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The newly constructed integrated district offices complex in Warangal is yet to become operational months after completion. The delay is forcing people to visit offices scattered across Hanamkonda and other areas, causing inconvenience, additional travel and auto-rickshaw expenses

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission to provide details of cases disposed of and pending before appellate tribunals handling appeals against voter deletions during West Bengal's SIR. The court said monitoring disposal rates was its primary concern

More than 3.4 lakh voter forms were classified as uncollectible in four erstwhile Adilabad districts during the Special Intensive Revision. Officials said the forms involved deceased, migrated, untraceable and duplicate electors, whose names will be deleted from electoral rolls

NDA and Opposition MPs staged rival protests outside Parliament over police action against protesting students in Jharkhand. The NDA accused Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of disrupting proceedings, while Congress demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence to address the issue in Parliament

The BRS has alleged misuse of public office in the allotment of five acres of government land to Tesseract Advanced Systems for Rs 7 crore. K T Rama Rao demanded a probe into the transaction and alleged benefits involving the Chief Minister’s family

The No 3 Band of the Indian Air Force will perform at Secunderabad’s Bison Polo Ground on August 15 to mark India’s 80th Independence Day. Beginning at 5 pm, the public event will feature patriotic classics, martial music and national tunes.

Trump Towers Hyderabad, a luxury residential project by Tribeca Developers and Ira Realty, has been launched in Kokapet. The development will feature two 65-storey towers, more than 450 residences, a suspended sky bridge and the Trump Club.

Hyderabad’s historic Fever Hospital expansion remains stalled nearly four-and-a-half years after its foundation. The delayed project includes a new outpatient block, dialysis unit and mortuary. Officials cite funding issues and local opposition, while doctors stress the need for modern infrastructure.

Andhra Pradesh recorded 10.7 per cent economic growth in the second quarter of 2025-26 despite the impact of El Niño. Agriculture led with 13.5 per cent growth, followed by industry and services, as Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed economic performance.

More than 73 lakh Telangana electors have been marked uncollectable during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The categories include shifted, deceased, untraceable and duplicate voters. Names may be excluded from the draft roll, subject to claims, objections and verification.

TCS and Google Cloud have launched a Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City, their second in Latin America and ninth globally. The facility will use AI agents and industry-specific solutions to help organisations improve innovation, productivity and data-driven decision-making.

Ananya Panday visited the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga on Sawan Shivratri and shared pictures from her temple visit on Instagram. The actress offered prayers and opted for a simple yellow ethnic outfit. She also recently shared glimpses of celebrations with her pets.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, paving the way for a National Tribunal Commission to oversee appointments to tribunals. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the move would make appointments transparent, independent and merit-based without changing tribunal jurisdiction.

A Chinese Long March 7A rocket broke apart nearly 85 seconds after liftoff from Hainan, destroying the Zhongxing-4B communications satellite. The failure was confirmed by Chinese state media, while an investigation is underway to determine what caused the rocket’s malfunction.

Andhra Pradesh government has approved a redevelopment model for Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam. The project will provide 177 homes through a high-rise complex, using private investment and transferable development rights. It is planned as a pilot for wider slum redevelopment.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu spoke about the power of manifestation in a social media post, sharing how writing down her dreams and working consistently helped turn some impossible goals into reality. She urged followers to believe bigger and keep pursuing their dreams.

Nexus Hyderabad Mall is offering exclusive Independence Day weekend rewards from August 14 to 16 in collaboration with District by Zomato. Consumers can get discounts on dining, shopping and movie tickets, alongside ongoing offers under the End of Sadness Sale.

Rukmini Vasanth has begun work on her next Malayalam film, tentatively titled ‘NP51’, with Nivin Pauly. The actress shared a glimpse of the project on Instagram as she awaits the release of Yash-starrer ‘Toxic’, directed by Geetu Mohandas.

The Centre has approved Metro rail projects in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada while Hyderabad’s Metro expansion proposals remain pending. Telangana accuses the BJP-led government of discrimination, as repeated requests for Phase II approvals have been rejected or delayed, despite similar projects being cleared in other cities.

A fresh proposal could transform Malkajgiri railway junction into a mini terminal for Hyderabad, with additional tracks and loop lines. The development may ease pressure on Kacheguda, improve passenger connectivity and create scope for more MMTS services in the surrounding areas.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge and neighbouring colonies staged a protest at the Gandipet MRO office in Rajendranagar against land acquisition for the Musi Riverfront Development Project, rejecting compensation offers and refusing to part with their properties.

Telangana has extended the HILT application deadline to October 31 after a lukewarm response from industries. With 9,292 acres identified and only 450 acres covered by applications, concerns remain over conversion costs, relocation, land values and development impact fees.

Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete expressed confidence that India will win the upcoming FIH Women’s World Cup, citing momentum from their Nations Cup victory. She emphasised smart, attacking hockey, team unity, and the energy of young players as key strengths, while acknowledging nerves but stressing belief in her squad’s ability to bring home a medal.

Norman Isaac of Hyderabad has been appointed Event Director for the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled in Ahmedabad from August 13–23. Sixteen national teams from Asia and Oceania will compete, with the top four advancing to the FIBA U19 World Cup.