Latest News

In Medipally, Hyderabad, a 22-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly killed by her husband, who dismembered her body and kept it in a bag. Neighbours discovered the gruesome scene, and police have taken the husband into custody. Investigation is ongoing.

Weekly horoscope: Know your astrological predictions for this week from Aug 24– Aug 30, 2025. May the week bring you good omens

Praveen Kandregula’s Paradha confronts blind faith and fear in a fictional village. Through Subbu’s struggle, the film questions tradition, power, and courage, metaphors, layered performances, and collaborative storytelling.

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international fixture in Kerala during the FIFA International Match Window of November 2025. This marks the first-ever visit of Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning teammates to India, and the announcement has already sparked excitement among football fans across the country, particularly in football-loving Kerala. The state, which has long celebrated the magic of South American football, is preparing for what many are calling a “dream come true”

Dango Ouattara scored on his Brentford debut to secure a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their first home Premier League match, giving Keith Andrews his side’s first win of the season

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad, securing consecutive Premier League wins under new manager Thomas Frank, with Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha scoring in a disciplined defensive display

Chelsea crushed West Ham 5-1 at London Stadium in their first Premier League win of the season, with Joao Pedro starring in attack as Graham Potter’s side endured another heavy defeat

NorthEast United retained the Durand Cup with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour in Kolkata, with Moroccan star Alaaeddine Ajaraie bagging three assists, a goal, and both top individual awards

From snow leopards in Ladakh to mangrove in Sundarbans, India’s wildlife photographers are frontline storytellers of conservation

Smriti Mandhana launched the Girls Cricket Academy at Suchitra Academy in Hyderabad, praising the initiative as a platform for young women cricketers, while urging players to enjoy the journey and remain humble

Nitish Reddy’s century powered Hyderabad to 205/4 in reply to Jharkhand’s 283, with Kumar Kushagra scoring 103. Tanay Thyagarajan and Rohith Rayudu starred with the ball in Chennai

Rounak Chouhan and Tankara Gnana Dattu advanced to the men’s singles final of the India Junior International Series in Hyderabad, while Shriyanshi, Aikya, and several doubles pairs also clinched semifinal wins

Telangana Congress has formed a four-member Ministers’ committee to explore extending 42 percent reservations to Backward Classes. The panel, reviewing legal provisions while the matter is in the Supreme Court, is expected to submit its report by August 26

M Vihaan and Yashashree Sil clinched the boys’ and girls’ under-11 singles titles at the Telangana State-ranking table tennis tournament, winning their respective finals at All Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad

Top seed Rounak Chouhan defeated Ansh Negi in a three-game thriller to reach the men’s singles final at the India Junior International Series, with Shriyanshi, Aikya, and others also advancing

Sai Karan defeated Aryan Phogat in straight sets to advance in the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors at Bhuvanagiri, with several Indian and international players also progressing through the under-18 qualifying round

Telugu Titans skipper Vijay Malik expressed confidence ahead of PKL Season 12, highlighting a balanced squad of youth and experience, improved preparations, and the strong support of fans in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam

India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with goals from Pearl Fernandes and Bonifilia Shullai. The win brought redemption after last year’s losses and boosted India’s title hopes

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park is set to expand its conservation breeding programmes to Indian Wolves, Dholes, Gaurs, Otters and Four-Horned Antelopes. Building on its mouse deer success, the zoo will seek CZA approval to scale up wildlife conservation efforts.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park has successfully bred Indian Wolves for the first time, with five pups born recently. The milestone adds to nearly 40 animal births this year, as the zoo expands conservation and introduces new bloodlines to prevent inbreeding

A woman in Mahabubabad attempted suicide after an argument with her husband over watching a TV serial. She consumed pesticide and forced it on her son before being stopped from giving it to her daughter. Both are hospitalised and stable

Government and local body teachers staged a massive protest at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, demanding release of pending bills, PRC implementation, CPS abolition, unified service rules, and filling of vacancies. They accused the Congress government of ignoring teachers’ problems despite 20 months in power

Farmers in Siddipet’s Alwal village locked agriculture officials inside the Rythu Vedika after waiting for hours to buy urea fertiliser. Police intervened to secure their release, but shortages persisted, reflecting growing unrest across Medak district amid inadequate stocks

A 10-year-old boy, S Sushant, went missing from a government-run street children’s forum in Secunderabad after his mother Manga took him away on August 16. CCTV footage confirmed the incident, and police have launched a search to trace the child