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Gopalapuram police have filed eight new cases against Universal Srushti Fertility Centers’ owner Dr A Namratha and associates, accused of running a Rs 40 lakh illegal surrogacy and child trafficking racket across multiple states, using fake DNA reports and forged documents

SP chief alleges large-scale tampering of voter rolls ahead of assembly polls

BJP says social media rumours harming pilgrimage centre’s reputation, demands update on SIT probe

SOCIAL at Mindspace, Hitec City, is offering its popular Banarasi Patiala — sugarcane juice with a spirit of choice — for Rs 199 plus taxes on August 13 and 14. The drink is freshly pressed and served with a nostalgic twist

The RBI projects inflation at 3.1 per cent for 2025–26, with a likely uptick above 4 per cent by year-end.

A three-year-old girl was killed after a sand-laden tractor trolley overturned while crossing a water-filled culvert in Medipally, Yacharam, on Monday evening. She suffered severe head injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case

They allege safety lapses, misleading public statements, and demand a time-bound probe from the Civil Aviation Ministry

Infighting in Siddipet and Gajwel Congress units has intensified, with leaders trading allegations and an SC/ST case filed. Ministers and the party leadership remain silent as local cadres fear damage ahead of upcoming local body polls

Hyderabad-based devotee K Srikanth donated Rs 1.1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, contributing Rs 1 crore to the Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to the Gosamrakshana Trust. The TTD runs the world’s richest Hindu shrine

ACB arrested Peddapalli mandal surveyor Pendyala Sunil and private surveyor Rajender Reddy for allegedly taking a Rs 10,000 bribe to speed up a land survey request. Evidence included a voice recording and bank transfer details before their arrest

Two men in Mandamarri were arrested for posting child porn videos on Instagram and Facebook. Acting on an NCMEC tip-off, Telangana Cyber Security Wing booked them and warned of strict action against sharing obscene content online

Trade talks on the India-US bilateral agreement continues, with the sixth negotiation round scheduled for August 24 in India

BRS leader R S Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of a Rs 600 crore food supply scam in Gurukul schools after GO 17 altered tender rules, allegedly sidelining small contractors in favour of politically connected firms. He demanded the GO’s repeal

Protests erupted in Madhugiri after K N Rajanna’s removal from the Karnataka cabinet, with supporters staging a bandh, resignations, and even a self-immolation attempt. The BJP demanded answers in the Assembly, accusing Congress of sidelining Rajanna for exposing alleged election malpractices

Fifteen Teja Vidyalaya students from Kodad have been selected to witness Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort after excelling in a national Defence Ministry quiz. They were among 200 chosen from 2.15 lakh participants across India

Legislation to modernise port governance and safety clears Lower House despite protests

Telangana’s Life Sciences Skilling Initiative, run with industry leaders, trained 140 students from 40 colleges, achieving 100 per cent placements. The pilot reached over 2,000 students in 45 days, combining technical and soft skills training from top companies and academic institutions

A Hyderabad native died in a road accident in Chicago. The victim Srija Varma of Dundigal was walking when she was hit by a truck in Chicago. She died on the spot.

Kolkata Police has summoned BJP MLA Ashok Dinda over alleged threats to officers during the RG Kar Hospital crime anniversary protest. Seven cases were filed in Kolkata and Howrah against BJP leaders and supporters over violence and obstruction during the march

Unemployed youth tried to enter Gandhi Bhavan, demanding the Congress government release pending job notifications as promised. Police blocked entry and took some into custody, leading to traffic disruption. Protesters sought immediate release of Group I, II, and III recruitment notices

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Nalgonda X Road–Owaisi Junction flyover project, urging faster construction and resolving land issues. The Rs 620 crore SRDP project aims to ease Hyderabad traffic, with completion targeted for March 2026. Drainage works in Dabirpura were also reviewed

The Election Commission of India said Bihar officials have disposed of 341 claims and objections related to the draft voter list during the Special Intensive Revision. Despite over 67,000 Booth Level Agents in the state, no political party has filed complaints

The Met Department and Telangana Weatherman have forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Hyderabad and several districts until August 17, with extremely heavy rainfall likely on August 15–16. The low-pressure system’s impact is now expected between August 12–16

Three-member committee to investigate corruption charges against Allahabad High Court judge after multi-party notice in Lok Sabha