The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 80754.66, down at 31.88 points or 0.04%, and the Nifty was at 24695.80, down at 16.25 points or 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.57 against the dollar.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh for the next 4 days, particularly in Alluri Seetharama Raju, Eluru, and NTR districts. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Konaseema and Krishna districts. Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
Due to ongoing flooding, authorities have erected barricades around the famous Sri Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani Temple in Nagasanupalli village, Papannapet mandal, Medak district. Floodwaters have reached the temple mandapam, prompting priests to shift puja rituals to the Rajagopuram. Devotees have been restricted from entering the premises.
After the success of “Hanu-Man,” Teja Sajja returns with “Mirai,” a multilingual action-adventure fantasy directed by Karthik Gattamneni and produced by People Media Factory. Initially set for September 5, 2025, its release is postponed to September 12. The theatrical trailer drops today at 12:06 PM, facing slight competition from Pawan Kalyan’s “OG.”
White House adviser Peter Navarro accused India of fueling Russia’s war through discounted oil imports, dubbing the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war.” His remarks followed the Trump administration’s move to double tariffs on India to 50%, hitting over half of Indian exports. Navarro warned India’s stance harms US workers, taxpayers, and trade relations.
In view of heavy rains, TG govt authorities have declared a holiday for all govt and private schools today in Kamareddy, Medak, Adilabad, Nirmal, Kumuram Bheem, and Siddipet districts. However, parents across other rain-affected regions are urging the govt to extend holidays to more districts to ensure student safety amid worsening weather conditions.
Due to heavy rains, flood flow into the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada is rising steadily, with 3,03,000 cusecs of water currently received. Authorities have lifted all 69 crest gates, releasing 2,97,000 cusecs downstream. As water levels rise, the first danger alert is expected soon, and residents in riverbed areas have been warned.
Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has slammed the BCCI for not giving a dignified farewell to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara following their retirements. He expressed disappointment over BCCI’s failure to honor these stalwarts, who significantly contributed to Indian cricket, calling the lack of respect deeply unfortunate.
Assam police carried out a major crackdown at Puwamara, where Sribhumi police seized 650 grams of heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets valued at ₹5 crore, leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the operation on X, commending the police for their strong action against the state’s drug menace.