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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said files concerning alleged irregularities in three departments under the previous DMK government were on his table. He indicated that the findings would be made public with supporting evidence at an appropriate time

Normal life remained affected in Manipur's Imphal Valley on Wednesday as a 48-hour statewide shutdown over the demand for NRC updation continued. Shops, offices and educational institutions remained closed, while protesters urged the Centre to update the NRC before Census-2027

A 35-year-old SSB jawan allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle while on duty at a CSD Camp Depot in Bhopal. Police recovered a Marathi suicide note and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death

Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai was elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association after securing 822 votes. Rahul Kaushik was elected vice-president, while Pragya Baghel became secretary. Amarendra Kumar Singh and Meneesh Dubey were elected treasurer and joint secretary

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Rajendranagar) and Kamatipura police arrested three persons for peddling Nitrazepam‑10 mg tablets and seized 1,840 tablets worth Rs 1.23 lakh.

TGTDC has launched a multimedia laser show with water-screen visuals and a musical fountain at Hyderabad’s Sanjeevaiah Park. Two shows will be held daily, with tickets priced at Rs 150 for adults and Rs 120 for children aged 5 to 12.

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences has invited online applications for admission into MDS courses under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026-27. NEET-MDS 2026 qualified candidates can register on the official portal till August 25.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged that suspected bogus voter entries were added during the SIR electoral roll revision in parts of Greater Hyderabad. He sought an inquiry, field verification and forensic audit, citing alleged irregularities at a commercial building in Banjara Hills.

Telangana has recorded 430.1 mm of cumulative rainfall against the normal 488.8 mm so far this monsoon, a 12 per cent deficit. While July saw a recovery, August rainfall has remained sluggish, with 15 districts currently in the deficient category.

Police have solved the murder of Nagarjuna Grammar Concept School principal K Rupa Reddy at Kondamallepally, arresting two Class 10 students from the same school. The investigation involved CCTV footage, questioning of suspects and recovery of cash and other evidence.

The Narsampet bandh called by the BRS protesting the removal of ex-MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue passed off peacefully on Wednesday. Business communities, educational institutions and others supported the bandh, while BRS cadres held rallies across the constituency.

TGSRTC has launched a new electric AC bus service connecting Pragathi Nagar Kaman with Waverock via the ORR. The service includes morning and evening trips through Bachupally, Mallampet and key IT corridor junctions, benefiting daily commuters travelling to Waverock.

Knight Chess Academy will organise the Independence Day Chess Cup 2026 at Sloka International School, Manneguda, on August 23. The tournament is aimed at beginners and unrated players, offering young participants an opportunity to gain experience and improve their skills

Young Indian table tennis players produced four competitive finals at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur. Kritika Saibo, Debanshu Chakraborty, Ariv Dutta and Ishani Gogoi emerged champions in their respective Under-11 and Under-13 categories

Persistent wet weather and high humidity have led to a seasonal rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses in Hyderabad. Doctors say symptoms can overlap with dengue and chikungunya, while urging residents to prevent mosquito breeding and avoid self-medication.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced government vehicles and a monthly Rs one lakh allowance for MLAs, citing transparent governance. He also raised health insurance cover, increased Aavin milk procurement prices and announced several new healthcare initiatives

Cyberabad police arrested three alleged drug peddlers and detained 16 consumers in a Gachibowli drug case. Police seized 95.41 grams of MDMA and 50 grams of OG Kush worth Rs 16.4 lakh and traced the alleged supply chain across Telangana, Kerala and Bengaluru.

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to detail steps taken to implement recommendations of the Radhakrishnan panel and Nandan Nilekani committee on NTA reforms. The court stressed institutionalising reforms, upgrading technology and building expertise to ensure secure and smooth examinations

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged the Centre to use the PM CARES Fund to improve rural school infrastructure. He said the fund could help build more than 1,000 high-tech schools and address shortages of basic facilities

The NCERT has reconstituted its textbook development team for Class 11 and 12 political science, assigning it a mandate covering cultural rootedness, Indian knowledge systems and inclusion. The team includes academics and educationists with documented links to RSS-affiliated organisations and BJP

The Telangana CEO has identified discrepancies in forms submitted by 92.87 lakh electors during the SIR exercise. Genuine electors left out of draft rolls can enrol again by submitting Form-6, while those receiving notices can provide replies and supporting documents.

The Centre informed the Delhi High Court that UGC-NET June 2026 will be re-conducted for Sociology, English and Commerce after complaints of errors in question papers. The court disposed of a plea seeking an independent probe and stay on results

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was detained during a march to Lok Bhavan in Patna over police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. The RJD demanded action against police personnel, while BJP leaders criticised the protest and defended government measures

The BRS has set up a legal cell at Telangana Bhavan to provide free assistance to people affected by properties being included in the 22A prohibited list. Harish Rao announced a 10-member panel of advocates and demanded immediate relief.