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The government told the Rajya Sabha that the NMC has not frozen approvals for new medical colleges or MBBS seats for 2025–26. Minister Anupriya Patel said seat expansion continues under a structured, transparent evaluation process involving expert scrutiny and compliance checks

The CBI arrested the Project Director of NHAI Warangal PIU and a private person while accepting a Rs 60,000 bribe to allow a restaurant to operate near Gudur Toll Plaza on the Hyderabad–Warangal Highway. Searches were also conducted

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has completed 406 km of foundation work, 127 km track laying, and 8 station foundations. With Rs 78,839 crore spent, land acquired, and contracts awarded, tunnelling and bridge works advance

A 34-year-old man, P Vinod, was swept away while fishing in the swollen Munneru river at Madhira. After extensive searches by police, firefighters and NDRF, his body was recovered on Wednesday. Authorities warned against venturing into overflowing rivers

Two women in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, bravely fought crocodiles in separate incidents — one saving her young son, the other rescuing her husband. Forest officials said monsoon floods have pushed crocodiles into canals, warning locals to stay away from water bodies

Parliament passed the IIM (Amendment) Bill, 2025, clearing the way for a new Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati with Rs 550 crore support. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said it will be the 21st IIM, boosting education in Northeast

Patruni Chidananda Sastry has made history as the first Telugu drag queen on Bigg Boss Telugu Agni Pariksha, the official pre-show of Season 9. Patruni called it a breakthrough for queer visibility and inclusivity in mainstream Telugu reality television

Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni, famed as Savita Tai in *Pavitra Rishta*, opened up on Ankita Lokhande’s vlog about loneliness at 80, fears of living alone, and grieving her brother’s loss, highlighting challenges faced by elderly despite enduring success

India now operates over 14,000 electric buses under the NEBP, Parliament was informed. The Centre has extended the PM E-Drive scheme till 2028 to support e-buses and trucks, offering incentives up to Rs 9.6 lakh per e-truck to accelerate clean mobility

Hyderabad’s reservoirs have reached full capacity following bountiful rains, easing water scarcity fears. The HMWSSB issued flood alerts for Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, while officials assured that uninterrupted water supply would continue through summer for over 12 lakh consumers

Israel is preparing a large-scale military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists even as negotiators push for a ceasefire to end 22 months of war. Human rights groups warn the assault could worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs in Amaravati and five cities, aiming to boost entrepreneurship. Backed by Tata Group and major firms, the initiative honours Ratan Tata’s legacy while supporting startups, industrial hubs, and economic growth in the State

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese brushed off Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack that he had “betrayed Israel” by recognising a Palestinian state, saying Canberra seeks peace and global stability.

Rajasthan Police detained 25-year-old Jeevan Khan in Jaisalmer’s Sankra area for alleged links with multiple Pakistani phone numbers 

Helping Hand Foundation (HHF), in collaboration with Basheer and Sarwar Babu Human Development Trust, has set up patient help desks at Koti Maternity Hospital. Trained health workers will assist in OPD registrations, ABHA IDs, and patient support, while HHF also repaired lifts.

NMC chief Dr Abhijat Sheth said medical seats are set to rise by about 8,000 this year despite CBI-linked disruptions. Inspections are underway, PG counselling begins September, while NExT exam remains delayed until consensus is achieved among stakeholders

The Telangana government issued a notification for liquor shop licences with a steep hike in application and licence fees, aiming to raise Rs 6,500 crore. Around 2,620 outlets will be allotted through lottery, with licences valid for two years

Centre for Sight Hospitals has partnered with fitness expert Milind Soman on World Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness on eye health. Doctors advised elders not to ignore early symptoms of vision problems, stressing that timely treatment can prevent avoidable blindness

BRS activists staged a dharna in Thimmapur mandal demanding immediate supply of urea for farmers. Led by former MLA Rasamai Balkishan, the protestors accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and warned of intensified agitation if fertiliser was not supplied

Five members of a family, including two boys, were electrocuted after touching a live wire set up around farmland in Jalgaon’s Varkhedi village to deter wild animals. A toddler survived, while police registered a case and launched investigations

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy praised N Chandrababu Naidu’s role in making Hyderabad an IT hub but avoided mentioning K Chandrashekhar Rao, under whose tenure the city saw major infrastructure growth. He also promised new projects including Musi Riverfront development

The Union government introduced the Online Gaming Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, banning real-money gaming platforms and ads, empowering warrantless searches and arrests. It promotes e-sports, imposes strict penalties, and restricts financial transactions, despite potential Rs 20,000 crore tax revenue loss

Nia Sharma and Krystle D’Souza delighted fans with their monsoon diaries, sharing cozy moments over coffee and laughter in Mumbai. Their playful banter and balcony fun went viral, showcasing the duo’s off-screen bond and reigniting hopes for an on-screen reunion.

US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, including 25% on Russian oil imports, to pressure an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. India rejected the move as “unjustified,” vowing to protect its national interests and economic security