Latest News

The Irrigation Department will lift the crest gates of the Singur multipurpose project and restrict water storage to 22 TMCft following a safety warning from the Dam Safety Review Panel. Farmers may face shortages due to reduced reservoir capacity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for talks with European and US leaders ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. Kyiv and EU allies fear being sidelined from peace efforts that could hand Russia major concessions.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and the Congress leadership to prove the implementation of the party’s Six Guarantees. He claimed none were delivered in nearly two years and promised a political backlash in villages

A 25-year-old man, Mohd Moizuddin of Yakutpura, died after his motorcycle was hit by a car on Mehdipatnam Road, Hyderabad. He suffered serious injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case against the car driver

PSPB Academy’s Sahil Rawat and West Bengal’s Syndrela Das clinched the Under-17 Youth Boys and Girls singles titles at the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Vadodara, with Sahil winning easily and Syndrela staging a spirited comeback in her semifinal

Task Force (East) and Bowenpally police arrested Sahoo Sonu and B Ravi Teja in Old Bowenpally for drug peddling. Authorities seized 1.7 grams of hash oil and a mobile phone worth Rs 8.95 lakh. The duo has prior narcotics cases

For Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, the road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed from 6 am to 12 noon. Traffic will be diverted via Jamali Darwaza, Mothi Mahal X Road, GHMC Island, and Mothi Darwaza

Deadly wildfires swept Greece, Spain, Turkiye and Albania, killing at least three people and forcing mass evacuations. Firefighters struggled to contain flames near Patras, as heat waves and strong winds fuelled dozens of blazes across Mediterranean Europe, stretching emergency resources thin.

Gujarat approves 22 industrial projects worth Rs 1,478.71 crore, expected to generate 4,136 jobs. Under the ‘Incentive to Industries’ scheme, investments span multiple sectors and districts, supporting MSMEs, manufacturing growth, and maintaining low unemployment while boosting labour force participation

A Dhaka court has begun hearing a corruption case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her nieces Azmina Siddiq and UK MP Tulip Siddiq, and others over alleged irregularities in Purbachal housing plot allocations. All accused have been listed as fugitives.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on Israel and Kurdish-led forces to halt actions that threaten Syria’s stability. Speaking alongside Syria’s foreign minister, he accused them of exploiting post-war instability and warned of wider regional consequences if unrest continues.

The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking the immediate restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, citing its December 2023 direction for early action. Petitioners say the delay violates federalism, with no security reasons hindering the return to full state status.

An unidentified man, suspected to be a construction worker in his forties, was killed in a hit-and-run on Nagarjuna Sagar Highway in Ibrahimpatnam. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and identify the victim

Osmania University will confer its 50th honorary doctorate on ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan at its 84th convocation on August 19. A record 1,261 PhD degrees and 121 gold medals will also be awarded during the ceremony

A study in The Lancet Regional Health found India’s 2020 stillbirth rate at 6.5 per 1,000 births, higher in urban areas. Northern and central states showed hotspots, with anaemia, low maternal weight, and poor antenatal care linked to increased risk.

A personal loan for wedding expenses may seem like a solution but is it the right one? The answer depends on your financial position and the size of the event. Let’s help you decide with clarity, not emotion.

India and Singapore are expanding cooperation in semiconductors, green infrastructure, digital integration, and maritime connectivity. The Third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable aims to strengthen economic and strategic ties, building resilient supply chains and sustainable growth while boosting India’s access to ASEAN and Indo-Pacific markets

The Congress government faces allegations of neglecting the double bedroom housing scheme in Khammam and Kothagudem, with thousands of units pending completion or handover. Delays, beneficiary list changes, and protests have sparked criticism from opposition leaders and affected families.

Heavy rains flooded multiple areas in Hyderabad’s old city on Wednesday, affecting homes, roads and markets. Authorities advised residents in low-lying and vulnerable buildings to stay alert and relocate to safer places if required.

Hyderabad’s Malavika Anand will perform at Mahasabha-2025 in Virginia, USA, hosted by the Global Munnurkapu Association. The AIR-graded singer has over 650 concerts to her credit and has performed at Mysore Palace and the World Telugu Conference.

In a unique incident in Karimnagar, a bridegroom was carried on the shoulders of the bride’s family after floodwater overflowed a culvert near Ganneruvaram. The wedding was delayed by four hours before the ceremony was completed

The SAT and TOEFL Olympiad 2025 will be held online on September 6–7 for Classes IX–XII students across all boards. Organised with ETS and College Board, it offers free practice tests with expert performance analysis for study-abroad aspirants

From August 15, SBI will charge Rs 2–Rs 10 plus GST for online IMPS transfers above Rs 25,000, while smaller transactions stay free. Salary package account holders remain exempt. Branch charges are unchanged, and customers are advised to check applicable exemptions

The Telangana Irrigation Department has resumed partial operations of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, pumping water to select reservoirs. The move, following BRS leaders’ demands, will irrigate only 10% of the project’s 18.25 lakh acres across 13 districts.