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The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has cleared 13 major investment proposals worth Rs 11,569.91 crore, expected to generate over 31,000 jobs across the state. The Cabinet also discussed the alleged misuse of social media, with CM N. Chandrababu Naidu directing officials to set up a Social Media Response Cell and a Task Force to counter misinformation and online abuse.

Cyberabad Eagle Force and Hyderabad Narcotics Police Station busted a marijuana network operating from Fathenagar in Balanagar, arresting a drug peddler and 29 consumers. Police seized marijuana, while another accused, a 78-year-old woman, is absconding.

The CBFC granted an 'A' certificate to Jana Nayagan after directing 12 modifications, including muting references to "TVK" and "New India", deleting a scene of the national flag falling, and altering certain dialogues and visuals before release

The Kerala High Court on Friday rejected an unconditional apology from Cashew Secretary K. Biju regarding a controversial prosecution order in a multi-crore corruption case, sternly warning the state's bureaucracy against confronting the judiciary to shield political figures

Indra Kumar returns with the fourth instalment of the Dhamaal franchise, this time centred on a chaotic race for a century‑old treasure linked to Shaitaan Singh. With Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Mishra, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi and Riteish Deshmukh in key roles, the film thrives on situational comedy, eccentric characters and fast‑paced adventure, delivering a joyride of non‑stop entertainment.

The India 'A' men's cricket team will play a three-match T20 series against Nepal in Kirtipur this December. Finalized at the ICC Annual Conference, the series highlights the growing bilateral ties between the BCCI and the Cricket Association of Nepal

The Telangana Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance of the alleged food poisoning incident at a Project Tribal Welfare Boys Gurukul in Nagarkurnool district and directed the District Collector to submit a detailed report. The matter will be heard on August 11.

The Travancore Devaswom Board announced major reforms for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, including AI-based crowd management, expanded online accommodation booking, insurance benefits and digitised services. It also discontinued the Ayyappa Sangamam to focus on improving pilgrims' experience

Residents and rail users in Hyderabad have urged the Railways to develop the underutilised land at North Lalaguda into a modern coaching complex. With Kacheguda station offering limited stabling space, trains are being moved to far-off locations, raising costs and congestion.

The recent extortion attempt involving a Revenue Inspector in Cheriyal has raised concerns that cyber fraudsters are exploiting ACB raids to target government officials. Sources say officials allegedly involved in corruption are reluctant to report such threats, fearing further scrutiny.

Opening bat Smriti Mandhana celebrated her 300th international match with a historic, unbeaten half-century, driving India to 122/3 at lunch on day one of their historic, first-ever women's Test match against England at Lord's

The lone survivor of the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy recounted clinging to the capsized vessel for hours before swimming to safety. Authorities ended the search for six missing fishermen, while the Andhra Pradesh government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each family

The Bureau of Indian Standards raided a jewellery shop in Pot Market, Secunderabad, and seized non-hallmarked gold jewellery for violating the BIS Act, 2016. Officials urged consumers to verify HUID numbers using the BIS CARE App before purchasing gold jewellery.

D2C open footwear brand Chupps has announced a year-long partnership with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy as its official footwear recovery partner. The collaboration aims to leverage elite athlete feedback to bring scientific rigor to its athleisure product development.

The Petroleum Ministry said E20 petrol may lower fuel economy by 3–5 per cent in some vehicles but offers cleaner combustion, better performance and lower emissions. It maintained extensive testing confirmed vehicle compatibility before nationwide implementation of the ethanol-blending programme

The JSW Group has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association, naming its activewear brand, JSW Inspire, the official kit partner for Team India at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Youth Olympic Games

Nalgonda’s G. Chandana cruised into the round of 16 with a dominant straight-game victory over K. Sindhu at the Telangana State sub-junior (Under-17) badminton championship on Friday. Clear wins marked the day across the boys' and girls' fields

Indian rally drivers P. Naveen and Musa Sherif are set to tackle the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally this weekend. Driving a Ford Fiesta, the duo aims to continue their strong international momentum following podium success in Kenya and Saudi Arabia

Kerala will launch the next phase of Operation Toofan with central agencies and southern state police chiefs to curb drug trafficking. The campaign will target road, rail, air and water routes while tightening action against online narcotics networks and prescription drug misuse

A major fire broke out at a decoration materials warehouse near the Musi River in Hyderabad's Chaderghat on Friday. The blaze spread to nearby huts, destroying several makeshift dwellings. No injuries were reported, and firefighters launched an intensive operation to control the fire.

The European Commission accused Meta of breaching the Digital Services Act by using addictive features on Facebook and Instagram. It urged the company to disable autoplay and infinite scrolling by default, warning of fines if violations are confirmed

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Hyderabad has emerged as a globally recognised semiconductor and deep technology hub while inaugurating Kandou AI's India Chip Design Headquarters. The new facility will focus on advanced chip design and strengthen Telangana's semiconductor ecosystem.

A joint security team comprising the NIA, CRPF, and Manipur Police arrested a couple in Kangpokpi district on Friday for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians, marking a key breakthrough in the case

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.33 against the US dollar, supported by a weaker dollar index, easing crude oil prices and strong domestic equities. Foreign institutional outflows and West Asia tensions, however, capped further gains