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Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen is set to compete in the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Liverpool this September. Returning to the 51 kg category post-Olympics, she is focusing on strength, endurance, and mindset to claim her third title.

The government has raised over Rs 35,000 crore in tax and penalty demands under the Black Money Act since 2015, but recovered only Rs 338 crore. No country-specific data is maintained, and 163 prosecutions have been filed till March 2025

DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pralay missile twice on July 28 and 29 off Odisha coast. The tests validated minimum and maximum range performance, confirming system precision and reliability. Key DRDO labs, armed forces, and industry partners witnessed the trials

The BJP criticised Congress for excluding Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor from the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament, alleging the party is suppressing its own leaders to control the narrative. Tewari's cryptic post added fuel to the internal rift speculation

Retired teacher Chiliveru Satyanarayana went missing from his Abdullapurmet home after a prolonged delay in receiving retirement benefits. His anxious family filed a police case and announced a Rs 50,000 reward. Posters have been pasted across Telangana to trace him

Air India Express has announced its ‘Payday Sale,’ offering up to 15% off fares network-wide until August 1. Logged-in members get early access. Xpress Lite fares also include fee waivers, cabin baggage perks, and discounted check-in baggage rates

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, has received the ACI Accessibility Accreditation – Level 1, marking a key step toward enhanced inclusivity, accessibility, and dignified travel for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility

India overtook China as the top exporter of smartphones to the US in Q2 2025, thanks to Apple’s strategic shift in manufacturing. “Made-in-India” devices accounted for 44 per cent of imports, with Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro models driving the growth

Hydraa officials removed illegal encroachments from a park site in Moosapet and from the Musi riverbed near Chaderghat. Encroachers had stalled park work and misused riverbank land for sheds and parking. Authorities acted following citizen complaints.

BRS leaders lodged a complaint with the ED alleging a Rs 423 crore paddy procurement scam involving Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies officials. They claimed funds were siphoned off through money laundering and demanded a wider probe by central agencies

A woman died in Manikonda on Tuesday after a rashly driven HMWSSB water tanker hit her scooter. The victim, Shalini, was returning home after dropping her children at school. Locals have raised concerns about poor road safety in the area

Two commuters narrowly escaped with minor injuries after a massive tamarind tree fell on their vehicles on the Medak–Siddipet road near Akkannapet village. The accident damaged the vehicles and caused a major traffic jam before police cleared the route.

The NPCI will enforce new UPI rules from August 1, limiting balance checks, restricting auto-pay timings, and capping reversal requests. The changes aim to ease network congestion, enhance transaction security, and improve the user experience across payment apps

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy walked out of Begumpet airport after Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy arrived an hour late for their scheduled helicopter trip to Nagarjuna Sagar. The incident reignites tensions between the two senior ministers.

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has reached 98% of its full capacity, prompting water release through 15 gates to manage heavy upstream inflows. The reservoir supports irrigation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is currently generating 815.6 MW of hydroelectric power.

Singareni CMD N Balaram has set a national record by planting 20,000 saplings across SCCL locations since 2019. Marking his birthday, he planted 225 more at the GK Opencast mine. SCCL aims to plant 40,000 additional saplings this year.

A Tiger from Maharashtra has settled in Mancherial forests for over seven months, while another young tiger is roaming Kasipet, prompting tracking efforts and awareness drives to avoid human-wildlife conflict.

The Karnataka government is under fire for proposing to divert ₹11,896 crore from SC/ST welfare funds to its guarantee schemes. Dalit groups and Opposition parties have criticised the move. A final decision is expected at the SC/ST Development Council meet on August 5.

Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna has earned a unique fan base in Japan, where admirers fondly call him ‘Nag-Sama.’ The title, symbolising respect, grew after his roles in Brahmastra and Kuberaa, showing Indian cinema’s cross-border appeal.

Gangadhara sub-registrar Noor Afzal khan has been suspended after an inquiry confirmed the illegal registration of 20 guntas of government land in Kothapalli haveli. a new sub-registrar has been appointed.

Heavy rainfall brought relief to Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, reducing temperatures and significantly improving air quality. The IMD forecast predicts continued rain and thunderstorms until August 3. AQI levels in several parts of Delhi and NCR improved to ‘satisfactory’.

G V Prakash says mu maran’s film blackmail is more than a thriller, calling it a family entertainer with strong characters. the movie releases on august 1 with bindhu madhavi and srikanth.

Farah Khan received a heartfelt handwritten letter from Amitabh Bachchan after jokingly requesting one during a shoot at Radhikka Madan’s house. The note, written at 3:13 AM, praised her creativity and left the filmmaker deeply moved. She called it a career highlight.

A 26-year-old woman from Shamshabad has accused a Karnataka man of raping and cheating her after promising marriage. The RGIA police have booked the suspect, who also allegedly threatened to leak private photos and videos if she reported the incident.