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The BJP dismissed Opposition claims that Aadhaar alone can secure voting rights, stressing the Supreme Court never endorsed it as proof of citizenship. Amit Malviya said Aadhaar is only identity and residence proof, and voter rolls will exclude fake and foreign entries

District Collector K Hymavathi inspected Timmapur after a rise in dengue cases and ordered tests for all fever patients. She directed action against an unqualified hospital operator, and urged villagers to observe dry days and maintain sanitation to curb mosquito breeding

Rakesh Kumar (24), a worker at a dairy farm in Moinabad, was found murdered on Saturday. Police suspect his wife Poonam Devi and her friend Guddu killed him before fleeing. A case has been registered, and search is on

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar rejected "misleading" social media claims about his role in the Congress-led Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, accusing BJP-linked handles of a smear campaign while affirming Congress’ commitment to democracy, Kannada pride, and unity

India Post will suspend dispatch of parcels to the US from August 25 after Washington withdrew duty-free exemption on goods up to $800. Families in Hyderabad, especially students abroad, face disruption, while private courier firms await clarity on the impact

A Bengaluru court on Sunday remanded Congress MLA K C Veerendra 'Puppy' to ED custody till August 28 in a money laundering case linked to illegal betting. The MLA was flown in from Sikkim amid tight security and multi-state raids

ISRO successfully conducted the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) of the Gaganyaan mission’s parachute system near Sriharikota, validating a key safety mechanism for crew module recovery. The project, India’s first human spaceflight programme, will also include precursor unmanned missions

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said INDIA bloc partners in Bihar were united ahead of the assembly polls and would soon release a common manifesto, while accusing the Election Commission of manipulating voter rolls to benefit the BJP in the State

The School Education Department has announced 13-day Dasara holidays for schools in Telangana from September 21 to October 3. Classes will resume on October 4, with FA-2 exams before vacation and SA-1 exams scheduled from October 24 to 31.

Visakhapatnam will host the 41st annual Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) conference in 2026. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Special Chief Secretary Ajay Jain said the state is focusing on world-class infrastructure, new airports, and incentives to boost tourism and attract investments

A 17-year-old Adivasi girl was allegedly gang-raped by auto drivers near the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border. Found unconscious in Paloncha, she was rescued by locals and handed over to child welfare authorities. Police are awaiting her full statement before registering a case.

In Saharanpur, Mantu (32) was stabbed multiple times by his wife’s alleged lover, Saurabh, after a dispute escalated on Saturday night. Mantu was declared dead at Deoband hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating

YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu of “conspiring” to hand over Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams land worth Rs 1,500 crore to Oberoi Hotels. He termed the move “daylight robbery” and urged global devotees to oppose it

The BCCI paid rich tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara on his retirement, celebrating his resilience, patience, and classical batting style. With 7,195 Test runs, Pujara’s grit defined India’s greatest victories at home and abroad, making him the modern embodiment of Test cricket.

During a weekend drunken driving check, Cyberabad traffic police caught 405 drivers, including two-, three- and four-wheelers and heavy vehicles. Courts heard 199 cases last week, penalising 188 offenders and sentencing 11 to jail

Mattaswamy Revappaiah, a 30-year-old with polio, muscular dystrophy and scoliosis, secured 5th rank in the Telangana PSC exam and became a junior lecturer. Preparing from bed through online classes, he overcame challenges to join duty at a government college

Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), reinforcing its commitment to protecting species like tigers, leopards, and snow leopards through global collaboration.

Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok urged youth to build AI fluency through hands-on practice, comparing it to fitness training. Stressing constant upskilling, he highlighted emerging AI-driven roles, resilience, adaptability, and growth mindset as crucial for workplace success in India’s fast-growing AI economy

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar held meetings with top political parties in Dhaka, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, as part of a high-level visit aimed at reviving bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

The Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of an Andhra Pradesh couple convicted of killing a toddler to life imprisonment for 40 years without remission. The bench upheld their conviction but ruled the case does not qualify as “rarest of rare”

The Supreme Court will hear the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Monday. The mosque committee has challenged the Allahabad HC order permitting a survey, while the apex court has asked both sides to maintain status quo

Displaced families are returning to Khartoum despite destroyed homes, no basic services, and rising insecurity, months after Sudan’s military claimed to have retaken the capital from RSF forces.

Russia claimed Ukraine launched drone attacks overnight, causing a fire at a nuclear facility in Kursk and damaging energy sites, as Ukraine celebrated its 34th independence day with calls for peace and resilience.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah cautioned against repeated disruptions in Parliament, saying blocking proceedings for narrow political gains undermines democracy and nation-building. Addressing the Speakers’ Conference, he urged dignity in debate and paid tribute to Vitthalbhai Patel’s role in legislative history.