🚨 Crime is spiking in Telangana, DGP orders deeper look

A half-yearly review meeting revealed a sharp crime uptick in Telangana over the last three years. Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand addressed senior officers at the DGP Office regarding the rising trend. Crime cases increased by 7.15%, moving from 2,65,377 in 2023-24 to 2,84,363 in 2025-26. Narcotics cases surged 46.10%, while organized crime cases saw a massive 1,704% jump. Officers were directed to focus on in-depth cause analysis rather than just statistics. 🚨

🏔️ New glacial lakes form near Nepal avalanche site

Two new glacial lakes have formed near the source of the ice-rock avalanche that caused flooding in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi-Trishuli river system. These lakes, measuring 19.80 hectares and 7.28 hectares, were observed near the Nepal-Tibet border. The formations were noted following the August 26, 2026, avalanche event. Experts state that while these lakes are natural, their evolution is unpredictable and requires continuous monitoring. Further ground investigation is necessary to assess the risk from these newly formed water bodies. 🏔️

🏛️ NYC Mayor forms business council, big names skip out

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a Business Advisory Council to mend relations with powerful executives. The council includes leaders like Hamdi Ulukaya and Kruti Patel Goyal, focusing on finance and tech sectors. It was announced with 15 members, aiming to guide City Hall's economic strategy. However, major firms like JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Alphabet are notably absent from this group. The council will meet quarterly to advise on city issues, despite some member disagreements. 🤝

🏃 184 tribal runners hit Hyderabad Marathon

A significant contingent of 184 tribal runners from Bastar and nearby areas will participate in the 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon on Sunday. These athletes are from remote regions like Bailadila and Dantewada, and this marks their first large-scale city marathon experience. They have been training since August 17, often barefoot on local hills and village roads. NMDC sponsored their training, providing gear, accommodation, and transport for the event. This platform aims to showcase untapped sporting talent from marginalized communities. 🏃

🏡 Amanda Seyfried selling LA house for $3.2M

Amanda Seyfried is putting her historic Los Angeles home up for sale at $3.2 million. She originally bought the 1916 property from Adam Brody in 2011 for $1.85 million. The 2,700-square-foot house comes with a private pool and is situated on a 9,104-square-foot lot. Seyfried has shifted her primary life to a farm in upstate New York to manage anxiety. This sale signals a possible final exit from her long-running Los Angeles base. 🏡

🤖 AI tool predicts diabetes complications

An AI-trained tool has been developed capable of forecasting diabetes-related complications. This innovation was highlighted by a Managed Healthcare Executive. The system demonstrated significant predictive accuracy across various health markers. This technology aims to help healthcare providers intervene earlier with diabetic patients. Future integration into standard patient monitoring is expected to improve long-term health outcomes.

🎬 Kalyani Priyadarshan shares glimpse of Ranveer Singh's Pralay

Kalyani Priyadarshan shared a glimpse of the script for her new film, Pralay, starring Ranveer Singh. The actress is currently working on this project in Mumbai, missing the Onam celebrations with her family. Pralay is expected to feature a dystopian setting mixed with zombie apocalypse elements. The film marks the directorial debut of Jai Mehta and is in the pre-production stage. More details regarding the plot and release date are anticipated from the makers soon.

🧐 Duplicate voters persist despite revision efforts

The Congress party alleges that multiple duplicate voters remain on the draft rolls despite the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. District Congress Committee (DCC) president Syed Khalid Saifullah pointed this out in the Yakutpura constituency of Hyderabad. The concern was raised following the SIR, which aimed to remove these electors. He noted that many entries share similar details but have differing EPIC numbers, addresses, or ages. The party is now demanding the ECI provide a complete anomalies list and detailed addresses for all voters.

😥 Congress MP asks LG to help find stranded tourists

Congress MP V. Vaithilingam met Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan at Lok Niwas on Friday. He sought the LG's intervention to trace three tourists from Puducherry caught in Nepal's flash floods. The MP was accompanied by the relatives of the missing tourists. The LG assured the MP that he and officials were in constant contact with the Central government for the tourists' safety. Furthermore, Home Minister A. Namassivayam urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assist in the search and rescue efforts. 😥

🏏 Namibia stuns South Africa in Tri-Series opener

Namibia managed another upset by defeating South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the T20I Tri-Series 2026. This match took place at the Namibia Cricket Ground, where the hosts defended 163/9 against the Proteas. On Friday, South Africa was dismissed for 145/9, despite Dewald Brevis scoring a brilliant 75 off 50 balls. The hosts started strong with an 84-run opening stand but lost momentum late in the innings. Namibia's bowlers kept the pressure on to secure the victory. 🏏

💧 ₹169 Cr Ex Gratia for Veligonda Displaced Folks

Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu announced a ₹169 crore ex gratia payment for displaced villagers. This announcement was made at the Markapuram Collectorate on Friday, addressing protesting residents. Previously, ₹905 crore had been distributed to 7,027 households under the R&R package. The payment targets residents who turned 18 after the 2019 cut-off date, based on a humanitarian approach. The project is set for inauguration by the CM on August 31, 2026.