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BRS working president KT Rama Rao backed Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s allegations of corruption against the Telangana government. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act on the charges and also praised NALSAR students for raising concerns over their dignity

2026 FIFA World Cup-winning Spain forward Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a contract until 2031. The 26-year-old, who scored the winning goal against Argentina in the final, takes the No. 9 shirt after leaving Barcelona.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the state India’s primary growth engine, citing 8.8 per cent economic growth and measures for farmers, women and infrastructure. He outlined plans for district-level development, river-linking, agricultural power access and global-standard higher education

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma marked Independence Day with a humorous post calling freedom from marriage his “greatest independence”. The director also shared views questioning traditional education systems and discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence in replacing conventional professional roles

Six years ago, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket at 7:29 pm on Independence Day, ending a celebrated 15-year career. India’s only captain to win all three major ICC limited-overs trophies left behind an enduring legacy of leadership and composure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growth in startups, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and manufacturing on the 80th Independence Day. He said India must become a global innovation hub while creating new opportunities for young people through technology

India U17 women will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on August 27 and 30 as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. India are drawn alongside Malaysia, Syria and Iraq.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region on Saturday, killing at least 38 people and damaging buildings. Authorities briefly issued a tsunami warning before lifting it, while rescue teams searched affected areas amid landslides, power outages and communication disruptions

Three schoolgirls were killed after a private bus hit their two-wheeler from behind near Ambedkar School in Hinganghat, Maharashtra’s Wardha district, on Friday morning. Police arrested the bus driver following the accident. The victims were aged between 15 and 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growth in electric vehicles, bioeconomy and aviation during his Independence Day speech. He said EV sales rose sharply, while the bioeconomy expanded significantly, creating new opportunities for young people and strengthening India's emerging industries

A massive fire broke out at a mustard oil packing factory in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of nearby units. Over 12 fire tenders were deployed as firefighters battled flames intensified by oil and packaging materials

Union minister Chirag Paswan backed Prashant Kishor’s development-focused politics, saying it avoids caste and religious mobilisation. He also criticised Tejashwi Yadav’s absence during student protests and called for a thorough review of Bihar’s decade-old prohibition law

India U17 women will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on August 27 and 30 as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. India are drawn alongside Malaysia, Syria and Iraq.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India added nearly 650 universities over the past decade and more than doubled medical colleges since 2014. He highlighted the new education policy, foreign universities, Atal Tinkering Labs and growing opportunities for young entrepreneurs and startups

TGSRTC continues to face low occupancy on city bus services during afternoon lean hours, even as peak-hour demand remains high. Commuters and transport experts suggest flexible scheduling, dynamic fares and deploying mini buses to improve efficiency and service utilisation.

Six years ago, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket at 7:29 pm on Independence Day, ending a remarkable 15-year career. From three ICC trophies to unforgettable finishes, Dhoni left behind a legacy defined by leadership and composure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, where the full six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ were rendered for the first time during the ceremony. The event marked 150 years of the national song, followed by the national anthem

Small-time ganja peddlers in Telangana are increasingly shifting locations and carrying smaller quantities to evade law-enforcement agencies. Using social media to contact customers, they reportedly move frequently between meeting points as police intensify their crackdown on drug networks.

Bangladesh moved closer to a historic Test victory in Australia after reducing the hosts to 161-4 on Day 3 of the opening Test in Darwin. Josh Hazlewood claimed his 300th wicket, but Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud kept Bangladesh in control

NALSAR University of Law students have demanded an apology from BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra over withdrawn letters directing State Bar Councils against enrolling 2026 graduates. They also objected to allegations of groupism, dirty politics and faculty involvement.

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has credited senior players, including Manpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, for providing stability ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup. He said years of playing together have strengthened trust, communication and confidence within the squad.

Actor Trisha Krishnan attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai. Her presence alongside Vijay’s parents sparked fresh speculation about their reported relationship. The actress has previously attended Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony

The Telangana government has amended rules to enable HMDA to issue and utilise Transferable Development Rights certificates for lands required or surrendered for projects in the CURE and PURE areas and Secunderabad Cantonment area.

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district, alleging poor infrastructure in government schools. He demanded private school fee regulation and announced plans to audit educational and healthcare facilities across the state