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Nepal must rethink its development model and hydropower expansion amid worsening climate risks, conservationist Megh Ale has said after deadly Bhote Koshi floods. Known as Nepal's “River Man”, Ale urged Himalayan nations to prioritise river conservation, climate adaptation and safer infrastructure
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned people against fake doctors providing treatment without proper qualifications. Police have identified 12 fake medical practitioners and initiated legal action, while citizens have been advised to verify doctors’ credentials before seeking treatment.
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Comedian Samay Raina joked about his past run-ins with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell while being felicitated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for participating in a cybercrime awareness film. Raina also recalled receiving calls from the agency during the India's Got Latent controversy
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A teenage girl from Kachiguda died by suicide on railway tracks near Uppuguda railway station after reportedly being reprimanded by her father for spending excessive time on her mobile phone. Railway police registered a case and are investigating the incident.
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A homeless woman living with her son was allegedly raped and assaulted by unidentified persons near Makthal mini-stadium in Narayanpet. Morning walkers found her unconscious and alerted police, who registered a case and launched a search for the accused.
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T-Hub and Honda Digital Innovation India have launched Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0, a year-long programme for Indian startups. Three challenges will offer selected startups funding of up to Rs 40 lakh each to develop mobility and customer experience solutions.
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Sonal Dinusha's gritty 98 and a stubborn lower order frustrated India as Sri Lanka reached 383/8 at tea on the fifth day of the second Test. The hosts extended their second-innings lead to 170 runs after following on
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A 19-year-old trader, Kothala Naresh, died of electrocution while erecting a shed for Rakhi sales at Subhash Nagar in Medak town.
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Former BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma believes the inaugural Dehradun T20 League will accelerate the growth of young cricketers in Uttarakhand. The six-team tournament, featuring 18 matches, aims to provide emerging players with exposure, professional standards and opportunities to perform under pressure
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A couple from Badampet, Sangareddy district, died instantly when a speeding lorry rammed their auto on NH-65 at Sajapur. They were on personal work when the accident occurred.
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Farmers in Medak district staged rasta-roko protests at multiple locations, demanding an end to the online booking system for urea and alleging diversion of supplies by local shops. They accused the government of failing to address repeated shortages.
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Actress Rakul Preet Singh has opened up about playing Surpanakha in Ramayana: Part 1, saying the character's layered personality and lesser-known aspects drew her to the role. She also revealed that the script offered insights into Surpanakha's life beyond her conventional portrayal
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Senior Telangana Congress leaders have reportedly expressed displeasure over media reports targeting some party leaders. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy have questioned such reports and warned against targeting party leaders.
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New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has revealed his admiration for Manchester City, saying he enjoys their controlling style of football. Ravindra recalled his Etihad Stadium experience and also picked former England pacer Chris Woakes as a potential centre-back
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Gold prices in India remained flat at Rs 1,59,650 per 10 grams in futures trade on Thursday, with muted spot demand weighing on the market. October contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange slipped marginally by Rs 13, while earlier in the session futures had dropped sharply to Rs 1,56,692.
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Megastar Chiranjeevi has congratulated Ravi Teja and the team of Irumudi on the film's blockbuster success, praising the actor's “phenomenal” performance. He also lauded director Shiva Nirvana, child artiste Nakshathra and producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar
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India’s Under-17 men’s football team has been drawn in Group E alongside Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
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Actress Preity Zinta shared a heartwarming experience in Paris, where a neighbour sent her favourite Kadhi Chawal after learning she was unwell with fever. The gesture touched her deeply. Zinta also recently visited the Kanapathy Temple and returned to films with ‘Batwara 1947’
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Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle’s final recorded film song, “Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hai Kahan”, will be released on her birth anniversary, September 8, as part of Harish Vyas’ upcoming drama-comedy Om Ka Hari.
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Two pilots were killed when a four-seater twin-engine Tecnam training aircraft crashed into a field near the Ganga River in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The aircraft had taken off from Garg Aviation Training Centre. DGCA has been informed and an investigation into the crash is underway
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An 18-year-old Agniveer aspirant, Tarun Yadav, was killed and his friend critically injured when a speeding truck hit their motorcycle in Budaun. The two were returning from physical training when the accident occurred. Police are searching for the absconding truck driver
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A 62-year-old plantation worker, Ocha Thevar, was killed in a wild elephant attack at Pooppara in Kerala’s Idukki. The fatality has renewed concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict, as elephants continue to enter settlements and plantations across the Munnar-Pooppara high-range region
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A CBRE South Asia report reveals that while 93% of Indian office occupiers are experimenting with or adopting artificial intelligence (AI), 57% say it has no immediate impact on their leasing decisions. Most firms remain in early stages of AI implementation, focusing on proofs‑of‑concept and systemic mapping before committing capital.
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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is in Delhi for discussions with Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders over a vacant Cabinet berth and possible ministerial changes. Lobbying has intensified over caste, regional, community and gender representation, while Minister B Nagendra’s resignation remains under consideration
