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Charitable donors, including alumni and retired teachers, are supporting Zilla Parishad High School at M. Venkatayapalem in Khammam district by providing purified drinking water, infrastructure, and prizes for students. Their contributions have significantly improved facilities for the 175 students studying at the school.

Defending champion NorthEast United FC extended its unbeaten Durand Cup run to 14 matches with a commanding 4-1 win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored twice, while Macarton Louis Nickson and Etyan Gonzalez Morales struck late

Telangana’s Aheel Mohammed and Tamil Nadu’s Kanishka Govind won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles respectively at the AITA National Series Under-14 tennis tournament in Hyderabad. Kanishka also won the girls’ doubles title with Maharashtra’s Trisha Bhosale

Ashish Yadav won silver in the men’s javelin at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, opening India’s medal account. Pooja Singh qualified for the women’s high jump final, while Shahnavaz Khan and Jithin Arjuna advanced in long jump

Hyderabad district has recorded the lowest digitisation of electoral rolls in Telangana at 58.41 percent, while Yadadri Bhuvanagiri leads with 94.30 percent. District Election Officer RV Karnan has urged Hyderabad electors to promptly submit their enumeration forms before the August 10 deadline.

Four people, including a college student and an IT employee, were injured when a helium cylinder used for filling balloons exploded near GSM Mall in Miyapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday night. Police are investigating the cause of the blast.

AYUSH house surgeons in Warangal have continued their indefinite strike for the fifth day demanding stipend parity with other medical disciplines. The Telangana AYUSH Joint Action Committee insists on equal pay, while college authorities have warned students against joining the protest, drawing criticism.

The trailer of Yash’s much-anticipated action drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was unveiled on Saturday, showcasing intense visuals, complex relationships, and a star-studded cast. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26 in multiple languages.

Congress leader Neelam Madhu Mudiraj has been booked by Patancheru police for conducting an animal sacrifice during Bonalu festivities at Chitkul. Activist Adlapuram Goutham lodged a complaint after Madhu posted a video of the sacrifice online, leading to police action.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called India’s youth its greatest strength at a student interaction in Prayagraj, highlighting unemployment, paper leaks, declining manufacturing and AI-driven job concerns. He urged students to confront challenges without hatred or violence and work towards systemic change

A 62-year-old mahout died after being attacked by an elephant at the Forest Department’s elephant camp in Konni, Pathanamthitta, on Saturday. Police said Mohanan Nair was checking a minor injury on Priyadarshini’s trunk when the elephant attacked him

The Pradhanmantri Sanghralaya in New Delhi has opened a five-day exhibition showcasing rare Vande Mataram memorabilia, including vintage stamps, an old tricolour, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s first-day cover and copies of Anandamath, marking 150 years of the national song

Shillong Lajong FC strengthened its quarter-final prospects in the Durand Cup with a commanding 5-0 win over Mumbay FC in Shillong. Everbrightson Sana scored twice, while Abhay Gurung, Tremiki Lamurong and Figo Syndai completed the rout

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state is intensifying its fight against drug addiction and trafficking, similar to its campaign against Naxalism. He said MP Police are targeting narcotics syndicates as part of efforts to make India drug-free by 2029

Indian junior pickleball players won three medals at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026 in Thailand. Stuti and Anjali won Under-18 Girls’ Doubles gold, Anjali Pol took singles silver, while Aadya and Keerthi won bronze

Telangana swimmer Shivani Karra won gold in the girls 400m freestyle at the 42nd Sub-junior National Aquatics Championship in Jaipur. She clocked 4:38.47 seconds, finishing ahead of Kerala’s Indraany M Memon and Karnataka’s Idika Bhat

Telangana’s P. Arjun Reddy and Achutaditya Rao have entered the BWF top 100 in men’s doubles after winning five international medals over the past year. The duo became the first men’s doubles pair from Telangana to achieve the feat

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced extensive diversions and parking arrangements across Karwan, Amberpet, Chilkalguda and Old City areas on August 8–10 for Bonalu processions. Key roads including Charminar and Lal Darwaza will be closed, RTC buses rerouted, and designated parking provided at multiple grounds and terminals.

Ladakh recorded over 3.3 lakh tourist arrivals from January to July 2026, reaching nearly 98 per cent of its full-year 2025 tally. June and July each crossed one lakh visitors, with officials attributing the surge to improved connectivity, infrastructure and tourism initiatives

Seven players share the lead with three points each in the juniors category of the 243rd Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Dilsukhnagar. Five players are also tied at the top of the open category after three rounds

Two people, including the driver and conductor, were killed and 24 passengers injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on Saturday. Police suspect the driver may have dozed off before the bus hit a signboard

Nearly 40 Telangana government employees have been found drawing salaries from multiple establishments using the same Aadhaar number. The State government has ordered urgent inquiries, disciplinary action, recovery of funds, and criminal cases against those involved.

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BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of a major agitation if Telangana’s water rights are compromised, accusing the Congress government of yielding to Andhra Pradesh’s influence and mismanaging irrigation and industrial land policies. He vowed to scrap the controversial HILT policy and expose alleged irregularities in land and property restrictions.