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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government lacked funds and land for welfare schemes and slammed the BJP and Election Commission over fake votes and reservation issues. He laid the foundation for a statue of Sardar Sarvai Pappanna Goud
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Six people died after being electrocuted by a live wire during a Shobha Yatra in Hyderabad’s Ramanthapur. IT Minister Sridhar Babu announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for each victim and ordered an inquiry to identify those responsible
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Four persons from Jagtial, including three women, went missing after their vehicle was caught in floodwater near Udgir, Maharashtra. While one man escaped, others were swept away amid heavy rains.
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Games like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers show how poorly optimised launches remain a major issue. From bugs and glitches to heavy file sizes, unpolished releases waste power, time, and money. Better optimisation could improve play, reduce energy costs, and ensure sustainable gaming
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The ₹80 crore Hebbal flyover extension was inaugurated by CM Siddaramaiah and DCM D K Shivakumar, who rode his vintage Yezdi to mark the occasion. Authorities expect 30% traffic relief at the junction.
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RFCL in Peddapalli faces repeated shutdowns due to ammonia pipeline leakages, disrupting urea supply during peak season. Farmers struggle with shortages, while political leaders allege conspiracy behind the frequent closures.
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A 10-year-old girl was injured in a monkey attack at Chandra Bhavan Colony, Medak. CCTV footage of the incident went viral as she sustained ankle injuries and was hospitalized.
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The government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) portal to create 3.5 crore jobs in two years. The Rs 1-lakh crore scheme offers incentives to both employers and first-time employees to encourage fresh hiring and job creation
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Coconut shells, once thrown away as waste, are now selling at record prices in Kerala, touching Rs 35 per kg. Rising demand from industries and exports has created a lucrative market, even as high coconut and oil prices burden households
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Supreme Court had ordered booth-wise publication of excluded electors before August 19
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Lodge Keys No. 297 organised CPR training sessions in Hyderabad with GVK Green Health Services, training 84 participants free of cost under its Be a CPR Ambassador initiative, aiming to train 1,000 this year.
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Ayyub Khan (63), admitted for hernia surgery at Osmania General Hospital, died by suicide after jumping from a second-floor window. Family cited fear of surgery and mental instability.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, has launched Virtual Information Kiosks and interactive 3D maps, offering passengers real-time updates, navigation, and emergency support, as part of GHIAL’s digital transformation drive.
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Actor Rana Daggubati stars in JioStar’s Ghus Kar Maarenge campaign for Telugu Titans ahead of PKL Season 12, highlighting kabaddi’s intensity. The league opens August 29 with Titans vs Thalaivas.
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The BCCI mourned Dr Vece Paes, Olympian and sports medicine expert, who passed away Thursday. A former anti-doping consultant, he leaves behind a legacy of integrity, athlete welfare, and clean sport.
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U Mumba enter PKL Season 12 with a strong defence led by Sunil Kumar and new coach Anil Chaprana. With Manjeet gone, Ajit Chouhan and youngsters carry the team’s hopes.
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Josh Brar says Guzaara, the new love song from Baaghi 4, contains words he has never shared before. The film, starring Tiger Shroff, Harnaaz Sandhu and Sanjay Dutt, releases September 5.
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Heavy rains have left Hyderabad roads riddled with potholes, causing severe traffic disruptions. Commuters across IT corridors and major routes expressed frustration at GHMC’s poor monsoon preparedness. Of 10,110 potholes identified, 6,380 have been repaired, according to GHMC’s latest report.
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Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna served as Grand Marshals at the 43rd India Day Parade in New York, the largest Independence Day celebration outside India. Videos of the duo greeting fans and holding hands briefly went viral online.
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A 63-year-old hernia patient died by suicide after jumping from the second floor of Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday. Identified as Ayyub Khan, he was scheduled for surgery on Monday. Police have launched an investigation.
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A seven-year-old girl, Nafisath Misriya, died after falling from a scooter and being run over by a bus in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The accident, blamed on pothole-ridden roads, sparked local protests. Her father survived with minor injuries
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Residents of Ramanthapur staged a protest blaming electricity department negligence for the Sri Krishnashtami chariot tragedy that killed six. TSSPDCL CMD Musharraf Faruqui assured inquiry, ex-gratia, and support for victims’ families.
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Road construction in Hyderabad’s old city has been left incomplete due to rains, with dug-up stretches turning into waterlogged and mosquito-prone areas. Frustrated residents blame GHMC and contractors for poor planning.
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Continuous rains in Hyderabad have left roads damaged, traffic chaotic, and power supply erratic. Frustrated residents blame civic authorities for poor preparedness, as commuting has become risky and stressful amid inundation and gridlocks.
