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Five centuries highlighted the HCA C-Division one-day league cricket championship in Hyderabad on Friday. Mokshith Jannu, B Amarnadh Reddy, Kethavath Tharun, Rahmatullah Pathan and Sri Charan Manyam Goud starred with the bat as several teams posted big totals

Wanaparthy MLA T Megha Reddy has lodged a complaint with the Congress high command against State Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy, demanding his suspension for alleged objectionable remarks.

Student unions in Kothagudem have opposed the proposed relocation of the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential Degree College for Boys to Thorrur in Mahabubabad. AISF demanded that the college remain in Kothagudem and warned of protests against the move.

The Yelgoi gram panchayat in Sangareddy has opposed orders seeking transfer of certain panchayat powers under NIMZ Zaheerabad to NICZISCL and TGIIC. It demanded pending rehabilitation compensation, employment for locals and continuation of panchayat rights over 1,356 acres.

Army personnel stopped journalists from covering the inspection of a tunnel structure near the Qutb Shahi tombs in Hyderabad, seizing equipment from photographers and camerapersons. After prolonged appeals, the confiscated gear was returned, while 10 individuals were detained for alleged trespassing into the Army area

A chamber mistaken for a tunnel was discovered near the Qutb Shahi tombs in Hyderabad, sparking curiosity and speculation about the city’s legendary secret passages. The ASI clarified after inspection that the structure is a rectangular chamber dating to the medieval period.

Hyderabad witnessed festive fervour on Friday as women celebrated Varalakshmi Vratam with traditional rituals and devotion. Temples and flower markets saw heavy footfall, while rising demand for flowers pushed prices up. Households were decorated with flowers, silk and gold.

The Telangana BJP defended the Centre’s decision to deny political clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit, rejecting allegations of political motive. BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the decision was based on regulations and procedural norms.

TGIIC’s e-auction of Plot No. P1 at Raidurg fetched a record Rs. 264 crore per acre, generating Rs 1,386 crore from 5.25 acres. The bid marked a 50.9 percent premium over the reserve price and underscored the rising demand for prime land in Hyderabad.

India will host the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting and Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam on August 22 and 23. The gatherings will bring together representatives from 11 member countries to discuss youth empowerment, sports cooperation, innovation and sustainable development

The Forest Department has banned visitors from a picturesque hillock near Hudkili village in Mancherial after videos of the location went viral on social media. Officials cited tiger movement and wildlife protection, while influencers urged authorities to promote ecotourism.

Joe Root reclaimed the record for most catches in Test cricket after taking his 219th catch during England’s first Test against Pakistan in Leeds. The England batter moved ahead of Steve Smith, with Rahul Dravid third on the all-time list

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty exited the BWF World Championships after losing to China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the men’s doubles quarter-finals. The defeat ended India’s campaign in the event, leaving Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand as lone representatives

A piece of land meant for a school in Mancherial’s Hi Tech City Colony is facing an alleged encroachment attempt by some traders. Residents said a fence was erected around the plot despite municipal warnings and urged officials to protect the land.

The BRS has extended full support to the demand for revival of the Cement Corporation of India plant in Adilabad, accusing the Centre of failing to act despite repeated assurances. At a round-table meeting in Hyderabad, party leaders and other political representatives warned that the plant could be handed over to private interests if the issue was ignored.

The RSS’s three-day coordination meeting in Visakhapatnam discussed demographic imbalance, youth concerns, drug abuse and systemic issues, senior leader C R Mukunda said. He also outlined the organisation’s youth engagement efforts and said Mohan Bhagwat’s overseas tour was part of centenary outreach

Fresh petrol bomb attacks and arson incidents were reported in Meghalaya as violence following a Shillong student rally spread across districts. A blockade in Assam disrupted inter-state traffic, prompting security deployment and talks between both governments to restore peace and normal movement

The Congress has begun alliance talks with the AAP and Revolutionary Goans Party ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. State chief Girish Chodankar said discussions were positive and indicated that seat-sharing talks would follow after the Goa Forward Party resumes negotiations

Pressure is mounting on Forest Minister Konda Surekha as around 20 Congress MLAs demanded action against her, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and Chinna Reddy. The MLAs alleged that their comments against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the government were damaging the party's image.

Gram panchayats in the Zaheerabad NIMZ area have opposed the Telangana government's move to transfer certain panchayat powers to NICZISCL and TGIIC. Haddanur and Yelgoi gram panchayats have passed resolutions rejecting the proposed transfer of powers.

A Rashtrapati Bhavan notice cancelling Saturday’s Change of Guard ceremony for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s welcome rehearsal was withdrawn, triggering fresh uncertainty over his proposed India visit. The development comes amid strained bilateral ties ahead of the BRICS summit

Madhapur police clarified that L Sanjush, accused in the fatal accident that killed Bharati Mukhi, was not arrested initially as circumstances did not warrant it. Police said a notice was issued under Section 35 BNSS and further action will follow.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at a Delhi police station demanding an FIR over alleged pellet injuries suffered by youth Sahil Lochab during a July 20 protest. Gandhi accused police of denying justice, while officials said the complaint would be investigated

A 24-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh died by suicide at a private hostel in KPHB, Hyderabad, on Friday. She had recently moved to the city in search of a job and was reportedly distressed after failing to secure suitable employment.