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Government school teacher Vanga Manjula Reddy from Siddipet has been selected for a teachers' exposure visit and educational exchange programme. She is among 29 teachers from Telangana who will travel to Japan, Finland, Singapore and Vietnam from September 5

Three athletes from Visakhapatnam — V. Shyam Bhagavan, K. Karthikeya and B. Pravallika Reddy — have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 21st National Youth Athletics Championship in Punjab. The Athletics Association congratulated them and wished them medal success

Airtel Payments Bank announced a leadership transition, with Sunil Mittal set to step down as non-executive Chairman and from the board on September 30. Shabnam Sinha will become Chairperson for a three-year term from October 1, 2026

Anupam Kher recalled his drama school days while wishing Robert De Niro on his birthday. The actor revealed he had written a research paper on De Niro’s films before eventually sharing screen space with him and calling him a friend

Nimisha Sajayan-starrer investigative drama Babita Singh Reporting will premiere on Prime Video on August 28. Directed by Ambiecka Pandit, the film follows a suspended police officer investigating her friend's murder while confronting grief, relationships and a journey of self-discovery

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged civil servants to serve citizens with utmost ‘seva bhav’, adopt a people-friendly approach and regularly hear public grievances. Interacting with Defence Estates Service trainees, he also stressed understanding citizens’ aspirations and prioritising officers’ physical, mental and spiritual well-being

Bandlaguda police arrested four persons for allegedly cheating victims through cryptocurrency transactions and forcibly snatching Rs 7 lakh at Ismail Nagar. Police said the suspects used Facebook to approach victims and were also allegedly involved in four similar cases.

Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian left-arm bowler to take 350 Test wickets during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. The milestone also saw him join Kapil Dev, Ian Botham and Daniel Vettori in the elite 4,000-run, 350-wicket club

The rupee declined 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by weak domestic equities and higher crude oil prices. Forex traders expect a slight negative bias amid geopolitical uncertainty and broader dollar support

A 38-year-old man, identified as K Subbarao, died after falling from a hostel building in Anjaiah Nagar Colony, Raidurgam, on Monday. Police have begun an investigation and are examining whether the death was due to suicide, an accident or homicide.

Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Monday as selling pressure in IT and FMCG stocks weighed on the market. The Sensex fell 281 points, while the Nifty declined 78 points. Experts said the near-term outlook remained volatile

A Hyderabad study by ICMR-NIN researchers has found an association between lower levels of several vitamins and mild cognitive impairment in older adults. The researchers say adequate nutrition may support healthy cognitive ageing, but further studies are needed to establish causation.

A Panchayat Raj assistant engineer, his wife and daughter allegedly died by suicide after jumping into the Godavari near Rajahmundry's Road-cum-Rail Bridge. Their Class 5 son was rescued by fishermen, while police launched an investigation into alleged abetment

R Praggnanandhaa drew with Levon Aronian in the sixth round of the Sinquefield Cup to remain joint second with 3.5 points. Wesley So retained the lead, while Anish Giri registered the only victory of the day in the Grand Chess Tour event

Twenty-five students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Maddur fell ill over two days with symptoms of vomiting and motions. They were treated at the government hospital in Cheriyal, while officials inspected the hostel and students staged a protest

Solex Energy reported a 66 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 8.26 crore for the June quarter of FY27, citing higher depreciation, finance costs and working capital. Revenue rose to Rs 265.63 crore during the quarter

Actor Ananya Raj, known for films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, died in her sleep on July 15 at the age of 35. Her family announced her death more than a month later

The SOT and Vanasthalipuram police arrested six persons, including two juveniles, and seized 12 kg of hashish oil worth about Rs 1.5 crore near Chinthalkunta. Police said the alleged network transported the contraband from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru through Hyderabad.

Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja shared seven wickets as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284, securing a 178-run first-innings lead. Sonal Dinusha hit his maiden Test century, while Niroshan Dickwella scored 80 in Sri Lanka’s resistance

Tehreek Muslim Shabban president Mohammed Mushtaq Malik has demanded transparency in the Telangana Waqf Board’s income, expenditure and property records. He sought audited accounts, regular meetings, published resolutions and details of major Waqf properties and proposed transactions.

Five persons were arrested for allegedly burgling temples, houses and shops across Nirmal district, police said. The accused were reportedly involved in 25 offences. Police seized three motorcycles, 7.5 grams of gold, 300 grams of silver and five mobile phones.

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed uproar over alleged irregularities in Mega DSC-2025 recruitment for 16,347 teaching posts. The YSRCP demanded a CBI probe and Education Minister Nara Lokesh’s resignation, while ruling coalition leaders accused the Opposition of political double standards.

A few live rounds and spent cartridges were reportedly found in the baggage of a retired Army officer during security screening at Hyderabad’s RGIA. The ammunition was seized and handed over to police, who registered a case and began an investigation.

Australia great Ellyse Perry has praised Smriti Mandhana’s incredible willpower and strong mindset, while highlighting Harmanpreet Kaur’s tenacity and competitiveness. Perry also backed the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy and reflected on the evolution of women’s cricket and learning from younger players