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The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (Hydraa) reclaimed 16,000 sq. yards of land worth over Rs 400 crore at Jubilee Enclave, Madhapur. Illegal encroachments on parks and roads were demolished, with reclaimed areas fenced and signboards installed.

Two student suicides were reported in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A PUC student at RGUKT, Kadapa, allegedly hanged himself, possibly due to mobile addiction and his father’s death. In Bhainsa, a 15-year-old ended his life after being denied a mobile phone

Hyderabad witnessed clear skies and sunshine on Thursday after days of heavy rains. IMD forecasts dry weather until this weekend, but from August 26, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected across Telangana, prompting a two-day weather alert.

A warehouse fire in Bhadrachalam’s old vegetable market gutted vehicles and triggered panic on Thursday. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread to nearby shops. Locals blamed a contractor for illegally storing hazardous chemicals in the densely populated area.

Farmers in Narsapur, Medak district, staged a rasta roko on the Hyderabad–Medak road demanding urea supply amid acute shortage. Traffic was disrupted before police and agriculture officials intervened and pacified protesters, who withdrew after assurances of fertiliser distribution.

The proclamation ceremony of the ‘Murajapam-Lakshadeepa’ festival at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was held in Thiruvananthapuram. Actor Mohanlal read the proclamation, announcing the 56-day ritual from November 20 to January 14, culminating in ‘Lakshadeepam’ when one lakh lamps illuminate the temple

The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido ₹10 lakh for misleading advertisements like “Auto in 5 min or get Rs 50.” The regulator found unfair trade practices, unclear disclaimers, and compensation via restrictive “Rapido coins,” directing the company to refund consumers

Samsung TV Plus has partnered with ETV Network to add four new channels—ETV News, ETV Josh, ETV Music, and ETV Comedy—expanding its regional FAST content offerings and strengthening access to high-quality Telugu entertainment for Indian audiences.

At Made by Google 2025, the company unveiled its latest Pixel lineup, powered by AI including Gemini, offering proactive, personalized experiences across phones, watches, earbuds, and accessories, while emphasizing computational photography, security, and longevity.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar revealed his health routine, stressing the importance of finishing dinner by 6.30 PM to aid digestion and reduce diseases. He also shared that he observes a complete Monday fast. Kumar’s next film 'Welcome To The Jungle' releases on December 20

New research reveals Antarctica is experiencing abrupt, accelerating changes: shrinking sea ice, melting ice shelves, weakening ocean currents, and destabilizing ice sheets. These shifts threaten wildlife, ecosystems, and global coastlines, with rising sea levels and climate disruption inevitable without urgent emission cuts

A Ghaziabad woman lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws for dowry harassment, body-shaming, forced abortion, and physical assault. She alleged they demanded she maintain a figure like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi, denied her food, and subjected her to torture

Director Shashi Kiran Tikka called actress-turned-producer Madhu Shalini a true fighter while recalling her dedication during Goodachari shoot, as he praised her presentation of the upcoming rural love story Kanyakumari.

Bengal Warriorz coach Naveen Kumar says the team has built a young and balanced squad for PKL Season 12, strengthening the raiding unit. He praised Devank Dalal and emphasized the role of fans in motivating players.

Dabang Delhi KC is ready for PKL Season 12 starting August 29, retaining Ashu Malik as captain. The 22-year-old raider, last season’s top scorer, leads the team’s pursuit of playoff consistency and a championship title.

The second single Dassora from Anushka Shetty–Vikram Prabhu’s Ghaati is out, blending culture, grit, and high energy. Directed by Krish, the action thriller hits theatres worldwide on September 5.

Saiee Manjrekar, daughter of Mahesh Manjrekar, says she values passion-driven roles over staying busy. The actress, who debuted in Dabangg 3, prefers waiting for meaningful opportunities that challenge and inspire her.

Farmers in Mahabubnagar, CM A. Revanth Reddy’s home district, are facing a severe urea shortage. Limited supply, selective token distribution, and rising prices from traders are forcing farmers to spend hours in queues during a critical farming period.

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s Thalaivan Thalaivii, directed by Pandiraj, streams on Prime Video from August 22. The romantic comedy explores love, marriage, and family clashes, with music by Santhosh Narayanan.

Nick Jonas revealed his “beige flag,” saying he uses the bed only for sleeping and avoids eating, reading, or TV on it. Instead, he pulls up a chair when Priyanka watches TV.

Jackie Shroff, a self-proclaimed green crusader, urges people to gift plants instead of plastic, saying they bring cleaner air, peace, and joy. He also gears up for Hunter 2 and Welcome To The Jungle.

A 35-year-old government school in Cheruvu Singaram, Burgampadu, is in a hazardous condition, with falling ceiling slabs and exposed wires. Parents and teachers demand urgent intervention as classes are temporarily shifted to a nearby Anganwadi.

Chiranjeevi announced that his socio-fantasy film ‘Vishwambhara’, directed by Vassishta and featuring Trisha Krishnan, Ashika Ranganath, and Kunal Kapoor, will release in summer 2026. The film promises stunning VFX and a grand cinematic spectacle under UV Creations.

In Miyapur, Hyderabad, five members of a family, including a two-year-old child, were found dead under suspicious circumstances. Preliminary reports suggest possible poisoning. Police have registered a case and are investigating the exact cause of the tragedy