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ISRO has outlined a four-decade roadmap to establish human presence beyond Earth, including a lunar crew station by 2047, Moon mining, 3D-printed Martian habitats, and upgraded rockets capable of carrying 150-tonne payloads, paving the way for Mars landings

Three officials of Cherlapalli Central Prison in Hyderabad were suspended after a remand prisoner briefly escaped while on wall-painting duty. The inmate, Shanth Kumar from Bihar, scaled the boundary wall but was soon nabbed following a swift police and jail operation

A 22-year-old painter from Chhattisgarh was murdered in Bharatnagar, Hyderabad, after being allegedly attacked by a mason, Rajaram, over a domestic dispute. The victim sustained grievous injuries and died in hospital. Police have launched an investigation to arrest the accused.

Heavy rainfall in Telangana, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh has swollen the Godavari, with major projects like SRSP, Yellampally, and Medigadda under pressure. Several districts face flood threats, villages have been cut off, crops submerged, and officials remain on high alert

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced that South India will soon get bullet train connectivity linking Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati and Bengaluru. The project, covering a population of over five crore, will also be supported by upgraded international-standard roadways

Heavy rains have damaged over 16,000 acres of crops in Medak district, in addition to earlier losses. Farmers face severe soil erosion and sand deposits after tank breaches, with demands for immediate government relief and compensation mounting

A 16-year-old girl from Mahabubnagar, who had left home after a dispute with her parents, was found staying with an 18-year-old boy in Film Nagar. She alleged physical assault, leading to a POCSO case registered by Hyderabad police

With rising inflows into the Musi, the HMWSSB opened gates of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, releasing surplus water. Moosarambagh bridge was closed and traffic diverted, while residents in low-lying areas were cautioned about possible flooding.

The Vaishno Devi Yatra in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, remains suspended for the fourth consecutive day after a cloudburst-triggered landslide killed 34 pilgrims and injured 20. Heavy rains persist, with authorities prioritising safety as stranded devotees await resumption

Court ousts Paetongtarn over call with Cambodia’s senate president

The Congress on Friday attacked RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his clarification that he never suggested leaders should retire at 75. Jairam Ramesh said Bhagwat had made “contradictory statements” in one month, amid speculation targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The CBI has booked a senior Airports Authority of India manager in Dehradun for allegedly siphoning off Rs 232 crore into his personal accounts. An internal audit uncovered fictitious assets, inflated entries, and unauthorized transfers, leading to a formal complaint

Cloudbursts and heavy rains unleashed devastation across Uttarakhand on Friday, killing four people, leaving several missing, and burying families under debris. Landslides blocked highways and damaged villages, prompting large-scale rescue operations as the MeT department issued red and orange rain alerts

Israel ends pause, Gaza city faces renewed combat and crisis

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of betraying Backward Classes by failing to pass BC reservation bills despite having majority support. He termed the Congress approach as political theatrics, while MLC L Ramana demanded clarity through a white paper

BRS legislators urged Speaker Gaddam Prasad to allow them to present a detailed account of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme in the Assembly. The party said misinformation was being spread and raised concerns over Telangana’s water rights in the Godavari basin.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanded that Rahul Gandhi apologise for “abuses” allegedly hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during the Congress leader’s Bihar yatra. Shah, in Assam, accused Congress of “negative politics” and inaugurating multiple development projects

The Supreme Court will hear on September 1 the RJD and AIMIM’s pleas to extend the deadline for filing claims in Bihar’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The exercise, the first since 2003, has reduced registered voters by 66 lakh

Telangana’s PRRD Department estimates Rs 374 crore to repair monsoon-damaged roads and culverts across 1,291 locations. Temporary repairs cost Rs 22.71 crore, permanent works Rs 352 crore. Minister D. Anasuya directed urgent restoration and relocation of residents in unsafe structures.

The Union Government has approved a seven-month extension for Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This unusual tenure extension, the second of its kind, has sparked debates in political circles.

The ICC has partnered with Google as its second major women’s-only global partner to enhance fan engagement and accessibility. Ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cups 2025 and 2026, the collaboration spans multiple Google platforms to bring fans closer to the game.

The Telangana R&B Department estimates Rs 1,211 crore for road and bridge repairs after monsoon damage. Over 1,000 km of roads, 356 culverts and 206 structures were hit. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy directed urgent restoration and strict field monitoring.

Huzurabad Municipal Commissioner Sammaiah faced controversy for celebrating his marriage anniversary during working hours in his office chamber. A complainant had to wait for nearly an hour, and a video of the cake-cutting celebration quickly went viral, drawing public criticism.

Fourteen Indian junior boxers reached the finals at the 3rd Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China. Ten girls and four boys delivered impressive performances, securing multiple medal prospects as the tournament enters its final stage on August 29.