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The University of Hyderabad has opened applications for its five-year Bachelor of Optometry programme for the 2026–27 academic year. Admissions will be based on NEET UG 2026 scores, with applications closing on August 7 and counselling scheduled for August 21.
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A policy brief led by Hyderabad's ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition recommends imposing health taxes on sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages to curb childhood obesity and lifestyle diseases. The report says higher taxes, combined with broader reforms, could reduce unhealthy food consumption and boost government revenue.
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Kotak Education Foundation has launched the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026, offering Rs 1.5 lakh annually to meritorious girl students pursuing professional undergraduate courses. The programme also provides mentoring and life-skills support, with 500 new scholars to be selected for 2026–27.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deny approval for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam, arguing it violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment, while seeking protection of downstream states' water rights
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Two Republican US lawmakers, Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner, met Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi to discuss regional security, defence cooperation, and economic collaboration. The visit reflects renewed momentum in US-Pakistan ties under President Donald Trump.
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GMR Aero Technic has signed a licensing agreement with Honeywell Aerospace to repair and overhaul critical line-replaceable units used in LEAP engines powering Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reducing turnaround times and improving maintenance support for airlines across the region.
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Many Hyderabad localities include the word "tekri," meaning a small rocky hill. Although urbanisation has erased many of these natural elevations, their names continue to preserve the city's geological heritage and the historical landmarks that once stood atop these hillocks.
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Veteran actor Rekha will receive the Excellence in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026, where Umrao Jaan will be screened in tribute to her career. She will also hoist the Indian flag during the festival's Independence Day celebrations
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The makers of Trivikram’s upcoming entertainer Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 – AK 47, starring Venkatesh, have unveiled a video introducing actress Srinidhi Shetty’s character Swarna.
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Bullet Survivor combines classic arcade shooting with tower defense and RPG progression to create an enjoyable mobile experience. While repetitive gameplay eventually reduces the challenge, its nostalgic visuals, satisfying upgrades, and strategic power-up system make it a worthwhile free-to-play Android title.
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Samsung will introduce India-specific AI features, including an AI-powered bill payment reminder, in its next Galaxy smartphone. Developed by its Noida and Bengaluru R&D centres, the initiative aims to deliver personalised AI solutions while strengthening India's role in Samsung's global innovation ecosystem
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Indian shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon clinched bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, marking India’s fourth medal of the competition.
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A 29-year-old man was arrested in Karnataka's Bagalkot for allegedly murdering his wife over suspected infidelity and filming her final moments. Police recovered videos, an iron rod and forensic evidence while investigating whether the death was staged as suicide
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NDA leaders on Tuesday slammed AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan’s opposition to the proposed Vande Mataram Bill, insisting that respect for the national song is a matter of duty and responsibility. While BJP leaders called Pathan’s remarks misleading and divisive, Samajwadi Party and Congress leaders urged caution and constitutional balance.
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Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit arrested an MBBS doctor for allegedly helping leak the BPSC TRE-3 teacher recruitment exam paper by taking candidates to Hazaribagh to access leaked questions. The accused was allegedly promised Rs 50,000 per candidate. Investigators have arrested 296 people so far
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The BJP has rejected media reports suggesting Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister due to pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra termed the reports "baseless and imaginative."
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Kumamoto in Japan’s southern Kyushu island on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a tsunami advisory. The tremor, originating 10 km below the sea surface, caused no immediate damage or injuries.
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A 21-year-old Muslim youth from Meerut joined the Kanwar Yatra with his Hindu friend, carrying a 251-litre Kanwar from Haridwar. The duo said their pilgrimage promotes social harmony, friendship beyond religious differences, and the message that humanity unites people
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PDP president Mehbooba Mufti announced that her party will stage peaceful protests across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, demanding the restoration of Article 370 and 35A and a resolution of the Kashmir issue.
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The BJP has intensified Instagram outreach to engage youth after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers are using reels and videos to highlight exam reforms, anti-paper leak measures, and government responses amid student protests
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The Supreme Court ordered the release of eligible student protesters under 18 without criminal records and directed preservation of digital evidence from NEET paper leak demonstrations. The court sought responses from states, calling allegations of police excesses deserving of fair investigation
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The makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara unveiled a new poster featuring Dulquer Salmaan as Krishna on his birthday and announced the release of the first single. Directed by Pavan Sadineni, the film stars Satvika Veeravalli and follows a rural girl’s space dream
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Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has not been allotted an official residence even a month after taking charge, as the designated quarters in Kundanbagh are in the possession of Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy. The delay highlights administrative lapses, with Andhra Pradesh still retaining several government residences in Hyderabad more than a decade after bifurcation.
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Sixteen Maoists, including six carrying a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh, surrendered before Jharkhand Police in Ranchi. The group included senior CPI (Maoist) members and five women cadres. Officials called the surrender a major success in the state’s anti-extremism campaign
