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India's women's hockey team suffered a 0-2 defeat to defending champions Netherlands in their opening second-stage match at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. India now need to beat Australia and hope Netherlands defeat China to reach the semi-finals

Hyderabad police arrested four men for allegedly procuring and selling mephentermine sulphate injections used for bodybuilding. The accused were caught at Begum Bazar with 50 vials and other material.

A 13-month-old girl travelling with her parents from Begumpet to Kakinada died after being found unresponsive when the train reached Secunderabad Railway Station.

Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy’s candid admission that Congress may not win the next elections stunned students at a Hyderabad polytechnic college and set off a political debate. His remarks, made during an interaction over the merger of institutions with the Shakti department, quickly went viral.

The new migration survey must do more than count people on the move; it must become a foundation for policy reform

Sergio Gor’s remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India marks a notable departure from Washington’s traditionally cautious Kashmir position

The Telangana High Court on Friday refused to grant interim relief in a case concerning the manufacture and sale of adulterated spices. Justice J. Sreenivas Rao directed the police to continue the investigation, rejecting arguments that law enforcement lacked authority to register food adulteration cases.

The Telangana High Court has directed the Bar Council of Telangana to resume the advocate enrolment process, overturning an interim stay that had stalled proceedings. The Division Bench, led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, ruled in favour of a law graduate’s appeal.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has invited Oxford University to establish an executive education and research centre in Hyderabad. During his visit to Oxford, he held discussions with senior professors and extended an invitation to participate in the Telangana Rising Global Summit scheduled for December 2026.

Delhi Police detained several protesters at Jantar Mantar during an anti-reservation demonstration on Friday. The protest, mobilised via social media under the banner of "Reservation Hatao Andolan," demanded that economic criteria replace caste in determining eligibility for government support.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not speaking against police action on protesting students in Telangana, while voicing solidarity with Delhi students. He accused the Congress of double standards, saying Gandhi’s credibility would suffer unless he condemned the use of force against students in the state.

The Telangana High Court has reserved judgment on writ petitions challenging the Speaker’s ruling that Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender had not defected from the BRS despite contesting the Lok Sabha polls on a Congress ticket.

In Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, a tragic incident unfolded at Khavda Hill where an 18-year-old boy, threatening to end his life, fell from a cliff along with his parents who were desperately trying to save him.

Congress MLAs in Telangana have criticised Forest Minister Konda Surekha for her repeated use of intemperate language, a move triggered by her daughter Sushmita’s public attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has said she will make a detailed statement only after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returns from his foreign trip. She noted that she had already conveyed her views to the party’s disciplinary committee.

Khammam MPs have urged South Central Railways to rename Bhadrachalam Road railway station at Kothagudem as Kothagudem railway station, citing its status as district headquarters. They also sought new train services and a railway line to Bhadrachalam.

R Upender Reddy assumed charge as the new managing director of Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited on Friday. He reviewed ongoing projects and key issues with senior officials, visited project sites and directed officials to ensure quality and timely completion.

Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold will headline a star-studded international field at the second edition of the Archery Premier League in Hyderabad from October 8. The tournament will feature 48 athletes, including Olympic and world champions from across the globe.

Cyberabad Traffic Police will enforce diversions in Tellapur for 25 days from August 22 to facilitate storm water drain construction with an RCC pipeline. One side of the road between SBI Bank and MM Wine Mart will remain closed to enable the smooth functioning of construction work.

Badminton star Jwala Gutta said the revamped Khelo India Scheme could transform Indian sports by strengthening grassroots development and sustainability. Officials highlighted increased funding, expanded athlete support and Telangana’s growing network of Khelo India Centres during a media briefing in Hyderabad

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has demanded cancellation of the PM Ekta Mall tender in Hyderabad and sought probes by the CBI, CAG and Lokpal. He alleged project expansion, increased costs, lack of approvals and irregularities benefiting private developers.

An FIR has been registered at Madhapur Police Station after a vehicle allegedly used the HMWSSB name and logo while offering sludge and septage cleaning services. The Water Board warned the public against unauthorised use of its official identity and urged caution.

Gujarat’s Vivaan Dave defeated Karnataka’s Atharva Nawarange in a thrilling five-game final to win the Youth Boys title at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Tournament in Kanpur. Maharashtra’s Divyanshi Bhowmick also claimed the Youth Girls Under-17 crown.

Telangana swimmer Suhas Preetham Mylari won gold in the men’s 50m backstroke event at the 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championship in Bhubaneswar. Training at Gachibowli Stadium under SATG, Suhas clocked 26.95 seconds to claim the top spot