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Kukatpally police detained Sanjay, an Odisha native, in connection with 10-year-old Sahasra’s murder. The girl was found with her throat slit at home while her parents were away. Investigation continues.
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Heavy rains in Maharashtra have killed eight people and displaced hundreds, with Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar under red alert. Rivers have crossed danger levels, crops damaged, and authorities urge residents to avoid travel as relief operations continue.
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OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at Rs 399/month, offering higher message limits, GPT-5-powered image generation, file uploads, and UPI payments. India, OpenAI’s second-largest market, could soon become its largest, reflecting rapid AI adoption.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 19, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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Mumbai continues to reel under torrential rain for the fourth day, with waterlogging disrupting roads, homes, and public transport. Red alerts remain in place, schools are closed, and authorities warn of more heavy downpours over the coming days.
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Sasivadane, a rural romantic drama starring Rakshith Atluri and Komalee Prasad, directed by Sai Mohan Ubbana, is set for theatrical release on October 10, 2025, blending emotion, music, and visuals.
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The DRI raided a secret Alprazolam factory in Atchuthapuram, Andhra Pradesh, seizing drugs worth over Rs 23 crore. Eight people, including the mastermind and chemists, were arrested. The consignment was reportedly intended to adulterate toddy in Telangana.
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Russia has warned the UK against interfering in ongoing US-Russia efforts to settle the Ukrainian conflict. Putin and Trump are maintaining close contact, while Zelensky is open to bilateral or trilateral meetings, including $90 billion in US weapons support.
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Three people were critically injured in Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad, after a Ganesh idol being transported by tractor came into contact with high-tension wires. This is the second electrocution accident in the city within 24 hours, following six deaths during a Rath Yatra.
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Nagarjuna Akkineni’s role as Simon in Coolie is winning over Tamil Nadu audience, with social media buzz, viral songs, and a growing younger fanbase highlighting his cross-generational charm and screen presence.
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Sathyaraj’s much-awaited film Tribandhari Barbarik, directed by Mohan Srivatsa and produced by Vijaypal Reddy, will hit screens on August 29. With strong buzz, music, and visuals, expectations are high.
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At its Salem conference, CPI leaders D. Raja and R. Mutharasan accused BJP-RSS of eroding democracy and vowed to resist “fascist tendencies,” while rejecting AIADMK’s criticism and alliance suggestions
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The Alaska summit produced good optics but no substance — Putin gained legitimacy, Ukraine sidelined
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Four para volleyball players from Telangana face the burden of raising ₹3.5 lakh each to represent India at the 2025 World Cup, highlighting gaps in support under the state’s sports policy
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If executed well, GST 2.0 could evolve from a foundational reform into a competitive advantage, supporting India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047
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A Hyderabad man, Kongari Mrityunjay (32), died and others were injured after their car hit a divider and collided with a bus near Thimmapur, Karimnagar, on Monday night
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Telangana High Court quashed a case against Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy over a 2021 rally, ruling no evidence of provocation, violence or law-and-order disruption
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Telangana High Court issued notices to Sabita Indra Reddy and Kripanand in the Obulapuram Mining Company case after CBI challenged their acquittal, alleging illegal lease grants that benefited mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy
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In Khammam, a wedding turned tragic when bride’s mother Kalyani (38) died of a heart stroke during her daughter’s send-off. The family performed her last rites the next day
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After a month-long pause, Hydraa resumed its demolition drive in AVB Puram, Kukatpally, clearing encroachments on a nala connecting Pariki Lake. The demolitions aim to prevent flooding in Saibaba Colony, HAL Colony, and Maitrinagar caused by illegal structures
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Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi declared a holiday for all schools on Tuesday after the IMD forecast heavy rains. The district had already witnessed downpours on Sunday night
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Agriculture Minister Nageswara Rao blamed the Centre for a 3-lakh-tonne urea shortfall, urged farmers to use alternatives, and announced strict monitoring, token-based distribution, and action against black marketing and misuse
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Heavy rains pushed the Musi Project to near full capacity with inflows raising water levels close to FTL. Hussain Sagar and twin reservoirs also reported steady inflows and controlled outflows
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Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini advanced to their first Cincinnati Open final, setting up a high-stakes clash. Swiatek seeks her 11th WTA 1000 title, while Paolini eyes her third career crown
