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BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed shock and grief over the fatal bus accident near Dwarakunta in Suryapet district. He condoled the deaths, conveyed sympathies to bereaved families and urged the government to provide immediate medical treatment to injured passengers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings on Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi, wishing people happiness, togetherness and prosperity. Onam celebrates the annual homecoming of King Mahabali, while Eid Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Allahabad High Court's hijab verdict, calling it an “attack on Islam”. He also attacked the RSS and BJP over the Constitution and Manusmriti, questioned the Uniform Civil Code and reaffirmed Muslims’ commitment to India.

Indian skeet veteran Mairaj Ahmad Khan continues to focus on one target at a time after a career spanning more than three decades. A two-time Olympian and World Cup gold medallist, he is now targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opposed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s August 29 event at Madison Square Garden but said the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel a private gathering, as civil rights groups urged the venue to withdraw.

Six passengers were killed and several injured when a Hyderabad-Eluru private bus rammed a stationary lorry carrying metal poles near Dorakunta in Suryapet district. Rescue teams pulled trapped passengers from the mangled bus, while the injured were shifted to hospitals.

The Trump administration has begun reviewing a proposed overhaul of the H-1B visa programme, potentially affecting thousands of Indian professionals. Details remain undisclosed, while separate proposals seek to impose a $103,265 fee and change rules for foreign workers.

Country music legend Dolly Parton died at 80, her nephew Bryan Seaver announced in an emotional Instagram video. Parton leaves behind a celebrated career spanning music, films, business and philanthropy, with generations of fans mourning the iconic singer.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah set a one-year deadline for 100 per cent implementation of India’s three new criminal laws, aiming for criminal case disposal up to the Supreme Court within three years and a 25 per cent rise in conviction rates

The Telangana High Court has set aside the compulsory retirement of a trial court judge, calling the punishment unduly harsh and disproportionate. The court sustained two misconduct charges but ordered his reinstatement without back wages or consequential benefits

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s planned August 29 event at Madison Square Garden, while noting the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel a private gathering. Interfaith and civil rights groups have opposed the event

Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced Season 3 of its Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, which will support over 100 startups between August 2026 and October 2027. The programme will focus on sectors including deep tech, agritech, fintech and sustainability

TG SAFE enforcement teams seized 15 tonnes of food articles worth Rs 30 lakh during inspections of 32 manufacturing and retail units in Hyderabad ahead of Milad-un-Nabi and Raksha Bandhan. Officials detected hygiene, storage, labelling and other violations

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his government will fulfil its promises within three and a half years while laying the foundation stone for a modern fruit and vegetable mandi in Tangmarg, aimed at strengthening horticulture and benefiting local growers

Akshay Sharma and Manu Gandas carded seven-under 65s to share the opening-day lead at the Telangana Open 2026 in Vikarabad. Vishesh Sharma and Rashid Khan were one shot behind, while play was suspended due to fading light

Olympian G Sathiyan called for sustained collaboration among the government, corporates and sports industry to make India a global sporting powerhouse. At SPORTSCOM's Delhi conclave, policymakers and industry leaders discussed sports investment, manufacturing, technology, employment and grassroots development

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to urgently address the water crisis affecting 88 Lucknow villages. It ordered faster action on five proposed water treatment plants and an early decision on reviving 30 identified lakes

The TPCC Disciplinary Committee has recommended dropping Konda Surekha from the Telangana Cabinet and G Chinna Reddy as State Planning Commission vice-chairman over controversial remarks. The report, submitted to TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud, will be sent to the AICC

Three members of a family were rescued after a portion of an old building collapsed in north Delhi’s Kashmere Gate area on Tuesday. Trapped on the second floor, they were safely evacuated by police using an adjoining building, wooden stairs and planks

Prakaash Sarran defeated Pradnyesh Shelke 4-2, 4-2 in the boys' singles preliminary round of the Raja Narsimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors at Lake View Tennis Academy. G Vishwak Reddy and other players also registered wins in Hyderabad

Governments may win young people’s support through promises, but they retain it only through performance. Young people are not merely voters of tomorrow; they are legitimacy test of today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore across nine states at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting. He stressed timely execution, integrated planning and quality, while calling for stronger public awareness and training to combat cyber fraud

India's U20 men's team will travel to Tashkent unbeaten after four friendlies in Bengaluru, where they recorded three wins and a draw without conceding. The Blue Colts will face Syria, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh in the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers

Andhra Pradesh plans technology-driven arrangements for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, with AI crowd analytics, drones, CCTV and QR-based vehicle identification. The 12-day festival is expected to draw nearly 10 crore devotees, with 440 ghats and extensive infrastructure and safety measures planned