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Assam's flood situation improved on Thursday, with over 77,500 people affected across four districts, down from nearly 87,000 a day earlier. Golaghat remained the worst-hit district. No fresh deaths were reported, while hundreds of villages and thousands of hectares remained flooded

Germany’s Tobias Bongers stunned defending champion Gareth Potts in the second round of the WPA Heyball World Championships in Pune. Pankaj Advani and Shivam Arora stayed alive in the men’s competition, while several Indian women advanced in the winners’ and losers’ brackets.

The Centre has assured Telangana of full cooperation to host the Khelo India Youth Games 2026. Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari met Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sought permission to conduct the Games from December 11 to 23 across venues in the State.

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of deteriorating law and order, pursuing vindictive politics, and targeting Backward Classes. Speaking after meeting jailed MLA Virupakshi in Kurnool, he alleged false cases were being foisted on opposition leaders and BCs.

Wafi Kachchhi smashed an unbeaten 218 and Tarun Rajan scored 148 as Union Bank of India posted 461/7 in the HCA A-Division two-day league. Several other batters also struck centuries, including Hrishikesh Simha, Jasrith Reddy and Aryan Krishna.

Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club will host the first National Qualifier of the 2026 season from August 12 to 14. The event, featuring Dressage and Show Jumping, has drawn 81 entries and will qualify riders for the Junior National Equestrian Championships.

The South Central Railway’s RPF band performed a musical show at Begumpet Railway Station as part of Independence Day celebrations. The band played patriotic and popular tunes to promote patriotism, especially among youth, after earlier performances at Kacheguda and Necklace Road.

Preity Zinta has shared a heartfelt post and look-test photo of her character Hamida ahead of the release of Batwara 1947 on August 14, 2026. The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan, marks her return to cinema after eight years.

The Table Tennis Federation of India has acknowledged the Sports Ministry’s suspension of its recognition and proposed interim administration, while stressing the autonomy of National Sports Federations. TTFI President Meghna Ahlawat said the federation remains committed to cooperation and good governance.

NIT Warangal and Saptagon Asia have signed an MoU to promote collaborative research in transportation engineering and advanced infrastructure technology. The partnership covers technology development, consultancy, training and AI-enabled solutions, with Saptagon Asia also demonstrating its laser-based pavement evaluation vehicle.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy criticised the Revanth Reddy government over outsiders holding key positions, alleged corruption and contractors’ influence, and announced a fight on behalf of unemployed youth and students. He also questioned conditions imposed on Indiramma Housing beneficiaries.

The Forest Department has vowed action against those responsible for the death of forest beat officer B Naveen Naik after he came into contact with an illegal electric snare. Officials are probing the connection and strengthening safety measures in vulnerable forest areas.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has assured landowners that no land will be lost if properties are wrongly included under the 22-A prohibited category. He said the government would exclude court-affected or government portions and allow eligible lands for registration.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die after a stormy Monsoon session marked by repeated disruptions and 39.17 per cent productivity. The House passed or returned 12 bills, while Chairman CP Radhakrishnan expressed concern over lost working hours and disorder

Iran’s top military command declared that no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without its permission, rejecting US claims of control. The statement came after President Donald Trump asserted America’s “total control” over the strategic waterway, describing a naval blockade as a “wall of steel.”

A Hyderabad businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 75 lakh after cyber fraudsters impersonated an acquaintance and arranged for cash to be sent to Ahmedabad. Police arrested Bharat Goswami after examining CCTV footage and are probing his alleged role.

Telecom operators owed the government over Rs 1.4 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue dues as of March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed. Vodafone Idea had the highest outstanding amount at Rs 66,149 crore, followed by Bharti Airtel with Rs 41,178.58 crore

PV Sindhu is eyeing a medal, preferably gold, at the World Championships in Delhi, saying winning at home would be special. The five-time medallist said her confidence is back after the Japan Open win and stressed resilience, preparation and consistency.

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen bank deposits worth Rs 4.01 crore belonging to two retired PSIEC officials in a money laundering probe linked to alleged illegal industrial plot allotments. The agency also seized Rs 12.15 lakh cash during searches conducted last week

The Telangana High Court has directed its Registry to ensure criminal petitions seeking quashing of FIRs or final reports disclose details of earlier similar petitions. The order follows a case where an accused filed a second plea without disclosing the earlier petition.

Former India batter WV Raman says Sri Lanka will pose a strong challenge in spin-friendly conditions but believes turning tracks also offer scoring opportunities. Raman backed Rishabh Pant’s aggressive approach and urged Indian batters to be proactive during the Test series

Three Aam Aadmi Party workers were killed after their car lost control and plunged into a pond on the Raikot-Jagraon road in Punjab's Ludhiana district. Two others in the vehicle survived with injuries. The victims were returning from Nakodar

Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested three alleged members of the Mathura-based Gangland outfit and foiled a suspected extortion plan targeting businesses in NCR. Police recovered firearms and ammunition, claiming the gang was preparing firing attacks to intimidate victims

Rashmika Mandanna, recovering from a hip bone injury, says slowing down has changed her perspective on life and work. The actress shared glimpses of her recovery routine, family time and gratitude, admitting that constant hustle now feels scary