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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy felicitated international footballer Guguloth Sowmya, Nizamabad native and SBI officer. Sowmya, recently named AIFF Best Player of the Year, is part of India’s women’s team qualifying for the 2026 Asian Football Championship

While the sweeping reduction of GST rates is a welcome move, the Centre must also address the legitimate concerns of the States over the potential revenue losses

Ch Diana Grace of Telangana clinched a gold in table vault and two bronzes in uneven bar and all-round exercises at the CBSE National Gymnastics Championship in Maharashtra. Daniel added to Telangana’s tally with a bronze in pommel horse

Delhi teenager Ranveer Mitroo fired a five-under 66 to grab the opening-day lead at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Strong finishes from Deepak Yadav and Puthuru Raj Kumar kept the leaderboard close after the first round

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be launched once the second train is ready, possibly by October 15. New services, including Delhi-Firozpur, are planned, while multiple railway projects in Punjab continue under execution

Jaguar Land Rover has extended its production shutdown until October 1 following a cyberattack that disrupted global operations. The halt, nearing a month, is costing millions daily, straining suppliers and prompting UK government and union calls for urgent support

ICICI Bank will implement same-day cheque clearance from October 4, aligning with RBI’s new settlement framework. Customers depositing cheques at branches will see faster processing, with Positive Pay mandatory for high-value cheques to prevent fraud and ensure smooth dispute resolution

BJP MP K Sudhakar’s wife, Preeti, lost Rs 14 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud after receiving a fake police video call. Bengaluru police quickly froze the transaction and recovered the money, urging citizens to promptly report such scams

Singer Zubeen Garg was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi near Guwahati as thousands of mourners, family members, and political leaders paid tribute. His last rites were marked by Vedic rituals, gun salutes, and an emotionally charged farewell

Japanese lender SMBC has acquired an additional 4.22 per cent stake in Yes Bank, raising its holding to 24.22 per cent and becoming the largest shareholder. The move coincides with fresh AA- ratings for Yes Bank, signalling stronger governance, capital position, and performance

The Centre is monitoring whether e-commerce platforms are passing on GST rate cut benefits on FMCG items. Field officers will submit the first report by September 30. The revised GST structure is expected to lower prices for 99 per cent of daily-use goods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Ayushman Bharat scheme has grown from a promise into a people’s movement for universal healthcare. Marking its seventh anniversary, Union Minister J P Nadda called for more private hospitals to expand access and improve quality

Canadian police have arrested Khalistani leader Inderjeet Singh Gosal in Ontario on multiple firearms-related charges. Gosal, affiliated with Sikhs for Justice and a key figure in the Khalistan referendum campaign, was charged alongside two others following a Friday arrest

Senior SP leader Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail after 23 months, following bail in multiple cases. His release saw heavy police restrictions, yet SP supporters gathered in celebration.

Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announced that they are expecting their first child. Sharing a heartfelt Instagram post, the couple expressed their joy and gratitude, while industry friends poured in congratulations for the exciting news.

Inmates at Varanasi Central Jail are performing Ramlila for the 15th year, with roles assigned thoughtfully by jail staff, blending reform and devotion as part of Dussehra celebrations.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt says leading her side in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is a huge honour, highlighting the tactical challenges of ODI cricket. She praised her squad’s depth and hopes to make the nation proud.

Following high-level NSA-level talks between India and Canada, Canadian authorities arrested Khalistan operative Inderjeet Singh Gosal. India sees this as a sign of renewed cooperation on intelligence-sharing and tackling terror funding from Canadian soil.

Record overnight rainfall of over 300 mm left Kolkata submerged on Tuesday, killing seven people by electrocution. Power and Internet services collapsed, metro and train operations were disrupted, and several Durga Puja pandals were damaged as the city braced for more rain.

TRAI on Tuesday released a draft amendment to reshape broadcasting and cable distribution norms, proposing new audit cycles, stricter compliance, and transparency measures. Public comments are invited by October 6, with the rules set to take effect from April 2026.

A 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband at Sunkadakatte bus stand in Bengaluru on Monday, in full public view and in front of her teenage daughter. Police suspect marital discord as the motive; the accused is absconding.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the second day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini. Sharing a devotional song, he prayed for courage and restraint for devotees. CMs Yogi Adityanath and Pushkar Singh Dhami also conveyed wishes.

DMK president and Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will chair a meeting of party MPs in Chennai, focusing on election strategy, welfare schemes, and coordination ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.

Kolkata reeled under very heavy overnight rain on Tuesday, with over 300 mm recorded in some areas. Widespread flooding disrupted Metro and train services, paralysed traffic, and forced school closures. IMD warned of more rain due to a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system.