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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.
The Ganapati Mandapam by Swakulsali Samaj Yuvajana Sangam in Gadwal town, Telangana, is drawing large crowds. Themed around the twelve Jyotirlingas, the mandapam beautifully depicts Lord Ganesh visiting these sacred sites. Adorned with vibrant lights, it offers devotees a unique and spiritually immersive experience during the festive celebrations.
The government has extended the import duty exemption on cotton from Sept 30 to Dec 31, 2025, to support the textile sector facing high US tariffs. The move aims to stabilize cotton prices, reduce inflation in textiles, boost export competitiveness, and protect SMEs, particularly in labor-intensive apparel and home textiles, by lowering production costs.
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in top cities of India. ★ Chennai – ₹1,299, ★ Mumbai – ₹1,199, ★ Delhi – ₹1,199, ★ Kolkata – ₹1,199, ★HYD – ₹1,199, ★ Bangalore – ₹1,199, ★ Kerala – ₹1,199, ★ Pune – ₹1,199, ★ Ahmedabad – ₹1,199, ★ Jaipur – ₹1,199, ★ Lucknow […]
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.