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The makers of Coimbatore Mapillai have revealed that Anna Ben will play Kanagavalli in the romantic comedy. Directed by Kishore Rajkumar, who also debuts as a lead actor, the film is backed by Noise and Grains and promises a feel-good family entertainer

A hotel operator in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district, allegedly shot during a dispute over delayed food service, died after the ambulance transporting him to Jodhpur overturned near Khinvsar. Police are investigating the shooting, collecting forensic evidence and searching for the accused

The makers of Nayanthara and Kavin's romantic entertainer Hi have postponed its worldwide theatrical release from August 14 to August 28. Directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan, the family entertainer has already received a U/A certificate from the CBFC

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh has ordered the closure of liquor outlets from 10 am to 10 pm on August 9 in connection with the Bonalu festival. Bars attached to star hotels and registered clubs have been exempted from the order.

Cockroach Janta Party convener Abhijeet Dipke alleged a lack of synchronisation between the BJP and RSS, citing Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Gen Z protesters. He urged BJP leaders to follow the RSS chief's views and said the CJP would function as a pressure group

The NHRC on Friday issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over reports of students risking their lives by crossing the Betwa River on check dam pillars to reach school in Vidisha. It sought a detailed report within two weeks, citing safe education rights

A Deputy Civil Surgeon at Jogipet Area Hospital in Sangareddy was suspended after allegedly sending a private doctor to perform his official duties. The Health Department has ordered an inquiry, while officials are also probing similar allegations against another doctor.

Hyderabad has been ranked among the world's fastest-growing data centre markets in the Knight Frank Global Data Centre Atlas 2026. The city ranks 27th globally in operational capacity and 19th in development pipeline, with capacity expected to nearly double by 2027.

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved an integrated Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy, shifting road planning from vehicle-centric to people-centric infrastructure. The framework mandates safety audits, accessible footpaths, technology-based monitoring, citizen participation and recycled materials to improve pedestrian safety statewide

Parliament has passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, mandating faster payments through TReDS, quicker dispute resolution and decriminalisation of minor compliance violations. The legislation seeks to improve liquidity for MSMEs and strengthen the ease of doing businessIANSIANS

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has become co-owner of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup after serving as its ambassador for two seasons. The grassroots initiative aims to reach one million children across India while promoting inclusive participation and long-term engagement in sports

The search for 70-year-old Balaiah, who was swept away in a storm water drain in Miyapur on July 28, entered its 10th day. Multiple rescue agencies continue the operation, while his family has appealed to authorities not to stop the search.

India's Under-20 men's football team defeated Singapore 1-0 in their second closed-door friendly in Bengaluru, with Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum scoring the decisive early goal. The Blue Colts continue preparations for the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Uzbekistan.

The Hyderabad H-Fast team and Task Force officials seized nearly 60 kg of rotten meat during a surprise inspection at the Kacheguda slaughterhouse. Police booked the godown owner for violating food safety norms and destroyed the seized meat to prevent consumption.

Travis Head has won the Allan Border Medal for the second consecutive year after scoring 1,437 international runs in the 2025-26 season. Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David were also recognised with Cricket Australia's annual men's individual awards

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with Gen Z through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session, answering questions on student protests, politics, philosophy and personal life. He joked about Batman, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke about his mother’s dog, Noorie

The rupee ended nearly flat on Friday, gaining 2 paise to 95.20 against the US dollar, as risk aversion over uncertain Iran-Oman negotiations and higher crude prices weighed on sentiment. Markets remained cautious ahead of the weekend and US jobs data

The Election Commission has urged eligible electors to submit their duly filled Enumeration Forms under the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by August 10. Voters can submit forms through BLOs, collection centres, ERO offices or online via the ECI portal.

Hyderabad golfer Sneha Singh claimed the 11th leg of the WGAI Tour at Clover Greens in Tamil Nadu with a three-under-par total. Her record-breaking second-round 10-under 61, featuring 11 birdies, secured her first title of the 2026 season.

The Telangana government has extended the HILT application deadline till October 31 after receiving only 193 applications covering about 450 acres. Industries continue to cite relocation costs, DIF-related concerns and inadequate relocation infrastructure, resulting in a much lower response than expected.

Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Sree S.R. recorded impressive victories over higher-ranked opponents to set up an all-Indian women's singles semifinal at the Korea Masters in Asan. India's men's doubles challenge ended after Pruthvi K. Roy and Krishna Prasad G. lost in the quarterfinals

An analysis of 35 lakh wellness scans by EYVA suggests that late dinners, poor sleep and irregular evening routines may negatively influence next-morning metabolic wellness. The company says its AI-powered platform helps users better understand lifestyle patterns through personalised wellness insights.

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on Tamil Nadu government’s plea challenging a Madras High Court ruling that conversion to Islam alone cannot qualify a person for Backward Class (Muslim) reservation. The case concerns eligibility for community certificates after religious conversion

Sangeetha, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, on Friday withdrew her divorce petition filed before a Chengalpattu family court. Appearing through video-conferencing, she informed the court of her decision, following which the court disposed of the petition as withdrawn