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Two suspects from Vagdevi Laboratories, arrested in the Cherlapally mephedrone racket, were taken to Mumbai after a transit warrant. Police estimate drugs worth ₹12,000 crore could have been manufactured, with 12 accused held so far in the multi-state operation.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu paid homage at the Helmet Post war memorial in Anjaw, honouring soldiers of the 1962 India-China war. He recalled the Battle of Walong’s legacy of courage, resilience, and sacrifice, highlighting Arunachal’s role as India’s frontline defence

Hyderabad witnessed the immersion of 2.61 lakh Ganesh idols by 7 a.m. on Sunday, marking the second day of the annual festival. GHMC officials reported heavy participation across zones, with Hussain Sagar and Necklace Road among the busiest immersion points.

Two youths from Maharashtra who died in a road accident on NH-63 in Mancherial went unnoticed for four days, with their bodies discovered under a culvert after locals detected a foul smell. Police identified them using CCTV footage.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao paid tributes to freedom fighter and Telangana armed peasant struggle leader Ravi Narayana Reddy on his death anniversary. He lauded Narayana Reddy’s activism, educational initiatives, and electoral triumph, urging people to draw inspiration from his legacy to protect Telangana’s interests.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Seethakka for the alleged suicide of a Mulugu sanitation worker who was denied salary for five months. He demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation, a job for the worker’s wife, and government accountability.

The National Medical Commission has directed that postgraduate medical students be deployed in flood-hit northern states and UTs as part of the District Residency Programme. The initiative strengthens disaster healthcare services while offering young doctors field experience in public health and community service

Five minor students of a madrasa in Nayagarh, Odisha, were arrested for killing a 12-year-old boy and dumping his body in a septic tank. Police said the victim was silenced after he threatened to expose sexual abuse of juniors.

Veteran politician Anutin Charnvirakul, known for decriminalizing cannabis in Thailand, became prime minister after a royal endorsement following Parliament’s vote. He succeeds Paetongtarn Shinawatra, dismissed for ethics violations, and now faces leading a fragile coalition amid political turmoil and calls for constitutional reform

Aryna Sabalenka captured her second straight US Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final to claim her fourth Grand Slam. The world No. 1 credited composure and resilience for overcoming earlier setbacks in 2025 at the Australian Open and Roland Garros.

A 20-year-old woman in Muzaffarnagar was allegedly strangled to death by her father after she opposed a forced marriage. The accused, Gayyur, surrendered to police, who arrested him and registered a murder case. The victim’s body was sent for postmortem

Rapper Badshah kicked off his USA Unfinished Tour with a sold-out show at Virginia’s Eagle Bank Arena, featuring surprise performances by Nora Fatehi and Aastha Gill. Backed by a $2 million investment, the tour blends high-tech production with cross-cultural music celebration

Heavy rains lashed Warangal on Sunday, flooding low-lying areas and paralysing traffic. Several colonies were submerged as Peddavagu overflowed, while TSRTC buses got stuck under water at a RUB. Residents faced house inundations, and shopkeepers reported damage to goods.

Labour Minister G. Vivek drew flak in Chennur after distributing ₹20,000 each to 46 Congress workers ahead of Dasara. Party activists and rivals alleged favoritism, accusing him of sidelining many who contributed to his election victory.

Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet in Asia and the Middle East, impacting India and Pakistan. Microsoft and NetBlocks confirmed outages, while suspicions of Houthi involvement resurfaced amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and escalating regional tensions over maritime and infrastructure security

The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Yadagirigutta will remain closed from 12 noon on Sunday due to the lunar eclipse. Authorities said darshan will resume at 3:30 am Monday after purification rituals, followed by regular poojas.

The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife deferred extending voluntary relocation to wildlife corridors and reclassifying rhesus macaques under the Wildlife Protection Act, citing incomplete relocations, need for further studies, and divided state opinions on managing human-wildlife conflicts

A GHMC contract sweeper was killed on Sunday morning after being run over by a tusker vehicle while sweeping the road at Basheerbagh. Police shifted the body for postmortem, registered a case, and launched an investigation into the incident.

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A Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv killed two people, including a one-year-old child, and injured 11 others, officials said. Residential buildings were hit in Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts as debris rained down on the Ukrainian capital.

Amit Hasda alias Aaptan, a Maoist carrying a ₹10 lakh bounty, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa. The operation comes days after two policemen were slain in a separate Maoist attack in Palamu district.

The Tamil Nadu government has launched a new overseas scholarship for Muslim postgraduate students, offering up to Rs 36 lakh annually to ten students, covering tuition, living, and travel expenses abroad.

Chennai’s first sponge park is coming up at Mathur MMDA Colony, featuring rainwater harvesting tanks with football and kabaddi courts on top, blending flood mitigation with year-round recreational facilities.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi announced support for Opposition vice-presidential candidate and retired Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy. Owaisi said Telangana CMO sought AIMIM’s backing, calling Reddy a “fellow Hyderabadi and respected jurist” ahead of the September 9 election.