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The Congress Working Committee will meet on August 19 to discuss the prevailing political situation and formulate a strategy to pressure the government over student-related issues and alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations. The panel may also review Assembly poll preparations

Actor NTR Jr underwent successful arthroscopic shoulder surgery at KIMS Hospitals in Secunderabad on Wednesday. The hospital said he will begin a structured rehabilitation programme under medical supervision and is expected to make a full recovery within two to three months

A Pakistani national arrested in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district was allegedly sent by Pakistan’s ISI to collect information on the Indian Army, Navy and Railways, police sources said. Investigators also seized forged Indian identity documents from him

A woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of men after they intercepted her and a male friend near Sukarpada village in Odisha’s Cuttack district. Police said the friend was thrashed and multiple teams have been formed to arrest the accused

The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking a uniform policy for regularisation and demolition of long-standing unauthorised constructions, saying the matter falls largely within the policy domain of states and local authorities. It asked states and UTs to consider issues raised

Former Minister T Harish Rao urged Telangana youngsters to draw inspiration from Uday Nagaraju’s journey from Shanigaram village to the UK House of Lords. At a felicitation programme in Siddipet, Nagaraju pledged to strengthen India-UK relations and address Telangana’s concerns

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer for a parliamentary discussion on students’ protests, calling it a “last-minute” attempt to revive his image. Gandhi demanded answers over alleged police action against protesting students and sought Shah’s resignation

A parliamentary committee has recommended benchmarking private hospital room charges in metropolitan cities against nearby three-star hotel tariffs. It also proposed upfront treatment cost estimates, financial navigators, capped treatment packages and stronger measures to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure

At least nine houses were burnt after armed men allegedly opened fire and attacked a Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Security personnel have been deployed in the area, while the Liangmai Naga Council demanded arrests and stronger security

Karnataka has prohibited the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other products containing tobacco or nicotine for one year. The Food Safety Department has intensified inspections and urged the public to report violations

Maharashtra will make functional Marathi knowledge mandatory for autorickshaw and taxi drivers. Drivers will initially receive a one-month notice to learn the language, followed by suspension of licence authorisation for non-compliance and permanent cancellation for repeated violations

The ISI has reportedly changed the operational structure of three Pakistan-based terror groups after Operation Sindoor. Two officers are overseeing their activities, while infiltration attempts are being reorganised. Intelligence officials say the strategy also includes recruiting and radicalising locals

The Telangana Cricket Association has questioned the Hyderabad Cricket Association over alleged statutory and constitutional violations, including unauthorised trials and district committees. TCA general secretary D. Guruva Reddy said HCA’s jurisdiction was limited to Hyderabad under existing judicial directives

The Hyderabad Cricket Association plans to promote cricket across all 33 districts of Telangana through district units, zonal academies and T-10 tournaments. HCA official T. Seshnarayan said the initiative aims to identify talent and expand opportunities beyond the twin cities

The 134th National Librarians’ Day was celebrated at BVRIT, Narsapur, to mark the birth anniversary of Dr SR Ranganathan. Principal Dr Sanjay Dubey highlighted the library’s role in students’ academic development and encouraged them to use its resources effectively

Seven persons, including three children, were killed and seven others injured after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Ghatkopar early Wednesday following heavy rains. Debris from a hillside collapsed onto houses, while a narrow access route hampered rescue operations, officials said

A retired RBI employee from Hyderabad lost Rs 3.25 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Election Commission officials sent him a fake verification link and malicious APK file. The victim later approached Hyderabad Cybercrime police, who registered a case and began investigating

Six female students at a Social Welfare Girls’ Gurukul hostel in Khammam district were bitten by rats while sleeping. The students received medical treatment, while parents demanded better sanitation and rodent control. Officials ordered measures to resolve the issue within four days

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to consult the Opposition on a debate over students’ protests concerning the NEET paper-leak issue. Shah said he was ready to answer all questions during the discussion

Recruitment to teaching posts in Telangana universities remains stalled more than a year after the State government issued guidelines. With over 70 per cent of teaching posts vacant, universities are relying on temporary faculty, while aspirants have raised concerns over PhD marks.

Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, with key batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka ruled out through injury. Off-spin all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha earned his maiden Test call-up, while Niroshan Dickwella was recalled

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended losses for a second day on Wednesday as elevated crude oil prices and uncertainty over reopening the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 188 points, while Nifty declined nearly 36 points

A Hyderabad-based family from Khammam has spent the past decade manufacturing India’s national flags. What began with 30 women in a small workshop has grown into a business supplying hundreds of flags across 18 States, with the family following official flag regulations.

South Africa batter David Miller hopes to finish his career with a World Cup trophy, targeting the 2027 edition on home soil. The veteran middle-order batter also reflected on his IPL triumph with Gujarat Titans and memorable pressure-filled centuries