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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials saved Rs 85.20 lakh after an 85-year-old retired bank employee from Neredmet was targeted in a digital arrest scam. A fraudster posing as an NIA officer threatened him with arrest before demanding money for verification.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared glimpses of her modified fitness routine during pregnancy, saying she continues strength training after receiving her doctor’s clearance. She urged women not to replicate her workouts and stressed the importance of listening to their bodies.
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Three-time Olympian Mirabai Chanu is focused on staying injury-free as she targets a maiden Asian Games medal in Aichi-Nagoya. After winning her third Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow, the weightlifter says the Asian Games remain her sole priority.
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Kalakriti Art Gallery will present ‘Nothing Arrives Unchanged’, a group exhibition curated by Satyajit Dave, featuring works by nine contemporary artists. The exhibition explores how materials, objects, images and myths are transformed by processes, systems, decisions and time.
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A 60-year-old shepherd died after being hit by a train while crossing railway tracks at Abhangapuram in Nalgonda district on Wednesday. Four sheep also died in the incident. Railway police have launched an investigation into the accident.
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The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges to submit monthly Action Taken Reports on student safety, mental health and staffing. Institutions must strengthen support systems, document student suicides and unnatural deaths, and fill vacant teaching and administrative posts.
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Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan advertisement has been withdrawn after criticism over her outfit sparked an online debate. The jewellery brand cited respect for Indian culture and traditions, while Sanon defended her clothing choices and questioned judging women’s cultural values by their attire.
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India’s decision to enforce the follow-on paid dividends as Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj struck to reduce Sri Lanka to 83/2 at lunch on day four. Sri Lanka still trail by 130 runs after being bowled out for 290.
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Mohammed Siraj said he relishes the responsibility of leading India’s pace attack and is focused on building pressure on Sri Lanka despite struggling for rhythm after a two-month break. He also explained his approach to fast bowling in challenging conditions.
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India and Vietnam held their 7th High-Level Meeting in Chennai to strengthen maritime cooperation in security, law enforcement, search and rescue, pollution response and capacity building. Both sides reviewed ongoing engagements and reaffirmed commitments to operational coordination, interoperability, training and environmental sustainability
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AIFF has appointed East Bengal FC head coach Anthony Andrews as assistant coach of the India U17 women’s national team. Andrews, a four-time IWL champion, will join the squad in Tashkent for friendlies against Uzbekistan.
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The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide as the US State Department intensifies screening for applicants who may become dependent on public benefits. Consular officers are being trained to assess applicants’ finances, health, skills, family circumstances and other factors.
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Tennis players Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev reached the US Open mixed doubles semifinals after defeating the two-time defending champions. Andreeva revealed she once had a crush on Rublev as a teenager, calling it a dream to play alongside her favorite player
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South Korea recorded a 15.6 per cent year-on-year rise in births in June, the highest growth since records began in 1981. Births have increased for 24 consecutive months, driven by recovering marriages and improved attitudes toward having children, though fertility remains low
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Chef J.P. Singh brings Bukhara’s celebrated culinary heritage to Peshawri at ITC Kohenur from August 28 to 30. Guests can savour iconic North-West Frontier dishes, including Dal Bukhara, Sikandari Raan, Tandoori Jhinga and Naan Bukhara
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Actress Richa Chadha celebrated Onam with daughter Zuneyra at Kerala’s Gurupuram Sree Maha Vishnu Temple, where she gifted a life-size mechanical elephant. She highlighted preserving traditions compassionately, promoting animal welfare and using technology to celebrate festivals while respecting cultural customs
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Muslims across Hyderabad are celebrating Milad-un-Nabi with religious meetings, blood donation camps and processions. The Milad Peace Juloos will begin from Charminar at 1 pm, with thousands expected to participate. Police have made elaborate security arrangements across the city.
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Former CDS General Anil Chauhan said an Indian loitering munition may have struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor after failing to locate radars near Sargodha and running out of fuel. He stressed Kirana Hills was not deliberately targeted and revealed Skardu strike plans
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A 26-year-old mechanic, Bodke Prasad, was killed after a tractor rammed into his motorcycle at Manji village in Nirmal district. His pillion rider Ganesh sustained minor injuries and was shifted to a hospital in Bhainsa. Police registered a case.
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At least 15 newborn babies died after a fire broke out in the nursery of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad. Officials said an air-conditioner compressor may have triggered the blaze. An enquiry committee has been formed to investigate the tragedy and hospital safety
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked India and President Droupadi Murmu for Independence Day greetings, expressing hope for peace and a dignified end to Russia’s war. He reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to strengthening mutually beneficial ties with India amid ongoing diplomatic engagement
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A jewellery brand has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon after online criticism over her outfit. Kriti defended the campaign, saying cultural respect lies in emotions and traditions, not clothing. Kangana Ranaut also criticized the ad and questioned its festive appropriateness
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A Sudanese national was rescued after allegedly attempting to end his life by jumping into Hussain Sagar near the Dr BR Ambedkar Secretariat in Hyderabad. Saifabad police pulled him out using a rope and handed him over to Lake Police.
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Adani Energy Solutions has won a Rs 4,700 crore transmission project to evacuate 4,500 MW renewable energy from Karnataka to Maharashtra. The 36-month Satara project will add 562 circuit kilometres of lines and 9,000 MVA transformation capacity, supporting pumped storage and grid stability
