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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has alleged that the Centre’s refusal to grant clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s US tour was politically motivated. He said the denial was unfortunate as the visit aimed to attract reputed educational institutions to Telangana.

Three five-wicket hauls from Prateik Rajaneni, K Karthikeya and K Pradeep Kumar, along with C Siddhardha’s century, highlighted the HCA C-Division one-day league. Several teams produced strong performances as competitive matches unfolded across Hyderabad on Saturday

A2H Chess Academy will organise an open rapid chess tournament in Hyderabad on August 26. The six-round Swiss League event carries a total prize money of Rs. 15,000 and is open to rated, unrated and new players

Siddipet police identified around 240 two-wheelers using modified silencers during a special drive and crushed the seized silencers publicly. Commissioner Rashmi Perumal warned of strict action against violators and urged citizens to follow traffic rules, avoid drunk driving and wear helmets

Two workers were killed and several injured when a seven-storey under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad. The structure, built illegally on a nala drain box, crumbled around 1 pm on Saturday.

The BRS has sought explanations from the Centre and Telangana government over the denial of political clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit, questioning the reasons, itinerary, meetings and reported plans to meet New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Ram Charan wished his father and megastar Chiranjeevi on his birthday, calling him his first hero and biggest inspiration. Pawan Kalyan also shared childhood memories, recalling how Chiranjeevi inspired him even before becoming a celebrated actor

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured India’s maiden women’s doubles bronze at the World Championships after a fighting semifinal loss to defending champions Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning. The Indian pair impressed with a spirited performance against the world No. 1 duo

Tamil film producers have announced a complete halt on new releases, shootings, and post-production from September 1, protesting the unilateral decision of Tamil Nadu theatre owners and distributors to mandate an eight-week gap before films can stream on OTT platforms.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said people living in the state must sing Vande Mataram and stressed there would be no compromise on nationalism. He also criticised alleged anti-national elements at Jadavpur University and targeted the Left parties

A case has been registered against the chairman of a star hotel in Hyderabad following a complaint by a 35-year-old employee alleging sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour. She also alleged that HR and IT staff threatened her and forced her out

Bobby Deol says he is making a conscious effort to move beyond his villain image by choosing diverse roles. At the Jagran Film Festival, the actor spoke about stereotypes, upcoming projects and genres he finds challenging, including over-the-top comedy

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared that singing Vande Mataram is mandatory for anyone living in the state, stressing that his government will not compromise on nationalism. Speaking at a public event in Bhawanipur, he accused Jadavpur University of fostering “anti-national” elements.

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj praised India’s young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, calling him a “gem” after his impressive performances against Sri Lanka in Galle. Maharaj said Suthar’s control and variations could help him carry India’s spin legacy forward

The CISCE has opened registrations for SHINE 2026, a digital assessment aimed at providing schools with timely insights into students’ learning needs. Students in Classes IV, VI and IX will participate in assessments based on Classes III, V and VIII competencies

A nine-year-old boy died of asphyxiation after tamarind seeds got stuck in his throat while he was playing at KRK Colony in Adilabad on Friday evening. He was shifted to RIMS-Adilabad but died while undergoing treatment

Gautam Gambhir backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, advising the spinner to focus on delivering quality spells rather than chasing wickets. The India coach also defended the five-bowler strategy and stressed building depth in red-ball cricket

The proposed alternative roads around AOC Circle in Secunderabad Cantonment have been delayed due to the pending transfer of Defence land. The Rs 960-crore project requires nearly 42 acres, with the Telangana government identifying State land for the transfer

France is set to inaugurate its first major traditional Hindu temple, the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris suburb Bussy-Saint-Georges. The September opening will feature a 13-day Festival of Culture, bringing together devotees and visitors from across the world

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has demanded a time-bound investigation and speedy prosecution in the killing of private school principal Rupa Reddy in Nalgonda. It also urged the government to enact a Teachers and Schools Protection Act

A mega job mela will be held at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Masab Tank on August 24 from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies from pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking sectors will offer job opportunities to eligible candidates

Masab Tank police arrested five persons for allegedly abetting the suicide of 24-year-old Mir Sofiyan Ali alias Adil. Police said Sofiyan was pressured and humiliated over a damaged motorcycle before he jumped from an apartment terrace at First Lancer

George Russell won the Zandvoort Sprint on Formula One’s return after the summer break, collecting maximum points and reducing his championship deficit. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished second ahead of Lando Norris, while Kimi Antonelli retained the title lead

The family of Adobe software engineer Vinay Gupta, who allegedly died after an attack by his in-laws in Delhi’s Nihal Vihar, has alleged that the killing was pre-planned. His mother and sister have demanded strict action against those responsible