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The Centre Court Pickleball League will return to Hyderabad for Season 2 on October 17, following the completion of its player auction in Phuket. The league, which began as Hyderabad Pickleball League in 2025, now features finalised franchise squads
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COVA has urged educational institutions in Telangana to adopt its Compassionate Citizenship Program, which promotes social awareness, environmental consciousness and civic responsibility among students. Following positive pilot results, the initiative is planned for expansion to 3,000 schools across the State
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BRS leaders Sandra Venkata Veeraiah and Lingala Kamal Raju accused the Congress government of silencing the Opposition by suspending BRS legislators from the Assembly. They also criticised the government over protests targeting KCR and demanded action against Congress MLA Veerlapally Shankar
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Sachin Tendulkar hailed Ben Shelton’s stunning US Open quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz, calling it “some tennis”. Shelton ended the defending champion’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak in a four-hour, 28-minute thriller that finished in a deciding-set tiebreak
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BRS leaders Talasani Srinivas Yadav and G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of avoiding debate on key Telangana issues and using diversion tactics. They questioned BRS MLAs’ suspension and criticised the handling of protests outside K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Erravelli residence
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BRS leaders in Khammam lodged police complaints against Congress MLA Veerlapally Shankar over his reported remarks wishing for K Chandrashekhar Rao’s death. They alleged a conspiracy and sought a probe, while former MLA Rega Kantha Rao demanded a review of KCR’s security
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Smartwatches can help track fitness and detect some irregular heart rhythms, but experts warn they cannot diagnose heart attacks. A clinical ECG and medical assessment are required, while people should recognise warning signs such as chest pain, breathlessness and dizziness
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Seven-time champions India face Bangladesh in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final, with a place in Sunday’s final at stake. India enter as favourites but remain concerned about middle-order instability, while Bangladesh will look to exploit any weakness and spring an upset
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Adani Ports has received the Letter of Award to develop and operate two dry bulk berths at Paradip Port in Odisha. The project will add 18 million metric tonnes of capacity and support APSEZ's goal of reaching 1 billion tonnes by 2030
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Bigg Boss 20 contestant Lovepreet Gill has requested viewers not to compare her with Shehnaaz Gill, saying she has her own identity and years of experience in the industry. Lovepreet urged fans to give her a chance to earn their love
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Actress Priyanka Arul Mohan has penned a heartfelt note about Mari Selvaraj’s upcoming film Manjanathi, describing the project as a world filled with soul and emotion. She also expressed excitement about working with Selvaraj and legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja
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The Supreme Court said the judiciary cannot be averse to criticism but stressed that it must be fair, informed and constructive. The observations came while closing proceedings over an NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter referring to corruption in the judiciary
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PhonePe founder Sameer Nigam outlined the company's decade-long fintech roadmap at GFF 2026, highlighting financial inclusion, UPI innovations, AI-driven lending, investment products, merchant solutions and hyperlocal intelligence aimed at expanding digital finance and supporting businesses across India
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India A will face Australia A in a five-match home series in Puducherry from September 22, with Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad named captains. Hardik Pandya has been included in the one-day squad, subject to fitness clearance
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Growing demand for wireless data is putting pressure on limited radio spectrum. Dynamic spectrum sharing could allow multiple users to access the same frequencies intelligently, while artificial intelligence may help manage interference and support future technologies such as autonomous vehicles and remote surgery
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Counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch KE25012 has triggered fresh warnings after laboratory tests found the samples misbranded and not of standard quality. Health experts have urged patients with concerns about their vaccination history to verify doses with healthcare professionals promptly.
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BRS leader Manne Krishank lodged a police complaint against Congress MLA Sri Ganesh, alleging that he instigated an attack on Bowenpally police station following K.T. Rama Rao’s arrest. Krishank sought legal action, alleging attempts to provoke violence and disrupt law and order
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The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi University on a plea seeking hostel facilities in all DU colleges. The plea highlights an acute shortage of affordable accommodation and follows the Satya Niketan building collapse
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Tabu has recalled her doubts over the release of Hindi ‘Drishyam 2’ after the Malayalam sequel was already available. The actress said friends questioned whether audiences would watch another version, but the film’s success ultimately surprised her.
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A prolonged dry spell across northern Telangana has raised concerns among farmers growing paddy, cotton and other crops. Rainfall deficits in several districts have heightened fears of crop failure and losses as the monsoon enters its final phase
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South Africa’s Connor Esterhuizen jumped 65 places to 25th in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings after his tri-series exploits. Lhuan-dre Pretorius climbed 61 places to 43rd, while Namibia’s Gerhard Erasmus moved into eighth in the all-rounders’ rankings
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Ajay Devgn wants Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to watch ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ and share his feedback. Ajay said the third instalment has a completely different script from the Malayalam version and revealed that the team spent two and a half years developing the story.
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One person was killed and several others injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded in Delhi’s Okhla area on Wednesday. The blast reportedly occurred while cylinders were being unloaded from a vehicle. Fire and police teams rushed to the spot following the incident
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau nabbed Sangareddy Regional Inspection Officer R Govindaram while accepting Rs 20,000 from a junior college management on Wednesday. The officer allegedly demanded Rs 50,000 for submitting a positive inspection report, prompting the management to approach the ACB
