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Six people died after being electrocuted by a live wire during a Shobha Yatra in Hyderabad’s Ramanthapur. IT Minister Sridhar Babu announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for each victim and ordered an inquiry to identify those responsible

St Francis Boys defeated Rovers 61-34 in the Hyderabad basketball league, with Jackson scoring 26 points. Titans and Osmania Medical College also registered big wins against Rahimpura Playgrounds and KVBR All Star

The ICC expressed grief over the death of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, 79, with chairman Jay Shah praising his immense legacy as a player, captain, coach, and global cricketing inspiration

Mohammed Abdul Quadeer has been appointed as the coach for the Indian ice skating team in the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy, to be held from August 20-23 in Dehradun

The Prime Hyderabad Black Hawks Varsity Volleyball League 2025 has launched with over 50 teams, featuring 16 boys’ and 12 girls’ teams who advanced to the main draw, set to compete for the title

The inaugural Hyderabad Pickleball League, starting October 10, features 8 teams, an auction for players, and a total prize pool of Rs 12 lakhs. The league will run in a round-robin format

St. Francis Boys secured a commanding 61-34 win over Rovers in the Annual League Basketball Championship, dominating the second half with strong performances from Jackson, Nitish, and Peter

The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh has suffered another setback with a major slide at its upper cofferdam. Continuous rains, seepage, and recurring flood damage raise fresh concerns about its structural safety and delay the diaphragm wall works

The National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM) held its Curriculum Advisory Committee meeting in Hyderabad, where academicians, industry leaders and experts discussed strengthening academics, bridging skill gaps, promoting spiritual tourism and aligning growth with Telangana’s tourism policy.

HMWSSB has opened floodgates at Osmansagar, Himayatsagar and Manjeera Barrage following heavy inflows from monsoon rains. Officials said inflows were recorded earlier than usual, while Hussain Sagar also received high inflows. Water levels in all reservoirs are nearing full capacity

Hyderabad remained mostly dry after overnight showers on Saturday, though skies stayed cloudy. Residents avoided travelling due to fear of traffic snarls. The IMD forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rains in several Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu

The 24th UCMAS National Competition began in Hyderabad with over 6,000 children from across India showcasing their mental arithmetic skills. The two-day event at GMC Balayogi Stadium includes competitions, cultural events and an awards ceremony honouring young math champions.

The Malakpet railway station redevelopment project, part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, has reached 70% progress. With modern facilities, metro integration, and eco-friendly design, the Rs 36.44 crore project is set to be completed by 2025, benefiting Old City passengers.

The DDRF rescued six family members, including three women and a child, trapped in a flooded house in Gudihathnoor mandal of Adilabad. Heavy rains also flooded shops in Utnoor, displaced families in Indervelli, and stranded residents in low-lying areas of the town

A five-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered in Hyderabad’s Uppal. Police traced the accused, Kumar, through CCTV footage. He confessed during interrogation and was remanded. The child’s body was sent for post-mortem at Gandhi Hospital and later handed to the family.

Cyberabad police arrested two suspects in the daylight dacoity at Khazana Jewellery, Chandanagar. The accused, both from Bihar, allegedly helped a gang loot 10 kg of silver ornaments. Police said five others remain absconding and warned stores to strengthen security.

Tilak Varma, after a successful county stint with Hampshire, shares the valuable lessons learned. He also prepares to lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, potentially missing the Asia Cup

Hyderabad boxers M Ramcharan and G Abhinay secured silver and bronze medals respectively at the Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship in Noida. They train at Nizam College Ground under coach G Durga Prasad

Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive sporting culture through the Khelo Bharat Neeti, which aims to foster excellence from grassroots to elite athlete levels, ensuring national sporting success

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 celebrates Independence Day with a tribute to service members. Bharat from Telugu Titans and Varinder Singh from Gujarat Giants share their insights into how kabaddi connects with national service