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The Hyderabad Cricket Association has introduced an additional round of selection matches ahead of its Under-19 One-Day Super League. Twelve teams will compete in five 50-over matches each from August 31 to September 7, before the final state team is selected

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged the Madras High Court to vacate its interim order restraining bye-election notifications for five constituencies. He also sought dismissal of a PIL challenging the proposed polls, calling it a “proxy war” against public interest

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha for his gritty match-saving century in the Colombo Test, while lauding India’s character and mental toughness after their 1-0 series victory over the hosts

Surrendered female Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur celebrated Raksha Bandhan with DRG personnel, tying Rakhis on police officers’ wrists. The emotional ceremony highlighted reconciliation, trust and belonging, reflecting Bastar’s transformation as former insurgents leave violence behind and return to mainstream society

A case has been registered at the Hyderabad Cybercrime police station after MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig complained of threatening calls. The callers allegedly demanded money and threatened to release morphed photographs and deepfake videos to cause embarrassment.

The BCCI is in talks with English counties to secure a short-term contract for pacer Auqib Nabi, who claimed 60 Ranji Trophy wickets last season. The move is aimed at giving him valuable red-ball exposure ahead of India’s Test tour of New Zealand

Climate change exposes 145 million Indian children to at least one additional month of heat stress annually, a study has found. Researchers warned that the figure could rise to 169 million under 2 degrees Celsius of global warming

The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 will feature 45 elite runners, including 10 international and 35 Indian athletes. The event offers substantial prize money, course and national record bonuses, with extensive traffic and security arrangements in place

A house fire in Puppalaguda’s Tirumala Hills has triggered concerns over fire services’ response time after social media posts alleged a 55-minute delay. Gachibowli Fire Station SHO N Srikanth said the tender reached the location within 20 minutes.

Rashid Khan ended a seven-year wait for victory by winning the Telangana Open 2026 by three strokes at Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad. The Delhi golfer closed with a five-under 67 to finish at 23-under 265

Telangana has recorded a 15 percent rainfall deficit since June 1, with cumulative rainfall at 469.4 mm against the normal 551.6 mm. Sixteen districts are in the deficient category, while Greater Hyderabad has recorded a 20 percent deficit.

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar has been elected president of the Esports Games Federation at its board meeting in New Delhi. Shelar said he would work to strengthen India’s esports ecosystem by providing players with better platforms, training, competitions and growth opportunities

The Mesram community celebrated Novang, a ritual of worshipping newly harvested grains, at Sri Nagoba temple in Keslapur village of Adilabad. Community members offered Naivedyam prepared with the grain to their deities and thanked nature for providing food.

FIDE-rated Srujan Keerthan Solleti won the A2H Open Rapid prize-money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, with a perfect six points from six rounds. SVC Chakravarthi finished runner-up with five points

India youth international Yohaan Benjamin has joined Portuguese club Guarda FC on a two-year deal, subject to international clearance and visa formalities. The Mumbai-born midfielder previously represented Shillong Lajong and NK Bravo U19, featuring in the UEFA Youth League

The Telangana Football Association has namd a 21-member squad for the Dr BC Roy Junior National Football Championship for boys in Bengaluru. Akbar Abidi will coach the team, assisted by Vinod Kumar, while Abdul Haq Bin Mahri has been named manager.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday targeted ‘Azadi’ slogans and questioned ‘Red Salute Kishanji’ graffiti at Jadavpur University. At a Raksha Bandhan event, he linked the festival with patriotism and announced efforts to restore NCC across Bengal schools and colleges

Workers of Sirpur Paper Mills marked 100 days of their relay hunger strike in Kagaznagar, demanding elections to identify a recognised labour union. They criticised the government, SPM management and BMS over the delay in holding elections and wage negotiations.

The registration and payment window for SNAP 2026 has begun today and will close on November 25, 2026 (Wednesday). The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held on three dates, with candidates allowed to attempt the test up to three times. The best score will be considered for the admission process.

Mahesh Babu’s sister Manjula Ghattamaneni celebrated the sibling bond with a heartfelt Raksha Bandhan post, calling siblings “one of life’s most precious gifts”. She also expressed gratitude for her bond with her brothers while sharing a photo with Mahesh Babu

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao condemned alleged police excesses in Suryapet, Mahabubabad and Nagarkurnool and urged Telangana DGP CV Anand to take action. He also criticised the Revanth Reddy government over cases against those protesting and questioning it.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has initiated steps to establish EV charging stations at Ibrahimpatnam and Midhani depots as part of its efforts to expand electric bus services. The RTC currently operates around 458 electric buses in the region.

Devdutt Padikkal’s assured batting at No. 3 and Manav Suthar’s impressive adaptation to conditions emerged as major positives for India from their 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka, while Dhruv Jurel also strengthened the team’s middle-order options

IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo, has invested in Sarvam as part of its Series B funding round. The investment will support AI-led innovation across customer experience, employee productivity and operational workflows at IndiGo.