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IRCTC will launch the ‘Ambedkar Yatra with Panch Jyotirlinga Darshan’ Bharat Gaurav tourist train from Secunderabad on August 16. Covering key spiritual and historical sites, the 9-day tour includes travel, stay, and meals. Bookings are now open.

Two residents of Karimnagar drowned in Lower Manair Dam while fishing near Alugunur on Wednesday. One slipped into the water and the other drowned while trying to save him. Police retrieved the bodies and registered a case based on family’s complaint

A lorry driver allegedly ran over and killed a man on NH-44 in Medak after a collision and attempted escape. The victim, Sathi Reddy, died on the spot while trying to stop the lorry. Police registered a case and began investigation

Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad will be held on September 6, coinciding with Anant Chaturdashi and marking the conclusion of the 10-day Vinayaka Chaturthi festival. Police and civic bodies will coordinate arrangements for a smooth and safe immersion process.

To improve patient comfort, the Chaganam Lalithamma-Bhaskar Rao Memorial Trust donated 30 cement benches worth Rs 3 lakh to NIMS Hospital in Hyderabad. The benches were officially handed over to hospital officials in a ceremony attended by faculty and Trust representatives.

A trolley auto broke down on Durgam Cheruvu Cable-Stayed Bridge during peak hours on Wednesday, briefly disrupting traffic. Cyberabad Traffic Police and alert citizens acted swiftly to clear the vehicle, restoring normal flow. Authorities advised regular vehicle maintenance.

Several parts of Hyderabad faced traffic disruptions and waterlogging on Wednesday following heavy rainfall. Commuters struggled during peak morning hours. Disaster management teams were deployed across the city to drain flooded roads, and residents were advised to stay indoors.

India’s Paras Gupta defeated Mohamed Shehab 4-0 to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships. Aditya Mehta, Mayur Garg, and Mayank Karthik also advanced

Kho Kho is steadily gaining traction in Australia, led by Indian-origin player-turned-coach Raj Sura. With new courts, certified training, and local support, the traditional Indian sport is entering a global phase

A Vishwa won the Brilliant Trophy Open Online Chess Championship after a three-way tie with K V K Karthik and Nishanth Challa, all scoring 10 points. Teja Anusha was best woman player

Two men, Sameer and Waseem, were arrested by Asifnagar police for the murder of Shaik Qabula in Hyderabad. The killing was reportedly over a Rs 10,000 debt that Qabula had failed to repay, leading to a violent altercation

An event at St Ann’s College for Women, part of Dr Manjula Anagani’s ‘No Plastic on Private’ campaign, raised awareness about the health and environmental impact of plastic-laden sanitary pads, urging adoption of sustainable, body-safe menstrual products in India

Final-phase web counselling for TG POLYCET 2025 begins Wednesday. Candidates must verify certificates on July 24, exercise web options on July 24–25, and report to colleges by July 30. Academic session starts July 28, with spot admissions concluding by August 11

TG TET June 2025 results were declared on Tuesday, with 61.50 per cent qualifying paper–I and 33.98 per cent paper–II. Compared to January 2025, the pass percentage has increased. TET scores remain valid for life and are crucial for DSC eligibility

A1 Chess Academy marked International Chess Day with a 12x12 ft giant chessboard in Anantapur. The event, aligned with FIDE’s theme "Every Move Counts," attracted players and families

Sreenidi Deccan FC won the TFA A-Division Rahim League football championship after a one-all draw with RT Boys FC. Sreenidi finished with 32 points, securing first place in the league

India completed the group stage of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships unbeaten with a 110-100 win over Hong Kong China and will face Japan in the quarterfinals

Five Indian cueists, including Pankaj Advani and Paras Gupta, advanced to the knockouts at the IBSF 6-Red Snooker Championships in Bahrain, with twin wins each in group matches

Over 120 participants joined Radisson Blu Plaza’s “Cycle for a Cause” event in Hyderabad, promoting community development through cycling routes that symbolized hope, change, and impact under Radisson’s Community Action Month

Nizam College students staged a protest at Basheerbagh demanding hostel accommodation, citing delays and fee hikes. Traffic came to a halt as students accused the administration of repeatedly postponing hostel opening dates