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Former Sri Lankan batter Roy Dias believes Test and ODI cricket remain relevant despite the T20 boom. He urged young cricketers to develop strong fundamentals in longer formats, saying a sound technical base will help them adapt across all three formats

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s push for disciplinary action against Konda Surekha and G Chinna Reddy appears to have met caution from the Congress high command. Political concerns over BC support, factional tensions and consistency could delay any immediate action

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of running a land-centric government and targeting private and assigned properties. He alleged government lands worth Rs 30,000 crore had been sold and assured 22A-affected families of BRS support.

Yellandu railway station, once a key link for coal transport, has remained closed to passenger services since 2006. Locals are now campaigning for its revival, arguing that passenger trains would improve connectivity, support economic growth and restore the town’s historic rail link

The wife of an Army Major was allegedly targeted by cybercriminals who used artificial intelligence to morph her photographs and videos into obscene content. The material was circulated on social media and shared with her relatives. Cybercrime police are investigating

An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Bengaluru received a bomb threat while approaching Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were deboarded before security agencies conducted a thorough inspection. The threat was later found to be a hoax

A 55-year-old woman from Tukkuguda was allegedly cheated of 20 tolas of gold after being promised that rituals could cure her daughter’s health problems. The accused allegedly replaced the gold with fake jewellery and fled. Police detained the tenant

Octave Intelligence plc inaugurated its Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, which will focus on software engineering, AI, data, cloud and product development. The 2 lakh sq. ft. facility will support technology solutions for customers across global markets

Dimple Yadav said young Samajwadi Party MPs were determined to join the Delhi CJP protest even without party permission. Calling the movement a “Sanjivani booti” for the country, she said it demonstrated the power of collective action against the BJP

Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes winning the Women’s Asia Cup should be India’s immediate priority, while using the tournament to assess combinations ahead of the Champions Trophy. She also backed greater opportunities for fringe players before the major event

The Centre will begin selling onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg in Delhi from Thursday as retail prices rise across India. Nafed, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar will conduct the intervention using buffer stock.

Six-year-old Aditya, a slum-dwelling boy from Patna, drew attention during a students' protest over BPSC examinations with his bold remarks. Police later handed him over to his mother after keeping him at a police station for his safety.

Apple and Samsung smartphones accounted for 26 per cent of global smartphone unit sales in the second quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple’s iPhone 17 topped sales, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra led Android devices

The indefinite strike by house surgeons, postgraduate scholars and students of government AYUSH institutions in Telangana entered its 22nd day on Wednesday. The medicos are seeking a stipend hike and implementation of assurances made by authorities to revise their payments.

Hyderabad-based classical and devotional singer Malavika Anand has been invited by Sunder Foundation, USA, to attend a cultural collaboration in California on August 29. The event will bring together musicians and cultural professionals for artistic exchange and international collaboration.

India’s job postings rose 1.2 per cent in July, ending a three-month decline, according to Indeed. Healthcare roles recorded strong gains, while technology hiring weakened. Overall postings remained 84 per cent above pre-pandemic levels amid growing AI influence

Pasindu Sooriyabandara’s unbeaten 90 and Kamindu Mendis’ 55 helped Sri Lanka fight back against India in the second Test. After being forced to follow on, Sri Lanka reached 199 for three at tea, trailing India by just 14 runs

Shooter Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat has come a long way from a 13-year-old trainee in Bhiwani to an Asian Games medal contender. The junior world record holder credits disciplined training and coaching support for her rise and remains focused on every shot

Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil said India could become one of the company’s top five global markets in the near term, citing strong growth, rising consumption, urbanisation and investment opportunities. The company also plans to expand exports from India

The Delhi Medical Association has issued an advisory amid a rise in H1N1 cases, urging people to maintain respiratory hygiene, avoid crowded places, wear masks when needed and seek medical advice promptly to prevent further spread of influenza in Delhi.

Let Young India Skills University stick to its mandate, not change the goalposts. ITIs, polytechnics and engineering colleges have distinct roles, each catering to different levels of skills and qualifications

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India’s LNG imports rose 24 per cent to $5.6 billion during April-July, with the US emerging as an increasingly important source amid the West Asia crisis. India has also diversified LNG and crude oil sourcing to reduce supply risks

Actress Rakul Preet Singh has given up coffee and shared a humorous glimpse of her caffeine-free life on Instagram. The actress joked that her body was not consulted about the decision, while appearing visibly irritated in a playful video