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Kerala police have registered a suo motu case against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after CM Pinarayi Vijayan called allegations of stalking, harassment, and threats against women “deeply criminal.” The FIR includes charges under BNS and Kerala Police Act. The controversy deepened with leaked audio and multiple women, including a transgender person, alleging misconduct.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a Grand Chess Tour finale berth after finishing runner-up at the Sinquefield Cup, where American Wesley So triumphed in a tense three-way playoff with Praggnanandhaa and Fabiano Caruana. So defeated Caruana and held firm to clinch the title, while Levon Aronian also qualified for the GCT finale.
Bihar Police sounded a high alert after inputs of three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists entering from Nepal. Identified as Hasnain Ali, Adil Hussain, and Mohammad Usman, they reached Kathmandu before crossing into Bihar. With elections approaching, sketches and passport details were shared, and security has been intensified across border districts.
Bigg Boss 9 Telugu’s “Agnipariksha” judge Navdeep faced backlash after calling contestants from small towns “Oorlanundi Vastaru.” The remark angered viewers and triggered trolling online. Taking time off, Navdeep released a video apology, clarifying he never meant to insult villagers and that his comments were misunderstood and blown out of proportion.
Amid relentless rains, South Central Railway (SCR) has suspended multiple trains in multiple routes. Trains such as Adilabad-Tirupati, Nizamabad-Kacheguda, Medak-Kacheguda, and Karimnagar-Kacheguda have been cancelled. Alos, Mahabubnagar-Kacheguda and Shadnagar-Kacheguda are partially cancelled, and passengers are urged to check live updates.
The central govt is evaluating whether the Vaishno Devi Yatra should continue under prevailing circumstances. Questions have emerged over why devotees were allowed despite adverse concerns. Reacting, J&K CM Omar Abdullah said decisions will be made after thoroughly analyzing all aspects to determine whether the yatra should proceed.
President Trump is imposing steep tariffs, up to 50%, on Indian imports in response to the country’s continued purchase of Russian oil. US House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats criticized this move, calling it confusing policy and noting that China, a larger buyer of Russian oil, faces no similar penalties, raising questions.
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Democrats criticized Trump for unfairly targeting India with 50% tariffs over Russian oil imports while sparing China, the largest buyer. Calling the move “hurting Americans” and “sabotaging US-India ties,” they labeled it a confusing policy, coinciding with Trump’s new 25% tariff hike on Indian goods.
The Jana Sena Party (JSP) will hold state-level meeting at Visakhapatnam Municipal Stadium from today, legislative in the morning, state executive in the afternoon. Deputy CM and party chief Pawan Kalyan will lead public gathering on August 30. The 3-day ‘Senatho Senani’ conclave spans August 28-30, focusing on party cadre engagement.
Mumbai woke up to more rainfall on August 28 as IMD issued a yellow alert for heavy showers. With 4 mm recorded in 24 hours, maximum temperature at 30.7°C, minimum at 26°C, and humidity at 87%, residents continue facing waterlogging, traffic, and train delays. Heavy rain is forecast on Wednesday and Thursday, sparking flooding concerns.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will convene a key review meeting today at a Banjara Hills hotel to plan the 2036 Olympics in Hyderabad. Joining him will be Konidela Upasana, Kavya Maran, Sanjay Goenka, and sporting legends Kapil Dev, Pullela Gopichand, Bhaichung Bhutia, and Abhinav Bindra to discuss strategy, infrastructure, and execution.
Kollywood hit “Tourist Family” director Abishan Jeevinth, who outshone Suriya’s “Retro,” now turns hero. Soundarya Rajinikanth’s Zion Films and MRP Entertainment announced his debut as lead in “Corrected Machi.” The film introduces Malayalam star Anaswara Rajan to Tamil cinema, aiming to connect with both youth and family audiences.
Many consider moving abroad when they don’t find jobs matching their education, but opportunities abound in countries like New Zealand, the Netherlands, South Korea, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Denmark, Botswana, Canada, and Cambodia. Countries are hiring in agriculture, technology, tourism, and biotech, offering diverse pathways for professionals.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will arrive at the State Secretariat at 11 am today to chair a crucial State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting. The session will focus on attracting new investments and setting up industries across the state, reviewing key departmental performance, and also assessing the impact of ongoing rains.
Comedian-turned-hero Soori scored big with “Maaman,” a family drama directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, co-starring Aishwarya Lekshmi. The film emerged as a box-office hit and premiered on ZEE5 in Tamil on August 8, 2025. Expanding its reach, the Telugu and Kannada versions have now been released, bringing the heartwarming story to wider audiences.