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Twelve years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the transfer of 589 government buildings allocated to Andhra Pradesh remains pending. Telangana is yet to receive even the vacated properties, while several key bifurcation issues, including asset division, continue to remain unresolved.

An IndiGo flight carrying Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made two landing attempts at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport due to heavy rain and unstable weather. The aircraft landed safely after circling for about 20 minutes. A similar incident occurred in June.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in five Telangana districts on Friday. Several other districts, including Hyderabad, are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rain as the monsoon remains active across the State.

A classroom's outer wall collapsed at a government school in Eklaspur village of Medak district amid continuous rainfall. All 35 students and teachers escaped safely. Authorities declared a holiday, while locals alleged poor construction quality contributed to the incident.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has urged residents to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, follow IMD advisories, drive carefully, and contact Dial 100 for emergencies.

JNTU-Hyderabad and Bajaj Auto Limited have signed an MoU to establish the BEST Centre on campus. Backed by an Rs 18-crore investment, the initiative will introduce robotics and electric mobility training into undergraduate engineering courses to enhance students' industry readiness.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported a 34 pc year-on-year rise in Profit After Tax to Rs 5,455 crore for the June quarter, driven by strong performance in its Auto and Farm segments. Revenue surged 28 pc to Rs 58,188 crore, with SUV and tractor sales boosting market share despite commodity inflation.

The Supreme Court has asked petitioners challenging the use of metallic pellet guns during protests to amend their plea to specifically contest police regulations permitting such weapons in exceptional circumstances. The Court directed the Delhi government to ensure medical treatment for injured protesters from the July 20 student march.

Telangana has received widespread rainfall after weeks of deficit, reducing the state’s overall shortfall from 33 per cent to 10 per cent. However, 13 districts continue to face significant deficiency, with Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri recording the highest at 65 per cent.

Hyderabad police have issued a safety advisory urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution during ongoing rains, highlighting risks of waterlogging, poor visibility, and slippery roads. The advisory stresses safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance checks, and vigilance near flooded stretches and civic works.

Murali Sreeshankar completed a remarkable comeback from a career-threatening knee injury to win Commonwealth Games silver in Glasgow. His father recalled fearing he might never walk again, while the long jumper credited meticulous planning, mental resilience and teamwork for his inspiring return

A man was stabbed in the leg during an argument at Hasannagar, Bahadurpura, on Wednesday night. The victim, Mohammed Mubeen, was attacked by Nizam and taken to Osmania General Hospital.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned taxpayers about fake Income Tax refund scams during the filing season, where fraudsters impersonate officials through SMS, emails, and phishing links to steal sensitive information.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) warned devotees about a fake website impersonating its official online services to fraudulently collect money for darshan and seva tickets. TTD Vigilance identified the scam, filed a police complaint and urged devotees to use only official platforms

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of a harsh response against countries supporting US actions, amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The IRGC claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz, reported tanker incidents and demanded an end to perceived US interference in maritime activities

Hyderabad-based software engineer Vidhu Verma quit his dream job at a multinational tech firm after realising that ambitions evolve and routine had replaced excitement. His Instagram video on career growth and changing aspirations resonated widely with social media users.

Continuous rains in Mulugu and Bhupalpally districts have triggered floods, leaving a car driver missing in Jampannavagu, disrupting coal production at Singareni mines, and causing heavy inflows into Medigadda Barrage and Sammakka Sagar Project. Roads and transport links have been washed away, prompting officials to issue flood alerts.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers urged Apple to stop sourcing memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC, citing national security concerns. Senators warned the move could increase dependence on China-linked suppliers and asked Apple to provide commitments by August 21

Intermittent rains across Telangana have led to steady inflows into major reservoirs including Kadem, Yellampally, and SRSP. Authorities have cautioned residents in low-lying and downstream areas of the Godavari River to remain vigilant as water is being discharged and inflows continue.

Heavy overnight rains lashed Vikarabad district, submerging fields, washing away a temporary bridge, and overflowing rivulets. Traffic was disrupted, farmers suffered losses, and residents in Parigi municipality complained of poor road connectivity and official apathy.

India's gold demand declined 6% year-on-year to 131.4 tonnes in Q2 2026 due to higher prices, customs duty increase and reduced purchases. Despite lower volumes, gold demand value hit a record level as consumers continued investing, with festive demand expected to support future consumption

Congress and INDIA bloc MPs staged a protest at Parliament’s Makar Dwar demanding accountability from the NDA government over alleged police firing and use of force against students during the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march against NEET paper leaks.

Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles after the US launched major strikes on Iranian military targets following an attack on a US base. The escalating conflict has intensified regional tensions, threatened energy infrastructure, disrupted shipping routes and complicated diplomatic efforts across the Middle East

Heavy rains in erstwhile Adilabad district for the second consecutive day brought copious inflows into major irrigation projects including Kaddam Narayana Reddy, Sripada Yellampalli, and Swarna, with several minor projects also receiving abundant water.