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On the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, stressing reforms in public examinations to curb paper leaks and ensure transparency. She reaffirmed the vision of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 through inclusive growth, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the Pune edition of the party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign on August 22. The student outreach programme, launched in Kota in June, aims to highlight education-sector concerns and issues faced by students
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The Telangana government has authorised HMDA to handle Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for projects in CURE and PURE limits as well as Secunderabad Cantonment Board areas.
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The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow construction of a USD 400 million White House ballroom to continue while it appeals a lower court order halting aboveground work, arguing the project is essential for national security
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Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has commissioned 1.23 MW rooftop solar plants on its corporate buildings in Kothagudem, marking another step in its renewable energy push. CMD Dr. Buddha Prakash Jyoti said the coal major is diversifying into solar and floating solar projects.
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Fresh floods triggered by heavy rainfall have affected six Odisha districts, with over 41,000 people relocated from 429 villages. Authorities deployed 79 rescue teams and opened relief centres as rivers crossed danger levels, while the IMD forecast more heavy rainfall
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Kothagudem police have busted a chain‑snatching gang operating across several mandals, arresting eight accused including an inter‑State offender. Six gold chains and three stolen two‑wheelers worth Rs 26 lakh were recovered, while the prime accused Nagendra Babu was found involved in over 80 theft cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
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India became independent at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947. The unusual timing was shaped by astrological beliefs and Mountbatten’s schedule
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged serious infrastructure problems in Pune’s Chakan industrial area and assured action to address traffic congestion and inadequate facilities. He said the district collector would coordinate multiple agencies, while Industries Minister Uday Samant denied industries had relocated
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state will implement the Centre’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, which he alleged was not implemented by the previous TMC government. He also announced expanded scholarships, women’s colleges, safety measures and support schemes
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The Telangana government has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for the Godavari Pushkaralu–2027, with works scheduled to commence in the first week of September. Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu instructed officials to complete tendering by month-end, appoint special officers at Tier-I locations, and ensure seamless connectivity and strict monitoring to avoid lapses in preparations.
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TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud criticised Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy for publicly commenting against the Congress government, warning of strict disciplinary action. While Goud sought to downplay talk of differences between the party and the government, Rajgopal Reddy stood by his remarks, alleging growing dominance of outsiders in the Congress.
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India rejected Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide’s remarks on Kashmir, asserting that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community should instead focus on alleged atrocities in PoK and cross-border terrorism
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday stressed unity to protect Sanatan traditions, recalling the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and Ayodhya’s transformation. He also highlighted Sambhal’s redevelopment, criticised alleged opposition to Hindu causes and vowed action against wrongdoing
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Joginipalli Srinivas Rao, who passed away after a prolonged illness. Rao paid floral tributes, consoled family members and assured them of support, while senior BRS leaders including K T Rama Rao and T Harish Rao were also present.
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The Justice Varma case is a reminder that judicial independence and accountability must not contradict but complement each other
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Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST), Hyderabad, marked its 26th Graduation Ceremony with academic leaders emphasizing ethics, creativity, and adaptability as guiding principles for graduates.
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The Telangana government has extended the upper age limit for direct recruitment to uniformed services by an additional two years, taking the total relaxation to seven years. The decision, notified through G.O. Ms. No. 122, covers police, fire, prisons, excise, transport and forest departments.
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Construction of a six‑lane flyover and underpasses on the Old Mumbai Highway (NH‑65) between Miyapur X Road and Alwyn X Road will disrupt traffic for 180 days starting August 14.
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The Lok Sabha secretariat has sought Rahul Gandhi’s response by August 28 to separate privilege complaints filed by BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Sanjay Jaiswal over his remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah during debate on the anti-paper leak Bill
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The CBI has arrested five North Western Railway officials and two private company employees in separate bribery cases in Jaipur and Bikaner. The agency recovered bribe amounts during trap operations and seized Rs 9 lakh during searches linked to one case
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Two student groups, ABVP and NSUI, clashed at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) campus in Hyderabad, leaving several injured. Police have registered cases against both organisations
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Abids, has lined up a series of cultural and devotional programmes to mark the Golden Jubilee of Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir.
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Two people were killed and two injured after suspected militants attacked Langka Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, police said. The attack triggered retaliation by village volunteers and protests, including a shutdown call, amid continuing ethnic tensions in the state
