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England selector Marcus North said Joe Root was reappointed Test captain because the selectors did not want to burden Harry Brook with leadership across all three formats. Brook will continue to lead the ODI and T20I sides with a focus on the 2027 World Cup.

Government data presented in the Rajya Sabha reveals that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits in 2025 across 23 countries cost nearly Rs 187 crore, with major expenditures in France, the US, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, China, and the UK. For 2026 so far, the figure stands at Rs 74.58 crore, covering trips to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Assam's flood situation remained critical with over 1.68 lakh people affected across 15 districts. While only one river continued to flow above the danger level, relief operations remained underway with camps, rescue teams and essential supplies supporting affected residents.

The Asian Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. India will face Pakistan on September 5 in a key Group A clash, with eight teams competing for continental supremacy from August 28 to September 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday evening. The two leaders reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors and agreed to remain in touch.

Effective teacher assessment must go beyond qualifications to encompass pedagogy, classroom practice, assessment literacy, digital competence, leadership, and student outcomes

Rajendranagar MLA T Prakash Goud’s son, Bharath Goud, has sought police protection alleging a conspiracy to kill him. He named several individuals as responsible if any harm occurs, while police have yet to issue a statement.

Supreme Court’s latest ruling on legal protection against domestic cruelty to women in live-in relationships is a genuine attempt to bring criminal law in step with evolving social realities

Dr P. Raghu Ram, Founder-Chairman of Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation, has submitted a policy brief to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommending a phased roadmap to strengthen India’s breast cancer screening. The plan emphasises routine Clinical Breast Examination, training of frontline workers, culturally sensitive communication, and survivor-led awareness to reduce stigma and improve early detection.

The Telangana High Court has begun hearing petitions challenging the inclusion of the Telangana Family Register Certificate as proof of eligibility in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Petitioners argue that the certificate, based on ration card data, is unconstitutional for voter enrollment.

The Telangana High Court has directed authorities to respond within two weeks to a writ petition filed by Adivasi Sena, which challenges the inclusion of non-tribal voters in electoral rolls of Fifth Scheduled Areas during the Special Intensive Revision 2026.

Golconda Gladiators defeated Secunderabad Stallions 60-57 in a thrilling junior boys' match at the Hyderabad District Basketball Championship. Ansh and Manideep starred for the winners, while Karthik's 26-point effort for the Stallions went in vain.

Over 500 students from 45 schools in Hyderabad participated in plays and poster competitions organised by COVA to commemorate the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. The event, themed on the impact of US-Israel and Iran, highlighted poverty, war, and social struggles.

An eight-year-old Class III student died after a snake bit him at a government school in Eklaspur, Narayanpet district. The incident occurred during school hours, with conflicting claims over where the snakebite happened. The student later died at the District Hospital.

The AIFF Executive Committee has confirmed India's participation in the Brazil international friendly and the FIFA ASEAN Cup, approved Bibiano Fernandes as India Under-15 coach, retained the existing Santosh Trophy format and cleared the federation's 2026-27 budget.

India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from Chandipur, Odisha, with all operational and technical parameters validated. Conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, the launch highlights India's strategic preparedness and follows recent successful missile tests by DRDO

Telangana has secured the top rank in India for cybercrime performance in a nationwide PMO review. The State was recognised for its implementation of key I4C initiatives, including e-Zero FIR, S4C, cybercrime portals, public awareness and grievance redressal mechanisms.

Telangana's Shivani Karra claimed the silver medal in the women's 200m backstroke at the 42nd Sub-junior National Aquatic Championship in Jaipur, finishing in 2:26.71. Dhivashree Kesavana of Tamil Nadu won gold, while Haryana's Serena Saroha secured bronze.

TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed reports of surveillance and internal rifts, affirming cordial ties with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. He clarified that the newly formed AICC Coordination Committee is meant to strengthen party-government coordination, not create divisions.

Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh advanced to the final of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 after semifinal victories over Punjab and Jharkhand respectively. Odisha's Bilkan Oram scored a hat-trick in the thrilling win

Bodoland FC defeated FC1 3-0 in a Group F match of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup to revive their campaign. Robinson Rendon, Rituraj Mohan and Aron Thapa scored as Bodoland bounced back from their opening defeat to move level on three points.

The ACC has announced the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai, with India facing Pakistan on September 5. Three-time champions India are grouped with Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong, China in the eight-team continental tournament

Leaders of Toli-Mali Telangana Udyama Porata Samithi paid homage to 1969 Telangana martyrs Dastagiri and Ramachander in Kothagudem and remembered Prof. K. Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, urging people to honour their contributions to the statehood movement.