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A mega job mela will be held at Shah Function Hall, Lakdikapul, on August 19. Several companies from IT, pharma, healthcare, education and banking sectors will participate. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend free walk-in interviews at the venue
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Hyderabad Traffic Police will introduce a one-way traffic system around KBR Park from August 18 amid ongoing flyover and multi-level structure works. Officials said the temporary restrictions were finalised after studies and trials to ensure smoother traffic movement and faster project completion
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Bangladesh stunned Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to register their first Test victory on Australian soil. The historic win lifted Bangladesh’s World Test Championship PCT to 66.67, while Australia’s PCT slipped to 77.78 despite retaining the top spot.
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday condemned the alleged conduct of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during Vande Mataram’s rendition at the party headquarters. Congress rejected the BJP’s accusation, saying Sonia Gandhi was seeking a chair for Kharge
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Devdutt Padikkal’s superb 167 helped India remain in control despite a spirited Sri Lankan bowling effort on a rain-shortened day two of the first Test in Galle. Sri Lanka removed Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul but India reached 364/5 at tea
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The death toll from a magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Indonesia’s Flores region rose to 51 on Sunday after rescuers recovered four more bodies. At least 101 people were injured, while thousands were displaced after landslides damaged homes and blocked roads
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Popular Godavari bathing spots in Mancherial lack basic amenities and safety measures, inconveniencing devotees from Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Devotees have sought steps, changing rooms, drinking water, sanitation and safety measures to prevent drowning at the spots.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated 25 Atal canteens across the city on Sunday. The canteens, including those near hospitals and slum clusters, will provide meals at Rs 5 per plate to needy people
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s Sangareddy visit ended without announcements on development projects or funds, leaving farmers and Congress cadres disappointed. Local leaders did not raise key demands, including Singur tourism, irrigation projects and compensation for affected ayacut farmers
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Farmers in Polkampally near Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s native village of Kondareddypally protested over inadequate power supply. They alleged they were receiving only nine to 10 hours of electricity, affecting borewell irrigation, delaying farm work and threatening crops.
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Former BRS MLA Chittem Rammohan Reddy intercepted four tipper trucks in Makthal over alleged unauthorised sand transportation and alerted police. He alleged that a Congress leader was involved and questioned the lack of monitoring and legal action against illegal activities.
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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged the UDF government deliberately decided against singing Vande Mataram at Independence Day state functions. He accused the IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami of influencing the government and warned of possible political and legal consequences
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The Telangana government has established TG SAFE by merging Food Safety and Drugs Control departments. Headed by Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, the six-wing authority will oversee licensing, inspections, testing, enforcement and modernisation of food safety and drug control administration across the State
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A first-year MBBS student from Osmania Medical College, Dr K Bharadwaj Reddy, allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad. His death has left the medical community shocked, with JUDA raising concerns over mental health challenges and stress faced by medical students
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Preparations for Milad-un-Nabi have gained momentum across Hyderabad, with blood donation camps, religious gatherings and welfare programmes planned at various locations. The Markazi Milad Juloos Committee is also making arrangements for the central procession scheduled for August 26.
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The Cockroach Janta Party has demanded immediate arrest of those allegedly responsible for the death of Mafik, father of CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez, in West Bengal. The outfit alleged political workers assaulted the family after Hafeez inspected a government school
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Athiya Shetty turned heads in a handloom Bandhani saree from Manish Malhotra’s collection. The designer shared her elegant look on Instagram while reflecting on his decades-long association with Indian handlooms, traditional textiles and craftsmanship.
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Hasan Mahmud credited disciplined execution and teamwork after Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to register their first Test win on Australian soil. The pacer’s nine-wicket haul helped Bangladesh take a 1-0 lead in the series
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Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated PRISM, an AI-based surveillance system at Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail. Developed with Keltron, the system uses AI-powered cameras to monitor inmates, prevent contraband smuggling and escape attempts, while new food rules remove VIP considerations
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Ananya Panday shared a candid selfie showing her wearing pimple patches while opening up about sudden breakouts. The actress embraced her natural look and gave fans a glimpse of her skincare concerns, days after sharing pictures from her spiritual visit to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls helped boost voter turnout in the 2025 Assembly polls. He highlighted the record 67.25 per cent participation and announced initiatives to strengthen electoral awareness among young citizens
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Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin drew widespread praise from former players and commentators. Ian Bishop, Wasim Jaffer, Kevin Pietersen, Lisa Sthalekar, Ravichandran Ashwin and Damien Fleming hailed the landmark result and Bangladesh’s impressive performance.
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PV Sindhu believes past World Championships setbacks have shaped her into a stronger player. Ahead of her latest campaign in New Delhi, the five-time medallist said her hunger for badminton remains unchanged as she targets another medal on home soil
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The Congress on Sunday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for opposition support on the delimitation-linked women’s reservation bill as “drama”. Jairam Ramesh urged Modi to implement 33 per cent reservation using the existing 543-member Lok Sabha strength from 2029