🌧️ Hyderabad gets hit by scattered showers on Sunday

Sunday afternoon in Hyderabad transitioned to overcast skies accompanied by scattered rainfall across multiple areas. Showers started after noon, hitting places like AS Rao Nagar, Nacharam, and Secunderabad. By 7 p.m., Malkajgiri recorded 13.5 mm of rain, with Mettuguda also getting 13.5 mm. The rainfall was intermittent initially, but intensity picked up after 6 p.m. in Kukatpally and Madhapur. The Telangana Development Planning Society released this data on August 30, 2026.

💸 Indian woman finds cheaper shopping in India than Dubai

An Indian woman, Kanupriya Mehendiratta, shared a haul from India after finding several everyday items expensive in Dubai. She picked up items like H&M clothes and desi ghee during a week-long trip to India. Specific examples included water filters being one-fourth the price and Indian spices. She also stocked up on skincare, makeup, and protein powder from Indian brands. Social media users reacted with mixed opinions regarding her claims about product quality and pricing. 🛍️

🏍️ Dall'Igna: Marquez is simply the greatest

Marc Marquez secured another masterful victory for Ducati at Motorland, leaving with full championship spoils. Gigi Dall'Igna praised the nine-time world champion, noting the gap to Martin was reduced to just 19 points following the double win on Sunday. Dall'Igna suggested a holeshot device issue might have impacted Marquez's race pace. He affirmed that Marquez is a champion who doesn't need explaining further. The team must now believe and fight hard for the final outcome in December. 🏆

📢 Youth Congress protests NEET issues in Bengaluru

Karnataka Youth Congress workers were detained on Sunday while protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. The demonstration took place near the BJP office in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Protesters accused the Union government of jeopardizing the future of lakhs of students. The main demand of the demonstration was the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. H S Manjunath condemned the police action, asserting that peaceful protest is a constitutional right.

🩺 Kerala doctors and govt iron out 24x7 health service differences

The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) and the State government resolved their differences regarding 24x7 specialty care in district hospitals. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan met the KGMOA on Sunday, August 30, 2026, to discuss the implementation. The plan involves 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. specialty services, with teleconsultation from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Additionally, nine specialists per specialty will be ensured initially. The government promised to create sufficient specialty posts within three months and fill existing vacancies in one month. 🩺

😥 MBA/MCA aspirants want special counselling phase

Thousands of MBA and MCA aspirants are demanding a special phase of ICET counselling. This plea is directed at the government and the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) across the state. Currently, 16,413 convener seats remain vacant on the official portal as of August 30, 2026. Students are worried about losing a full academic year due to pending Osmania University revaluation results. They urge TGCHE to conduct the special phase and release results immediately to ensure their admission and financial support. 😥

🇮🇳 149 Indians rescued from Nepal floods 🌊

One hundred forty-nine Indian nationals were rescued from the flood-hit areas of Nepal as of Sunday, August 30, 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs released this update from the situation in Nepal. Rescue teams faced rising water and debris while the Trishuli River warned of renewed flooding. India is coordinating aid, including a forensic team, alongside China's support. Authorities continue evacuating survivors and identifying the victims of this disaster.

📈 GDP & Oil Prices to Guide Stocks This Week

Analysts suggest that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data and crude oil prices will be the main drivers for stock market movements this week. This outlook comes from various market experts observing current global economic trends. Specific figures for GDP releases and oil price fluctuations are awaited over the coming days. These indicators are crucial for determining market sentiment and investor strategy in the near term. Investors are advised to closely monitor these key economic reports for investment decisions. 📈

🚨 Four men killed in Meghalaya police encounter

Four armed men were killed during a gunfight with a joint Meghalaya Police and ATS team early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the East Garo Hills district after the team set up a checkpoint near Songsak towards Kagal. The exchange of fire happened around 4 a.m. when the occupants of a suspected vehicle allegedly opened fire on police. The security forces retaliated, leading to the death of the four men at the hospital. Police are currently investigating if they were linked to a recent kidnapping near the Damra border.

🔬 Liver issues in young adults studied

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis to examine the clinical and metabolic links of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease. This study focused on young adults to understand the disease's progression. The research gathered data from various participants over a specific timeframe, though exact numbers were not detailed in the summary. The context aims to better understand how metabolic dysfunction contributes to liver issues in this demographic. Future research will build upon these findings to develop better preventive strategies.

🏏 Babar Azam's Test century wait is seriously long

Babar Azam has been on a long drought for a Test hundred since his last one on December 26, 2022, in Karachi against New Zealand. The Pakistan captain has played 17 Tests and 36 innings without reaching the milestone. This streak has spanned various tours including Sri Lanka, Australia, and the recent England series. Despite recent scores like 88 against West Indies and 81 against South Africa, the hundred remains elusive. His recent struggles continue with low scores in the current England Test match at Lord's. 🏏