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India Cements Ltd will sell its subsidiary, Industrial Chemicals and Monomers, to Mirai Sensing for Rs 97.68 crore. Following UltraTech Cement's acquisition of ICL in December 2024, this move marks further restructuring, with the sale expected to conclude in six months
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Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao condemned the arrest of Huzurabad MLA Kaushik Reddy, calling it illegal and undemocratic. He alleged that false cases were being used to silence public voices and demanded the MLA’s immediate release and withdrawal of charges
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The Pet Basheerabad police arrested four persons in relation to a robbery case reported earlier this month in Kompally. Officers recovered bikes, phones and cash from the perpetrators.
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The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district has ended its indefinite shutdown following an agreement with local authorities after the death of a Kuki woman during a crossfire. Her funeral will be led by a philanthropic organisation
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With normalised marks of 126.839991, Vajjha Ganapathi Sasthry of Gowlipura bagged first rank in Telangana Education Common Entrance Test for admissions to a two-year BEd programme
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A Mahindra Bolero travelling from Gandipet to LB Nagar overturned on the Outer Ring Road in Ghatkesar after a rear tyre burst, killing the driver and injuring a passenger. Ghatkesar police are investigating the tragic road accident
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew will conduct a pioneering study on glucose and insulin in microgravity. This could unlock advanced wearable tech and AI models to revolutionize diabetes care for astronauts and patients with limited mobility on Eart
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BRS leader K T Rama Rao condemned the alleged assault on tribal women in Bhadradri Kothagudem, blaming the Congress government and linking it to CM Revanth Reddy’s past controversial remarks. He demanded accountability and questioned the national Congress leaders’ silence
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Former Minister T Harish Rao warned that BRS and farmers from three districts would block the ORR if Rythu Bharosa dues were not cleared. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for ignoring farmers and failing to fulfill electoral promises.
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ICMR has created India’s first national rare blood donor registry to aid patients with uncommon blood types. Integrated with e-Raktkosh, the platform aims to streamline access to rare blood, particularly for those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or high-frequency antigen antibodies
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A man in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, arranged the temple wedding of his wife of 15 years to her alleged lover, claiming she tried to poison him and harm their son. The wife has denied the charges and said the wedding was forced
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At the Oxford India Forum, K T Rama Rao highlighted Telangana’s growth since 2014, crediting process-driven governance, innovation, and welfare schemes. He urged global collaboration, opposed population-based seat delimitation, and outlined priorities if appointed Chief Minister.
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The Telangana government plans to inspect private engineering colleges' facilities by forming a subcommittee. College managements allege the move targets them for demanding pending fee reimbursements of Rs 8,000 crore. Several colleges have approached the High Court, with more expected to follow
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A suicide bomber killed 10 in an explosion at a restaurant in Nigeria. While no group has claimed responsibility, Nigeria's northeast has been repeatedly hit by militants from the Boko Haram group.
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With the counselling schedule set to be announced in a couple of days, officials have revealed that admissions to all professional programmes will be based on the existing fee structure
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The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau has launched a week-long anti-drug awareness campaign across the State. Inaugurated by DGP Dr. Jitender, the initiative involves multiple departments and aims to educate students and employees on the dangers of substance abuse.
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Indian students unsure of choosing one field can explore interdisciplinary majors in US universities. These flexible programs blend subjects like tech and policy, enabling students to design unique degrees. Yamini’s success in combining robotics and development shows their real-world potential
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At Super AI in Singapore, Vexoo Labs highlighted how most AI tools "hallucinate" and are unfit for India’s manufacturing MSMEs. The company promotes a trust-first, accuracy-focused AI model designed for Tier-II and Tier-III cities fueling India’s industrial growth
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A ten-year-old boy died after being run over by a school bus in Jagathgirigutta, Hyderabad. The child fell while riding a bicycle near his home. A case was registered against the driver, and a postmortem was conducted at a government hospital
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A fire broke out early Saturday in a furniture workshop at Asifnagar, Hyderabad. Twelve workers trapped on upper floors were safely rescued by fire officials. The blaze, caused by a short circuit, was controlled within an hour
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Under Operation Sindhu, nearly 290 Indians, including 190 from Jammu and Kashmir, returned safely from conflict-hit Iran. The government confirmed more evacuations are planned, including from Israel, amid rising tensions in the region. Returnees praised the swift response and support
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ICICI Bank had offered to take over mortgage lender HDFC Ltd before its reverse merger with HDFC Bank, says former HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh
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Aamir Khan returns as a basketball coach in Sitaare Zameen Par, guiding ten differently-abled kids toward confidence and teamwork. A spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par, the film promotes inclusivity and empowerment through sports and heartfelt storytelling
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The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has launched a ₹2.3-crore startup innovation challenge to accelerate rooftop solar and renewable energy solutions in India. Startups can apply by August 20 to compete for cash prizes and incubation support