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NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT played a goalless draw in their Group F encounter in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. Despite several chances, both teams failed to find the net

A sudden cloudburst-like downpour in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, with Gachibowli recording 12.35 cm rainfall in just a few hours, threw city life out of gear. Traffic snarls, waterlogging, and hours-long jams disrupted commutes across major roads and IT corridors

India has been drawn in Group D for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, facing Palestine, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, and Iran. The Qualifiers will take place in Ahmedabad

The AIFF President reassured clubs about the continuation of the top-tier league and confirmed that the Super Cup will be held before the ISL to ensure six to eight weeks of pre-season

The Telangana Football Association has shortlisted 27 players for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy selection trials, which will be held from August 18 to 20 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad

The 2025-26 UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships begin in Vadodara, with 1,549 players competing across 12 categories. Manav Thakkar and Diya Chitale enter as top seeds in their respective draws

Due to continuous rains in upstream regions, floodwaters have entered Hyderabad’s Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs. As a preventive measure, one of Himayat Sagar’s floodgates was opened to release 339 cusecs of surplus water into the Musi River.

Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court excused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy from appearing in person for a criminal case pending before the Principal Special Judicial First Class Magistrate for Excise Cases in Hyderabad.

If India wants to stay in the global AI race, it must address the three missing pieces — talent, data, and research

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Telangana government’s decision to impose Telugu as a mandatory second language for students in national and international boards was heard by the High Court. The bench refused to grant interim relief and instructed the state to submit a comprehensive action plan within two weeks

Urgent, inclusive reforms are essential to bridge policy gaps and safeguard both nature and vulnerable communities

In a tragic incident in Khammam, a woman tied a rakhi to her brother’s lifeless wrist during his funeral. The young man died of dengue just a day before Raksha Bandhan, after promising his sister he would recover in time

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao sharply criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for causing chaos through rumors surrounding the Mahalakshmi scheme. Referring to a fistfight that broke out among women at a Nizamabad post office over the scheme’s benefits, Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for delivering chaos instead of promised support.

Students at the Tribal Welfare Residential College for Girls in Tunkalguda, Vikarabad staged a protest demanding sufficient teaching staff. The college lacks faculty for key subjects, and students warned of intensified protests if officials don’t act promptly

Over 6,000 police personnel have been deployed across Bengaluru ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s protest on Friday. The city has been divided into 15 security sectors, with Freedom Park as the control hub. Emergency services and special forces are on standby

A powerful thunderstorm on Thursday evening dumped over 100 mm of rain in several parts of Hyderabad, crippling traffic and flooding roads. Core areas like Ameerpet, Punjagutta, and Gachibowli were hit hardest as rush hour came to a grinding halt

Khammam District Collector Anudeep Durishetty announced that the historic Nelakondapalli Buddhist Stupa will be developed into an international-standard tourist destination under the Buddhavanam Project. The initiative aims to boost heritage tourism and preserve Telangana’s Buddhist legacy.

A resident of Papireddy Colony, Santosh Kumar fell in front of a train heading from Chandanagar towards Hafizpet; passengers alerted the railway police, who took up investigation

A major case of negligence has emerged in Vikarabad, where brand-new Kanti Velugu spectacles, part of a state-run public health initiative, were discovered dumped in garbage yards. Despite video evidence circulating on social media, officials have yet to provide a response.

Following heavy rains in Hyderabad, the HMWSSB announced that one floodgate of Himayatsagar reservoir will be opened at 10 pm on Thursday. Officials and the public have been advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions

Laura E. Williams has taken charge as the new U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad. She succeeds Jennifer Larson and aims to build on the growing collaboration and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

Raj B Shetty joins Karavali, directed by Gurudatha Ganiga, playing Maveera in a story rooted in Karnataka’s coastal culture. The film explores tradition, survival, and emotion, with a strong ensemble cast.

Health officials in Adilabad launched inspections targeting illegal private hospitals and RMP clinics. One hospital was seized, and two RMP clinics were shut and fined. RMPs were warned against exceeding first aid limits. District-wide inspections are ongoing

A woman from Andhra Pradesh working in Hyderabad filed a complaint against her boyfriend, accusing him of rape and cheating after promising marriage. She became pregnant after divorcing her husband, following pressure from the accused. A Zero FIR was filed