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Heavy overnight rains flooded several areas of Hyderabad’s Old City, damaging homes, shops, and vehicles. With little official help, residents tried clearing water themselves as multiple localities reported severe waterlogging, causing inconvenience to commuters and losses to traders.

GHMC will hold an indie puppy adoption drive at Jalagam Vengalrao Park, Banjara Hills, on August 17. The initiative aims to find homes for stray puppies, offering health checks and vaccinations to encourage adoption over pet purchases.

Heavy rain on Saturday night brought Hyderabad to a standstill, flooding key areas and stranding commuters for hours. Nampally recorded 11.75 cm rainfall, with GHMC and civic teams battling waterlogging, fallen trees, and debris to restore traffic flow.

Director Harish Shankar dismissed speculation about his next project, confirming he is fully engaged in completing Ustaad Bhagat Singh starring Pawan Kalyan. The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, is in post-production with an action-packed climax recently wrapped.

Karnataka Minister K.N. Rajanna questioned the Congress party’s silence on alleged voter list manipulation during its own tenure, saying irregularities occurred “before our eyes.” His blunt remarks have stirred debate on internal accountability and electoral vigilance within the party.

Police constable Anil from Karimnagar, who had attempted suicide by consuming pesticides two days ago, died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Peddapalli on Sunday. Police are investigating the cause of the incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched three Vande Bharat Express trains, including the Bengaluru–Belagavi route, which cuts travel time by over an hour. The new services aim to boost connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, unveiling a traditional yali and urging unity, prayers, and service to the nation. She was conferred the title ‘Bharat Lakshmi’ and recalled blessings received during a difficult period in her life.

Pakistan’s airports authority lost Rs 4.1 billion in overflight revenue between April 24 and June 30 after banning Indian aircraft from its airspace, a move reciprocated by India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor.

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Anupama Parameswaran stars in Paradha, a women-centric drama about a village woman defying oppressive traditions. Backed by Raj and DK, the film explores resilience, sisterhood, and empowerment, blending rural struggles with a powerful tale of finding strength against societal odds.

Italy’s special envoy Francesco Talo called India “crucial” to the IMEC project, citing its vast market, production capacity, and role in goods, energy, and data connectivity. Projects like the Blue Raman cable aim to boost India-Europe links in trade and technology.

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as a “grey zone” mission akin to a strategic chess game, emphasizing unpredictable enemy moves and precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack in May 2025.

Seven devotees, including children, were injured during a fire caused by cotton decorations catching fire at Atma Vishweshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi during Shravan Purnima Aarti. All victims are receiving treatment and recovering at Kabir Chauraha Divisional Hospital.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court will resume hearing former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s appeals against bail denial in eight cases linked to the May 9 violence. Khan, currently in Adiala Jail, faces charges including inciting attacks on military and government buildings.

A tragic incident in Banda, UP where a woman reportedly jumped into the Ken Canal with her three children tied to her body following a marital dispute. Bodies recovered; husband under police custody.

Security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence-based operations in the Dool area. The encounter, confirmed by the Army’s White Knight Corps, is ongoing as troops continue efforts to neutralize the militants. Ask ChatGPT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected US President Trump’s suggestion of a territorial swap with Russia to end the war, stressing Ukraine will not cede land. Zelenskyy urged genuine peace and criticized an upcoming Trump-Putin meeting excluding Ukraine.

Alleging a lack of transparency, Congress emphasised the need for parliamentary scrutiny of the Election Commission. The party leader Manickam Tagore cited several incidents in the past when a discussion on ECI's electoral reforms and the use of money power in elections were discussed.

Vincent Keymer maintained his unbeaten run at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, defeating Karthikeyan Murali. Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Awonder Liang also won, while standings in the Challengers section remain tight

gourav tej’s superb six-wicket haul led mahabub college to a six-wicket win over hyd cricket academy in the hca c-division one-day league, as other division matches also saw standout performances

India women’s under-20 football team face Myanmar in a decisive qualifier, needing a win to secure a spot in the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after a 20-year wait

Gaurav Gill’s strong start at the Sumatera Utara Rally ended with a mechanical failure, while Bopaiah kept RC2 hopes alive and Nikeeta Takkale led both RC4 and Ladies class in Indonesia

A sudden downpour in Hyderabad on Saturday night resulted in widespread flooding, severely disrupting traffic across the city. Areas such as Nampally and Charminar recorded the highest rainfall, with several regions experiencing knee-deep water accumulation.