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To ease passenger rush, South Central Railway will run four bi-weekly special trains between Charlapalli and Tirupati from August 31, 2025, to March 30, 2026. The trains will include 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General coaches for convenient travel

Congress SC Cell leader Marelli Anil was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Medak’s Variguntham village. Four bullets were fired. Police suspect land disputes. CCTV footage showed two cars following him. Four special teams have been formed to investigate.

Water tanker bookings in Hyderabad have surged by 36 per cent due to poor rainfall. HMWSSB held an emergency meeting to handle rising demand. CM Revanth Reddy warned of higher tanker rates for homes without rainwater harvesting pits within ORR limits.

Ahead of a key water-sharing meeting, Telangana has asked the Centre to drop discussions on the Banakacherla link project, calling it illegal and lacking approvals. The state has proposed its own agenda, including key lift irrigation and floodwater projects

The Telangana government increased private diploma college fees but capped reimbursement at Rs 14,900, burdening BC students with up to Rs 24,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Full aid goes only to SC, ST, minorities, and high POLYCET rankers. Seat allotment for 2025 is underway

YSRCP chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy assured support to Karedu farmers protesting the TDP government's plan to allocate fertile land to a private company. Farmers fear losing livelihood and demand the project be moved back to Chevuru, as previously planned

A clash broke out between Congress and BRS leaders during a Bonalu event at Alwal’s Sri Balaji Venkateswara Temple. A scuffle over seating led to injuries and police lathi-charge. Cases were filed, and CCTV footage is being reviewed

Cellular Operators Association of India, however, expresses concern over spammers taking the route of over-the-top or internet messaging apps which remain unregulated

Forum for Good Governance President M Padmanabha Reddy urged the Telangana government to speed up action in ACB cases. He said delays in prosecution and low conviction rates are weakening public trust, and recommended strict timelines for case handling

Three men, including two college lecturers, were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually assaulting a college student. The victim approached the State Women’s Commission, leading to swift police action. Authorities suspect more victims may be involved as the investigation continues

ISB Online launched the 20th batch of its ‘Leadership with AI’ programme, in collaboration with Emeritus. The 20-week course helps senior professionals develop AI-integrated leadership skills to lead innovation, drive strategy, and manage AI-ready teams in today’s data-driven world

Director Jyothi Krisna revealed that Pawan Kalyan’s role in Hari Hara Veera Mallu was inspired by iconic actors NTR and MGR. He drew from their mythological and socially conscious roles to design a character of strength, virtue and leadership

Wise opened its full-stack office in Hyderabad, growing to 70 employees across engineering and operations. With APAC leaders present, the company confirmed plans to hire hundreds more, supporting both Indian and global product development in cross-border money movement

After the Vadodara tragedy, Gujarat launched an urgent statewide campaign to inspect and repair roads and bridges. Contractors behind faulty work are being penalised, with district authorities ordered to enforce strict quality checks and carry out immediate infrastructure fixes

A 17-year-old college student was found dead in a remote area near Gandikota, YSR Kadapa. CCTV footage linked a youth named Lokesh, now arrested. Police suspect murder and are investigating possible sexual assault and involvement of others

IFALPA urged caution after AAIB’s preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, which killed 260 people. The report raised questions but gave no conclusions. Pilot groups stressed against speculating on pilot error until a full investigation is complete

Security forces recovered 86 weapons and 974 ammunition rounds in a major joint operation across five districts in Manipur. Arms included AK rifles, pistols, and explosives. Officials praised the effort as a big step toward restoring peace in the region

Aurobindo Pharma will manufacture and supply these injectable HIV treatment across 133 countries, including several low and middle-income markets

The Telangana ACB conducted raids at multiple locations, including the residence of retired Irrigation Department Engineer-in-Chief Muralidhar Rao, in a disproportionate assets case. Rao is accused of amassing assets worth crores during his service in various posts

BIS raided warehouses linked to Flipkart, E-Kart, and Meesho in Andhra Pradesh, seizing uncertified and unsafe products. These goods violated BIS safety norms and the BIS Act. Authorities warn of health risks and legal penalties for such violations

The electric vehicle giant launches its ‘Experience Centre’ in Mumbai, will also set up four new charging stations in New Delhi

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three crewmates returned safely to Earth in the Dragon ‘Grace’ capsule after an 18-day ISS stay. They splashed down near San Diego, ending a 22.5-hour journey and beginning recovery after weightlessness in space

Two Shiksha Doot teachers were abducted and killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The teachers were part of a campaign to reopen schools in Naxal-affected villages. Their bodies were found in nearby forests, raising fresh security concerns

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for criminal negligence after food poisoning incidents and student deaths in Gurukul schools. He said over 1,000 students were affected and demanded accountability from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also handles education.