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Rice: AP Begins Market Intervention To Check Price Spiral

State offers BPT rice at lower rates through special counters to ease consumer burden

3 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Hyderabad Police To Roll Out Ai Command Centres

AI based crowd monitoring installed in the MCCVs will give a precise count of people in a crowd, identify offenders through facial recognition (FRC), report to the crime control unit: City police commissioner V. C. Sajjanar told Deccan Chronicle

3 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
Rains Damage Standing Crops in Karimnagar District

Heavy rains inundated cotton, paddy and vegetable fields across parts of the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with farmers blaming poor drainage infrastructure and seeking compensation.

3 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Confusion Mars Karnataka Cabinet Expansion, Only 19 Ministers Take Oath

Earlier, a list of ministers to be inducted was changed where Karwar MLA Mankal Vaidya, representing Bhatkal Assembly seat in Uttara Kannada, was left out to include S.S. Mallikarjun. Sources in the Congress attributed the replacement of Mankal Vaidya by S.S. Mallikarjun to a typo error

3 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
Power Infrastructure To Be Strengthened To Meet Future Demand: Tummala

Tummala advised officials to prepare a long-term plan for expanding power infrastructure, particularly in rapidly growing urban areas: Reports

3 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
SC Judgement on Eco Clearances a Shot in the Arm for State, Says Uttam

Minister cites Supreme Court ruling to push pending approvals for major Telangana projects.

3 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
Non-Coal Mining Clearance Threshold Likely to Double to 500 Ha

The step would help further decentralise the environment clearance process for such projects, the ministry said in a draft notification issued on July 27.

3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Warabandi To Ensure Irrigation Water Reaches Kavali Canal Tail-end

Kavali MLA Dagumati Venkata Krishna Reddy said committees would be constituted to regulate water usage. Farmers using pump motors will be permitted to draw water for three days a week, while electricity supply to unauthorised motors will be disconnected during the remaining four days to ensure adequate flow to tail-end areas

3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Telangana: Remand Prisoner Dies In Hospital; Family Alleges Custodial Assault

The deceased was identified as Janagama Venkatesh, 32, who is survived by his wife and four children: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Telangana Missing From Top Solar States List Even As India Adds 5,000 MW Floating Solar Push

State urged to tap floating solar potential or risk lagging behind southern peers.

3 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
MP: Tribal Woman Dragged From Her Hut By Tiger, Body Found In Forest

Assistant director of the Sijhora Buffer Zone Ashish Pandey said that a report on the incident would be prepared after investigation: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
President Murmu To Make Rail Pilgrimage To Odisha's Sacred Tribal Shrine

Special train, unprecedented security and spiritual significance mark President's visit to Maa Kandhuni Devi Temple at Taptapani: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Pakistan Bans Foreign Media in PoK

Restrictions follow reports alleging police violence and disputed assembly elections

3 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Opposition To Fight Modi on Police Brutality and Temple Theft

When the Rajya Sabha met at 11 am, LoP Mallikarjun Kharge sought to speak, but the Chairman insisted that Opposition members first stop raising slogans and return to their seats.

3 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
ICICI Lombard Launches New Products, Services On Its 25th Anniversary

The insurer is betting on technology and artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to improve efficiencies and speed up various processes: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
CM To Launch Nethanna Sevalo Scheme on Aug. 7

Handlooms and jute minister S. Savitha reviewed arrangements for the launch of the scheme with special chief secretary (Jute) R.P. Sisodia and senior officials at the Secretariat on Monday.

3 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Disha Salian Death: Bombay HC Asks Why No FIR Was Registered

The High Court has posted the matter for further hearing on August 24: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
Rs 30.61-cr Development Works Sanctioned for Chinnamandem Mandal

He said the works were identified based on local requirements and public demand.

3 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Karnataka: Protesters Demand Immediate Steps To Tackle Kalaburagi Water Shortage

The protesters also accused L&T of failing to deliver the intended benefits of the drinking water project despite having executed it for nearly eight years: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Tuda Begins DPR Survey for Settipalli Model Township

Divakar Reddy said the project is aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure, supporting planned urban expansion and enhancing the value of allotted lands.

3 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Rs 7.25-cr Udayagiri Heritage Restoration Plan Awaits CSR Funding

The Union ministry of culture disclosed this in the Lok Sabha while replying to a question raised by Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy.

3 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Speaker Launches Mega Anti-Ganja Awareness Campaign

The SP said the police would treat drug addicts as persons requiring rehabilitation rather than as criminals: Reports

3 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Oracle Warns Parents of Misguided Youth

But she warned of floods, fire accidents and loss of human life.

3 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
BJP Seeks Cultural Training Centres in Temples

A delegation led by Janata Varadhi co-convener Yanapu Yesu submitted a memorandum to East Godavari district collector P. Kirthi Chekuri during the Public Grievance Redressal programme at Rajamahendravaram on Monday.

3 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Bombay HC Revokes Restaurant Licence Suspension, Pulls Up FDA

The bench was hearing a petition filed by Hotel Pawan Bar and Restaurant in Belapur, Navi Mumbai, challenging the FDAs action: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
India's Manufacturing PMI Slows To Near 5-yr Low In July

Commenting on the survey, Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC said that the suppliers delivery times index rose in July, encouraging that supply chain delays are continuing to unwind. However, renewed tensions in the Middle East have raised fresh doubts about how durable these improvements will be, the chief economist said

3 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Datia By Poll: Congress Retains Seat; MP BJP Chief Hints At Sabotage

Congress celebrated the by-election victory by distributing sweets and bursting fire crackers in Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Neet Aspirants Stage Silent Protest Seeking Reservation Reforms

The protesters, with black ribbons tied across their mouths, called for reservation based on economic status instead of caste: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Zuckerberg Should Apologise Over PMs Facebook Video Removal: IT Panel Chief

However, according to sources, opposition MPs in the panel said space for dissent in social media is a must and anti-government content should not be considered anti-national.

3 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
Karnataka: Absconding Accused Wanted In Multiple Serious Offences Arrested After Seven Years

The accused, identified as Ummar Nawaf, a native of Margathale in Ullal taluk, living at Manjeshwar in Kasaragod district was absconding for about seven years: Reports

3 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
When Pleasure Becomes Pain

As more women speak about pain during sex, individuals and experts weigh up Ahh-gasm where the ahh comes from pain, not pleasure

3 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Mane Disaster That Could Dampen Your Beautiful Hair Goals

Never sleep in bed with wet or moist hair, as it could turn your scalp into a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria

3 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
MG Brings Couture Editions of M9 & Cyberster EVs

The Cyberster and M9 have quickly become the most sought-after luxury EVs in their segment, boasted Milind Shah, Head MG SELECT, JSW MG Motor India.

3 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Mithila Palkar Refused To Darken Her Skin To Play Rural Telangana Girl

Actress holds firm on no skin-tone alteration for Super Subbu role

3 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Another Aide Of JeM Suspect Held In WB

The accused, Aditya Singh alias Raju, is a resident of Belilious Road in Howrah and a second-year B.Com student of Umesh Chandra College in Kolkata. The youth was detained on Sunday by the STF officers for questioning and was booked in the case early on Monday. His residence was also searched in the morning

3 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
Dhanush Worships at Tiruvannamalai Temple

Huge crowds gathered as the actor and his sons performed sacred rituals

3 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
The Botox in a Bottle Buzz

The Volufiline skincare trend has sparked curiosity, but doctors reject the claims of voluminous flawless skin saying there is not scientific evidence

3 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Odisha: President Murmu Begins Three-Day Odisha Visit, Receives Warm Welcome In Bhubaneswar

President Murmu, who hails from Rairangpur in Odisha', visits her home state regularly to attend official functions and interact with people: Reports

3 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
Higher Appeal Thresholds Reduced Disputed Tax Demand by 16,690 Cr: Sitharaman

About 443 cases have been withdrawn and 11,390 appeals were not filed before the ITAT after the increase in monetary threshold.

3 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
352 Major Tech Defects Reported in Flight Operations Till June: Govt

As many as 334 defects were related to domestic services and 18 pertained to international flights. The minister did not disclose specific details about the defects.

3 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
WPI Inflation Rose to 9.87% in June on Global Commodity Prices, Says Govt

On a year-on-year basis, wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation increased from 9.68 per cent in May to 9.87 per cent in June.

3 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Aging Stars Have Lost Their Mojo

Salman, Akshay and Ajay can still make headlines. But actors like Sanjay and Sunny are showing that adapting with time is the real key to relevance

3 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Gets Eight-year Suspension For Match-Fixing

Reddy was charged in November with breaching three counts of the sport's anti-corruption code during the ongoing franchise-based Abu Dhabi T10 League, and was provisionally suspended

3 Aug 2026 7:35 pm
Astroguide for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Bahula Shashti till 9.59 pm

3 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Odisha Announces Enhanced Relief for Flood-Hit Families, Raises House Damage Compensation

The state government has also announced compensation for crop losses sustained by farmers.

3 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
VSU To Offer Four New B.Tech Courses From 202627

CSE, AI & ML, AI & DS and ECE approved; admissions under code VSUESF

3 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Nellore MP Seeks Early Tenders for 100-Bed ESI Hospital

He said the sites have been inspected by the competent authorities and found suitable for the project.

3 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Trade Deal With UK May See Around $1 Billion Incremental Exports

The removal of the previous 12% tariff disadvantage in apparel and home textiles significantly improves the landed cost competitiveness of Indian products in the UK market.

3 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
How Tehran Is Convincing US That War Is Costlier Than Irans Demands

The message from Tehran is that unless Washington accepts a new status quo that gives Iran a greater role in Hormuz, the conflict could spread beyond the Gulf

3 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Pochettino Stays as USA Coach, Agrees To Contract Extension Through 2030 World Cup

Pochettino led the U.S. to the World Cup round of 16, where the tournament co-hosts were eliminated with a 4-1 loss to Belgium

3 Aug 2026 6:48 pm