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Labour Minister G. Vivekanand escaped unhurt after four vehicles in his convoy were damaged near Narsapur, Medak district, on Thursday. The incident occurred when a driver braked suddenly to avoid a two-wheeler. No injuries were reported.

BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy accused CM Revanth Reddy of surrendering Telangana’s water rights to Andhra Pradesh, alleging secret deals with CM Naidu. He demanded Revanth’s resignation and warned against diverting Godavari waters to Rayalaseema without public consensus.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been sentenced to one year in prison under COFEPOSA for alleged gold smuggling. Despite earlier bail on technical grounds, she remains in custody after 14.2 kg of gold was seized at Bengaluru airport in March

Around 50 people, including children, died in a massive fire at a hypermarket in Kut, Iraq’s Wasit province. Governor Mohammed Al-Mayahi declared three days of mourning and pledged legal action. Rescue and investigation efforts are ongoing as casualties may rise

Farmers across Telangana are facing a severe urea shortage, with long queues reported in Makthal and other towns. Alleging hoarding by private traders, farmers are demanding immediate action from the government as cultivation is delayed across several regions.

The Federation of Indian Pilots urged the government to reassess technical factors in the Air India AI-171 crash probe, criticizing the preliminary AAIB report for implying pilot error without ruling out known mechanical faults linked to Boeing 787-8 systems

Maharashtra’s move to merge 14 villages from Telangana's Adilabad district into Chandrapur has sparked political and public concern. While the State cites revenue records, critics call it a leadership failure, recalling past demands from Maharashtra villages to join Telangana.

NRAI President Kalikesh Singh Deo has been appointed Interim Chairperson of the ISSF Committee on E-Sports and Innovations. The role strengthens India’s global influence in shooting sports and supports tech-driven developments like e-shooting and the upcoming Shooting League of India.

A Delhi court found four individuals guilty of contempt for failing to submit bail bonds and ordered them to stand with hands raised in court all day. The magistrate cited deliberate delay during a 2018 case’s pre-charge evidence stage

The West Indies cricket team faces renewed scrutiny after a 0-3 Test series defeat to Australia, with poor batting and overreliance on T20 formats blamed. Cricket legends have been called in to revive the side amid growing fan disappointment.

Netflix will premiere its original espionage thriller Saare Jahan Se Accha on August 13. Starring Pratik Gandhi, the series is set in the 1970s and follows an intelligence officer's mission to prevent a nuclear threat amid political turmoil and moral conflict

Even after streaming on Netflix, 8 Vasantalu continues to run in theatres. Director Phanindra Narsetti asks audiences to experience its emotional journey on the big screen before it’s too late.

BRS worker Shashidhar Goud was rearrested moments after being released from Karimnagar jail, despite securing bail, for retweeting a political post. Party leaders, including KTR, condemned the repeated arrests and warned police against political excesses.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is facing backlash for attending a Delhi meeting where Andhra Pradesh's Banakacherla project was discussed. Citizens accuse him of compromising state water rights, prompting calls for a renewed movement to protect Telangana’s river resources.

Skeletal remains of a girl aged 4–5 were found in Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave, linked to the LTTE conflict. The discovery, alongside toys and school bags, revives concerns of wartime atrocities and possible war crimes against Tamil civilians

Ariana Grande reassured fans she’s not leaving music despite focusing on films like Wicked and Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Calling music her “lifeline,” she promised to return next year, balancing her singing career with other creative projects

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after the first two T20Is against Australia at Sabina Park, his home ground. The 37-year-old, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, called the opportunity his proudest career moment.

A couple who married four months ago was found hanging in their Hyderabad home, reportedly due to financial distress. Locals raised alarm after they hadn’t stepped out all day. Police suspect depression and are investigating the case from all angles.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday but slipped into negative territory amid cautious investor sentiment ahead of India-US trade talks. FII outflows and underwhelming Tech Mahindra earnings weighed on markets, even as global oil prices and US equities rose.

Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, was screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan, earning praise from government officials. The mythological film marks an important recognition for Telugu cinema and features a strong ensemble cast and crew.

The rupee rose 12 paise to 85.80 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by falling crude prices and progress in India-US trade talks. Gains were capped by FII outflows and a firm dollar. Brent crude traded lower at USD 68.46.

Sant Tukaram brings to screen the story of the 17th-century poet-saint whose verses challenged social norms. Featuring Subodh Bhave, the film will release globally on July 18, 2025.

Jana Natya Mandali co-founder Sanjeev and his wife Deena surrendered before the Rachakonda Police on Thursday. Sanjeev, also a key Maoist functionary in Chhattisgarh’s Dandakaranya zone, was closely associated with the late Gaddar. Police will brief the media soon.