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The Telangana Congress leadership has reportedly proposed appointing two senior Ministers as AICC in-charges for other States, a move that could create Cabinet vacancies. The plan comes amid speculation over a Cabinet expansion and reports of growing differences within the government.

The World Padel League has announced its sponsors for Season 4, with Akcel as title sponsor and SpiceJet as the 'Powered By' partner. The Mumbai tournament, featuring 36 international players across six teams, will be held from August 12 to 16.

Indian security agencies have detected a shift in counterfeit currency operations, with fake lower denomination notes allegedly replacing earlier Rs 500 counterfeits. Officials warn of possible attempts by criminal networks to circulate Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 fake notes

Crude oil futures rose 0.37 per cent to Rs 7,404 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Global benchmark crude prices also advanced as markets tracked developments involving Iran and Israel

Nagarjuna has unveiled the trailer of Pallaburusu, an upcoming Telugu family comedy-drama directed by Uday Chauhan. Starring Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud, the film blends humour and emotions while exploring the evolving relationship between parents and children ahead of its August 14 release

A Machilipatnam woman allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore after cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officials threatened her with arrest in a fabricated money laundering case. The accused allegedly forced her to transfer money after showing her fake official documents

Indian compound archer Sahil Jadhav says Shane Watson's book The Winner's Mindset has helped him handle pressure better as he prepares for the Asian Games 2026. The World University Games champion also reflected on his family's sacrifices and his journey to success.

Gold futures climbed Rs 1,272 to Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange as traders created fresh positions amid firm spot demand. Globally, gold futures also advanced more than 1 per cent in New York

NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir completed a six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing hardware for future roll-out solar arrays. The mission upgrades the station’s power systems and supports long-term operations, including preparations for controlled deorbit

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured full government support for India's historic international football match against Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. Chaubey said the fixture would provide valuable exposure and help raise Indian football's standards

The Chandipura virus has resurfaced in Gujarat, claiming 22 children's lives and reviving memories of the devastating 2003 outbreak in the then undivided Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam districts. Experts stress early hospitalisation and preventive measures as the best defence against the disease.

Karnataka Congress faces internal pressure over ministerial portfolio allocation, with several leaders lobbying for key departments. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is attempting to manage dissatisfaction among legislators, including denied Cabinet aspirants, ahead of the Assembly session and possible rebel meetings

The Supreme Court refused to suspend the life sentence of Narayan Sai in a 2013 rape case but directed the Gujarat High Court to decide his pending appeal within three months. Sai was convicted by a Surat court in 2019

A special POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced a 44-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2019 child rape case. The victim, then aged 12, received counselling and legal support through the Bharosa Centre during the investigation.

A woman in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters impersonated Delhi Police officials and falsely accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case and are investigating the cyber fraud

WhatsApp has begun testing an optional date-of-birth feature for a limited number of users in India as it prepares for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The feature is voluntary during the testing phase and will not affect users' experience.

Andhra Pradesh will procure 1,600 MW of coal-based thermal power after receiving in-principle approval from APERC. The first phase of the State's long-term capacity addition programme aims to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen energy security through competitive bidding.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district. The crime triggered protests, with villagers demanding the death penalty, demolition of the accused's house and compensation for the victim's family

FSSAI has penalised AWL Agri Business Ltd for manufacturing and selling substandard fortified sunflower cooking oil under the Fortune brand. A Goa sample failed laboratory tests due to inadequate Vitamin D levels, violating food fortification standards under the Food Safety Act

FSSAI has ordered PIE Foods to immediately stop selling its Monk Fruit Extract Sweetener and Monk Fruit Sweetener Drops after finding licensing, labelling and advertising violations. The company must obtain the required licence endorsements and regulatory approvals before resuming sales

Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has crossed Rs 400 crore at the India box office and earned USD 1.188 billion worldwide. The Marvel film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, released in India a day ahead of its global debut

The Supreme Court refused to dismiss an election challenge against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s 2023 Patan seat victory at the initial stage. The court allowed him to raise all defences before the high court election tribunal during the trial

India and China held the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, discussing border management, LAC situation, boundary issues and trans-border cooperation. Both sides stressed maintaining peace, using diplomatic and military channels, and advancing mechanisms to resolve outstanding concerns

Bengaluru Police arrested a Bihar man for allegedly strangling his wife after repeated domestic disputes. The accused allegedly fled to Bihar after the murder but was traced and arrested. Police said scientific evidence and CCTV footage support the ongoing investigation