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The BRS has alleged irregularities in the tender process for the proposed PM Ekta Mall at Raidurg and demanded its cancellation and an independent probe. K T Rama Rao also sought a halt to further Central funds until the investigation is completed

A Class 10 student was allegedly assaulted by 12 fellow students at a school hostel in Dammaiguda. His parents allege he was attacked over ragging and that the school gave them a different account of his injuries. Police are investigating.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the use of force against protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand, saying students have the right to peaceful demonstrations. He urged the Hemant Soren government to continue dialogue and immediately address allegations of recruitment examination irregularities

Samsung has introduced its India-developed Pay Now feature in its latest flagship foldable smartphones. Developed by engineers at Samsung's India R&D centres, the feature reminds users about upcoming bill payments and enables timely payments through Samsung Wallet

The Delhi High Court ordered premature release of two life convicts after 31 and 15 years in custody, stressing that prolonged incarceration must serve legitimate penological purposes. It criticised arbitrary Sentence Review Board decisions and emphasised rehabilitation, conduct and Article 21 rights

A 50-year-old man was killed after a speeding Mahindra Thar allegedly rammed into a motorcycle near the Kondapur RTO office in Madhapur. The victim, Ch. Srinivasulu, was travelling as a pillion rider, while the motorcycle rider sustained injuries.

Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifying that UPI will remain free for consumers. The legislation also seeks to attract foreign capital, boost electronics manufacturing and ease operations for global cloud companies

A woman waiting for an autorickshaw near Hyderabad’s Charminar has alleged that a man approached her and made an unwelcome remark. She later shared a video and her account on Instagram, receiving appreciation online for confronting the man during the encounter.

Amitabh Bachchan clarified a numbering error in his latest X post after mixing up the sequence of his tweets. The actor also recently shared a light-hearted moment with Sunny Deol during an appearance on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’

Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said the team is honoured to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. He called the opportunity a proud moment while admitting the visitors face a tough challenge against the hosts

Mohun Bagan Super Giant stormed into the Durand Cup quarter-finals as Group A winners with a 6-0 victory over CISF Protectors. Sahal Abdul Samad scored a first-half hat-trick, while Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren and Tekcham Abhishek Singh also scored

The Kerala High Court has won the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026 for its District Court Case Management System. The AI and technology-driven initiative has streamlined judicial workflows, improved case monitoring and enhanced accessibility, transparency and paperless court administration

The Centre has said the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is not under consideration for national project status due to unresolved inter-State issues over Krishna river waters. Its DPR was returned to Telangana for holistic planning to achieve intended benefits

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the State will complete land re-survey by 2027 and issue Pattadar Passbooks with advanced security features. The government has resolved thousands of acres of land disputes and is digitising old revenue records

Eight forest officials in Jannaram division of Kawal Tiger Reserve have been suspended in six months, affecting wildlife protection and conservation. Officials said staff shortages were making forest protection difficult, while illegal sand mining was drying streams and threatening wildlife

Air India has advised passengers travelling between August 10 and 20 to reach airports early due to enhanced security measures. The airline said additional time may be needed for check-in, baggage screening and security checks amid stricter airport protocols

The Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to announce centrally contracted players under its new format-based payment system. The delay comes as the board struggles with categorising players, while questions continue over transparency in its financial matters

Descendants of a Madhya Pradesh businessman who lent Rs 35,000 to the British government during World War I in 1917 claim the UK Debt Management Office has agreed to examine their repayment request. The family says the century-old loan could now be worth crores

Former BJP state president K Annamalai urged Gen Z to consider military service as a meaningful career, saying the younger generation is searching for purpose. Speaking at a book launch in Coimbatore, he described wearing the military uniform as a higher purpose

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said maritime service fees should be charged in the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Oman negotiate a temporary shipping route. He said discussions were progressing smoothly, with technical issues and safe navigation still being addressed

A rabid stray dog attacked nearly 130 people in seven hours in Kalyan, Maharashtra, leaving 25 hospitalised and an 11-year-old girl critically injured. Residents accused KDMC of delayed action and demanded an investigation into the civic dog sterilisation centre

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other State-run bodies. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay thanked all parties for supporting the resolution

Banks wrote off nearly Rs 9.95 lakh crore in loans to large corporates and services over 12 financial years, Parliament was informed. The government said write-offs do not waive borrower liabilities, while recoveries continue. Fiscal and external debt indicators remain stable

Surgeons at AIG Hospitals have performed a complex skull-to-spine tumour surgery using augmented/mixed reality headsets and a robotic exoscope. The technology provided real-time 3D anatomical imaging and magnified views, helping surgeons navigate high-risk areas with greater visual clarity.