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A 26-year-old man was killed after a car allegedly ran over him following a collision between two motorcycles on the Hyderabad–Srisailam National Highway near Kadthal in Rangareddy district. Police launched an investigation and are searching for the other biker and driver.

Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh says the 2026 FIH World Cup could be his last, as India target their first World Cup medal after back-to-back Olympic successes. He backs the squad’s balance, preparation and confidence ahead of the tournament.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after experiencing uneasiness. He underwent coronary angiography on August 13 and is currently stable under observation in the cardiology department. The hospital said he was evaluated through multiple medical tests

An Air India Airbus A320 lost flight controls for four seconds after three hydraulic systems failed during a Phuket-Delhi flight on August 4, causing a 300-foot altitude drop. Twenty-four passengers were injured, while the AAIB investigates the incident and technical causes 

India’s wholesale inflation eased marginally to 9.78 per cent in July from 9.87 per cent in June, government data showed. Fuel and power inflation fell sharply, while food inflation increased, with mineral oils, food articles and basic metals driving price pressures.

At least six people died after torrential rains triggered widespread flooding in eastern Japan, with Chiba Prefecture worst affected. Level 5 warnings were issued before being downgraded, while evacuation orders covered hundreds of thousands and thousands faced transport disruptions.

Seven workers died after water and debris flooded an under-construction hydroelectric project tunnel in Chamoli’s Mayapur-Pipalkoti area. Nineteen workers were rescued, while three remain missing. NDRF, SDRF, ITBP and police teams continue search operations as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami oversees relief efforts

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim created history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century in Australia. His 101-run knock in Darwin, his maiden Test hundred, helped Bangladesh take control after Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Union ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao paid tributes to Partition victims on Remembrance Day, stressing unity, peace, harmony and resilience while recalling the tragedy’s human cost.

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks mocking the Modi government’s foreign policy have triggered criticism from BJP and JD(U) leaders, who called his conduct inappropriate and irresponsible. Congress defended Gandhi, saying his comments targeted the Prime Minister’s diplomatic style and gestures, not foreign leaders

Two controversial banners targeting Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh were found in Humayun Nagar on Thursday night. Police removed the banners after noticing provocative content and an objectionable image of the MLA. A complaint was reportedly lodged over the incident

Karnataka Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan sought exemption from hoisting the national flag in Vijayanagara on Independence Day, citing election and party responsibilities. The BJP criticised the move as disrespectful and demanded Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismiss him

The Supreme Court criticised the Bar Council of India for directing state bar councils to block enrolment of NALSAR’s 2026 graduates, affirming students’ right to protest. The court issued notice to BCI, barred punitive action, and scheduled further hearing after two weeks

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on MCX Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty following US warnings of economic measures against Iran. Gold futures declined 0.8 per cent, while silver dropped 1.27 per cent, with technical indicators pointing to continued near-term pressure

Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the return of alleged drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE, calling it a major success in the government’s zero-tolerance narcotics policy. Basoya, wanted in a Pune drug case, was deported following an NCB-led operation

The Centre has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of the Census, including caste and Covid vaccination details. Enumeration in Ladakh and snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will begin September 1, with self-enumeration preceding it

A man and his son died of electrocution while irrigating their paddy crop at Kondapet village in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. The bodies were found near a farm well on Friday morning, and police registered a case and started an investigation

Direct EXIM cargo movement at Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin August 18, marking its shift from a transshipment hub to a gateway for Indian overseas trade. The move is expected to boost Kerala’s economic benefits and strengthen regional maritime connectivity

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a candid pregnancy update, joking about a mini breakdown after realising her wardrobe no longer fits. Expecting her first child with filmmaker-husband Raj Nidimoru, she is preparing for motherhood while planning a brief maternity break

The Hyderabad government is planning formal vending zones on government land, with shops to be rented to eligible vendors. The move is aimed at easing congestion and preventing encroachments, while also creating recurring revenue for financially strained urban local bodies

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Friday as elevated crude prices and foreign investor selling weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 332 points while Nifty declined 84 points. Analysts expect near-term consolidation between 23,800 and 24,400, with mid-small caps remaining active

The Enforcement Directorate searched multiple Delhi-NCR locations in a money laundering probe involving alleged builder-bank fraud under subvention schemes. AVJ Developers and Rudra Buildwell Construction allegedly cheated homebuyers through “No EMI till possession” promises, with flats remaining undelivered for years

Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the National Bank Open in Toronto, claiming her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall. Swiatek controlled the match with consistent attacking tennis and few errors

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of misleading people over Telangana’s irrigation history. He warned of a major agitation if Andhra Pradesh’s proposals against Telangana projects were not withdrawn before the August 18 GRMB meeting