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Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan welcomed the GST reforms approved by the Council, calling them a “true Diwali gift” to the nation. Leaders including CM Chandrababu Naidu and Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay also praised the reforms.
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Two security personnel were killed and another injured in a gunfight with members of the banned Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a CPI (Maoist) splinter group, in Jharkhand’s Palamu district. The encounter broke out during an operation in Kedal village.
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A 23-year-old man, Saif alias Royal Saif, was stabbed multiple times following an argument at Attapur in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Aryan Singh, COO of Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd, in connection with a Rs 792 crore Falcon invoice discounting scam. Investigations revealed Singh colluded with mastermind Amardeep Kumar, diverted funds, and personally gained Rs 2.88 crore.
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The Gloria Funicular, a historic Lisbon tourist landmark, derailed near Avenida da Liberdade, killing 15 and injuring 18, five critically. Portugal declared a day of mourning as condolences poured in from global leaders. An investigation will follow rescue operations.
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Puneri Paltan defeated Bengal Warriorz 45-36 in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 at Vizag. Skipper Aslam Inamdar, Aditya Shinde, and Vishal Bhardwaj shone, neutralising Devank Dalal’s 17-point effort
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Hyderabad’s Akshaya Reddy Varakantham won gold in set two and overall silver at the CISCE Archery Nationals in Kochi. The Future Kids School archer has consistently finished on the podium since childhood
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Hyderabad’s 11-year-old Anvith Athapu won silver in the 333m and bronze in the 500m at the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Championship, adding to his 40-plus medals since age eight
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Sukant Kadam has achieved the World No.1 ranking in the SL4 category, powered by consistent international performances, including gold at the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2025, as he eyes the 2026 Asian Games
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Jogulamba Lions defeated Bhadradri Braves 35-21 in the Yuva Telangana Kabaddi Championship final. Raju and Naveen starred for the winners, who received ₹1 lakh prize money. Yadadri Yoddhas finished third
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India face Afghanistan in a decisive CAFA Nations Cup 2025 clash in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday, with playoff qualification at stake. Coach Khalid Jamil insists India are focused only on winning
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Tushar (118) and Sanket (104) struck centuries to guide National CC to a four-wicket win over Deccan Arsenals, while Telangana, Vijay Hanuman, Khalsa and others scored victories in HCA B-Division league
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Nitin Sai Yadav’s superb seven-wicket haul (7/44) powered Hyderabad to a 90-run win over Haryana in the semifinal of the All India Buchi Babu cricket tournament
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Popular Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni and his son Naga Chaitanya appeared before a Hyderabad court on Wednesday to record their statements in a criminal defamation case against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha. Despite the minister later withdrawing her statement on social media, Nagarjuna alleges her remarks harmed his family’s dignity and reputation.
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The Telangana Rifle Association felicitated K. Tanishq Muralidhar Naidu and Esha Singh for their achievements at the Asian Shooting Championship. Tanishq won gold and bronze, while Esha earned a bronze
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Selections for Telangana State Civil Services teams will take place at district level on September 6 and state level on September 9 and 10 at Gymkhana Ground, LB Stadium
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Telangana won the junior boys’ and girls’ titles at the South Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship, with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala also securing top spots in various categories
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Every year, the Samithi invites leaders of the BJP, RSS, VHP and other Hindu organisations for the procession. This is the first time that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be participating in the annual event. He will see the photo exhibition to be organised by Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi on its journey of 46 years.
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With the implementation of a new indirect tax system (5% and 18% slabs) essential items, from milk and dry fruits to footwear and fertilisers, will become cheaper starting September 22. Meanwhile, sin goods like tobacco and sugary drinks face a steep 40% GST, with stricter valuation norms.
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Senior ophthalmic anaesthesia specialist Dr Raja Narsing Rao from Hyderabad has been invited to speak at the British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Conference in London. He will present on eye care challenges in newborns and premature babies, highlighting India’s growing preterm blindness risk
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In a sweeping reform, the GST Council has rationalised India's tax structure by reducing four tax slabs to two—retaining only the 5% and 18% rates. While essential items like snacks and personal care products have seen a steep drop in GST, the rates on tobacco and sugary goods have been raised to 40%.
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BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised the Congress-led Telangana government for failing to fulfil its pre-election promises, leading to public discontent. Addressing party leaders in Karimnagar, Rao alleged that the Congress sought to delay local body elections out of fear of defeat.
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BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar slammed the Congress government in Telangana for failing to clear Rs. 8,000 crore in fee reimbursement dues, leaving lakhs of students in limbo.He warned of mass protests if the arrears are not paid to the students immediately.
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BRS MLAs from the Medak region have come out in strong defence of former Minister T Harish Rao after ex-MLC K Kavitha accused him of undermining the party. The leaders praised Harish Rao's unwavering loyalty to K Chandrashekhar Rao and the BRS since its inception, calling him one of the party’s most dependable figures.
