Hyderabad

Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jaismine Lamboria and Arundhati Choudhary opened up about illness, injuries, pressure and self-doubt at the IAMGAME 2026 Conclave. The boxers highlighted mental strength, visualisation and sports psychology as key factors behind their major victories

Former Andhra Ranji cricketer K. Naga Gangadhar has been appointed South Zone manager for the Duleep Trophy 2026, with fellow former Andhra player Vikram Verma named head coach. South Zone, led by Tilak Varma, has directly qualified for the semi-finals

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has doubled the capacity of its Under-16 Inter-School & Inter-College Tournament to 240 teams following an overwhelming response. Registrations will reopen on August 27 and close on August 30 or when the capacity is reached

Seerah Expo 2026, showcasing the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, opened at Chaderghat in Hyderabad. Held under the theme “The Life That Changed the World”, the sixth edition featured over 50 displays and attracted more than 5,000 visitors

Punjab National Bank’s Hyderabad Zonal Office organised a workshop on cyber awareness and social engineering. More than 100 staff members attended the session, which highlighted threats including deepfakes, fraudulent calls, phishing links, KYC scams, OTP requests and impersonation

Prohibition and Excise officials seized 3.270 kg of ganja and arrested four persons during a raid at Durga Nagar in Nacharam on Wednesday. Officials said further investigation was underway to trace the source of the contraband and identify others involved

The Telangana government has directed Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University to withdraw its BSc (Hons) Horticulture programme at Aswaraopet. The decision follows objections from Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University ahead of admissions counselling scheduled from August 27 to 29.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office has warned that voters submitting false, forged or misleading documents or declarations during SIR hearings may face legal action. More than 2 lakh notices have been served to voters with anomalies or unable to map themselves

Hyderabad witnessed Milad-un-Nabi celebrations with religious meetings, blood donation camps and the Milad Peace Juloos. Thousands participated in the procession from Charminar, while police deployed special teams, drones, CCTV cameras and camera-mounted vehicles for security and traffic management.

Hyderabad rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif will compete in the WRC3 class of Rally del Paraguay from August 27 to 30. The Indian duo will drive a Ford Fiesta Rally3 as they begin a back-to-back WRC campaign

The Anjaiah Nagar building collapse that killed two workers has raised concerns over unchecked building violations in Hyderabad. Resident welfare associations and experts are demanding stricter enforcement, greater accountability and heavier penalties to prevent illegal constructions and protect public safety

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s push for disciplinary action against Konda Surekha and G Chinna Reddy appears to have met caution from the Congress high command. Political concerns over BC support, factional tensions and consistency could delay any immediate action

The wife of an Army Major was allegedly targeted by cybercriminals who used artificial intelligence to morph her photographs and videos into obscene content. The material was circulated on social media and shared with her relatives. Cybercrime police are investigating

A 55-year-old woman from Tukkuguda was allegedly cheated of 20 tolas of gold after being promised that rituals could cure her daughter’s health problems. The accused allegedly replaced the gold with fake jewellery and fled. Police detained the tenant

Octave Intelligence plc inaugurated its Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, which will focus on software engineering, AI, data, cloud and product development. The 2 lakh sq. ft. facility will support technology solutions for customers across global markets

The indefinite strike by house surgeons, postgraduate scholars and students of government AYUSH institutions in Telangana entered its 22nd day on Wednesday. The medicos are seeking a stipend hike and implementation of assurances made by authorities to revise their payments.

Hyderabad-based classical and devotional singer Malavika Anand has been invited by Sunder Foundation, USA, to attend a cultural collaboration in California on August 29. The event will bring together musicians and cultural professionals for artistic exchange and international collaboration.

Let Young India Skills University stick to its mandate, not change the goalposts. ITIs, polytechnics and engineering colleges have distinct roles, each catering to different levels of skills and qualifications

Telangana Prisons & Correctional Services is offering the public a supervised taste of prison life at Chanchalguda through its ‘Feel The Jail’ programme. Participants can wear jail uniforms, eat prison meals and follow daily routines for four to 24 hours

Hyderabad’s weather has remained unpredictable through August, with cloudy skies, brief drizzles, sunshine, high humidity and gusty winds alternating frequently. Despite expectations of a rainy month, the city has not witnessed any major spell of heavy rainfall so far.

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials saved Rs 85.20 lakh after an 85-year-old retired bank employee from Neredmet was targeted in a digital arrest scam. A fraudster posing as an NIA officer threatened him with arrest before demanding money for verification.

Kalakriti Art Gallery will present ‘Nothing Arrives Unchanged’, a group exhibition curated by Satyajit Dave, featuring works by nine contemporary artists. The exhibition explores how materials, objects, images and myths are transformed by processes, systems, decisions and time.

The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges to submit monthly Action Taken Reports on student safety, mental health and staffing. Institutions must strengthen support systems, document student suicides and unnatural deaths, and fill vacant teaching and administrative posts.

Chef J.P. Singh brings Bukhara’s celebrated culinary heritage to Peshawri at ITC Kohenur from August 28 to 30. Guests can savour iconic North-West Frontier dishes, including Dal Bukhara, Sikandari Raan, Tandoori Jhinga and Naan Bukhara