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Delhi is set to launch its first paperless Assembly session from August 4 using the E-Vidhan system, while fully digitising Secretariat files. A 500 kW solar plant will also be inaugurated, marking a major step in administrative and environmental reform

Dr Pachipala Namrata, the main accused in the Hyderabad surrogacy scam case, is being questioned by the Gopalapuram police for the second day. A local court granted five-day police custody. She is accused of running a fake surrogacy racket

The Election Commission has doubled the annual pay of BLOs to Rs 12,000 and sanctioned a Rs 6,000 incentive for voter list revision in Bihar. BLO supervisors, EROs, and AEROs will also receive increased annual remuneration, the EC announced on Saturday

The Rachakonda police have issued prohibitory orders ahead of the NEET PG 2025 exam scheduled for Sunday. Gathering of four or more people within 200 metres of exam centres is banned. Violators will face legal action under the BNSS Act

US universities are integrating AI across all academic disciplines—from law to medicine—to prepare students for a tech-driven world. Indian students can benefit from this future-focused education, with access to innovation, ethical training, and global career opportunities

Hyderabad police have launched a special operation to catch a gang stealing stray cattle in Secunderabad using a modified car. A case was registered after complaints, and special teams were formed. A similar gang was arrested last year for related thefts.

A Class VII girl in Balanagar, Hyderabad, was found wandering during school hours due to pressure from poor academic performance. Balanagar police counselled the student in the presence of her parents and informed the school management about the incident.

India’s headline inflation is expected to stay below 4 per cent for the next two quarters, driven by easing food prices and a favourable base effect. CPI inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in June, the lowest since January 2019, according to CareEdge Ratings

Japan experienced its hottest July on record, with average temperatures 2.89°C above normal, the highest since 1898. Authorities issued widespread heatstroke alerts as extreme heat and low rainfall affected several regions, including Tamba, Hokkaido, and Hokuriku

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to farmers and small industries amid rising global trade tensions. Responding to Trump’s tariff hike and claims about Russian oil, India stressed economic self-reliance and denied halting energy imports from Moscow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised the opposition for questioning Operation Sindoor instead of saluting the armed forces’ bravery. He contrasted the Modi government's decisive actions with Congress' alleged softness on terror, accusing it of vote-bank politics and divisive narratives

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad is planning a night safari and a bioluminescent park featuring glowing organisms and nocturnal animals. The project is in early stages, with plans being drawn and assistance taken from the Singapore Zoo.

With nearly 20 lakh accounts removed proactively the platform also introduced tools like Status Ads and Promoted Channels to expand business features, amid ongoing user safety efforts

The SonaSPEED lab's Simplex Permanent Magnet Stepper Motors successfully powered ISRO–NASA’s NISAR mission launched via GSLV-F16. Developed in Salem and Bengaluru, these motors played a crucial role in fuel regulation and engine control during India’s latest Earth observation satellite mission.

Hyderabad’s strategic location and transport links are making it a preferred transit point for drug smugglers. Ganja from Andhra Pradesh is routed through the city via roads, railways, and buses, prompting tighter surveillance from excise and police departments.

Manisha, a 28-year-old constable posted at Meerpet police station, died by suicide after consuming poison. Her family alleges harassment by her husband. Police have registered a case and are probing the circumstances that led to the incident.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hit out at Rahul Gandhi for alleging voter fraud in Bihar, daring him to reveal his so-called “atom bomb of evidence.” He defended the Election Commission and praised Nitish Kumar’s governance and Bihar’s transformation

SBI Research expects the RBI to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in August, citing soft inflation, early festive demand, and global headwinds. It warns against delayed action that may miss the current policy window

The Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project is facing rising opposition within Andhra Pradesh. Critics cite legal, economic, and environmental concerns, warning the diversion of Godavari water to the Krishna basin could weaken the state’s river entitlements and threaten sensitive ecosystems.

Factionalism among Congress leaders in Nirmal, Adilabad, and Mancherial threatens to derail the upcoming padayatra by Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud. Infighting continues across constituencies, raising questions over unity in Telangana’s northern districts.

Water tanker services and consumer grievance redressal have been severely disrupted in Hyderabad for the third day due to a data centre malfunction at HMWSSB. Manual operations have led to long queues and delayed services, sparking widespread consumer complaints.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. The gunfight began Friday evening during a cordon and search operation. The identities and affiliations of the militants are being verified.

IRTS officer Iti Pandey has taken over as the Principal Chief Commercial Manager of South Central Railway. A gold medalist and senior railway official, she is known for launching *Rudra*, a mobile hospital initiative for workers in remote areas.

Over a decade after its release, Manam travels to Japan on August 8, where fans of “Nag Sama” will watch the Akkineni family on big screens.