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US President Donald Trump was reportedly moved secretly from Air Force One to a military jet in Turkey amid credible security threats. Officials cited concerns over the Qatar-donated aircraft’s security systems, while the White House declined to confirm details surrounding the covert transfer

The government has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme to March 31, 2028, with a Rs 11,900 crore outlay to boost EV adoption, charging infrastructure and domestic manufacturing. Electric two-wheelers will receive incentives of up to Rs 5,000 per vehicle, subject to eligibility

HCLTech has clarified that its initial probe found no evidence of a breach in its systems or client engagements after a hacker group claimed exposure of employee-related data. The company said the information appears limited and dated, and it continues to investigate. The statement follows a similar clarification by TCS, which also reported no credible breach evidence.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu denied allegations that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s brother Kondal Reddy is linked to Tesseract Advanced Systems, which received prime land at a concessional rate. However, Kondal Reddy’s own social media posts and references by international forums suggest his association with the company.

A 39-year-old mechanic was crushed to death at Jeedimetla bus depot in Hyderabad when an RTC bus driver allegedly moved the vehicle while the victim was repairing its brakes. Police have registered a case.

A man from Gajularamaram, Hyderabad, was booked by Jeedimetla police after being flagged by a US child protection agency for allegedly viewing and sharing child sexual abuse material on Instagram. Telangana Cyber Crime traced him via his IP address, but no arrest has been made yet.

A six-month-old infant’s body, buried at Punjagutta graveyard in Hyderabad, mysteriously disappeared within hours. The grieving family discovered the missing body when they returned to bury the second twin who also died. Police have registered a case and detained graveyard staff for questioning.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new rule making online applications mandatory for immigration benefits such as green cards, citizenship, and asylum. Forms available for e-filing for at least 180 days will become online-only, with exemptions allowed on a case-by-case basis for a $25 fee.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi hailed the Supreme Court’s clean chit to former PM Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation case, calling him a symbol of integrity and accountability. In sharp contrast, she accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing investigative agencies, silencing opponents, and indulging in political coercion.

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing 132 people and injuring over 570. The government has declared a national disaster, with widespread damage to homes and airports.

Protests by students in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams turned violent on Monday, with police using water cannons, tear gas, and lathi-charge to stop a march to the assembly. Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for dialogue, but BJP announced a statewide bandh on Tuesday against “police atrocities.”

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has formed a Women’s Cricket Committee to strengthen and streamline women’s cricket in Telangana, with members Sunitha Anand, Anaya Maria and M. Revathi tasked with overseeing structured programmes and opportunities across all levels.

A 19-year-old woman, Shikhaanjali Kumari, died in Kattedan after her husband allegedly pushed her during a quarrel over food. She sustained a fatal head injury and was declared dead at Osmania General Hospital.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages, urging parents to conduct social audits and sarpanches to upgrade basic facilities. The campaign, beginning August 15, will also recognise village leaders who improve schools

A Bailey bridge over Uttarakhand's Tamak drain was washed away by floodwaters, cutting road connectivity to around a dozen villages and the border area. A BRO driver went missing after being swept away, while rescue teams were deployed amid a flash flood warning

The WHO said the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo began in February, months before its May declaration. Confirmed cases have reached 4,200, including over 1,900 deaths, while conflict, misinformation, healthcare shortages and delayed diagnosis complicate containment efforts

According to the report, Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency stood top with 1,79,794 electors as ASD electors

Controversial stickers targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were found pasted on a government hoarding in Ahmedabad, prompting police to register an FIR against unidentified persons. The hoarding, featuring the PM Surya Ghar scheme, was allegedly damaged, causing an estimated loss of Rs 26,500

Orders placed by the Military Affairs Department through Government e-Marketplace have crossed Rs 1.35 lakh crore, accounting for nearly 15 per cent of GeM procurement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. He added that purchases through the portal exceeded Rs 20 lakh crore over 10 years

JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during a march by students protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand. On a nine-day hunger strike, Mahto joined the protest despite critically low blood sugar as police used force to disperse demonstrators

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An eighth-grade student died after receiving an injection from an RMP at Baswapuram in Khammam district. Her family alleged medical negligence, while police said the practitioner was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. A case has been registered

The Telangana Housing Department has extended the deadline for applications for Indiramma Houses in the CURE area to August 15. The department received 46,121 applications by August 10 for 7,340 houses being taken up in 16 constituencies