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A sudden downpour in Hyderabad on Saturday night resulted in widespread flooding, severely disrupting traffic across the city. Areas such as Nampally and Charminar recorded the highest rainfall, with several regions experiencing knee-deep water accumulation.

With a goal to attract Rs. 15,000 crore in investments, generate employment for three lakh youth, and increase the tourism sector’s GDP contribution by 10 percent, the government aims to position Telangana among the top five states in domestic and international tourist arrivals.

five players share the lead in juniors and three in open category after three rounds of the 231st brilliant trophy chess tournament held at brilliant grammar high school, dilsukhnagar

The UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Vadodara saw smooth wins for top seeds, but also shock exits, with Bengal paddlers pulling off upsets in the women’s singles second round

Beyond Russian oil, US tariffs on India reveal a deeper strategic rift between Washington and New Delhi in a changing world order

Bodoland FC shocked ISL side Punjab FC 1–0 in the Durand Cup, with Robinson Blandon Rendon scoring the decisive goal as Punjab crashed out in the group stage amid heavy rain

Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, was observed with traditional enthusiasm across Telangana on Saturday. Women tied rakhis on the wrists of their brothers as a gesture of love and protection. Both CM Revanth Reddy and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended heartfelt greetings to the people.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently shared a nostalgic post on Instagram about her casting journey for the critically acclaimed film Barfi! She revealed that director Anurag Basu initially couldn’t envision her as Jhilmil, an autistic girl, due to her glamorous appearance.

The Kothagudem police marked World Tribal Day with a rally and welfare announcements. SP Rohith Raju detailed projects including sports complexes, libraries and mobile hospitals, while noting that over 300 Maoists have surrendered under the state’s rehabilitation policy this year

Customers of metro and urban branches must maintain a minimum average balance of Rs 50,000 under the new structure — up from the earlier limit of Rs 10,000

In Saidapur mandal, Karimnagar, a severe urea shortage led farmers to adopt an unusual method of queuing, placing their slippers in line to reserve spots at a fertiliser distribution center. The incident highlights ongoing agricultural supply challenges in Telangana during the critical crop season.

The Congress government has come under scrutiny for sidelining the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) while its flagship Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation project has faced multiple delays and controversies. Despite financial allocations and promises to complete both projects, work has stalled, leaving critical irrigation projects in limbo.

Bhadrachalam ITDA’s governing body meeting, meant to be held quarterly, has not been convened for 18 months, angering tribal groups. Leaders allege government neglect of adivasi welfare, citing stalled projects and pending TRICOR loans

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh unveiled innovative animal health technologies developed by NIAB Hyderabad under BRIC. He also inaugurated India’s first Animal Stem Cell Biobank, aimed at boosting livestock productivity, improving animal health, and supporting farmers’ livelihoods

A tragic car accident in the Abu Dhabi emirate of the UAE has claimed the lives of a Telangana couple, while their three minor children are hospitalised for serious injuries. The family was traveling when the crash occurred near Al Dhanna town on Thursday.

eAppSys unveiled its expanded Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, increasing capacity to 400 seats. The UK-based Oracle partner plans to grow its local workforce from 200 to 500 professionals, strengthening its capabilities in Oracle Cloud, AI, ERP, and enterprise transformation services

Over 300 flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced delays on Saturday due to heavy rains and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department issued alerts, and airlines including IndiGo and Air India warned passengers of potential disruptions amid adverse weather conditions

The Karnataka government plans major amendments to the Rent Act, 1999, introducing steep penalty hikes for subletting and unregistered brokers, market-based rent regulation, eviction notice requirements, and a fast-track dispute resolution system to ensure fairness for tenants and landlords

A wall collapse at Sriram Spinning Mill in Kallakal, Medak, left one worker dead and another injured on Saturday. The deceased, Tammireddy Bal Reddy, died instantly. Police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the incident

A wall collapse at Sriram Spinning Mill in Kallakal, Medak, left one worker dead and another injured on Saturday. The deceased, Tammireddy Bal Reddy, died instantly. Police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the incident.

Andhra Pradesh ranked second in the India Justice Report 2025, climbing from fifth in 2022. The state performed strongly in police and prison categories, achieved high women’s representation, and reported no prison overcrowding. Karnataka topped the ranking

The Kaddam Narayana Reddy project in Nirmal, once a popular tourist spot, is struggling due to broken boats, unsafe boarding facilities, and poorly maintained cottages. Locals urge the government to restore services and revive the destination’s lost appeal

Resonance Educational Institutions has launched RESO-SMART, an AI-powered classroom learning platform, in partnership with Samsung-backed Taghive. The initiative will benefit over 20,000 students across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with AI-driven quizzes, real-time analysis, and adaptive learning tools

SEBI has proposed easing FPI norms to allow resident Indians and mutual funds greater access to foreign funds via IFSC-based schemes. The move aims to boost investment diversification, with public feedback invited until August 29