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Hyderabad remained mostly dry after overnight showers on Saturday, though skies stayed cloudy. Residents avoided travelling due to fear of traffic snarls. The IMD forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rains in several Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu

The 24th UCMAS National Competition began in Hyderabad with over 6,000 children from across India showcasing their mental arithmetic skills. The two-day event at GMC Balayogi Stadium includes competitions, cultural events and an awards ceremony honouring young math champions.

Udai Omni Hospital, Hyderabad, launched the fully indigenous Misso robotic system for joint replacements, with plans to expand its use to hip, spine, and trauma surgeries. The hospital will also soon add a Cath Lab, AI diagnostics, and advanced rehab facilities

Call centre insiders among arrested; fraud exposed nationwide breach of bank customers’ data

More than 200 bikers took part in Tiranga Torque 2025: Freedom on Wheels, celebrating Independence Day with flag hoisting, cultural programs, a patriotic quiz, road safety awareness, and music. The event brought together bikers, sponsors, and citizens in a spirited display of unity.

BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy hit out at the Congress government, warning of a 10–15 per cent crop yield loss in Telangana due to the urea crisis. He alleged black marketing, supply shortfalls, and government apathy, threatening protests if farmers’ needs remain unmet

Trump and Putin hold breakthrough Ukraine talks in Alaska, details remain unclear.

Two Kerala nuns, recently released on bail in a human trafficking and religious conversion case, met BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Delhi. Accompanied by relatives, they expressed gratitude and sought BJP support in addressing their legal concerns

The Supreme Court will hear on August 19 a plea by the sevayat of Haridwar’s Maa Chandi Devi temple challenging the Uttarakhand High Court’s order directing the Badri Kedar Temple Committee to manage the shrine, a move termed arbitrary and unlawful

The fortnight-long march will cover 25 districts, include opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav, and conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1

The Malakpet railway station redevelopment project, part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, has reached 70% progress. With modern facilities, metro integration, and eco-friendly design, the Rs 36.44 crore project is set to be completed by 2025, benefiting Old City passengers.

Unlike the rest of India, Udupi’s Sri Krishna Matha will celebrate Janmashtami on September 14, following the solar calendar. Devotees and traders faced disappointment on Saturday as major festivities were delayed, causing both emotional and financial setbacks.

Praising him as a bold visionary, poet, and statesman whose reforms and support significantly contributed to India’s growth and Andhra’s development

The DDRF rescued six family members, including three women and a child, trapped in a flooded house in Gudihathnoor mandal of Adilabad. Heavy rains also flooded shops in Utnoor, displaced families in Indervelli, and stranded residents in low-lying areas of the town

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar alleged that the Medigadda pillar collapse was sabotage and demanded an SIT probe. He questioned the NDSA’s role, accused Congress and BJP leaders of involvement, and linked the incident to a conspiracy against KCR’s legacy

With heavy rain forecast across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered officials to stay on high alert, deploy disaster teams, evacuate families from low-lying areas, monitor reservoirs, restrict risky traffic, and step up health and sanitation measures

The Three Town police in Siddipet registered another SC/ST atrocity case against District Congress Committee president Tumukunta Narsa Reddy after a Dalit woman alleged caste abuse. This is the second case against him this month, following a similar complaint by Kommu Vijay Kumar

US universities are emerging as launchpads for Indian students aspiring to lead in technology, business, and entrepreneurship. With hands-on learning, startup ecosystems, and training in geopolitics, these programs prepare students to innovate, adapt, and scale ventures globally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major highway projects in Delhi — the Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi section and UER-II stretch — on Sunday. The Rs 11,000 crore investment aims to decongest the capital and enhance NCR industrial and transport connectivity

On Saif Ali Khan’s 55th birthday, sister Soha shared a wedding-day memory of him giving her valuable advice over papaya, calling him unique and always in her corner, before wishing him warmly.

Mohammed Abdul Quadeer has been appointed coach of the Indian ice skating team for the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 in Dehradun. He hopes young skaters, especially from Telangana, will shine and earn spots for the World Championships.

Ola Electric announced its Gen-3 initiative with the launch of Bharat Cell 4680, Ferrite Motor technology to replace rare earth magnets, and AI-powered MoveOS6. Founder Bhavish Aggarwal also unveiled the Pro Sport scooter and futuristic Diamond Head motorcycle prototype

India celebrated Janmashtami with grandeur in Mathura, Vrindavan, and across the country, as seers urged love and harmony. Temples were decorated, cultural programs held, and devotees observed rituals marking Lord Krishna’s birth.

SBI has increased home loan rates for new borrowers by 25 basis points to 7.50%-8.70%, despite the RBI’s repo rate cut, impacting especially those with lower credit scores.