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Residents of Bismillah Colony in Shaheennagar have alleged that poor roads, inadequate drainage and irregular garbage collection continue despite the area's merger with GHMC. They say the lack of basic civic infrastructure has created health hazards and made daily commuting difficult.

KNRUHS has announced the schedule for physical assessment of PwD candidates and certificate verification for CAP applicants seeking MBBS and BDS admissions. Both processes will be conducted on August 13 and 14 at designated centres in Hyderabad.

Malayalam devotional film ‘Harivarasanam’, starring Saiju Kurup and directed by Rajesh Nair, has completed 30 days of shooting. The director shared a behind-the-scenes picture from the sets, while Tamil comedian Yogi Babu’s addition to the cast has heightened interest

Bonalu shopping is increasingly moving online, with devotees ordering Bonam pots, puja kits and festival essentials through e-commerce platforms. Despite the digital shift, Hyderabad's traditional markets continue to witness heavy footfall as many shoppers prefer buying and decorating ritual items in person.

Tamil Nadu observed the eighth death anniversary of former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi on Friday. DMK president M K Stalin led state-wide tributes, describing his father as the architect of modern Tamil Nadu whose political and cultural legacy endures

Congress on Friday issued a three-line whip directing its Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs to remain present on August 10, 11 and 12, citing important issues for discussion. The party also asked INDIA bloc allies to ensure their MPs’ attendance

The University of Hyderabad and The Apollo University have renewed their MoU for three years, expanding collaboration in AI, healthcare and interdisciplinary research. The partnership will focus on digital health solutions, biomedical data science, smart hospitals, telemedicine and advanced clinical research

CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday criticised Kerala’s decision to end doorstep delivery of social security pensions through cooperative banks, alleging it would weaken the welfare scheme. The government has mandated DBT to Aadhaar-linked accounts, except for bedridden beneficiaries

KNRUHS has invited online applications for admission to the Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery Post Basic Diploma Programme for 2026-27. Eligible in-service nurses can apply from August 8 to 17, while the computer-based entrance test is scheduled for August 30 in Hyderabad

Nashik police arrested AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel for allegedly providing shelter and assistance to accused Nida Khan in the TCS sexual harassment and religious conversion case. Patel was brought from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after failing to appear for a police inquiry

The Delhi High Court questioned the practice of holding protests at Jantar Mantar, saying the city should not be inconvenienced by demonstrations. It directed Delhi Police to decide by Saturday on a plea seeking permission for a peaceful protest on August 10

An engineering student allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district after calling her for a discussion. Police have launched an investigation into the case, while further details are awaited. The report also mentions the Rajamahendravaram hit-and-run case

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the Centre of tightening IT Rules to suppress criticism instead of addressing public grievances. His remarks came after amendments reduced the takedown period for sensitive online content to two hours from the earlier 24 hours

Actor Anupam Kher has donated Rs 5 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. He also appealed to people across the country to contribute and stand with families affected by the devastating floods

ITC Kohenur has introduced two regional culinary experiences at Golconda Pavilion, a Bohra food festival beginning today and running till August 12, alongside its weekly "Flavours of the South" Saturday brunch, offering guests authentic Indian cuisines through curated menus inspired by traditional recipes.

India's electric vehicle retail sales reached a record 3.28 lakh units in July, rising more than 66 per cent year on year. Electric two-wheelers crossed the two lakh-mark for the first time, while all EV segments posted strong growth, according to FADA

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the handloom sector’s potential to generate employment and drive inclusive development. She said around 35 lakh people, including over 25 lakh women, are engaged in the sector and called for expanding global markets through e-commerce

Paris Paralympics silver medallist Sharad Kumar praised India's para-athletes for producing exceptional results despite comparatively lower funding, highlighting the country's historic Commonwealth Games performance while advocating greater support for para sports and inclusion through initiatives like Para Elan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on Saturday, where over 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, will receive degrees. He will also confer top academic honours and inaugurate Param Pragya, an AI-powered supercomputing facility at Sonipat

ITC Kakatiya is celebrating its 30th anniversary with '1995 – A Culinary Celebration of Three Decades', featuring chef-curated menus inspired by signature dishes from across the ITC Hotels portfolio. The limited-period dining experience is available at Dakshin and Kebabs & Kurries.

The Centre said coordinated I4C action, including geo-blocking malicious command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal, has protected over 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign. Attackers use fake regulatory files to install malware, hijack WhatsApp Web sessions and spread further

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota reviewed flood rehabilitation efforts in four severely affected districts, directing officials to accelerate damage assessment, financial assistance, insurance claim settlement and livelihood restoration through better coordination among government agencies, banks and insurance companies

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed as Amsterdam Flames' marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League. The veteran batter said he hopes to contribute to the growth of cricket in Europe while helping build a successful franchise

The Supreme Court on Friday directed two Ghaziabad hospitals to pay Rs 10 lakh and Rs 2 lakh to the family of a four-year-old rape victim who died after allegedly being denied medical care. The court will frame guidelines for handling grave offence victims