flexi-cap mutual funds attracted nearly Rs 50,000 crore in net inflows during January-July 2026, up 27 per cent from a year earlier. Rising investor interest also boosted folios and assets, as investors increasingly favoured flexible equity allocation strategies

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a series of urban development projects, including a Rs 4,800 crore desalination plant, water and sewage upgrades, road works, parks and tourism initiatives, aimed at addressing rapid urbanisation and improving civic infrastructure

Megastar Chiranjeevi wished his younger brother and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on his birthday, praising his love, resolve and commitment to public service. Chiranjeevi highlighted his brother’s work in rural development, tribal welfare and environmental protection.