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Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold said the Colombo pitch will determine whether India replace Kuldeep Yadav with off-spinner Saransh Jain in the second Test. He also highlighted Sri Lanka’s batting struggles and possible bowling changes after their Galle defeat

Devdutt Padikkal praised Manav Suthar’s exceptional control after the young spinner claimed 10 wickets in India’s 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the Galle Test. Padikkal also credited India’s patience, discipline and first-innings batting effort for the victory

Telangana swimmer D. Varshith won bronze in the men’s 200m individual medley at the 52nd Junior National Aquatics Championships in Bhubaneswar. He clocked 2:10.97, adding to his medals from the 2024 Junior Nationals and 2025 Khelo India Youth Games.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a regional bullet train corridor linking Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, along with common logistics, power and tourism networks, at the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah

Eight decades after Independence, 45 tribal families in a remote forest habitation of Mulugu continue to wait for electricity, safe drinking water, road connectivity and accessible healthcare, while a small classroom keeps the hopes of their children alive

Protests intensified in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin, especially Mandya, over the release of water from KRS dam to Tamil Nadu. Farmers questioned the decision amid concerns over water availability, while political leaders demanded a halt to the release

India and Japan will explore joint development in naval shipbuilding and design, leveraging Japan’s technological expertise and India’s production capabilities. The two countries also agreed to strengthen maritime security cooperation, ship repair, naval exercises and information sharing.

The Supreme Court has formed a five-member high-powered committee headed by Justice R Subhash Reddy to examine allegations of police excesses during Delhi student protests and violence against security personnel. The panel will submit periodic findings and recommend further action

BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund has praised the rapid transformation of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Sports Complex ahead of the World Championships. The venue faced criticism during the India Open earlier this year, but participating players have now provided overwhelmingly positive feedback

Hollywood star Tom Hanks is in talks to star in Warner Bros’ film adaptation of Allen Levi’s bestselling novel Theo of Golden. Hanks will also produce the project alongside Gil Netter and Gary Goetzman, with Levi serving as executive producer

A 27-year-old recently married man drowned while venturing into a lake to harvest lotus flowers at Bujaranpally in Pedda Shankarampet mandal on Thursday. Locals alerted police and fire department officials, who retrieved his body hours later.

The Telangana Congress decision to serve a showcause notice on Forest Minister Konda Surekha over her daughter Konda Sushmitha’s remarks against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered dissent, with party leaders questioning the disciplinary process and alleging discrimination.

Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre to continue the freeze on Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state, citing concerns over delimitation and political representation. The state also said the Cauvery dispute was not discussed at the meeting

Former MLA Gongidi Sunitha has demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation, alleging failure to maintain law and order and ensure women’s safety. She also sought a probe into Rupa Reddy’s murder and stronger action against drugs, alcohol and crimes.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has extended support to the statewide agitation by polytechnic students against GO MS No 97. He demanded that the Congress government withdraw the order and criticised alleged police action against students during peaceful protests.

The Andaman and Nicobar administration has withdrawn its Expression of Interest for a private sector-led green AI or data centre in Great Nicobar or Little Andaman. The administration cited administrative reasons for withdrawing the EoI issued earlier this month.

The Delhi High Court has said a live-in relationship between consenting adults is akin to marriage and that parents or friends cannot interfere with their choice. The court granted police protection to a couple allegedly facing threats from the woman’s family

AYUSH house surgeons and PG scholars in Telangana intensified their 17-day protest by storming the Commissionerate office in Secunderabad. Nearly 100 medicos sought talks with senior officials, demanding higher stipends and highlighting the disparity with Allopathy and other States.

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee to consider a complaint seeking removal of allegedly inflammatory and derogatory YouTube videos targeting Shirdi Sai Baba. The court also sought responses from MeitY, GAC and Google LLC.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract through 2030, ending speculation over a potential move to a rival team. The 28-year-old has yet to win this season but remains committed to Red Bull’s future

Maharashtra RTOs have launched a statewide drive to test the working knowledge of Marathi among taxi and autorickshaw drivers. Those unable to answer a 16-question test satisfactorily will receive one-month notices and face badge suspension if they fail again.

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan raised the Mullaperiyar dam issue at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, offering Tamil Nadu its full water share from a proposed new dam. He also sought cooperation on healthcare, infrastructure, security and environmental concerns

The Department of Telecommunications has directed telecom companies to strictly enforce the nine-SIM limit for individual subscribers from August 24. Customers will have to declare existing mobile connections, while the Digital Intelligence Platform will help telcos identify subscribers crossing the limit.

Quantum Mutual Fund has launched the Quantum Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. Its NFO opens on August 21 and closes September 4, with the fund set to reopen for continuous transactions on September 11.