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Yemeni authorities have launched a crackdown on migrant smuggling networks after a boat capsized off Abyan province, killing 92 Ethiopian migrants. Security forces will seize smuggling vessels and urge public cooperation to prevent further tragedies.
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The Indian Army rescued four civilians stranded by sudden flash floods in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, triggered by a cloudburst. Using drones and night-time operations, the Army evacuated the injured and ensured all were moved to safety.
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Three people, including an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen, were killed and over 60 injured in Karachi due to reckless aerial firing during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. Authorities condemned the practice, arrested 20 suspects, and seized weapons.
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Tamil Thalaivas appointed Pawan Sehrawat as captain and Arjun Deshwal as vice-captain for PKL Season 12. The team also unveiled their new blue-and-gold kit, aiming for championship glory starting with their opening match against Telugu Titans on August 29.
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The Supreme Court’s larger Bench will revisit the stray dogs relocation case in Delhi-NCR, amid strong opposition from activists and public figures concerned about welfare, infrastructure, and legal consistency.
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Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra face an EOW case after a Mumbai businessman accused them of cheating him of over Rs 60 crore in a loan-cum-investment linked to Best Deal TV.
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The event, organised by the Global Telangana Association (Detroit Chapter) at the Canton Heritage Park in Detroit (USA), featured over 120 players segmented into 10 teams based on their performance metrics
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With two rounds remaining, Arjun will take on compatriot Vidit in his penultimate match-up of the tournament
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In their chase of 192, Tungabhadra Warriors were all out for 140 runs in 17.2 overs
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Patna Pirates is looking for its fourth championship title in the upcoming season to cement their position as by far the best franchise throughout the Pro Kabaddi League
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The IOA has already submitted an Expression of Interest to host the CWG 2030 and now has until August 31 to put up the final bid proposal
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Chief Justice BR Gavai responded to an urgent mention of a plea on stray dogs, promising to examine the issue. The plea raised concerns about non-compliance with sterilisation and immunisation rules meant to control the stray population.
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Mumbai Police informed a court that no criminality was found in allegations that Ekta Kapoor’s Alt Balaji web series disrespected Indian soldiers. No official complaint was filed, and a similar case already exists in Madhya Pradesh, making new action unnecessary.
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ICICI Bank has rolled back its minimum average balance hike after public backlash, reducing it to Rs 15,000 for metro and urban customers, Rs 7,500 for semi-urban, and Rs 2,500 for rural areas. Penalties still apply for balances below the limit
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A POCSO court in Mancherial sentenced a street ice cream vendor, Bablu, to life imprisonment and fined him Rs. 10,000 for attempting to rape a minor boy in 2018. The crime occurred when Bablu lured the child with an ice cream.
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Karimnagar Police arrested six members of two inter-district burglar gangs, including two siblings. Officials detailed their modus operandi, revealing that two repeat offenders resumed burglaries after losing money in online betting apps. Police continue investigation into their criminal activities
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Despite Indian government’s efforts to wean youth away, hardcore Maoists remain undeterred and will rise again, though when is hard to predict
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials to accelerate the rollout of Bhudhaar numbers to streamline land records across the state. The CM also reviewed plans for new sub-registrar offices in Hyderabad and directed officials to ensure the inauguration of completed Indiramma houses by the end of the month.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s call to treat healthcare and education as fundamental societal duties and not as profit-driven ventures deserves serious attention
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School Education Department took this decision as the India Meteorological Department issued a forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places
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Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar of the 23rd Maratha Light Infantry was laid to rest with full military honours in Surya Thanda, Khammam district, after being martyred along the Line of Control in Kashmir's Baramulla district.
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JNTU-Hyderabad has directed all constituent and affiliated colleges to defer examinations for the next three days following the IMD’s alert of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Colleges have been asked to implement precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff
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Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts witnessed widespread rainfall on Wednesday, with some areas recording up to 93.5 mm. The Telangana Development Planning Society recorded moderate rainfall in core city areas and heavy showers in the outskirts, especially in Balapur and Shamshabad.
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BRS leader and former MLA Sunke Ravishankar criticised the Telangana government for its failure to provide adequate urea to farmers in Karimnagar. During a visit to Kurikyala in Gangadhara Mandal, he observed long queues of farmers struggling to get fertiliser.
