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Stray dogs killed 10 sheep and injured five others at Anajipur in Siddipet’s Raipole mandal. Farmers Dasari Balaiah and Dasari Swamy suffered losses of over Rs two lakh and alleged that chicken waste dumped near their shed attracted the dogs.

Thousands of devotees gathered at Srinagar’s Hazratbal shrine on Wednesday to mark Eid-e-Milad, the birthday of the Prophet of Islam. The holy relic, believed to be a hair of the Prophet’s beard, was displayed after morning prayers

The Congress continues to face a deadlock over appointing a DCC president in Sangareddy, with rival leaders backing different candidates. Ujwal Reddy, Chandrashekhar Reddy and Nagesh Shetkar remain among the top contenders, while incumbent T Nirmala Jagga Reddy could continue.

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

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra is likely to resign from the Cabinet amid BJP protests and Opposition pressure over his induction into the ministry. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Chief Minister D K Shivakumar awaiting Congress high command approval

Roger Federer has hinted at another US Open appearance after making an emotional return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a Legends exhibition. The 20-time Grand Slam champion said John McEnroe’s longevity inspires him to consider playing again before fans

The Telangana Cricket Association has urged the BCCI to consider its long-pending Associate Membership request at the September 18 AGM, arguing that Telangana’s districts deserve greater representation in domestic cricket and that administrative barriers should not restrict local talent

Prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari has allegedly told the Jharkhand CID that several general-category CDPO seats were rigged in exchange for money. Investigators are verifying his claims, including alleged payments to intermediaries and manipulation of interview boards

The National Testing Agency will announce UGC-NET 2026 results for 84 subjects this week. Fresh examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology are scheduled for September 9 and 10 after errors were found in the original question papers

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.

Supreme Court judge Sandeep Mehta has urged CJI Surya Kant to appoint a chief justice from outside Rajasthan, alleging maladministration, selective case listings and favouritism under acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma in three letters sent this month

Kerala celebrated Thiruvonam, the culmination of its 10-day Onam festivities, with traditional feasts, colourful pookkalams, temple rituals and cultural programmes. Families reunited from across the world, making homecoming and togetherness the enduring highlights of the harvest festival

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opposed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s planned August 29 event at Madison Square Garden, while noting that the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel the private gathering, which has drawn criticism from civil rights groups

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

Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 92 as Sri Lanka reached 229/6 after being forced to follow on by India in the second Test. Kamindu Mendis made 55 as Sri Lanka erased the 213-run deficit, but India remained firmly in control

Singer Katy Perry paid tribute to Dolly Parton, remembering the country music legend as a woman who defied stereotypes, inspired generations and had a larger-than-life spirit. Perry recalled meeting and singing with Parton and praised her humour, kindness and heart.

The Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday after giving up early gains, dragged by Reliance Industries and IT stocks. The Sensex fell 183 points to 77,472.94, while the Nifty declined 127 points to settle at 24,207.75

K. Skandan and C. Sheershika Chowdam won the boys’ and girls’ under-10 titles at the A2H Chess Academy children’s chess tournament. M. Vaibhav and D. Riya emerged winners in the under-8 sections, while Achyuth and Abhigna topped the under-6 categories

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

The All India Students’ Association has backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed September 5 Delhi march, demanding withdrawal of FIRs against students and an inquiry into alleged pellet and bullet firing during earlier protests, amid renewed mobilisation over student grievances

Dubai Police have warned people, including vulnerable job seekers, against fraudulent visa and employment offers circulated through social media and messaging apps. The Anti-Fraud Centre urged people to use authorised agencies and verify visa-related offers only through official channels.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded death gratuity, family pension and compassionate appointments for families of Model School teachers who died in service. He also sought clearance of five pending DAs, implementation of EHS and financial support for Model Schools.

The Election Commission is revamping its voter education campaign to engage Gen Alpha and Gen Z ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. It plans 50,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs across schools, colleges and universities to build informed young voters

The mother of IIT Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar has recalled an emotional conversation with him before his death, saying he spoke of intense distress and suicidal thoughts. His family has alleged academic and accommodation-related problems, while IIT Delhi has ordered an external inquiry