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The University of Georgia issued an emergency alert after reports of an armed shooter at the Main Library on its Athens campus. Authorities urged people to avoid the area as first responders reached the scene. Updates are being shared on emergency.uga.edu, with officials requesting the public not to call emergency numbers for information.
Donald Trump dismissed a US Appeals Court ruling declaring most tariffs illegal, calling it “highly partisan” and “incorrect.” He stressed “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT,” warning their removal would be disastrous and weaken America. Trump vowed to defend tariffs as vital for workers, farmers, and industry, promising the US would ultimately prevail.
AP CM Chandrababu, speaking at the India Food Manufacturing Summit, highlighted Visakhapatnam as a safe and disciplined city, calling it the new IT destination. He stated today that Andhra Pradesh has a $50 billion food processing economy and is the only state where 35% of Gross Domestic State Product (GSDP) comes from agriculture.
Team India will arrive in Dubai on September 4 for the Asia Cup but will travel individually, not as a group. A BCCI official stated that players were allowed to make their own travel arrangements due to the short distance. Practice begins September 5, and India’s first match is against UAE on September 10.
Heavy rains across Telangana have caused rivers to swell, with the Manjeera River flowing dangerously at the Vana Durga Bhavani temple in Edupayala, Medak district. The temple is now completely submerged. Authorities have issued warnings to the public and devotees, urging them to stay away from the area due to floodwaters and safety concerns.
The White House compared Delhi’s low murder rate (1.48 per 100,000) to Chicago’s high rate (25.5), with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt noting it’s 15 times higher. A chart showed Delhi ranking ninth globally, while Washington topped with 27.64. President Trump called Chicago a “mess” and hinted at deploying federal troops next.
Adani Power received a 25-yr LoA from BSPGCL to supply electricity from a 2,400 MW ultra-supercritical plant at Pirpainti, Bihar. The $3 billion project, won via competitive bidding at Rs 6.075/kWh, will generate 10,000-12,000 construction jobs and 3,000 operational jobs, boosting Bihar’s industrialisation and supporting India’s growing power demand.
Ranveer Singh teams up with director Aditya Dhar for espionage thriller “Dhurandhar,” releasing December 5, also starring Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and Madhavan. The duo is reportedly in talks for a new mythological project featuring a larger-than-life Hindu mythology character. Its fate may hinge on Dhurandhar’s box office success.
The water level in the Godavari River at Bhadrachalam temple in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, remains stable at 35.20 feet as of this morning. Authorities are on alert, and devotees have been advised to avoid visiting Bhadrachalam. Bathing ghats continue to remain submerged, prompting safety precautions in flood-affected areas.
Kalyani Priyadarshan’s “Kotha Lokah Chapter 1” opened to positive Malayalam reviews. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, its Telugu release as “Kotha Lokha” faced issues. Early morning shows briefly appeared on ticketing portals but were removed. Fans await updates as screenings may start later, with Naga Vamsi handling Telugu distribution.
Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK party has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding a special law against honour killings. Filed by TVK general secretary Adhav, the plea follows the recent murder of a Dalit software engineer in Tamil Nadu. While some states have laws, TVK urges a uniform national law to address such […]
The SSC conducted a re-exam today for 59,500 candidates of Selection Post Phase 13 who faced glitches between July 24-Aug 2. The move followed protests at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. SSC revamped its exam system with Aadhaar authentication, new normalisation, stricter monitoring, and penalties. Eduquity now handles exams, while independent providers set questions.
Ajay, a weightlifter from Kondavelagada village in Nellimarla mandal, Vizianagaram district, AP, won a gold medal in the 79 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Competition in Ahmedabad. His achievement has brought pride to the region, with district sports association representatives congratulating him for his outstanding performance.
CBSE has set August 31, 2025, as the deadline for direct admissions and subject change requests in Classes 10 and 12. Schools must submit compiled cases with documents to Regional Offices by September 2, while approvals close on September 15. Exceptions apply only for government job transfers, requiring documents within two days of admission.
Superstar Mahesh Babu’s nephew Ghattamaneni Jayakrishna is set for his film debut under Ajay Bhupathi’s direction. Buzz suggests Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani will join him, while Mohan Babu may play the antagonist. Said to be set in Tirupathi, the project’s official launch details will be announced soon, sparking excitement in Tollywood circles.