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Avika Gor Wants Roles Beyond 'Just Furniture' in Films

Talking about returning to 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15', Avika admitted that while the show remains physically and mentally demanding, her previous stint was more challenging.

3 Aug 2026 9:16 am
Andhra Student Dies After Drowning in Brahmaputra River

According to reports, Sai Chetana and a group of her friends had visited the Brahmaputra riverfront on Saturday. She and another student reportedly ventured close to the river when they lost their footing and were swept away by the strong currents.

3 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Counting Begins for Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly Bypoll

Votes are being counted under tight security for the Vadodara by-election held after veteran BJP MLA Yogesh Patel's death.

3 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Bankipur Bypoll Counting Begins; Prashant Kishor's Debut in Focus

The by-election was necessitated following the resignation of BJP national president Nitin Nabin, who gave up the seat in April upon election to the Rajya Sabha

3 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Steady Inflows Boost Srisailam Storage; Godavari Flows Ease

The reservoir is steadily receiving inflows from the Almatti and Narayanpur dams in Karnataka

3 Aug 2026 8:53 am
Trump Says Gulf Allies Urged Him to Halt Planned US Strikes on Iran

US president says Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE pushed for diplomacy as ceasefire talks gain momentum.

3 Aug 2026 8:35 am
Revenue Authorities Clear Encroachments in Gajularamaram

Officials said the drive was carried out after identifying encroachments in Survey No. 49.

3 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Slipper Thrown at Pappu Yadav During Press Meet Amid Ram Temple Row

Independent MP says he won't be intimidated after attack; police probe incident as political controversy intensifies.

3 Aug 2026 8:31 am
Ram Kapoor Says 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' Ended Due to His Behaviour

During the show (Bade Achhe Lagte Hain), I went through the absolute worst depression of my life. I received so much love because of my weight, and I was talked about so much that I became the highest-rated TV star for a while, Ram said.

3 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Another Relationship Under Scanner in Trainee IPS Officer Case

Police are examining evidence suggesting that the accused was allegedly in a close relationship with another woman from Andhra Pradesh.

3 Aug 2026 8:21 am
Mediators Seek to Revive US-Iran Deal, Open Hormuz for 60 Days Without Fees

The diplomatic push comes a day after US President Donald Trump stood down a major military strike against Iran, stating that Tehran had consented to open the critical maritime corridor

3 Aug 2026 8:20 am
Iran Says Talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz in Final Stages

Updating the Cabinet on the status of discussions with Oman, Araghchi highlighted significant headway in the dialogue, according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency

3 Aug 2026 7:51 am
Wildfires Raze Neighborhoods in US Northwest City of Spokane

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes Saturday and overnight into Sunday, as three separate fires broke out in and around the city in the east of Washington state.

3 Aug 2026 7:40 am
Trump Says New Iran Talks to Begin Monday After Calling off Strikes

On Saturday, the US president pulled back from threats for a massive attack against Iran which he said would have been the biggest since World War II

3 Aug 2026 7:27 am
Leeds Rally for 4-2 Friendly Win over Liverpool

The stunning comeback saw Liverpool handed their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola, who arrived this summer from Bournemouth to replace the sacked Arne Slot

3 Aug 2026 6:55 am
Japan's Kuwaki Claims Women's Open Golf Title After Playoff Win

Kuwaki sealed victory on the second playoff hole, after Henseleit missed her par attempt and tapped in for bogey

3 Aug 2026 6:47 am
Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide Midair Near Athens

The collision underscored the continuing danger at the most volatile front of Europes wildfire emergency

3 Aug 2026 6:34 am
Amsterdam Celebrates Drag Olympics

The 22nd annual event hosted Friday is the world's largest sporting event dedicated to drag queens and kings,

3 Aug 2026 6:23 am
Pekko: Where Indias Love for Tea Meets Everyday Luxury

Born from two friends love for Indian rituals, travel and beautifully made products, Pekko brings together Indian ingredients, sensorial fragrances and thoughtful design to make everyday luxury feel more attainable.

3 Aug 2026 3:38 am
Liquor Shops Shut, Civic Bodies Jump Into Action

Authorities intensified arrangements for the Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu celebrations with special buses, drinking water facilities and temporary closure of liquor outlets in parts of Secunderabad.

3 Aug 2026 2:58 am
Jagan Accuses Govt of Vendetta Politics

YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government was targeting Opposition leaders with politically motivated cases while shielding ruling party workers.

3 Aug 2026 2:54 am
BJP Telangana Chief Touts NDA Achievements at US Meet

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao highlighted the NDA government's achievements and asserted the BJP's growing political influence in Telangana during an event in the United States.

3 Aug 2026 2:47 am
Drunk Mother Drowns 9-Month-Old Baby in Bairamalguda Lake, Arrested

The accused, Lokasani Rajeshwari, wife of Ravinder and a resident of Injapur, was taken into custody after walkers witnessed the incident at around 6.30 pm and alerted police through Dial 100.

3 Aug 2026 2:06 am
Godavari Floods Subside; Road Network Remains Disrupted

Power supply remains cut off in many villages of the flood-hit areas.

3 Aug 2026 1:31 am
Candidates Leave Police Recruitment Exam Over OMR-Question Paper Mismatch Claim

Several candidates walked out of a police recruitment exam in Vijayapura after alleging a mismatch between OMR sheet and question paper serial numbers, prompting the KEA to issue a clarification.

3 Aug 2026 1:24 am
Minor Rams Car Into Biker, Kills 1, Injures 1

The minor then switched on the ignition and driving. Unable to control the vehicle, he veered off the road and hit the bike riders, police said.

3 Aug 2026 1:14 am
Hyderabad Police Deploy AI Tech at Bonalu Festival, Nab 13 Suspects

The system via facial recognition helped police detain 13 suspects, including those harassing women.

3 Aug 2026 1:11 am
Taslima Insulted by Audience Protest to Her Poet-Friend

Author says poet's disruption at Kolkata event undermined freedom of expression.

3 Aug 2026 1:08 am
Man Dies After Being Brought to Police Station, Custodial Death Alleged

Head constable and constable booked after 38-year-old dies following police questioning.

3 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Forest, Horticulture Officials Clash Over Sericulture

A dispute erupted between forest and horticulture officials in Mancherial district over restrictions on sericulture activities being carried out by Adivasi farmers.

3 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Wildlife Deaths Raise Concern Across Rayalaseema

Tiger, leopard and deer deaths highlight rising threats from water scarcity, poaching and accidents.

3 Aug 2026 12:34 am
200 Specially-Abled Persons Receive Advanced Prosthetic Hands

Around 200 beneficiaries were fitted with advanced LN4 prosthetic hands at a special camp in Guntur, helping improve mobility, independence and quality of life.

3 Aug 2026 12:32 am
Telangana Milestones Book Launched In US

The publication documents archaeological and historical discoveries from Telangana, including the largest microlith from Somasila dated to 12,500 years ago, a Mesolithic hutment from Chinnamarur dated to 4000 BCE, an ivory comb from Pochampadu dated to 1000 BCE, a silver portrait coin of Sivasri Pulumavi from Peddabankur dated to the 2nd century CE, and a Sivalinga from Keesaragutta dated to the 4th century CE

3 Aug 2026 12:27 am
Janardhan, Haripriya Clinch State Carrom Titles

Ch. Janardhan Reddy and L. Haripriya emerged men's and women's champions at the Andhra State First Ranking Carrom Tournament 2026 held in Nellore.

3 Aug 2026 12:20 am
Madhya Pradesh: Datia By-Poll Outcome May Impact MP Politics

The outcome may strengthen leaders or deepen internal rifts in both BJP and Congress

3 Aug 2026 12:19 am
When Children Turn Little Entrepreneurs

One such little entrepreneur was Divi, who put up healthy snacks such as millet chips, walnut brownies, coconut bars, peanut laddus and other homemade food items for sale. This stall caught the attention of customers not just for healthy snacks but also for the communicative and convincing skills of its owner

3 Aug 2026 12:19 am
Colony Welfare Associations Organised Rallies Backing HYDRAA

The demonstrations were held in Madhuranagar, Srinivasanagar and Ameerpet on Sunday. Members of welfare associations from West Srinivasanagar, Vengalraonagar, Madhuranagar, Motinagar, Rajivnagar, Siddharthanagar, Sai Saradhinagar, Jayaprakashnagar and Engineers Colony took part in the rallies and raised slogans in support of the government and HYDRAA

3 Aug 2026 12:11 am
Panel Calls for Overhaul of Indias Energy Data Systems

An expert committee has urged a revamp of Indias fragmented energy data systems, recommending a unified, real-time framework to strengthen climate policy and energy planning.

3 Aug 2026 12:09 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, August 3, 2026

Fajar: 4. 50 am; Zohar: 12. 32 pm; Asar: 4.50 pm

3 Aug 2026 12:08 am
Tungabhadra Dam at Poorest Storage in 60 Years

Despite full Krishna flows, the Tungabhadra Reservoir remains at its lowest storage level in six decades, forcing authorities to prioritise drinking water over irrigation.

2 Aug 2026 11:59 pm
DC Edit | Fifas Infantino In A Fix After U-turn

The proposal received such a fierce pushback as to force the Italian administrator to beat a hasty retreat but so stung were the European associations, which are leading members of Fifa and Uefa, that they are calling for his head now. His idea was too radical but the need for additional funds for football-playing national associations to nurture and promote the game is undeniable. And yet private enterprise was never a part of Fifas fund-raising efforts

2 Aug 2026 11:58 pm
Man Killed in Elephant Attack, MLA Calls for Permanent Measures

A 55-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Belthangady taluk, prompting calls for long-term measures to address rising human-elephant conflict.

2 Aug 2026 11:52 pm
DC Edit | Modi, Metas & Protesters: Be Sincere, Not Indulgent

The government offered no apologies to them; instead, it came up with ad hoc measures and quick fixes. That the Neet paper leak happened through the very persons who were commissioned to set the question papers signals the deep rot that had set in the system and how ignorant and oblivious the government was of what was happening right under its very nose

2 Aug 2026 11:45 pm
Residents March for JBS-Medchal Metro Corridor

Citizens' march urges Centre and state to fast-track Hyderabad Metro Phase-II expansion

2 Aug 2026 11:37 pm
Dharani Probes Pile Up, but No Action Yet

The Telangana government has ordered a new inquiry into alleged Dharani irregularities despite a forensic audit reportedly flagging over 10,000 suspicious transactions.

2 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
BJP MP DK Aruna Slams Revanth Reddy Over 'Criminal Waste' Remark on Engineering Students

She said parents from poor backgrounds faced immense hardships to send their children to colleges.

2 Aug 2026 11:30 pm
Century-Old BCG Vaccine May Help Prevent Alzheimers; Indian Neuroscientist Calls For Multicentre Trial

Researchers monitored safety, cognitive outcomes, immune responses and Alzheimer's biomarkers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) over one year

2 Aug 2026 11:29 pm
Bandi Sanjay Blasts Govt Over Bonalu Fund Allocation

Sanjay expressed anger over the lack of basic facilities for lakhs of devotees standing in long queues under the scorching sun.

2 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
Case Booked Over Illegal Waqf Land Encroachment

Police Book Encroachment on Dargah Baba Sharfuddin Waqf Land

2 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
IMD Forecasts Light Rain, Strong Winds for Telangana

Across GHMC, CMC and MMC jurisdictions, Musheerabad received the highest rainfall on Sunday with 18.8 mm while Kapra received 18.5 mm.

2 Aug 2026 11:22 pm