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M. Vihaan and Adhira Chetan won the boys’ and girls’ under-13 titles, respectively, at the Telangana State-ranking table tennis tournament in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Haneesh Amara and Yashashree Sil finished second in their respective categories after the final league round

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said FIRs against participants in July protests would be withdrawn, with no stringent action. The government will also compensate families of NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak victims who died by suicide, sources said

A pall of gloom descended over Pardi village in Nirmal district as the funerals of four pilgrims killed in a jeep accident in Maharashtra were held simultaneously. The victims were returning home after visiting a temple when the vehicle overturned

A viral video allegedly showing Delhi Police personnel and a DTC driver consuming liquor inside a PCR vehicle has prompted departmental action. A Delhi Police head constable was suspended, while the DTC driver was attached to Lines pending further action

Dhruv Sheoran and Hyderabad’s Vishesh Sharma fired matching course-record 10-under 60s to share the opening-round lead at the Rs. 1 crore Telangana Golconda Masters. Amardeep Malik was one shot behind, while Vishesh matched Manu Gandas’ 2022 course record

A 570-metre precision approach lighting system has been commissioned at Guwahati airport, improving pilots' visual references during low-visibility landings. The upgraded system, extended from 180 metres, is expected to enhance runway alignment, flight operations during adverse weather and aviation safety

Members of the Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee staged a protest at the Adilabad Collectorate, demanding the resolution of long-pending issues. They sought the release of pending DA instalments, restoration of OPS, clearance of bills, promotions and implementation of health cards

Four people, including three members of a family, were killed and one injured in two landslides triggered by incessant rain in Guwahati on Tuesday. Several city areas were inundated, disrupting traffic, while authorities assessed vulnerable houses and considered evacuations

The Telangana Cricket Association will conduct open selection trials for junior and senior women cricketers at TKR College Grounds in Hyderabad on September 3. Selected players will be shortlisted for TCA zonal teams and opportunities to represent Telangana in BCCI-recognised tournaments

The NHRC has issued notices to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments seeking probes into the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in a moving sleeper bus. It also sought action over the death of a 10-year-old allegedly punished by standing in heat

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Election Commission of enabling alleged BJP-led “vote chori” and questioned voter deletions during SIR exercises. He cited changes in Maharashtra and Delhi electoral rolls, while eligible voters can file claims and objections until September 30

The Congress government’s proposed 100-acre cricket stadium in Bharat Future City has drawn criticism, with questions raised over its size and necessity. Critics argue Hyderabad already has adequate facilities, while the government says a larger venue is needed for major international events.

Three persons from Maharashtra were arrested for allegedly stealing a generator, pickup vehicle and two mobile phones from a National Highway worksite on the Bela-Kobbayi road in Adilabad. Police recovered the stolen items, while another accused remains absconding.

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman non-medical officer in India's armed forces to attain the rank of air vice marshal or equivalent. Commissioned in 1994, she assumed charge as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Education) on Tuesday

Conscient FC defeated Kanchanbagh FC 5-3 to win the boys' under-9 title at the 13th Subramaniam Memorial Interschool Football Tournament in Hyderabad. Rihansh scored four goals, while Roshan added one in the final at Kick & Hit Sports Arena

Indian showjumping athlete Abbas Khan has received the Bharat Youth Award in Dehradun in recognition of his achievements in equestrian sport. The 21-year-old has represented India internationally and competed at prestigious showjumping arenas abroad

Revised NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in mission mode under the new National Curriculum Framework, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said. He stressed updating curricula to help students understand and responsibly use artificial intelligence as its adoption grows

Telangana pressed Maharashtra to reconsider the 2016 agreement on the Tummidihatti barrage and accept a height of 152 metres. Maharashtra reportedly sought detailed studies before responding, while Telangana offered compensation for land that could be submerged in Maharashtra.

The NCLT has stayed its earlier approval of a repayment plan in Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra's personal insolvency proceedings and will hear the matter afresh. The five-member Bench said no clear majority view had emerged on the August 25 verdict

GRT Jewellers India has signed an agreement to acquire a 74.12 per cent promoter stake in Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri for up to Rs 1,033.71 crore. GRT will also launch an open offer for an additional 26 per cent stake

Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan in Delhi from September 13 to 17. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana have been selected subject to fitness clearance

Private degree and PG colleges in Telangana have announced a series of protests from September 5 over pending fee reimbursement dues. The programme includes black-badge protests, a bandh, human chains, a statewide blockade and indefinite relay hunger strikes.

India and the UK are reportedly close to signing defence agreements covering electric propulsion for Indian Navy ships and Martlet missile production. The UK is also pursuing a larger role in India's defence sector, including the race to develop an engine for the AMCA

Police denied permission for the BRS farmers’ rally and public meeting in Miryalaguda on September 3, citing traffic and law and order concerns. BRS leaders, however, said the protest would go ahead and asserted that KT Rama Rao would attend.