🏥 Warangal Super Specialty Hospital set for October finish

The Telangana Health Minister reviewed construction progress at the Warangal Super Specialty Hospital and other TIMS facilities on Saturday. Officials confirmed that all pending works at the Warangal hospital will be wrapped up by October. The minister plans for the hospital to begin medical services in December after a trial run in November. Construction at TIMS Alwal is expected to finish by year-end, while TIMS LB Nagar is slated for March 2027. 🏥

👁️ Eye donation rally hits Vizag streets

An eye donation awareness rally was held along RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Medical and nursing students, alongside NSS volunteers, participated in the event. This awareness drive was part of the 41st National Eye Donation fortnight, running from August 25 to September 8. Dr. V. Meenakshi highlighted that donated eyes can restore sight for four people using modern techniques. The organizers plan to conduct more awareness programs throughout the 15-day campaign. 👁️

📈 Sugar prices stay high despite government moves

Sugar prices are remaining elevated across India even with government intervention in place. Retail sugar was seen at rates like Rs 62/kg in Delhi and Rs 68/kg in Ranchi on August 30, 2026. The average retail price currently stands at Rs 64.24/kg, showing a 30% jump over the last month. The government is attributing these high costs to issues with sugar mills, noting that production levels are lower than expected. Authorities will continue monitoring the situation to bring prices down moving forward. 📈

😔 Chennai software engineer drowns in Kuppam stream

A 27-year-old software engineer from Chennai tragically drowned in the Divvarevu Vanka stream near Kuppam on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Bharati Dasan, who was part of a group of eight engineers from a Nandakam-based company. The team was traveling from Chennai to Katpadi in Tamil Nadu to attend a wedding when the incident occurred. Bharati Dasan allegedly drowned after venturing into the middle of the stream for recreation. Police have registered a case, and the body has been moved to the local hospital for postmortem analysis. 😔

🎭 Manoj Bajpayee backs banter on India's Got Latent

Manoj Bajpayee spoke out on the humour debate following a recent episode of India's Got Latent. He commented on the exchange between Samay Raina and Sharon Verma on the show. The episode featured Sharon Verma with Samay Raina, Orry, Archana Puran Singh, and Nishant Suri. Bajpayee suggested that mutual understanding allows people to laugh together without getting offended. He emphasized that self-deprecating humour is healthy, provided respect is maintained. 🤣

📣 Actor Prakash Raj asks for more time for voter list check

Actor-activist Prakash Raj has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by six months. He made this demand in Dharwad on Sunday, highlighting issues in Karnataka regarding the voter enumeration process. The SIR exercise needs more time as the state has two years before the next Assembly elections. Raj pointed out that Booth Level Officers have not properly completed the enumeration and several anomalies exist in voter data. A demonstration will take place in Bengaluru on Tuesday to pressure the State Election Commission for the extension.

🏏 Amir closes Pakistan cricket chapter after going British

Mohammad Amir has confirmed that his chapter with Pakistan cricket is now finished following his acquisition of British citizenship. The former fast bowler is now eligible to play as a local in English domestic competitions across the UK. This change was announced during an interview on August 30, 2026, after his international retirement in December 2024. Because of his local status, he cannot play for Pakistan in domestic competitions anymore. However, he remains open to playing in the PSL as a foreign player. 🏏

👑 Bilawal's European wedding buzz gets shut down

Social media has been buzzing with claims that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari might marry European royalty. These rumors started after his father, President Asif Ali Zardari, made a seven-day private visit to Austria. The speculation involved Gloria von Habsburg, the great-granddaughter of Austria's last emperor Charles I. However, the PPP has officially called these reports regarding Bilawal's engagement and marriage "incorrect and unfounded." No official confirmation about any wedding date or bride has been released by Bilawal or his family. 👑

🇮🇳 IAS officer quits after 13 years of service

IAS officer Divya Mittal has resigned after completing 13 years in service. She was serving as Special Secretary in the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Department. Her journey spanned from premier education to London career before joining the civil services in 2013. Mittal cited a personal feeling of owing a 'debt of this soil' as her main reason for stepping down. She emphasized that serving the people and preserving their dignity was the most fulfilling part of her career. 🥹

📉 Gulf Stocks Dip Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation

Gulf stocks experienced a downturn following comments made by Warsh. This market movement involved various regional exchanges and investment portfolios. The dip was observed as expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes increased. These bets reflect growing investor nervousness about global economic conditions. Investors will now closely monitor future Fed announcements for clearer direction.

🚨 Govt. selling ₹500 cr. land in Azamabad for ₹87 cr.

The BRS has strongly opposed the state government's plan to transfer 15,984 square yards of Telangana Oilfed land in Azamabad Industrial Area to a private firm. Deputy Floor Leader T. Harish Rao alleged this move undervalues the property, which has a market worth of around ₹500 crore. This proposal was sent to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in a letter dated August 30, 2026. The land originally dates back to 1954 and was handed to Oilfed in 1991. BRS demands the allocation be stopped and the property remain with Telangana Oilfed.