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GHMC’s second Indie Puppy Adoption Mela at KBR Park saw 22 of 35 vaccinated and dewormed desi puppies adopted. The event, inaugurated by Commissioner RV Karnan, encourages adoption, compassion, and responsible care for indigenous dogs
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Nandamuri Balakrishna marks 50 years in cinema with a historic World Book of Records honour, celebrating 110 films, political service, philanthropy, and fan love, while pledging continued passion and service.
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A Chinese philosophy student with valid U.S. documents was detained, interrogated, and deported from Texas despite no tech ties, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of Chinese students amid shifting Trump-era policies and rising tensions over academic access and national security concerns
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take the 42% BC reservation bill to Delhi for approval. He criticized Congress for misleading BCs, highlighted BRS’s efforts, and called for strong, committed action on reservations.
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Chennai’s northern neighbourhood of Manali witnessed a cloudburst overnight, recording up to 27 cm of rain. The downpour forced flight diversions to Bengaluru, while the Meteorological Department forecasts isolated rain and strong winds in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next 24 hours.
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AI models are now decoding animal emotions through vocalizations, aiding in welfare monitoring across species like pigs, cows, dogs, whales, and bees. While promising, the technology raises ethical concerns about overinterpretation, ecological cost, and human responsibility in responding to distress signals
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A Filipino priest, an Indian education activist, and a Maldivian diver won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awards for transformative service in human rights, girls’ education, and environmental protection, embodying compassion, resilience, and community leadership across Asia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over monsoon-triggered floods and landslides, praising rescue efforts by NDRF, SDRF, and armed forces. Amid the crisis, he highlighted Pulwama's first day-night cricket match and the Khelo India Water Sports Festival at Srinagar's Dal Lake
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A three-year-old boy, Indrala Rakshith, died in Jagtial after being attacked by dogs and falling into a drainage. Despite hospital treatment, he reportedly did not receive the anti-rabies vaccine. He later died at Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad.
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Actor Mahesh Babu missed his son Gautam’s 19th birthday for the first time and shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying his love would always accompany him. Meanwhile, Mahesh is working on S S Rajamouli’s upcoming action-adventure film, tentatively titled Globe Trotter.
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The Enforcement Directorate seized luxury vehicles, cash, and jewellery in a money laundering probe linked to a ₹1,396 crore bank fraud involving Odisha-based businessman Shakti Ranjan Dash and his firms, allegedly tied to shell transactions with Himachal's Indian Technomac Company Ltd
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After a brief sunny spell, overcast skies return to Hyderabad and Telangana. The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the next 48 hours due to a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, affecting nearly all districts.
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India’s Department of Posts has fully suspended all mail to the U.S., including letters and gifts under $100, due to new U.S. regulations removing duty-free exemptions. The move follows carrier refusals amid unclear customs processes under the new tariff regime
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The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam rose to 48 feet on Sunday, prompting a second flood warning. Authorities are discharging 11.44 lakh cusecs of water and have urged residents in affected villages to stay alert and avoid bathing or boat trips.
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During the SCO summit in Tianjin, PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that India-China cooperation benefits all humanity. The leaders discussed border protocols, bilateral ties, and economic issues, marking a breakthrough in easing four-year tensions along the LAC.
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Heavy rain in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, caused boulder collapses and debris flow, blocking Badrinath Highway at five locations and washing away a bridge on the Jyotirmath-Malari road. Local administration and disaster teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations.
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The White House confirmed plans to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War, reviving its historic title. President Trump cited a shift toward offensive military priorities and symbolic ties to past U.S. victories as reasons for the change
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A 14-year-old student, Mohammed Rizwan, of Telangana Minorities Residential School for Boys, Yakutpura, died suddenly on Saturday night after collapsing in his room. Wardens rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Police have begun an investigation into the incident.
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India is formulating an action plan to counter a 50% US tariff hike impacting key exports, Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said. Despite fiscal deficit concerns, the government remains confident in achieving targets amid strong economic fundamentals and domestic demand growth
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Telugu actor Chiranjeevi facilitated the eye donation of his late mother-in-law, Allu Kanakaratnam, hours after her passing at age 94. The thoughtful act, reflecting her earlier consent, has been widely praised online as a gesture of kindness and hope.
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In Muzaffarnagar, police arrested Kavita (30) for allegedly strangling her husband, Sanjay Kumar (40), while he slept. She confessed to the crime, citing neglect due to his preference for his first wife. The incident occurred on August 29
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Heavy rains washed away a motorable bridge on the Jyotirmath-Malari highway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, cutting off over a dozen villages. Landslides also blocked key highways to Badrinath and Kedarnath. No casualties have been reported, officials said
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An Indore-bound Air India A320 neo made an emergency landing in Delhi after a fire indication in its right engine. The engine was shut down, and the plane landed safely with over 90 passengers. DGCA has been informed
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A soldier of the Rashtriya Rifles, Constable Chotu Kumar, died in an accidental firearm discharge on Saturday night in Ganderbal district, J-K. The rifle went off as he jumped from a truck, causing a fatal injury below his chin.