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Farmers in Khammam’s Wyra reservoir ayacut are worried over uncertainty surrounding irrigation water supply for standing crops. Farmers staged a protest demanding water from the reservoir, while officials said drinking water requirements remained the priority amid uncertain future inflows

Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradesh's B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district have been missing at sea since August 3. The Coast Guard and state authorities have launched an intensified search for the boat, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to maintain contact with their families

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the removal of former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue in Narsampet. He alleged political interference, demanded the release of detained BRS leaders and vowed to install the statue if the BRS returns to power

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged that former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was arrested at the BJP's behest and claimed the corruption case would eventually be proved false. Jain and five others were arrested by the ACB in an alleged DJB tender case

Telangana government employees and pensioners are preparing protests over pending demands, including effective implementation of the Employees Health Scheme, the second Pay Revision Commission report and release of Dearness Allowance dues. A Statewide protest is planned for August 27

Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and ex-DJB CEO Udit Prakash Rai are among six arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch in an alleged sewage treatment plant tender scam. The agency alleges manipulated tender conditions, favouritism towards a private firm and illegal financial transactions

Farmers from Jogipet, Masanpally and neighbouring villages staged a protest at Anna Sagar sub-station over frequent disruptions in power supply to agricultural connections. The protest caused traffic disruption on the Jogipet-Sangareddy road before police intervened

A new study has found flight attendants and pilots have the highest rates of deaths from radiation-related cancers among more than 500 occupations. Researchers linked the elevated risk to cosmic radiation exposure at high altitudes, while noting limitations including unmeasured exposure and jet lag

Polytechnic students across the erstwhile Medak district protested against the Congress government’s proposal to merge polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Students and staff said the move could reduce opportunities and demanded that the government withdraw the proposal

The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that its Kolkata meeting was cancelled after the venue owner faced pressure from BJP leaders. The party also claimed six other halls refused space and said it would continue its campaign demanding improvements in West Bengal government schools

Election Commission data shows a long-term rise in voter turnout and votes polled across several states since Independence. West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu recorded major increases, while electoral roll revisions such as SIR are highlighted as important for maintaining accurate voter lists

Vizhinjam International Seaport has commenced full-fledged EXIM operations, strengthening Kerala's role in global maritime trade. Its Rs 16,000-crore Phase 2 expansion will raise annual capacity to 5.7 million TEUs, add 1,200 metres of berth and create over 5,000 jobs

Jharkhand's decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL examination has triggered protests among over 2,000 appointed employees facing possible job loss. Affected candidates have demanded individual action against wrongdoers and a CBI probe, while the government defended the cancellation amid alleged recruitment irregularities

The Reserve Bank is grappling with rising currency in circulation despite rapid growth in digital payments. Deputy Governor S C Murmu said the cash paradox makes future currency demand difficult to predict and complicates planning for banknote production and distribution

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana government of misusing Section 22A to target urban property owners. He alleged delays, harassment and bribery demands, while claiming distressed properties were being bought at low prices by middlemen and ruling-party benamis

Internal differences in the Asifabad Congress have intensified following the appointment of Athram Suguna as DCC president. Three senior leaders are reportedly opposing her leadership, while the party’s top leadership is considering a committee to resolve the growing conflict.

Bengaluru Police arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover and later killing their child, who reportedly witnessed the crime. Investigators suspect the duo staged the scene to conceal the murders and gain control of property

Israel expects two more rounds of negotiations with India on the proposed free trade agreement, with greater clarity likely by February 2027, Ambassador Reuven Azar said. He highlighted high-tech cooperation, innovation and investment as key areas for expanding bilateral economic ties

Andhra Pradesh Police launched a major search for shooting academy coach Sadhik Khan after a government employee, his wife and daughter allegedly died by suicide. A note accused Khan of harassing the daughter. Police also received allegations linking him to her husband's death

Despite high water storage in the Krishna and Godavari basins, the Telangana government has ruled out broad-based water releases for agriculture. Officials were asked to consider usable storage, reliable inflows and drinking water needs before deciding on irrigation releases

The new one-way traffic system around KBR Park caused confusion, congestion and frustration among Hyderabad commuters on Tuesday. Long detours, barricades and unfamiliar diversions led to traffic snarls at key junctions, particularly during peak hours between 8 am and 11 am.

TGSRTC has revised the routes of four bus services operating through Jubilee Hills Check Post and KBR Park areas due to one-way traffic restrictions. The changes affect routes 127K, 222A, 47L and 10H, covering several key Hyderabad locations

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed JNU to continue postgraduate admissions while modifying an earlier order that halted the process over deprivation points. The court said admissions will remain subject to the outcome of a petition challenging the admission criteria

Maanaveeya Development and Finance Ltd Hyderabad donated a 14-seater battery-operated vehicle and an EV Nexus two-wheeler to Nehru Zoological Park under its CSR activity. The vehicles will be used for internal transportation at the zoo, officials said