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Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against India in Colombo. He struck the boundary wedges with his bat after dismissal.

India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur speaks about the historic Lord’s Test win, the challenges of the Asia Cup, IND vs PAK pressure, defending the Asian Games gold medal, following other sports and the importance of fan support.

A 12-year-old Class VII student from Bhumpally village sustained critical injuries after jumping from the third floor of her hostel building in Mirudoddi, Siddipet, in an apparent suicide attempt.

Khel Bharathi Indoor Stadium at Navyabharathi Global School in Nizamabad has been enlisted as a table tennis venue for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. School CEO K Santhosh Kumar described the selection as a historic milestone for the institution.

T-Hub has partnered with the Indian Army’s Central Command to help defence startups develop, validate and deploy solutions for active military challenges. The partnership will connect startups with Army stakeholders and support product development, operational feedback and deployment readiness.

Peddapalli police nabbed a hoarder and seized 600 bags of urea worth around Rs 3.20 lakh at Kasulapalli village on Tuesday. The HACA centre operator was booked after police conducted a raid based on a tip-off.

The Telangana High Court has declared August 27 as a special holiday for itself and associated judicial bodies, while December 19, 2026, will be a working Saturday.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of hiding details of his proposed US tour, questioning its purpose, timing, and use of public funds. He alleged the trip was linked to private interests and Congress programmes.

EkChitra Art Gallery has inaugurated its new space in Hyderabad, offering flexible infrastructure for diverse art forms and housing a permanent printmaking studio. The gallery opened with the exhibition Transition: A Continuity to Change, attended by prominent figures from the city’s art fraternity.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence firms for domestic production. The move aims to boost self-reliance, reduce imports, strengthen the defence industrial base and expand opportunities for MSMEs and technology partners

Coach B. Sumeeth Reddy expressed joy over Gayatri and Treesa Jolly’s World Championship bronze medal in women’s doubles, crediting their resilience, teamwork, and guidance from Gopi Chand. He highlighted their comeback after injury setbacks and stressed focus on process over results, with eyes now set on the Asian Games.

The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection from arrest and other coercive action to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in three additional FIRs. The protection, valid until November 30, requires him to cooperate with investigations and restricts foreign travel without court permission

The NSG Training Academy in Manesar has launched the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course for women personnel from State Police Forces and CAPFs. The 12-week programme provides specialised training in physical conditioning, weapons, marksmanship, tactical intervention and hostage rescue

Sheraton Hyderabad’s Zega has launched the “Mizuwari Series,” a Japanese-inspired cocktail menu featuring seven drinks, each linked to Samurai virtues and crafted with layered ingredients for gradual flavour development.

A new study using James Webb Space Telescope observations suggests mysterious “little red dots” in the early universe may be evidence of young supermassive black holes. Researchers analysed 217 objects, finding faint, compact host galaxies and clues about black hole-galaxy evolution

Former Andhra Pradesh High Court judge Tallapragada Mallikarjuna Rao was sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta by Governor S Abdul Nazeer. His five-year tenure follows an appointment under the amended Lokayukta Act, amid efforts to fill several vacant statutory posts

The civil aviation ministry is considering random year-round psychoactive substance testing for all commercial pilots. Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said DGCA is consulting stakeholders to strengthen existing drug-testing rules, following renewed scrutiny after an Air India pilot tested positive for marijuana

Five members of a family were found dead at a lodging facility in Srisailam, with police suspecting suicide amid health problems and financial difficulties. The victims, from Sri Sathya Sai district, had travelled together to Srisailam. Further investigation is underway

The Telangana Prisons & Correctional Services has launched the Telangana Jail Experience, an immersive programme at Chanchalguda Prison from August 25 to September 30. Visitors can spend several hours or a full day following a structured prison routine.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati criticised Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Manusmriti and Sanatan traditions, accusing him of spreading misinformation. He defended the text’s reference to protecting women, highlighted women’s revered status in Hindu traditions and opposed linking BJP with Manusmriti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 10 years of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), calling it a turning point in India’s digital payments journey and a source of national pride. He urged citizens to share their UPI experiences on social media.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Dehing Patkai’s rich butterfly diversity, noting 165 recorded species, including 37 endangered ones. He stressed the region’s ecological importance and the need for conservation efforts to protect its fragile habitats and biodiversity

The fast-spreading Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres, destroying 32 homes and damaging six others. At least seven people, including three firefighters, were injured, while evacuation warnings affected about 90,000 residents amid ongoing containment efforts

A 29-year-old died of a snakebite at his home in Isra Nayak Thanda, Medak district, during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.