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India U20 will play two closed-door friendlies against Yemen in Bengaluru on August 20 and 23 as part of preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers before departing for Tashkent later this month

US negotiator Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, held a rare meeting in Cairo with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire talks. The meeting focused on a US-backed 15-point plan for Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza.

Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that the current season could be his last, saying he wants to leave a "spectacular legacy". The Portugal captain also spoke about his plans after retirement, including spending more time with family and pursuing interests beyond football

SC Delhi recovered from an early setback to thrash FC Raengdai 5-1 and book a Durand Cup semi-final against East Bengal, who defeated Indian Army FT 1-0. Joseph Sunny's second-half brace inspired Delhi's emphatic comeback in Ranchi

The family of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan, who died in a horse-carriage accident in New York’s Central Park last year, has filed a USD 105 million compensation claim against the city government.

Shankarpally police arrested two members of a Pardhi gang from Maharashtra accused of a spate of thefts in locked houses across Shankarpally and nearby areas. The suspects confessed to 11 cases, including a recent burglary in Elvarthi village.

Hyderabad police apprehended six persons for attempting to sell a fake Panchaloha idol of Goddess Lakshmi and a stone by falsely claiming they possessed special powers. The suspects, including an astrologer, were caught at Laxmiguda, Katedan, and incriminating material was seized.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force busted a racket involving the illegal sale of Mephentermine Sulphate injections, arresting three persons while one suspect remains absconding.

The Ministry of Railways has approved the Charlapalli–Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Weekly Express, regularising the earlier special service. This will be the sixth Amrit Bharat Express from Hyderabad and the seventh to pass through Telangana, offering affordable long-distance travel.

The All India Bazm-e-Rehmat-e-Alam has named Deepak Kumar, popularly known as ‘Muhammad’ Deepak, as the recipient of the Rehmat-e-Alam Peace Award 2026 for his efforts in fostering communal harmony. The award will be presented during Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, recognising his symbolic gesture of solidarity that resonated widely as a message of unity and compassion.

Public policy experts and environmentalists have urged Hyderabad police to conduct a detailed impact assessment before implementing one-way traffic around KBR Park from August 18. They warned the move could affect thousands of commuters, patients, and vulnerable road users, given the presence of major hospitals and offices in the area.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of conspiring to scrap the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme under the pretext of a High Court verdict. He urged party leaders and cadres to stage protests across the state, warning that any attempt to halt the scheme would invite strong public backlash.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress government in Telangana of misusing Rs. 100 crore on laminated ration cards carrying portraits of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy.

Visakhapatnam Airport ended scheduled commercial flight operations on Sunday ahead of the opening of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram. The IATA code “VTZ” will transfer to the new airport from August 17, while non-scheduled operations may continue

Hyderabad Black Hawks’ Under-21 team won the Guardians Trophy in Goa after defeating hosts Goa 3-1 in the final. Sarthak Singh starred for the champions, winning MVP and Best Attacker honours as the team completed a remarkable title campaign

A 22-year-old makeup artist has alleged that a man she met through social media raped her twice in Delhi after allegedly drugging her. Police registered an FIR, seized hotel CCTV footage and entry records, and launched a search for the accused

Hyderabad swimmer Kadiyala Kumara Swamy won gold in the 50m butterfly event at the Telangana Masters Inter-District Swimming Championship held at Amberpet Swimming Complex.

West Bengal emerged as the strongest state in the U-11 section of the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur, producing 11 qualifiers. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and other states also showcased promising young talent ahead of the main draw

Archi Horse Riding riders dominated the Equestrian Challenge at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club, winning the 40 cm Open and 105–110 cm classes. HPRC riders also impressed with podium finishes across all three show jumping categories contested on Sunday

The CBI arrested a South Central Railway senior section engineer and a private individual for allegedly exchanging a Rs 15 lakh bribe linked to a Rs 7 crore bonus claim. The agency said the engineer manipulated dates to favour a contractor

A. Rishi Ram and Kaashvika Nomula won the Under-8 boys’ and girls’ titles at the Independence Cup chess tournament organised by Telangana Chess Academy. Winners were announced across Under-10, Under-12 and Under-14 categories after competitive matches in Hyderabad

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, addressing a public meeting in Warangal, warned that adverse posts on social media and participation in protests could cost unemployed youth their eligibility for government jobs.

Nearly 600 tribal students left a government residential school hostel in Maharashtra’s Amravati after rumours that four girls were possessed. Officials said the girls’ unusual behaviour may be linked to mental stress, superstition and local beliefs rather than supernatural causes

The Sangareddy Collector Prateek Jain was denied protocol priority during Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s public meeting at Ambedkar Stadium, where Congress leaders without official positions occupied the front row. Officials expressed dismay, noting repeated instances of humiliation of the Collector and other department staff at government programmes.