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The Telangana High Court set aside TGPSC Group-1 Mains results, citing “glaring lapses” in evaluation. Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao directed the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) to re-evaluate all answer scripts within eight months and warned of a full re-exam if irregularities recur. Postings to 563 vacancies have been put on hold.

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Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has urged the Delhi High Court to safeguard her personality rights and restrain misuse of her name, images, and AI-generated pornographic content. The court indicated an interim order may be issued against the defendants.

A Lancet study warns that nearly half of young adults with diabetes are unaware of their condition, raising risks of lifelong complications. Researchers stress urgent investment in early screening, affordable medicines, and glucose-monitoring access to tackle the silent epidemic.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao countered Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s claim that abstaining parties in the vice presidential election were backing the BJP. KTR said BRS owed allegiance only to Telangana’s people, not Delhi’s power games, branding it the “A-team” of Telangana.

Voting for the vice presidential election began on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi casting the first vote. NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan faces joint opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy, though the BJP-led alliance holds a numerical advantage in the 781-member electoral college.

Congress leader Manickam Tagore accused YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of “betrayal” for supporting NDA vice-presidential nominee C P Radhakrishnan, alleging he chose survival over Andhra’s interests out of fear of CBI cases. BJP says Radhakrishnan will win comfortably.

Veterinary doctors in Odisha’s Ganjam district removed around 40 kg of plastic, including polythene bags, from a stray cow’s stomach after a three-hour surgery. The animal is stable, highlighting the dangers of plastic waste despite a ban in Berhampur.

Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed the BRICS alliance is unsustainable because member nations “hate each other.” In a scathing attack, he likened their trade with the US to “vampires” and criticised India’s Russian oil imports and high tariffs.

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong criticised Washington’s 50% tariffs on India as “unfair,” calling on New Delhi and Beijing to deepen economic ties to counter the challenge. He also stressed joint efforts against terrorism and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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Indian wild cards Sanya Vats and Unnati Tripathi stunned higher-ranked compatriots to enter the round of 16 at the Indian Squash Tour-2 PSA Challenger, highlighting a strong day for young home talent

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Haryana Steelers 40-33 in the Pro Kabaddi League, led by Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and strong defence from Deepak Sankar and Yogesh, surviving a Steelers fightback

Firming up trade deal with the EU will be yet another demonstration of India’s strategic autonomy in matters of trade and business

As the balance of power shifts, India must strengthen regional ties and revive Russia’s role as a trustworthy partner

Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan won the U-15 girls’ doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, defeating China’s Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling in a thrilling five-set final

Hyderabad secured a 23-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu President’s XI in the Buchi Babu final at Chennai, with spinners Nitin Sai Yadav and Rohith Rayudu bagging three wickets each

The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across Andhra Pradesh, including NCAP, SCAP, Rayalaseema, and Yanam, from September 8 to 12. Authorities urge residents to exercise caution amid persistent adverse weather conditions

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Maddur, Karnataka, following Ganesh Visarjan stone-pelting. Protestors gathered near the mosque, defying police warnings, prompting a baton-charge. Authorities arrested 21 people, including locals and outsiders, as the situation in the town remains tense

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata on September 15. The meet will deliberate on reforms, integration, technological modernisation, and operational readiness, bringing together top civilian and military leadership for strategic discussions

Budget carrier SpiceJet, which reported a Rs 238 crore loss in the June quarter, plans to restore 10 grounded aircraft by April 2026. The airline is securing engines, overhaul slots, and lease deals to revive its operations

The Karnataka Media Academy has signed an MoU with Infosys under its CSR programme, Springboard, to train 150 journalists in digital skills, AI, and personality development. The initiative prioritises district-level and women journalists, aiming to strengthen media capacity across Karnataka

Telangana will launch an AI Centre of Excellence with Australia’s Deakin University. The centre will focus on AI in healthcare, governance, and agriculture, train youth with global standards, and support local startups. The goal is to make Telangana a global AI leader

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as the 12th identity document in Bihar’s electoral roll revision. Clarifying it is not proof of citizenship, the court stressed that only genuine citizens should be allowed to vote