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GMR Hyderabad International Airport has secured the highest Level 5 Accreditation under the ACI World Airport Customer Experience Accreditation Programme, joining an elite group of global airports recognised for integrating customer experience into strategy, operations, innovation and stakeholder collaboration.

The Supreme Court refused to cancel Abdul Malik's bail in the Banbhoolpura violence case, observing that personal liberty depends on the prosecution's case rather than cryptic bail orders. It also questioned the invocation of the UAPA and criticised delays in concluding the trial

The 211-year-old Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad is making elaborate arrangements for Lashkar Bonalu on August 2. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate, while temple authorities have planned dedicated queue lines and smooth crowd management for the celebrations.

Indian forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra have highlighted the importance of consistency, teamwork, chemistry and mental preparation ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where India will begin its campaign against Wales on August 15

Heavy inflows into the Hirakud Dam triggered increased water release into the Mahanadi, affecting over seven lakh people across 20 Odisha districts. Authorities evacuated 1.9 lakh residents, deployed rescue teams and intensified relief efforts as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas

Heavy rains across Telangana and upstream catchments have sharply increased inflows into major reservoirs on the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Heavy inflows pushed the Godavari to 48 ft at Bhadrachalam by Friday evening, forcing authorities to issue a second warning and release 11.44 lakh cusecs downstream. Floods cut off NH‑163 and several roads in Mulugu, isolating villages.

India's Unnati Hooda advanced to the Taipei Open women's singles semifinals after defeating compatriot Devika Sihag 23-21, 21-16 in an all-Indian quarterfinal. The 18-year-old will next face the winner between Chiu Pin-chian and Nguyen Thuy Linh

Hyderabad CCS has registered a cheating case against six persons for allegedly duping at least 27 job aspirants of ₹5.05 crore by promising UK Tier-2 work visas and jobs in London. The accused allegedly threatened victims when confronted over the fraud.

Pro-Kannada organisations announced a Karnataka bandh on August 13 to protest the CWMA's directive to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, claiming the state faces water scarcity and farmers would be adversely affected

Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence to play India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an impact injury. His return boosts India's hopes as the team chases crucial World Test Championship points

Indian Railways has introduced an online excess luggage booking facility that allows passengers with confirmed tickets to book and pay for additional baggage while reserving tickets. The service eliminates separate parcel office visits and is available for eligible travel classes only

The Delhi High Court refused to fix a timeline for concluding the Shraddha Walkar murder trial, observing that proceedings were being held daily. It also requested authorities to expedite examination of overseas witnesses, while noting that testimonies of 157 witnesses had been completed

Hyderabad is hosting a range of Friendship Day events, from block-printing and DIY craft workshops to painting sessions and a lively music night. The city offers experiences for creative enthusiasts, partygoers and solo visitors looking to meet like-minded people.

Actress Abhirami has joined the cast of Sudigali Sudheer's upcoming Telugu comedy entertainer Joker. The makers announced that she will portray Gayatri Devi in the film, which also stars Aysha and Murali Sharma and is directed by Suneel Puppala

Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered two cases against social media users and the Head of Meta in India following a BJP complaint over alleged derogatory posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complainant sought an investigation and preservation of digital evidence.

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid Opposition protests and without debate. The bill mandates judicial magistrate approval for registrations delayed beyond two years and now awaits consideration in the Rajya Sabha

Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan defender and Italy's 1982 FIFA World Cup winner, has died at the age of 66. The one-club icon won multiple domestic and European titles before becoming honorary president of Milan and leaving an enduring football legacy

BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of making fabricated allegations in Parliament, violating House rules. He sought action against Rahul through a privilege notice, alleging defamatory remarks against Amit Shah and attacks on constitutional institutions, armed forces and police

The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.

Filmmaker Abhishek Pathak celebrated 11 years of Drishyam by thanking the cast, crew and audiences for their support. The 2015 thriller remains one of Hindi cinema's most acclaimed films, with Drishyam 3 scheduled for release on October 2, 2026

The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the Nampally ACB Special Court in the Formula E race case following the filing of the chargesheet. The court directed him to furnish a Rs 1 lakh personal bond and adjourned the matter to August 25.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's repeated remarks about remaining in office until 2034 have reportedly sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress. Party leaders maintain that the Congress high command alone decides the Chief Minister, citing Kerala and Karnataka as recent examples.

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without debate as Opposition protests disrupted proceedings. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Opposition for not participating, while members continued demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's presence