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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for disrupting internet services in Hyderabad and failing to supply urea to farmers in rural Telangana, calling the administration “clueless” and accusing it of turning the State into a circus under CM Revanth Reddy.
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The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level of 43 feet on Wednesday, prompting authorities to alert villagers and position flood duty officers for relief and rescue operations as transportation to several riverside villages was disrupted.
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The makers of Prabhas’s upcoming historical action film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi have warned fans against sharing leaked set pictures on social media. They stated such acts will be treated as cyber crimes and reported to authorities.
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Actor Pratik Gandhi shares his passion for period dramas, highlighting India’s rich historical heritage. He discusses his roles in the Netflix series “Saare Jahan Se Accha” and the upcoming biographical series “Gandhi,” which will premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Two construction workers were killed and another critically injured after their bike hit the sidewall of Punjagutta flyover in Hyderabad on Tuesday night. Police suspect drunken driving. The victims, residents of Balamrai, were rushed to Osmania Hospital, where two succumbed
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On Rajiv Gandhi’s 81st birth anniversary, PM Modi paid tributes on X, while Congress leaders including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge visited Veer Bhumi to honour the former Prime Minister, also celebrated as Sadbhavana Divas.
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Haryana government will hand over the investigation into 19-year-old teacher Manisha’s death in Bhiwani to the CBI following public outrage. Police claimed suicide by insecticide, but her family and villagers rejected the finding, demanding a fair and impartial probe.
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Bollywood actress Ananya Panday says mental wellness is the foundation of her routine, shaping her work, fashion, and fitness. She emphasises self-care practices like therapy, journaling, and walks, while using fashion as a creative outlet and source of confidence.
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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a life lesson on his blog, advising followers to focus on a single path and persevere. He cited his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s poem Madhushala and reflected on emotional moments with Kaun Banega Crorepati contestants.
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said India won’t initiate normalisation with Pakistan after repeated betrayals, urging Islamabad to dismantle terror networks on its soil. He stressed India would reciprocate once Pakistan demonstrates genuine intent to curb terrorism.
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Singer Dua Lipa revealed that her love for reading began in childhood, inspired by her parents and a local bookshop in London. She highlighted how books shape understanding, sharing her profound experience visiting a women’s prison book club in the U.K.
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Multiple Delhi schools, including SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School, received bomb threat emails early Wednesday, prompting police and fire services to conduct extensive search operations. Authorities are investigating while urging calm, as past threats in the city were hoaxes.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 20, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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At the inaugural session of the Telangana Science Congress–2025 held at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, former DRDO Chairman Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy called on Indian youth to embrace innovation and global competition in emerging technologies such as AI, ML, cybersecurity, and quantum tech.
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Badminton in India is facing a shuttle crisis as feather supply drops and costs double, with BAI, Yonex and Gopichand stressing urgent need for synthetic alternatives and possible government support
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Iga Swiatek defeated Jasmine Paolini to claim her first Cincinnati Open title, her 24th career trophy and second of 2025, boosting confidence ahead of the us open where she is seeded no. 2
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Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner retired ill in the final, earning his eighth masters 1000 crown and boosting his bid for the year-end no. 1 ranking
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Shubman Gill returns as India’s T20 vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025 alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, while Shreyas Iyer misses out; India face Pakistan in group stage on September 14
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Two men drowned in the Chinneti stream in Yadadri Bhongir as Telangana faces heavy monsoon rains. Krishna and Godavari rivers are in spate, canal breaches have flooded farmlands, and authorities have opened all major dam gates to manage the deluge
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Redeem Tlang’s stunning first-half strike helped defending champions Northeast United edge Shillong Lajong 1-0 in the Durand Cup semifinal, securing a spot in the final after a gritty contest
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Tungabhadra Warriors, Capital Amaravathi Royals and Bhimavaram Bulls registered wins to join Vijayawada Sunshiners in the APL T20 play-offs after a thrilling round of league matches in Visakhapatnam
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Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India in the ODI series against Australia and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Selectors also announced India A squad for warm-ups
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All 582 passengers stranded on a Mumbai Monorail between Chembur and Bhakti Park were successfully rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade using snorkel ladder vehicles after a technical failure halted the train. A technical review is underway to prevent future incidents.
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The Jagathgirigutta police arrested Mamidi Suresh for allegedly snatching a gold chain from 23-year-old Alwal Mounika in Adityanagar, Hyderabad. The police recovered the stolen property and registered a case following the victim’s complaint
