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Tension prevailed at the proposed PM Ekta Unity Mall site in Raidurgam after police stopped BRS leaders from inspecting it. BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged irregularities in land allocation and tenders, demanded documents and accused the government of favouring private developers
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Hyderabad’s leisure scene is expanding beyond its traditional attractions, offering immersive entertainment, private karaoke, outdoor adventures, interactive museums, arcade gaming and luxury cinema. Here are seven trending experiences across the city for those looking to try something different.
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Babar Azam has returned to the ICC Test batting top 10 after Pakistan’s eight-wicket win over West Indies in Port of Spain. Abdullah Shafique climbed 25 places, while Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali and Ali Usman also gained ground.
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Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming film with director Balaji Tharaneetharan has been titled ‘Baththa’ and will release worldwide on October 1. The film marks their third collaboration and reunites Vijay Sethupathi with Atlee, who presents the project and serves as its producer
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched AI Hub Switzerland in Hyderabad, a platform designed to help users, businesses and policymakers navigate artificial intelligence through tool comparisons, compliance frameworks, case studies, learning resources and guidance on responsible AI adoption.
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Healthy eating does not always require strict diets. Cutting out food groups, trusting “healthy” labels, eating too little protein, ignoring portions, drinking sugary beverages and blindly following diet trends can undermine balanced eating and make healthy habits difficult to sustain.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government will verify funds raised by 72 YouTubers for flood relief, checking whether donations reached the state and how they were used. Authorities aim to ensure transparency, prevent duplication and coordinate private relief efforts
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Passengers at Kolkata airport protested after an Air India Express flight to Chennai was delayed for nearly six hours due to a technical fault. The flight, carrying about 170 passengers, eventually departed after noon, while travellers criticised communication and lack of assistance
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Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible Pakistani provocation along the Line of Control amid growing unrest in PoK and Balochistan. Officials suspect Islamabad could seek to divert domestic pressure through military or terror activity, while India remains on heightened security alert
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Tata Group stocks plunged up to 5.95 per cent, erasing nearly Rs 46,000 crore in market value after N. Chandrasekaran decided against seeking reappointment as Tata Sons chairman in 2027, triggering investor concerns over succession at the conglomerate.
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A neutral international trade settlement system, where no single nation's domestic politics determines the monetary conditions of every other nation, has never been built—because the nation that benefits the most from the current arrangement has never faced sufficient pressure to accept an alternative
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Kareena Kapoor wished Sara Ali Khan on her 31st birthday with a playful social media post featuring Saif Ali Khan, Sara and Ibrahim. Kareena also joked about Sara’s food preferences, while the actress celebrated her birthday with family and friends.
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A 37-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband while she slept at their Ghatkesar home on Wednesday. Police suspect alcohol addiction and suspicion over her conduct as possible motives and have registered a case against the husband.
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The Centre has redefined the active floodplain of the Ganga and its tributaries, introducing regulatory and warning zones based on flood return periods. The August 2026 amendment aims to strengthen riverbank protection, reduce pollution pressures and preserve natural groundwater recharge functions
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposed Parliament discussion, calling it a “lecture” and demanding accountability over alleged pellet-gun firing at protesting students. Gandhi said Shah should resign if he ordered the action or failed to prevent it
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Paul Pogba is reportedly set to leave AS Monaco after another injury setback, barely a year after joining the Ligue 1 club. The French midfielder’s Monaco spell has been disrupted by injuries following his return from an 18-month doping ban.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was ready to answer all questions in Parliament over police action against students during the July 20 NEET protest march. He accused the Opposition of disrupting proceedings and proposed a detailed discussion from Wednesday to Thursday
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Gujarat ATS and Rajasthan Police busted an interstate gang allegedly stealing crude oil from an HPCL pipeline in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, arresting eight people. Investigators found an illegally installed valve near Kaludi village and are probing the stolen oil’s quantity, sale and wider network
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Hyderabad Police detained 116 suspicious persons during the Lal Darwaza Bonalu celebrations on August 9 and 10. Facial recognition technology helped identify eight people with previous criminal records, while no theft, mobile phone theft or chain-snatching cases were reported.
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Veteran White House reporter Susan Page has revealed that the Clinton administration secretly briefed journalists before using a decoy aircraft during President Bill Clinton’s 2000 Pakistan visit. Her disclosure follows reports of a similar covert aircraft switch involving President Donald Trump amid security threats
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Nepal-based gang member Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar has been detained under the PD Act in connection with the murder-for-gain of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, in Jubilee Hills.
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India and Afghanistan will face off in a three-match T20I series at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in September. Afghanistan will host the fixtures, with matches scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17 as bilateral ties continue to strengthen.
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The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm following uproar over CPI(M) MP John Brittas’s allegation that a female member called him “Lungiwala”. Chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged members to respect culture and identity, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought calm
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Actress Nayanthara praised Geethu Mohandas, director of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, for her exceptional sensitivity and emotional support toward actors. Speaking at the trailer launch, Nayanthara highlighted Mohandas’ compassionate approach while praising the film’s ensemble cast and vision