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A US federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022, on terrorism charges. Prosecutors proved he acted under Iran’s influence and aided Hezbollah. Already serving 25 years for attempted murder, Matar now faces a possible life sentence without parole when sentenced in November.

The official trailer of Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, was unveiled on July 30, 2026, in five Indian languages. The film is set for a worldwide Diwali 2026 release.

The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran on Wednesday night, retaliating for Tehran’s attempted missile attack on US forces in Jordan. CENTCOM confirmed the strikes began at 8 p.m. ET, targeting sites in southern Iran including Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.

Elon Musk’s company xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota challenging the state’s new law banning “nudification” technology, which uses AI to create fake nude images of real people. The law, set to take effect Saturday, makes Minnesota the first state to outlaw such tools.

Trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually assaulting a fellow trainee officer. Police said he harassed the victim with threats, fake social media accounts, and intimidation after she ended their relationship and married another person.

Mumbai Police are probing a threatening audio message allegedly sent to actor Aamir Khan via a Sweden‑based VPN, with suspected links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Investigators are analyzing the digital trail, though no FIR has been filed yet.

Pakistani security forces have launched a violent crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), leaving over 30 civilians dead and more than 33 injured during demonstrations led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful US response after what he described as a surprise Iranian missile attack on American forces in Jordan. He warned Iran of a “beating” and confirmed that US forces intercepted the missiles.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha, alleging Shah ordered or allowed police to use pellet guns and brutal force against protesting students over the NEET paper leak. Gandhi demanded Shah’s dismissal and a Supreme Court-monitored probe, calling him either “culpable” or “incompetent.”

A 45-year-old tribal woman drowned while crossing a flooding stream in Ervachintla village, Khanapur mandal, Nirmal district, after collecting her pension. Despite rescue attempts, she was swept away, and police later recovered her body and registered a case.

High logistics costs, reliance on cash on delivery, low order values, and weak unit economics continue to weigh on the sector

Repeated paper leaks have exposed NEET’s flaws, strengthening the case for restoring State-level medical entrance examinations

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant from Bhupalpally, Telangana, died by suicide after consuming poison, distressed over her low exam rank. She was undergoing treatment at NIMS Hospital but succumbed.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Khammam, where he participated in educational and spiritual programmes, inaugurated facilities at The Conroy School, felicitated award-winning teachers, and paid tributes at memorials dedicated to the family of former MP Nama Nageswara Rao.

The Telangana High Court ruled that default in repayment of personal credit card dues does not constitute misconduct under service regulations, setting aside the compulsory retirement of a former Union Bank of India officer and directing restoration of service and pensionary benefits.

The Telangana High Court declined interim relief to IPS trainee officer Uday Krishna Reddy, who is facing a sexual harassment case filed by a fellow trainee officer. The court directed notice to the complainant and posted the matter for hearing on August 26.

A man identified as Kondapuram Lakshmikanth Reddy was arrested by CCS Hyderabad for duping victims of crores of rupees by promising imported gold at cheaper rates. Police said he posed as a trader linked to Dubai and Sri Lanka, shared fake videos, and collected Rs 2 crore from one victim.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad, coupled with ongoing civic works, triggered severe traffic congestion across GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. Key IT corridor junctions such as Madhapur, Hitec City, Cyber Towers, and Biodiversity Junction faced gridlocks, while major stretches in Secunderabad and central Hyderabad also reported jams.

The Congress high command held marathon consultations in New Delhi with Telangana leaders to address infighting, poor coordination between the government and party organisation, and dissatisfaction among cadres.

BMW will cut around 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2027 through a voluntary redundancy programme as it responds to weak demand, mounting costs and the transition to electric vehicles. The company says production jobs will remain unaffected despite the restructuring

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of allowing colleges to illegally withhold students’ original certificates over pending fees due to delayed reimbursement. He demanded immediate clearance of dues, disciplinary action against principals, and a toll-free grievance mechanism, warning of statewide protests if the issue is not resolved.

Indian boxers enjoyed a perfect day at the Commonwealth Games, with five more pugilists reaching the semifinals to guarantee medals. Shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill also qualified for the final, while swimmers and weightlifter Sanjana endured disappointing outings

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of environmental clearances granted to Telangana's Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Seethamma Sagar Multipurpose Project and Gouravelli Reservoir. While striking down the Centre's 2021 Office Memorandum prospectively, it protected approvals already granted to ongoing projects.

The alleged sweeping away of a 70-year-old man into an open drain in Miyapur has renewed concerns over Hyderabad's stormwater infrastructure. The incident has highlighted recurring accidents across the city and raised questions about civic safety measures and preventive action