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Banjara Hills police registered a POCSO case against a youth for allegedly harassing a minor girl, posting her photos and videos on social media, demanding Rs 1 lakh to remove the content, and threatening her family. Police are searching for the suspect
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A large pothole has appeared on Hyderabad's Falaknuma Road Over Bridge less than a year after its inauguration, raising concerns over construction quality and commuter safety. Residents have urged GHMC to repair the damage immediately and inspect the bridge to prevent accidents
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Two women mountaineers from Arunachal Pradesh, January Tali and Hachu Lombo, have made history by becoming the first women from the state to successfully scale the 7,077-metre Mt Kun in Ladakh’s Zanskar range.
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RSS Joint General Secretary Atul Limaye, speaking at an ABVP event in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, termed the recent student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar “unconstitutional” and “anti-national.” He urged that the agitation be seen not merely as “anti-BJP” but as a movement weaponised against the Constitution and the nation.
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Most gig workers still lack health insurance, paid leave and maternity benefits. Govt effort to ensure welfare and security for this expanding category of workforce is still a work in progress
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Telangana journey from struggle to recognition reminds us that preserving regional identities strengthens India’s diversity
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US President Donald Trump says he will order a halt to planned strikes on Iran, citing progress toward a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program. However, Iran rejected the idea of restoring the Strait’s pre-war status.
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A suicide bombing outside Kabal police station in Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 15 people including six police personnel. Over 30 others were injured, with many in critical condition. The blast occurred near a public demonstration, prompting a security lockdown and search operation.
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A 65-year-old man died and his cousin was injured after their scooter was hit by a car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy in Hyderabad’s Karmika Nagar on Sunday. The car, taken without permission, rammed into multiple two-wheelers before halting.
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Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav’s press conference in New Delhi turned chaotic on Sunday evening when a man hurled a slipper at him and allegedly attempted to brandish a knife. The assailant, identified as Sumit from Bulandshahr, was detained after being thrashed by supporters.
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Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin, speaking in Kolkata, strongly advocated for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to eliminate discrimination against women. Her remarks coincided with the West Bengal government forming a committee to examine a draft UCC.
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A 34-year-old woman, allegedly intoxicated, drowned her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda Lake, Hyderabad, on Sunday evening. Police retrieved the body, sent it for postmortem, and took the woman into custody.
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A Cyberabad head constable was suspended after failing to respond to two Dial-100 emergency calls regarding a car collision near IKEA, Gachibowli, and instead dismissing them as “nuisance calls.”
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West Bengal STF has uncovered that Arpita Sarkar, aide of suspected JeM associate Hamim Mondal, maintained encrypted contacts with Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN). Investigators suspect she was being used for honey-trapping and blackmailing influential persons in West Bengal.
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Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay accused the Telangana government of failing to provide adequate facilities for Bonalu devotees at the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple. He also questioned the allocation of Rs 20 crore for Bonalu celebrations and raised concerns over future festival arrangements
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Mild tension prevailed at the Ujjaini Mahakali temple during Bonalu celebrations after a Bonam carried by Jogini Shyamala Devi toppled. The Joginis staged a protest, alleging inadequate arrangements by the state government, while Shyamala fainted during the agitation
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YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of authoritarian governance and vendetta politics, alleging false criminal cases against rivals. He demanded Education Minister Nara Lokesh’s resignation over DSC‑2025 irregularities.
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A close associate of Mancherial MLA K Premsagar Rao is reportedly preparing to align with Labour Minister Dr G Vivek amid growing differences. The move is expected to intensify factional politics in the district and further strain relations between the two Congress leaders
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A new cybersecurity report says India recorded over 265 million cyberattack attempts and 369 million malware detections during the assessment period. It highlights growing threats to critical infrastructure, government systems and businesses, calling cybersecurity a national security priority
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The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that 47,328 villages, including 435 in Telangana, have been selected under the PM-AJAY Adarsh Gram component. Of the 3.28 lakh development works identified, 46,642 have been completed, benefiting nearly 47.6 lakh people
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The Godavari River receded below the first warning level at Bhadrachalam, prompting officials to withdraw the flood warning. Evacuated villagers have been asked to remain at relief centres, while sanitation work has begun in flood-affected villages to restore normalcy
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Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh and several India stars will feature in the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, scheduled from August 30 to September 13. Gill said the tournament would provide an ideal platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent
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Three-time Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu has shifted her focus to winning her maiden Asian Games medal, admitting the pressure of expectations has grown with every success. The Olympic silver medallist also stressed the importance of staying injury-free before the continental event
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Actor Siddharth revealed the rigorous preparation behind portraying an Indian Air Force pilot in Operation Safed Sagar, saying the cramped MiG cockpit, aviation terminology and disciplined communication made the role particularly demanding ahead of the Netflix series' August 7 premiere.
