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A postgraduate medical student sustained critical head injuries after a car allegedly driven by an intoxicated man rammed the motorcycle she was travelling on outside a Rajahmundry mall. Police seized the vehicle and initiated action to prevent the accused from absconding

Sachin Tendulkar has retained his place among India's top five celebrity brands in the Kroll India Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 report, with a brand value of USD 125.9 million, remaining the only retired athlete to consistently feature in the top 10.

Former Minister T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to boycott the upcoming GRMB meeting, accusing Congress of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and alleging a secret pact with Andhra Pradesh over the Banakacharla project.

An Osmania University Senior Assistant died while undergoing treatment after reportedly falling from a moving train at Secunderabad Railway Station. The 54-year-old, a resident of Warangal, sustained grievous injuries in the incident. The Government Railway Police are investigating.

Officials from the U.S. Consulate visited the Sports Authority of Telangana to review the state's sports development initiatives, discuss its policy and infrastructure, and explore future collaboration aimed at strengthening grassroots development, athlete support and international sporting engagement.

The first coal rake from SCCL's Naini coal mine in Odisha reached the Singareni Thermal Power Plant at Jaipur, marking a significant milestone. Officials said the mine would strengthen Telangana's long-term energy security and ensure a steady coal supply for decades.

Residents of Rangapet and nearby colonies in Mancherial are facing daily hardships due to delays in constructing a high-level bridge across Rallavagu. Despite a foundation stone being laid in 2024, the project remains stalled, frustrating residents who demand immediate action.

The Calcutta High Court has directed the CBI to expedite its fresh investigation into the R.G. Kar rape and murder case, expressing dissatisfaction with the probe's progress and asking the agency to show substantial results before the next hearing on August 28.

BRS leaders and cadres staged a protest at the Khammam Municipal Corporation office, alleging corruption and poor civic administration. They demanded inquiries into alleged irregularities in Indiramma housing, water connections, diesel consumption and shop allotments, while warning of intensified protests.

The Lok Sabha has passed a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, enabling the government to permit Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI and other notified digital payment modes. The amendment seeks to create a sustainable revenue model for payment service providers

Vyas Model School defeated Sai Model School 4-3 in the senior boys' kho kho event as the 26th Annual YMCA Kargil Victory Sports Festival got underway in Hyderabad. Several schools also registered wins in kabaddi and volleyball on the opening day

AISA will launch its month-long "Gen Z Rising" campaign from Ranchi on August 7, with national president Neha Bora leading nationwide outreach on education reforms, employment and student issues following the recent Jantar Mantar protest over alleged NEET UG 2026 irregularities

Telangana's kharif cropped area has reached 96.74 lakh acres, or 73 per cent of the normal acreage, following improved monsoon activity. However, reservoir storage remains significantly lower than last year, raising concerns over irrigation availability and crop sustainability.

A Delhi man allegedly staged his own kidnapping after concealing his year-long unemployment and mounting debt from his family. Police traced him to Ghaziabad, where he admitted leaving home voluntarily to avoid loan recovery agents and confronting his family

An unidentified man's partially burnt body was found in a garbage dump near a goshala in Kavadiguda, Hyderabad. Police and fire officials reached the spot after residents alerted them. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and probing possible murder and suicide angles.

Ladakh will introduce India's first high-altitude wildlife safari featuring guided snow leopard and birdwatching tours. The SHAN Conservation Society will oversee community-led conservation, eco-tourism, wildlife awareness and sustainable livelihood initiatives aimed at protecting the region's fragile Himalayan ecosystem

Hyderabad Police have ordered the temporary closure of liquor outlets in the Rajendranagar, Golconda and Charminar zones during the Mahankali Bonalu festival. Wine shops, toddy shops and most restaurant bars will remain closed, while star hotels and registered clubs are exempt.

A Batik Air passenger was arrested after allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight, damaging its window panel and threatening passengers and crew. Police registered a case under the BNS, Aircraft Act and Kerala Police Act

The Rajya Sabha passed the Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026, authorising excess expenditure incurred during FY2022-23. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the excess grants related to a Railway Ministry court order and debt repayment with no fiscal impact

The Telangana government will distribute fresh laminated Public Distribution System ration cards to 1.05 crore existing beneficiaries from August 15. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the programme in Sangareddy, while distribution will take place simultaneously across all Assembly constituencies.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged the Shubman Gill-led Test squad to be fully prepared from the opening day of the Sri Lanka series. He also welcomed newcomers Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi and fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh to the national setup

The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 95.24 against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a firmer dollar index and foreign fund outflows. Lower crude oil prices limited losses, while domestic equity markets ended higher

The Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway detected 606 cases of littering and spitting during a 20-day cleanliness drive conducted at major railway stations and onboard trains, penalising offenders under the Railways Act to promote hygiene and responsible passenger behaviour.

The Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, empowering State Drug Control Authorities to debar pharmaceutical companies that submit fake or misleading data while seeking approvals. The revised rules also mandate due process, including show-cause notices and a 30-day appeal mechanism.