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Rising water levels in Bihar’s Ganga, Gandak, Kosi and Burhi Gandak rivers have heightened flood concerns after Nepal’s devastating flash floods. Several rivers have crossed danger marks in districts including Patna, Gopalganj, Khagaria and Bhagalpur, prompting intensified monitoring by authorities

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was named India’s Impact Player of the Series after taking seven wickets in the 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka. Krishna credited reserve players and support staff, while analyst Hari Prasad Mohan praised his discipline and analytical approach

The Cyberabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory for NEET‑PG candidates as the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is set to take place on August 30. With major stretches in the region expected to be affected between 5 am and 11.30 am.

Four Indian cricketers — Pooja Vastrakar, Kiran Navgire, Shikha Pandey and Yastika Bhatia — have been named among the overseas signings for the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League. Pooja and Kiran will represent Barbados, while Shikha and Yastika join Trinbago

A man initially identified online as fugitive Sukumara Kurup in a photograph reportedly linked to Brunei has been identified by relatives as Thrissur native Damodara Menon. The development comes hours after Kerala ordered a Crime Branch probe into Kurup’s alleged whereabouts

The South Central Railway realised Rs 1.28 crore in revenue during a three‑day intensive ticket‑checking drive across its zone from August 24 to 26. Nearly 14,000 passengers were found travelling without valid tickets, while others faced penalties for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.

Sporting XI clinched the HCA A-Division two-day league cricket championship after taking a first-innings lead over Jai Hanuman in the final. Meanwhile, several centuries highlighted the C-Division one-day league, with RD Sree Charan, K Sai Charan and others starring

Telangana has reported a 7.15 per cent rise in overall crime over the past three years, driven largely by organised crime, narcotics and traffic offences. While grave crimes, cybercrime and economic offences registered a decline, DGP CV Anand has directed officers to adopt data-driven strategies to counter emerging threats, with emphasis on organised networks and drug-related cases.

Women and families in Adilabad villages marked Raksha Bandhan by tying Rakhis to statues of Army martyrs, offering prayers and recalling their sacrifices.

Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested a couple accused of operating a Pakistan ISI-backed espionage network since 2024. Police allege they procured Indian SIM cards, sent them to Pakistan via Dubai, recruited others for reconnaissance and communicated with Pakistan-based intelligence handlers

Doctors warn that appendicitis in children can initially resemble stomach infections, making early diagnosis difficult. Persistent or worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, appetite loss and tenderness warrant medical evaluation. Delays, particularly among younger children, can increase the risk of perforation and complications

SCCL has resumed Medical Board meetings after a gap of nearly one and a half years, but employees allege that many workers with serious health conditions are still being declared fit. Trade union leaders claimed the number of approved applications has fallen.

Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad is reporting a sharp rise in paediatric cases with flu-like symptoms, with nearly a hundred children admitted daily. Doctors attribute the surge to changing weather and high humidity, warning parents against self-medication.

Telangana faces gaps in seasonal illness prevention and reporting, with government hospitals lacking rapid molecular respiratory testing and free annual flu vaccines for vulnerable groups. Doctors warn that mild and moderate infections often go unrecorded, affecting the accuracy of government data.

India's ex-mill sugar prices have fallen around 20 per cent amid adequate stocks, with retail prices also beginning to ease, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said. From September, fortnightly quotas and mandatory dispatch within seven days will improve supply movement and curb hoarding

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar has demanded that Young India Skills University (YISU) disclose Board approvals and due diligence reports for the proposed takeover of State polytechnics under G.O. Ms. No. 97. In a letter to chairman Anand Mahindra, he questioned the rationale of transferring an ecosystem serving over one lakh students to YISU, which currently operates from a transit campus with about 1,000 students.

Educator Khan Sir celebrated Raksha Bandhan with girl students in Patna and announced plans to open an orphanage where children can study. He also said a cancer hospital project announced last year had been delayed but would be completed within two-three months

The Indian Podiatry Association will conduct IPACON 2026 in Moinabad on August 29 and 30, bringing together more than 400 delegates for discussions on diabetic foot care and limb salvage, with hands-on workshops covering advanced wound-care techniques.

Police in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district booked a man for allegedly shooting a stray dog with an unlicensed firearm after it reportedly bit his pet dog. The animal died at the scene, while police are investigating the weapon’s source and possible licence violations

Australia captain Pat Cummins has backed a campaign by former international captains seeking medical care and family access for jailed Pakistan great Imran Khan. Cummins said Khan should be treated with dignity as concerns over his health and safety continue

Munipally police nabbed a man in connection with the theft of copper wire worth Rs 1.13 crore from a goods vehicle near Budhera flyover. Police recovered 123 bags of copper wire using GPS tracking, while the prime accused and others remained absconding.

Vigilance officials in Nirmal district have unearthed large‑scale diversion of Custom‑Milled Rice (CMR) by rice millers, with defaults amounting to Rs 700 crore in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. About 50 millers are said to have misappropriated stocks, prompting arrests, raids, and statewide audits.

Kerala Police has begun verifying reports that fugitive Sukumara Kurup, wanted in the 1984 Chacko murder case, is alive and living in Brunei. Officials also visited the Thrissur home of Damodhar Menon after his photograph was mistakenly linked to Kurup

More than 400 trees have been felled at Bollarum for the SCB elevated corridor being constructed by HMDA from Gymkhana Grounds to near Shamirpet. Residents and commuters said the trees had provided shade for decades and changed the area’s character.