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Former Khammam excise official Vustala Somi Reddy has lodged a complaint against liquor trader Kondapalli Ganesh, alleging a malicious social media campaign, threats and character assassination. He submitted 17 messages and a pen drive containing data as evidence.

Delhi Police have arrested five men in connection with the alleged murder of 45-year-old Deepak Dabas, who reportedly survived two earlier attempts on his life before being run over by an SUV in Kanjhawala. Police suspect a 22-year-old enmity motivated the conspiracy

Andhra Pradesh police stopped a BRS delegation led by former Minister S Niranjan Reddy from visiting the Pothireddypadu head regulator. Niranjan alleged that AP was diverting Krishna water while the Telangana government was failing to safeguard farmers’ interests.

A mathematics teacher from the Government Minority Residential School in Mahabubabad died after being hit by a train while crossing railway tracks at the local railway station. Railway police shifted the body for post-mortem examination and registered a case

A 27-year-old man from Konam village in Anakapalli district underwent surgery for a rare mediastinal cancer at Malla Reddy Narayana Multispeciality Hospital. Doctors performed a sternotomy to remove residual tumour tissue after chemotherapy, and discharged him in stable condition.

Former India badminton player Trupti Murgunde said hosting the BWF World Championships 2026 is a proud moment and reflects India’s sporting growth. She believes the event in New Delhi will provide young shuttlers a valuable platform to showcase their talent

Former Minister T Harish Rao has announced free coaching for police job aspirants from Siddipet constituency through the KCR Coaching Centre. Applications will be accepted online from August 13 to 19, followed by screening, physical training and classroom coaching.

A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the CBI charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, finding overwhelming prima facie evidence that they formed a syndicate to leak, circulate and sell examination material for monetary gain

ITC Kakatiya will mark India’s 79th Independence Day with a special buffet brunch at Deccan Pavilion, curated by Chef Arvind Singh. The menu brings together regional dishes from Kashmir to Kerala, highlighting India’s diverse culinary traditions, ingredients and cooking styles.

The SIT probing the 2018 APPSC Group-I recruitment examination has alleged irregularities in digital and manual evaluation processes, including unauthorised evaluators, mark discrepancies, private handling of answer scripts, CCTV lapses and alterations in evaluation records

Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced diversions near Necklace Rotary on August 14 for the inauguration of the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule statue at Lake View Park. The diversions will begin at 2 p.m. and remain until the event concludes, depending on traffic conditions.

The Telangana government’s move to carve out elite medical suites at TIMS, Sanathnagar, for foreign patients under a medical tourism initiative has drawn sharp criticism. Senior doctors and public health experts argue the plan undermines the institute’s original purpose of serving the poor and middle class.

A 51-year-old Tamil Nadu man with two PhDs and an MBA has cleared NEET and secured a medical seat in Nagapattinam, fulfilling a 34-year-old dream. Despite work and family responsibilities, A Suresh Kumar prepared consistently and overcame an earlier unsuccessful attempt

Three months after Tanuja Ranjan was murdered at her Jubilee Hills residence, the alleged mastermind and key suspects remain at large. Hyderabad police have arrested two suspects and recovered some stolen property, while efforts are underway to trace those believed to have fled Nepal.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline remains focused on profitability despite external challenges and plans to induct over 100 new aircraft in two years. The carrier is also preparing for leadership transition and continuing its transformation programme

ITC Kohenur will celebrate Independence Day with two specially curated culinary experiences at Golconda Pavilion on August 15 and 16. Guests can savour South Indian delicacies and regional specialties from across India, highlighting the country’s rich culinary heritage and unity in diversity.

A petition signed by over 14,000 people claiming to represent the academic and scientific community has sought Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s intervention over Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s “gau mutra expert” remark against IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has received 20 bids through a global tender for setting up integrated Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing facilities in India. The scheme aims to establish 6,000 MTPA capacity, reduce import dependence, and strengthen India’s role in the global REPM market.

A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to AQIS, warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist organisation with decentralised cells, financial and logistical networks, while potentially seeking expansion into Bangladesh and neighbouring countries

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has dismissed talk of a rivalry with Virat Kohli, calling it a social media creation. Brar said respect remains intact while stressing that bowlers must focus on their job rather than being affected by a batter’s aggression

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Legislative Council Privileges Committee to act against officials over alleged negligence, protocol violations and failure to respond to elected representatives. He also sought restoration of CDF allocations and stronger accountability mechanisms for officials.

India’s top-ranked para table tennis player Nurjahan Noorali Jamani received the Sardar Patel Sports Award from the Gujarat government. The honour recognises her remarkable comeback after a decade-long break and comes as she prepares for the 2026 Asian Para Games qualification

Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut clarified her earlier remarks on Gen Z during the Jantar Mantar student protest, stating her comments were misconstrued. She emphasised she criticised only a section of protesters present, not the entire generation.

Students of a Plus Two school in Jharkhand's Garhwa staged a road blockade and pelted stones at a police station over their acting headmaster's transfer. A policeman was injured, while students also demanded action against a block chief accused of slapping a student