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Irrigation officials said water in four Siddipet reservoirs would be sufficient only for drinking needs and not irrigation. The announcement came after T Harish Rao sought Kaleshwaram water. Officials also advised farmers to switch to alternative crops

Jamia Millia Islamia has extended the application deadline for admissions to all Centre for Distance and Online Education programmes to September 8. The university has also introduced 11 new certificate and diploma courses, while B.Ed and MBA entrance tests move to September 19

The Navy will need more advanced warships to protect India's sea lanes and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu said at the launch of NGOPV Shruti in Kolkata. He highlighted indigenous shipbuilding and India's ambition to become a global hub

Acumatica has opened a Global Capability Center in Hyderabad’s Nanakramguda with more than 30 employees. Initially focused on engineering, the centre will support product innovation, serve global customers and help the company expand its operations and capabilities in India

The government is considering referring the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint committee of Parliament for further examination. Congress and some opposition parties have demanded its withdrawal, while others support scrutiny by a joint parliamentary committee

NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme aimed at establishing a permanent human outpost near the lunar South Pole. The proposal emerged during India-US space talks in Bengaluru, alongside discussions on scientific data sharing and future human spaceflight cooperation

The Adani Group has selected its first cohort of innovators under the Vande Bharatam entrepreneurship initiative after receiving more than 26,000 applications. The programme aims to support grassroots innovators through mentorship, industry expertise and networking opportunities

India’s net direct tax collections rose 23.09 per cent to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10, according to government data. Gross collections increased 19.75 per cent, while refunds stood at Rs 1.43 lakh crore during the period

The government has asked Meta to align its content policies with Indian laws and cultural context while seeking stronger safeguards against deepfakes and child sexual abuse material. Officials also want greater human oversight and transparency around content moderation and algorithms

A farmer from Nagulavancha in Khammam district accused Congress leaders of harassing and threatening him over a proposed road through his patta land. He alleged that the track could cause crop losses and appealed to authorities for protection and justice

An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police was injured after a large portion of ceiling plaster fell on him at Maripeda police station in Mahabubabad. The incident also damaged computers, furniture and a ceiling fan. A new station building is ready

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a consequential leader whose integrity was vindicated by the Supreme Court's coal case ruling. She criticised the Modi government, contrasting its governance with Singh's economic, social welfare and transparency record

Telangana Koulu Rythula Gurtimpu Sadhana Committee has demanded identity cards for every tenant farmer in the State. The committee said the cards would help farmers access crop loans, fertilisers and other benefits and sought action under the 2011 Act

Three girls died and another student remained critical after six students were bitten by a venomous snake at a government-run Ashram school hostel in Gadchiroli district. Maharashtra cancelled the school’s licence and ordered an audit of aided Ashram schools

All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi backed ISKCON Vrindavan's dress code, urging modest attire at all places of worship. He said devotees should respect religious sanctity, while other Hindu religious leaders also supported introducing similar guidelines nationwide

The National Green Tribunal’s Chennai Bench directed Mancherial municipal corporation to ensure 100 per cent door-to-door waste segregation and scientifically manage the DRCC at Andalamma Colony. It also ordered measures including bio-mining, composting, inspections and action against violations

The Gaudium School clinched top honours at the All India Level-wise rhythmic and artistic gymnastics championship with 174 gold, 168 silver and 140 bronze medals. Hyfyers Gymnastics Academy finished second, while Gymnora secured third place in the medal tally

Pune is set to host the $400,000 Apex Sports 3rd WPA Heyball World Championships, featuring six of the world’s top ten men and eight top-ten women. Pankaj Advani is among 26 Indians competing in the elite 128-player field

NorthEast United FC defeated FC1 3-1 in their final Group F fixture to enter the quarter-finals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a perfect record. Parthib Gogoi scored twice, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie added the third goal

Karnataka is examining legal options, including approaching the Supreme Court, after the Cauvery Water Management Authority upheld releasing 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The state said it would assess the order comprehensively before deciding further action

The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Congress, TMC and DMK have demanded its withdrawal, while the BJD supports further examination amid concerns over NGO funding and oversight

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar hit back at TPCC President T Jagga Reddy over his criticism of former minister T Harish Rao. Prabhakar accused Jagga Reddy of spreading false propaganda and targeting Harish Rao for political gains

Tata Trusts vice-chairman Vijay Singh has stepped down as a trustee of Sir Ratan Tata Trust and will not seek another term. His exit comes amid differences among trustees and an inquiry into alleged violations of board composition norms

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the government is ready to cancel the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination and backlog exams amid student protests. He announced investigations into examinations conducted by TDPL and proposed consulting IITs and IIMs to reform recruitment processes