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Karnataka is examining legal options, including approaching the Supreme Court, after the Cauvery Water Management Authority upheld releasing 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The state said it would assess the order comprehensively before deciding further action

The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Congress, TMC and DMK have demanded its withdrawal, while the BJD supports further examination amid concerns over NGO funding and oversight

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar hit back at TPCC President T Jagga Reddy over his criticism of former minister T Harish Rao. Prabhakar accused Jagga Reddy of spreading false propaganda and targeting Harish Rao for political gains

Tata Trusts vice-chairman Vijay Singh has stepped down as a trustee of Sir Ratan Tata Trust and will not seek another term. His exit comes amid differences among trustees and an inquiry into alleged violations of board composition norms

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the government is ready to cancel the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination and backlog exams amid student protests. He announced investigations into examinations conducted by TDPL and proposed consulting IITs and IIMs to reform recruitment processes

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of a Jala Soudha siege if the Centre and Congress government do not boycott the GRMB meeting on reviewing permissions for seven Telangana projects. He also criticised the Centre and State government

TIME School’s Riddhi Toro won the under-14 singles title at the CBSE Cluster VII table tennis tournament in Eluru. She defeated Hetvika Kolli in the final, while TIME School finished runner-up in the girls under-14 team event

Nearly 10,000 Malkajgiri property owners may get relief after the Telangana Waqf Board clarified that several survey numbers listed under Malkajgiri actually belong to Mallapur Village. The Board has forwarded the matter for correction of the Gazette and necessary modification.

Hyderabad's 18-year-old Anugonda Sreemanya Reddy has qualified for the main draw of the ITF WTT W15K tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan. She defeated Xiaoyue Xuan of China and Ximena Senties of Mexico in the qualifying rounds to progress

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to expedite Old City Metro works and road widening along the MGBS-Chandrayangutta corridor. He also reviewed preparations for the Invest Telangana Global Summit in December and sought detailed reports on investments attracted

British Deputy High Commissioner Gareth Wynn Owen unveiled the jersey for the India-Spain International Grassroots Football Development Programme in Hyderabad. The initiative will focus on Under-14 players, providing professional coaching, talent identification and opportunities for advanced football training and exposure in Spain

Amgen plans to open a new Science and Innovation Center at Hyderabad’s Genome Valley, expanding its global research network. The facility will integrate experimental science, data and digital technologies to accelerate the discovery and development of innovative medicines for patients worldwide.

The Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule after BJP MLAs protested police action against students. Amid repeated disruptions, Chief Minister Hemant Soren defended recruitment reforms and the ongoing CID probe into alleged examination irregularities

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of failing to prepare for a possible drought despite warnings about El Nino. He criticised the lack of contingency plans, drought funds and irrigation measures, calling the Varuna Yagam an attempt to divert attention

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao facilitated the rescue and return of a Warangal woman who was allegedly stranded in Muscat after being taken there on a tourist visa on the promise of securing a work visa

A job mela will be held in Malakpet, Hyderabad, on August 13 from 8 am to 1 pm. More than 100 companies are expected to participate, offering non-IT opportunities and spot appointment letters to eligible freshers and experienced candidates.

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai was reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Ireland. He received one demerit point after showing dissent at an umpire’s decision, marking his first offence in 24 months

Jharkhand students continued their agitation against alleged JPSC and JSSC recruitment irregularities for the 19th day, demanding Rahul Gandhi visit Ranchi after Monday's police action. Protesters seek cancellation of JSSC-CGL and a CBI probe, while the government favours dialogue

P Harshit won the Brilliant Trophy online chess tournament after finishing level with Leeladitya on 11 points from 12 rounds. Harshit secured the title on the tie-break rule, while Bhavyesh Balaji finished third with 10 points

Hyderabad Traffic Police will introduce a one-way traffic system around KBR Park from August 18 due to ongoing H-CITI flyover and underpass works. Officials said pilot trials were conducted, while signage, CCTV and drone monitoring will help manage traffic.

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut launched a sharp attack on veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah amid debate over Bollywood's response to student protests. Referring to Shah's earlier “dog with a bone” remark, Ranaut questioned his patriotism and accused him of supporting a neighbouring country

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Opposition remains firm on its demands amid the Parliament logjam, including a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against protesting students. He called the Jharkhand student protest a separate issue

Flyover and underpass construction works around Hyderabad’s KBR Park are progressing rapidly, with earth excavation underway at several locations. GHMC is developing structures at seven key junctions, while traffic police have announced a one-way system to manage traffic during construction.

Normal life was disrupted across Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a statewide bandh protesting police action against job aspirants. The agitation follows demands for recruitment exam reforms and an independent probe, amid ED and CID investigations into alleged irregularities