A landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district has killed 32 people and injured 20. Triggered by heavy rain, the landslide struck near Adhkwari. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors. Pilgrimage has been suspended. Earlier, flash floods in Kishtwar had already killed 65 people and left many missing.
Heavy rains in Telangana have disrupted train services across multiple districts. South Central Railway diverted several trains due to flooding on tracks in the Talamandla section of Biknoor mandal and Akkannapet-Medak section. Trains including Mumbai-Lingampalli, Okha-Rameswaram, and Nizamabad-Tirupati have been canceled, causing travel disruptions.
The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, launched at ₹22,999, is now available for ₹17,999 on Flipkart. With bank offers and exchange deals, the price can drop to just ₹7,499. It features a 6.7″ pOLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, 50MP camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 68W fast charging.
Kazakhstan’s men’s hockey team returns to the Asia Cup after 31 years, debuting in India for the 2025 edition in Rajgir, Bihar. Placed in Pool A with India, Japan, and China, the young squad is eager to gain experience. Captain Dyussebekov sees tough competition as a valuable learning opportunity for the developing team.
On Vinayaka Chavithi today, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy performed Ganapati Puja with his family at his Jubilee Hills residence. He offered prayers with devotion, wishing for peace and prosperity in Telangana. Following the puja, the CM extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Three successful films have already released from Natural Star Nani’s ‘Hit’ franchise, and ‘Hit 4’ is on the way. Tamil star actor Karthi is reportedly playing the lead, while Nani will also appear in the film. Buzz suggests both stars will share screen space in a key action sequence, though an official confirmation is awaited.
At a Bihar rally, Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of stealing votes since 2014, with Election Commission backing. He cited evidence from Maharashtra and slammed PM Modi and Amit Shah. Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin supported Gandhi, calling the Election Commission a puppet and vowing to defeat BJP in upcoming polls.
At a Bihar rally, Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of stealing votes since 2014, with Election Commission backing. He cited evidence from Maharashtra and slammed PM Modi and Amit Shah. Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin supported Gandhi, calling the Election Commission a puppet and vowing to defeat BJP in upcoming polls.
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, flopped with Rs 150 crore losses, becoming Indian cinema’s biggest box office disaster. The failed film halted Jr NTR’s spin-off and jeopardized YRF’s Spy Universe projects. Upcoming releases like ‘Alpha’ will determine the franchise’s survival amid stalled sequels and uncertainty.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a voter empowerment campaign in Bihar, joined by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi. In a notable moment, Rahul gave his sister Priyanka a bike ride during the rally. The visuals from the event went viral on social media, drawing significant public attention and enthusiasm.
Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships, narrowly missing gold by one point to China’s Su Lianbofan. India has earned 72 medals so far, including 39 golds, boosted by strong performances from junior shooters and Olympian Sift Kaur Samra’s recent gold.
Maharashtra Governor and NDA Vice-Presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Tirumala for the first time after filing his nomination. He was warmly received at Padmavati Guest House by TTD Additional EO CH Venkaiah Chaudhary, CVSO Muralikrishna, and senior officials, who welcomed him with bouquets and extended their greetings.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee lauded Telangana Cyber Security Bureau for its effective cybercrime control since April 2024. With 472 cases registered, 160 arrests made, and Rs 283 crore fraud prevented, the panel urged the Centre to support and expand such initiatives nationwide for stronger cybercrime prevention.
The grand Maha Ganesh idol was installed in Khairatabad, with TG Governor Jishnu Dev Verma performing the first puja. TG Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, and Congress leaders participated. Despite rainfall, large crowds of devotees are gathering, taking selfies, and lining up for darshan, marking a vibrant start to the Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 11 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Tuesday, August 26, 77,837 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 21,510 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.49 crore on the same day.