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Following the Supreme Court's judgment on environmental clearance procedures, the Telangana government has set a six-month deadline to secure clearances for PRLIS, Sitarama Sagar, Dindi and Gouravelli projects while expediting documentation, legal compliance and scientific assessments related to Polavaram backwaters.

The Moradabad Divisional Commissioner's court extended till August 10 the interim stay on the proposed demolition of 38 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, allowing temporary relief while hearing the university's challenge to the development authority's order

A TGSRTC Super Luxury bus got stuck in the mud at the temporary bus stand near Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal, forcing authorities to use an earthmover for recovery. Commuters demanded improved infrastructure and proper drainage at the rain-affected facility

Namasthe Telangana Deputy Chief Photojournalist Veeragoni Rajinikanth Goud won the third prize at the 'Focus on News 2.0' national photography contest organised by the Karnataka Media Academy, with his work finishing among the top three entries selected from across India

The Central Information Commission was informed that the Consumer Affairs Department has no guidelines regulating online astrology platforms. It directed the department to disclose complaint data, provide investigation details and transfer related RTI queries to other ministries

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Monday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion. Authorities deployed emergency teams to affected areas, while Hyderabad police advised residents to stay indoors and exercise caution as more rainfall was forecast during the night

A four-member CBI team from New Delhi arrived in Kolkata to accelerate the fresh probe into the 2024 RG Kar doctor rape-murder case, following the Calcutta High Court's order to reinvestigate the matter ahead of the victim's second death anniversary

MLRIT, Dundigal, organised its 22nd Orientation Day for the 2026-2030 BTech batch, introducing students and parents to academic regulations, campus opportunities and student support while encouraging innovation, skill development and career preparedness.

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to nine accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence, citing near-complete investigation while imposing strict bail conditions, including damage compensation

An ICIE and TConsult Global delegation led by Sundeep Kumar Makthala met India's newly appointed Consul General in Dubai, Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, to discuss strengthening India-UAE collaboration in innovation, investment, technology exchange and entrepreneurship.

Meta reportedly told a parliamentary panel it was ready to apologise over the brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post. Committee members questioned algorithmic bias, demanded accountability and sought legal action over the incident and content moderation practices

A passenger from Jagtial was stopped at Hyderabad's RGIA after airline staff found that the IndiGo e-ticket he carried for a Goa flight was forged. Police registered a case following his complaint and launched an investigation into the alleged ticket fraud

The Supreme Court fixed August 17 for final hearing on petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while expressing concern over safeguarding the rights of transgender persons holding identity cards issued under the previous legal framework

Warangal CCS and KUC police arrested two alleged vehicle thieves and recovered 28 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 25 lakh. The accused reportedly stole bikes across several Telangana districts, and police are linking the recoveries to cases registered in different commissionerates.

Sri Vishnu Educational Societies Chairman K Vishnuraju urged BVRIT students to use artificial intelligence and social media responsibly, avoid fake news, develop multidisciplinary skills, and embrace continuous learning during the institution's 30th Induction Day programme held at the Narsapur campus

Fourteen students, two teachers and an auto driver were injured after a lorry hit a passenger auto in Ramayampet town of Medak district. Five students are stated to be in serious condition and have been shifted to hospitals in Hyderabad and Siddipet.

The ISSF Shotgun Referee Course began in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together participants from India, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. Organised by the NRAI, the five-day programme aims to develop internationally qualified shotgun referees and strengthen technical officiating standards

A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the women wrestlers' sexual harassment case, citing insufficient evidence and contradictory testimonies. The complainants said they would challenge the verdict in appeal

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended support for the medical treatment of Bhavishya, the daughter of Telangana movement martyr Yadireddy's younger brother. After her successful surgery, Bhavishya and her family met him to express their gratitude.

ICRISAT has secured long-term access to CRISPR-Cas9 through a humanitarian licensing agreement with Corteva and The Broad Institute, enabling faster development of climate-resilient, high-yielding crop varieties for smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa while strengthening food security and agricultural sustainability

Maintenance work at the Kalabgur electricity substation under the Manjira project will disrupt drinking water supply in several parts of Hyderabad from 10 am to 4 pm on August 5. HMWSSB has advised residents to store water in advance

Suspected discharge of industrial effluents into Rudraram lake allegedly caused the death of a large number of fish, affecting over 150 fishermen. They claimed losses of nearly Rs 20 lakh and demanded a Pollution Control Board probe and action against the responsible industries.

Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the Sri Lanka Test series has reportedly exposed communication gaps between the BCCI Centre of Excellence and selectors. Concerns over injury management, rehabilitation protocols and player fitness are expected to feature prominently in an upcoming BCCI review meeting

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, reiterating that the right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right and asking authorities to protect dedicated walking areas within two weeks