Deccan Chronicle

DMK leader and former public works minister E.V. Velu questioned the proposed construction of a new Chief Ministers chamber at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen credited a tactical change and better adaptation to the court conditions for his comeback victory over Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon at the BWF World Championships 2026 on Tuesday

The containers of salt and detergent powder had reportedly been kept at the same place in the kitchen, and the cook allegedly mistook the detergent for salt and added it to the food, locals claimed.

Indian badminton doubles stars are currently playing and have progressed to the Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi

The Commissioner further informed that the accused were involved in providing OTPs (One-Time Passwords) to cybercriminals.

The cricketers' funny steps left netizens in splits.

He added that France's support for Iranian artists, scientists and researchers was the reason behind what he described as a deliberate attack on French diplomats

The nearly six-month conflict, which began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, has settled into a standoff

Last week, Satheesan had questioned the process through which a private company was permitted to enter into an agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for the proposed tour.

In light of regional escalations... all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice, UAE said

Manjusha Khatri, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Aron, said that after receiving information about the incident, the Tehsildar and Block Education Officer (BEO) were sent to the spot, and the principal was served a notice.

Hyderabad may receive one or two spells of rain from the afternoon to night, with no significant rainfall expected until the afternoon.

The minister added that within its first 100 days, the government has already moved firmly against corruption and financial leakages

The maternity leave for the third child of women government employees will be increased from the existing 12 weeks to 365 days

The Bengaluru model, however, also demonstrates that fixing a fare on paper is not enough

Without meters or regulatory mechanism, they are law unto themselves

The mine collapsed Tuesday morning in the Abba region of the Nana-Mambere prefecture

Vamsi won gold in the Squat section with a lift of 287.5 kg

Residents complain of slippery roads and traffic hazards as branches remain uncleared for days

Andhra Pradesh has sought permission to use 47 tmc ft of Krishna water from Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar, citing drinking-water needs and poor monsoon inflows.

The Telangana government is balancing drinking-water needs and irrigation demands amid uncertain rainfall and reservoir inflows during the El Nio-affected monsoon.

The KK Nagar facility, one of the major water distribution stations in the city, has a capacity to distribute 45 million litres of drinking water a day.

NIFT Jodhpur is expanding its footprint in fashion and design through innovation, traditional crafts, industry projects and international opportunities for students.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna accuses Telangana government of using a court order as a pretext

As a major compliance facilitation, where the employees share of EPF contribution was not deducted from the wages, it stands waived.

Under its 45-year-old president Nitin Nabin, the BJP has attempted to balance continuity with a clear infusion of younger leadership. The reshuffle is also an acknowledgement that the nation's vocabulary is changing and that the new generation cannot be addressed in the tired and cliched political language of the past

The girl living in Koyambedu is a first-year student of a college. She filed a complaint in Koyambedu police station that an auto driver Balaji living in Nerkundram is threatening to hack her to death if she did not accept his love.

Competing against 65 boats from 11 top sailing nations, including the UK, Australia, the Netherlands and Germany, the young Indian squad delivered Indias best-ever overseas international performance in the class.

2550% safeguard duty from August 15 may hit quartz exports from Nellore, Kadapa and other districts

The team included ministrys under secretary Bhaskar Kalra, NTTM section officer Shubham Narwal and PWC / NTTM consultant Arushi Sethi.

APDC and SRM University-AP have signed an MoU to strengthen drone technology through skill development, research, innovation and field applications across Andhra Pradesh.

Vignesh struck 140 from 133 balls

Prasad said the proposed allocation of 10 acres would not be sufficient for the NIFT campus.

**Short Blurb:** Cleared water hyacinth piles up at Saroornagar Lake, with residents reporting rising mosquito menace and foul smell.

A movement that amalgamated around a march to Parliament may not end with Jantar Mantar and Jharkhand. Both protests, which ran in the face of government reluctance to hold parleys early with the protesters to find out their grievances only to bend when there was no alternative to conceding justifiable demands may be just the beginning of a display of the power of young people who are riddled with anxieties and doubts over their future

The portal will remain open from 4 pm on August 18 to 3 pm on August 19, with a late fee of Rs 20,000.

Several marturu of land had been donated by the Mandalesvara for the purpose.

The accused has been identified as Soheil Khan alias Mohammed Sameer Khan, 38, originally from Bengaluru and currently residing in Hyderabad.

AP Chambers said rails modal share should be improved through reliable transit times, transparent pricing, digital tracking, flexible services and efficient first- and last-mile connectivity, rather than merely comparing freight rates.

Future City police commissioner Tarun Joshi reviewed pending and serious crime cases, directing officials to improve conviction rates, strengthen preventive policing and ensure timely investigations and grievance redressal.

It was stated that the I-T department had registered cases under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act and begun an investigation.

The victim's mother, in a complaint filed with police, accused a municipal employee of being responsible for her daughter's death over a suspected love affair.

Teachers to complete PRASHAST training by August 31; schools have until September 30 for SHVR

India then saw the Taliban as a Pakistani ally, if not proxy. Besides Pakistan, only two countries then recognised the Taliban regime, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

The initiative is expected to reduce the burden of Anganwadi staff in maintaining registers and preparing repetitive reports. This will provide them more time for providing better services to the beneficiaries.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has tightened regulations for weekly markets in residential colonies, barring new markets and directing existing vendors to ensure proper disposal of waste.

Paddy loses ground, rain fed cotton emerges king

He advised the public not to obstruct freeleft movements and not to permit minors to drive vehicles.

Hope rests on BoB doing a July in August

They said several schools were functioning without adequate teachers, leaving classrooms vacant and affecting the quality of education.