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The move is being seen by political analysts as a clear signal that the TMC is grooming Abhishek Banerjee for a larger role in national politics

By engaging with key African nations, India can lead the Global South and also counter China’s debt-driven influence in the region

Thirty students at a tribal ashram school in Kallur, Khammam, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after breakfast. Ten were hospitalised in serious condition. Officials launched a probe, and Telangana Girijana Sangham demanded a survey of food safety in hostels

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has been summoned by the Akal Takht on August 6 for allegedly hurting Sikh sentiments by organising entertainment performances at an event in Srinagar marking Guru Teg Bahadur's martyrdom anniversary. The SGPC strongly condemned the act

Three Pune women alleged police assaulted them and used casteist slurs during a missing person investigation. Rohit Pawar has sought action under the SC/ST Atrocities Act. Police have denied the allegations, citing no evidence in preliminary inquiry

Several areas in Hyderabad recorded over 100 mm of rainfall on Monday evening, with Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills receiving the highest at 124 mm. Waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and uprooted trees were reported across the city. Civic teams responded swiftly

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy criticised the Congress government for halting irrigation works under KLIP and Irkode scheme. He demanded the Irrigation Minister fast-track the project to benefit 21 villages depending on water from the Mallanna Sagar reservoir

A Hyderabad court sentenced a 19-year-old man, Kamalakar Shiva Kumar, to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2021. The court also awarded Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the victim and imposed a fine

Mohammad Iqbal Shareef from Kagaznagar scored 98.5% in his master’s degree from Western Global University, USA, ranking among the top three students from 26 countries. He studied Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management and hails from a civic leader’s family

BRS denied claims that party chief KCR performed a Chandi Yagam, calling the reports false. The party warned media outlets to remove the misinformation and urged them to verify any news about KCR with his office before publishing

The BRS denied media reports that K Chandrashekhar Rao was performing the Chandi Yagam at his Erravelli residence. Calling the reports baseless, the party urged media outlets to verify facts and remove misleading stories to prevent misinformation

After a dry and humid weekend, heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Monday afternoon. Several areas saw intense downpour within an hour, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Banjara Hills recorded the highest rainfall at 74.5 mm, followed by other key localities

Satya Prakash has taken charge as Additional General Manager of South Central Railway. A senior IRSE officer with 35 years of service, he has held key positions across Indian Railways and is an IIT Delhi graduate in Civil Engineering

An elderly woman from Dabba village in Asifabad protested the alleged illegal transfer of her land using a fake death certificate. She claimed her land was encroached and registered under another’s name. The Sub-Collector assured a full investigation

The traditional Gajapayana elephant march began with floral tributes and rituals, marking the official start of Mysuru Dasara festivities. Led by elephant Abhimanyu, the first batch of nine elephants departed with fanfare, cultural performances, and traditional offerings

Tesla awarded Elon Musk $29 billion worth of stock, months after a court struck down his earlier $56 billion pay. The new shares match terms of the old plan. Musk has appealed, and Tesla is reviewing his compensation

Shaik Jani, 34, of Saroornagar, was arrested by the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force after being on the run for four years. He allegedly duped several women by promising Mudra loans and collecting large sums of money from them

A prolonged dry spell in July has left paddy farmers in Adilabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts in a dilemma over transplantation. With irrigation sources running dry and rainfall deficit widening, cultivators are uncertain about salvaging the Vanakalam season

Heavy rains on Monday caused severe waterlogging in Hyderabad’s old city, submerging roads in areas like Falaknuma, Mallepally, and Chatrinaka. Motorists struggled to pass through flooded stretches while pedestrians were left waiting for the water to recede. Traffic snarls followed.

Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan defended his remarks on government funding for women and SC/ST filmmakers, stating they were meant to empower through expert training. His comments sparked a backlash, with a police complaint and split reactions from minister

Mohammed Siraj’s five-wicket haul powered India to a dramatic six-run win over England in the 5th Test at The Oval, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. A four-wicket burst on Day 5 sealed one of India’s finest overseas Test wins

A lawyer returns to the courtroom after a shocking incident and takes on a tough case. Sattamum Needhiyum is honest but doesn’t fully succeed in making an impact.

Hyderabad-based builder Jayathri Infra was ordered by TGRERA to refund Rs 11.60 lakh with 11 per cent interest to a buyer for not delivering a commercial space project on time and failing to show proof of land ownership

Over four crore women have received maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, with disbursements exceeding Rs 19,028 crore. The Women and Child Development Ministry has extended the registration drive till August 15 to ensure wider inclusion and awareness