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At least seven people, including six women, were killed and eight others injured when a private travels bus collided with an auto-rickshaw near Adda Road in Chilakaluripet, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, early Thursday.

A 32-member group from Kolkata on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra went missing after flash floods struck Nepal’s Rasuwagadhi area near the Nepal-Tibet border. The group, comprising 30 tourists and two tour managers, has remained untraceable since Wednesday morning.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has defended chief Mohan Bhagwat’s upcoming address at Madison Square Garden in New York, framing it as an inclusive interfaith dialogue under the “Universal Oneness Celebration” on August 29.

A Tata mini van rammed into engineering students near Guru Nanak College, Ibrahimpatnam, killing one and critically injuring two others.

US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “fairly soon,” while claiming Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but “seriously wounded.” In an interview, Trump asserted Iran’s military has been crippled, its economy weakened, and that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains the central objective.

Nearly 160 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indians, remain missing after a massive flash flood triggered by an earthquake in Tibet swept through central Nepal, devastating towns, washing away bridges, crippling hydropower projects, and leaving widespread destruction across multiple districts.

Some individuals who visited the bakery found that paper plates being used to serve snacks were made from the question papers belonging to the Group-III exam, which was conducted for recruitment to 1,363 vacancies in 2024

Though it is premature to see Ajit Doval’s engagement with China’s top leadership as a sign of an imminent boundary settlement, it does suggest that the two countries are moving from confrontation towards conciliation

Coordination Centre at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi will coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and other authorities to facilitate assistance

Officials suspended smart ration card distribution at two places in Medak district after beneficiaries found printing errors. Cards at Variguntham carried the wrong village name, while cards in Toopran had a village name printed in the ward column.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to implement the Sanjeevani healthcare project statewide from January 1. The initiative will feature digital health records, AI-driven services, staff training and integration with national and State health portals

Hyderabad’s historic Paigah Palace at Begumpet has lost 23 trees as HMDA takes up a three-level underground parking facility. The trees, including neem and mango, were removed for translocation to Sanjeevaiah Park, while renovation works continue at the palace.

Attapur Police arrested automobile thief Syed Mazher alias Takla and recovered a Hyundai i20 Asta car and laptop from his possession. Police said the accused, a habitual offender, stole the vehicle after taking keys kept near a valet counter.

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims by 29 US states alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children, misled users about safety and improperly collected minors’ data, while introducing new restrictions for teenage users across the US

Tension erupted at Nagarjuna Sagar after Andhra Pradesh irrigation officials allegedly released around 2,000 cusecs into the right canal without showing Telangana counterparts a KRMB authorisation. The confrontation reportedly turned physical, prompting police deployment at the project

Roger Federer made an emotional return to Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open 2026 Legends match. The Swiss great thanked fans for their support and hinted at another appearance on court, saying John McEnroe’s longevity had inspired him

India have named a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Tashkent. The Blue Colts will face Syria, hosts Uzbekistan and Bangladesh in Group B after playing four friendlies earlier this month

Former ICMR Director General Prof Nirmal Kumar Ganguly said there was no need to panic over rising H1N1 cases, while urging precautions. He identified children, elderly people and those with certain comorbidities as vulnerable groups requiring greater caution and timely medical care

Union minister Chirag Paswan said attire was a matter of personal choice and religious tradition, reacting to the Allahabad High Court’s hijab order. He said such matters should not face interference, while Giriraj Singh criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Bihar was put on high alert after floods in Nepal raised the possibility of a sudden rise in Gandak river discharge. Authorities opened all 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar and stepped up rescue and relief preparations

The BJP criticised the Allahabad High Court's observations on wearing the hijab in schools, saying courts should not decide what people wear. BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam said school administrations should determine dress rules while respecting citizens' constitutional freedoms

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district who went missing after venturing into the sea on August 3 have been traced safe in West Bengal. Their boat was located near Shankarpur Fishing Harbour, and the State government is arranging their return

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh over alleged failures in drought management, BC reservations and law and order. He also raised concerns over farmers, pending fee reimbursement and alleged police involvement in ganja peddling

FSSAI has issued notices to JW Marriott and Andaz in Delhi’s Aerocity after inspections found serious food safety and hygiene violations. Officials reported pest activity, expired food, poor sanitation, labelling issues and other deficiencies, with samples collected for laboratory analysis