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BRS leaders lodged a complaint with the ED alleging a Rs 423 crore paddy procurement scam involving Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies officials. They claimed funds were siphoned off through money laundering and demanded a wider probe by central agencies
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A woman died in Manikonda on Tuesday after a rashly driven HMWSSB water tanker hit her scooter. The victim, Shalini, was returning home after dropping her children at school. Locals have raised concerns about poor road safety in the area
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Two commuters narrowly escaped with minor injuries after a massive tamarind tree fell on their vehicles on the Medak–Siddipet road near Akkannapet village. The accident damaged the vehicles and caused a major traffic jam before police cleared the route.
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The NPCI will enforce new UPI rules from August 1, limiting balance checks, restricting auto-pay timings, and capping reversal requests. The changes aim to ease network congestion, enhance transaction security, and improve the user experience across payment apps
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Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy walked out of Begumpet airport after Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy arrived an hour late for their scheduled helicopter trip to Nagarjuna Sagar. The incident reignites tensions between the two senior ministers.
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The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has reached 98% of its full capacity, prompting water release through 15 gates to manage heavy upstream inflows. The reservoir supports irrigation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is currently generating 815.6 MW of hydroelectric power.
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Singareni CMD N Balaram has set a national record by planting 20,000 saplings across SCCL locations since 2019. Marking his birthday, he planted 225 more at the GK Opencast mine. SCCL aims to plant 40,000 additional saplings this year.
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A Tiger from Maharashtra has settled in Mancherial forests for over seven months, while another young tiger is roaming Kasipet, prompting tracking efforts and awareness drives to avoid human-wildlife conflict.
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The Karnataka government is under fire for proposing to divert ₹11,896 crore from SC/ST welfare funds to its guarantee schemes. Dalit groups and Opposition parties have criticised the move. A final decision is expected at the SC/ST Development Council meet on August 5.
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Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna has earned a unique fan base in Japan, where admirers fondly call him ‘Nag-Sama.’ The title, symbolising respect, grew after his roles in Brahmastra and Kuberaa, showing Indian cinema’s cross-border appeal.
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Gangadhara sub-registrar Noor Afzal khan has been suspended after an inquiry confirmed the illegal registration of 20 guntas of government land in Kothapalli haveli. a new sub-registrar has been appointed.
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Heavy rainfall brought relief to Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, reducing temperatures and significantly improving air quality. The IMD forecast predicts continued rain and thunderstorms until August 3. AQI levels in several parts of Delhi and NCR improved to ‘satisfactory’.
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G V Prakash says mu maran’s film blackmail is more than a thriller, calling it a family entertainer with strong characters. the movie releases on august 1 with bindhu madhavi and srikanth.
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Farah Khan received a heartfelt handwritten letter from Amitabh Bachchan after jokingly requesting one during a shoot at Radhikka Madan’s house. The note, written at 3:13 AM, praised her creativity and left the filmmaker deeply moved. She called it a career highlight.
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A 26-year-old woman from Shamshabad has accused a Karnataka man of raping and cheating her after promising marriage. The RGIA police have booked the suspect, who also allegedly threatened to leak private photos and videos if she reported the incident.
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The teaser of Sathi Leelavathi introduces a fun, emotional story about married life with Lavanya Tripathi and Dev Mohan, directed by Tatineni Satya, promising humour and drama.
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At 38, Koneru Humpy continues to inspire the chess world with her latest FIDE World Cup final appearance. A two-time World Rapid Champion, Humpy’s grace, resilience, and quiet brilliance underscore her three-decade journey at the top.
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Ed Sheeran says his family will need 24/7 security indefinitely due to threats, break-ins, and safety concerns. The singer revealed he wants a more normal life for his children, even as he continues to create music and tour worldwide.
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The climax of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, has been successfully completed, Mythri Movie Makers confirmed. Despite his responsibilities as Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Kalyan wrapped up the shoot efficiently. The film is slated for release next year.
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A Class 10 student died by suicide after allegedly consuming rat poison at a Thorrur school hostel, leading to a protest by his relatives. Police have registered a case.
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A 21-year-old woman from Kothur was strangled to death by her younger brother after an argument when he caught her speaking on the phone with her boyfriend on Monday.
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As Kingdom gears up for its July 31 release, Rashmika Mandanna’s sweet post cheering Vijay Deverakonda melts hearts online. His reply “Rushhielu” sparks social media buzz, fueling love rumours once again.
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Vijay Deverakonda’s spy thriller Kingdom hits theatres on July 31. With its first premiere in the U S and early shows planned in Andhra Pradesh, the action drama promises high-octane excitement.