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BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme has revived the SRSP flood canal through reverse pumping, providing irrigation to nearly two lakh acres. He said the infrastructure is helping supply water across the State following heavy Godavari inflows.
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Pocharam dam in Medak began overflowing on Tuesday after heavy rains increased inflows beyond 6,000 cusecs. The project reached its full storage capacity of 1.8 TMCft, bringing relief to ayacut farmers in Medak and Kamareddy districts.
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state is planning an AI-assisted disaster management and resilience system to predict sudden climate changes. A pilot project will begin in Pathanamthitta, while river desilting will be prioritised following recent floods
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Hindi Mahavidyalaya celebrated International Commerce Day in Hyderabad with students, faculty members and guests. Dr Jayaprakash Narayan encouraged students to uphold ethical values and embrace innovation, while various competitions promoted teamwork, creativity, analytical thinking and entrepreneurial skills.
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A 35-year-old man was hacked to death in full public view at Singareni Colony, Saidabad, Hyderabad, allegedly by a local resident using a machete. Police said the victim had multiple criminal cases against him, but the motive is yet to be established.
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A man allegedly trespassed into a Boduppal residence at midnight, threatened a family with a dummy gun after abusing the complainant over phone, and fled. Police registered a case at Medipally and are investigating.
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Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over an alleged obscene remark linked to actor Trisha. Booked under multiple legal provisions, his arrest triggered statewide DMK protests, while the party moved court for anticipatory bail and TVK approached the NCW
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Hyderabad police’s H-FAST unit, in coordination with GHMC Food Safety, seized 25 tonnes of adulterated spices and arrested three men during raids across the city. Hazardous chemicals and industrial dyes were found in spice units, prompting three criminal cases and a public advisory to buy only from licensed vendors.
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At least six people were killed and three injured as heavy rain, landslides and flash floods hit parts of Sri Lanka. Nearly 1,900 people were moved to relief centres, while schools closed and authorities issued flood and weather warnings
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Security forces launched a massive cordon-and-search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district after inputs about suspicious movement of two terrorist groups in Surankote. The operation, involving SOG and Rashtriya Rifles, is ongoing in forested areas with no contact yet.
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Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India’s World Junior Squash Championship medallists in Delhi, including Anahat Singh, who became the first Indian to win the women’s singles title. He urged the athletes to aim for future milestones like the Asian Games 2026 and Olympics 2028.
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An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered brief mid-air turbulence on Tuesday, injuring 10 passengers and two cabin crew members. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, with those sustaining minor injuries shifted for medical assessment as a precaution
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned disgruntled Congress MLAs threatening to resign over cabinet exclusion that resignations would be accepted immediately. Urging patience, he said the party comes first and promised appointments to state-run boards and corporations soon
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep key interest rates unchanged in its August 4 monetary policy review, prioritising economic growth as inflation remains within the tolerance band. Retail inflation stood at 4.38% in June, largely due to global oil prices, but public sector oil firms absorbed much of the impact.
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Actor Rashmika Mandanna revealed she suffered a tendon detachment in her right hip during a dance shoot for “Mysaa”, marking her third consecutive injury. She said she is recovering well, undergoing rest and rehabilitation while taking a break from workouts
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Andhra Pradesh Police arrested YSR Congress Party leader and former MLA Shaik Mohammed Mustafa in Gujarat in connection with an alleged kidnapping case involving a tobacco trader’s son and two others. The YSRCP condemned the arrest, calling it political vendetta by the TDP-led coalition government.
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Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple introduced a virtual queue facility on a trial basis to reduce long waiting times for devotees. The online booking system allows 2,400 devotees daily through scheduled slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with plans for wider expansion after review
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Andhra Pradesh Forest Department arrested two suspects in connection with the suspicious death of a tiger in Nallamalla forest’s Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Investigators are probing possible poaching or poisoning after the tiger’s missing paws raised illegal wildlife trade concerns. Forensic reports are awaited
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Noise has entered India's screenless wearable segment with the launch of the REP Band, offering subscription-free health monitoring, AI-powered wellness insights and continuous biometric tracking. The lightweight wearable is tailored for Indian users and is priced at Rs 9,999 as a special introductory offer.
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KNRUHS has opened online applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates can register between August 5–12. Cut-off scores are set at 213 for General, 194 for PWD, and 177 for SC/ST/BC categories. Merit lists and seat matrix updates will follow on the official website.
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Serena and Venus Williams received a doubles wild card for the Cincinnati Open, marking their first partnership since the 2022 US Open. The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions return to action, while Venus and other players also received singles and qualifying wild cards
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A 62-year-old farmer was electrocuted after accidentally stepping on a live wire in Devunagar village of Mallampalli mandal, Mulugu district.
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Rajya Sabha proceedings were briefly adjourned after heated protests between NDA and Opposition MPs over allegations related to Ram Temple donations. Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue, while Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology, accusing Congress and allies of disrespecting Lord Ram
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Factionalism has deepened in Pinapaka Congress, with MLA Payam Venkateswarlu facing opposition from rival groups led by Tulluri Brahmaiah and Gurijala Gopi. The internal divisions, involving three factions, risk weakening the party’s prospects in upcoming Assembly elections, prompting calls for intervention from the high command.
