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Sirpur MLA Dr. P. Harish Babu’s health deteriorated on the fifth day of his hunger strike against GO 49, which seeks to create a tiger conservation reserve in Kumram Bheem–Asifabad district. BJP cadres demanded urgent medical care and complete withdrawal of the order.

Flood intensity in Telangana has eased with declining inflows into the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Bhadrachalam recorded 47.5 ft water level, below the second warning mark, while major projects including Yellampalli, Medigadda, Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reported falling inflows.

Irrigation officials increased pumping into Mallanna Sagar, running six pumps to divert 7,500 cusecs from Ranganayaka Sagar. The reservoir, holding 11 TMC ft against a capacity of 50 TMC ft, is expected to store 30 TMC ft this year.

Mild tension erupted in Hyderabad as BJP leaders and supporters attempted to lay siege to the Telangana Secretariat under the “Save Hyderabad” banner. Police deployed heavy security, detained several protestors, and placed key BJP leaders under house arrest to prevent escalation

Jagtial police arrested three Bengaluru men for duping businessmen of ₹74 lakh in stock market and investment scams. The accused, linked to a Kolkata gang, face over 90 cybercrime cases. Police are probing further to identify their wider network.

Bengal Warriors captain Devank Dalal, the costliest raider of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, said he is motivated to match Maninder Singh’s legacy. The former Patna Pirates star credited his 25-point game last season for transforming his career.

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to remove the P.C. Ghose Commission’s Kaleshwaram project report from public platforms, observing it was premature before Assembly debate. The court heard pleas by K. Chandrashekhar Rao and T. Harish Rao, posting the case for five weeks later.

In Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, two 17-year-old intermediate students died by suicide within 24 hours. A boy ended his life after failing exams, followed by his close friend. Authorities urge timely counselling for students facing academic stress and emotional distress.

Telangana farmers continue to face delays in urea supply, while Congress ministers blame opposition parties for creating an artificial shortage. Ministers cited central government failures and highlighted arrangements at PACS, urging farmers not to fall prey to political tactics.

The BCCI has opened applications for Senior Men’s, Women’s, and Junior Men’s Selection Committees. Eligibility requires former international or first-class players, retired at least five years, with no prior BCCI committee service. Applications close September 10 at 5:00 pm.

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Gaza City could face destruction unless Hamas accepts ceasefire terms, including hostage release and disarmament. His statement followed PM Netanyahu’s authorisation for a possible military seizure of the city, escalating threats amid the ongoing conflict

Fertiliser supply delays in Telangana continued on Friday, with farmers queuing at PACS godowns to procure urea. Farmers warned that inadequate supply could harm paddy yields and urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure timely distribution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth over ₹6,880 crore in Bihar’s Gayaji, including the 660 MW Buxar thermal plant, cancer hospital at Muzaffarpur, sewerage works under Namami Gange, new trains, and NH-31 upgrades. He also launched housing, water, and infrastructure projects

A 48-year-old employee of Elegant Company in Uppal, Hyderabad, died after slipping and suffering severe head injuries at work. His son and company staff rushed him to a private hospital, but he succumbed to injuries. Police have registered a case.

The Supreme Court modified its August 11 order on stray dogs, allowing sterilised and vaccinated canines to be released back in the same area, excluding rabid or aggressive ones. Feeding will only be allowed in designated civic spaces, not streets

The rupee slipped 11 paise to 87.36 against the US dollar amid rising dollar demand. Positive FII inflows and lower crude prices limited losses as traders awaited US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Equity markets fell in early Friday trade after a week-long rally, with IT and banking stocks leading losses. Sensex dropped 262 points, Nifty fell 81 points, as investors awaited US Fed Chair Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly by singing the RSS anthem amid a debate on the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that killed 11. BJP accused him of fueling frenzy, while he defended his role and highlighted government action

A 48-year-old teacher, Praveen Jha, was beaten to death in Varanasi after a parking dispute with Adarsh Singh and two accomplices. The trio allegedly attacked him with bricks and a rod. Police arrested all three and registered a case

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the South Atlantic’s remote Drake Passage late Thursday, prompting a tsunami advisory for Antarctica’s coast. The quake, southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, caused no reported damage or casualties, though the region lies in an active seismic zone

Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy, Hyderabad’s first Hindu Kotwal, modernised policing and maintained communal harmony under the Nizam’s rule. A philanthropist, he also founded schools, colleges and hostels that empowered women and rural students. His legacy continues through police and educational institutions

Sugarcane farmers from jagtial are urging the state government to cover transportation costs as they move crops 150 km to a private factory in kamareddy, spending nearly ₹3 crore on logistics.

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Tension escalated at Osmania University after police arrested OU JAC chairman Kothapalli Tirupati and other student activists during the Telangana bandh, sparking protests and demands for their immediate release.