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The EAGLE Force and TG SAFE inspected four medical establishments in Hyderabad and found alleged deficiencies in mandatory drug registers, sale bills and records. Show-cause notices were issued to all four establishments, with further action expected under applicable provisions.

The Kerala High Court questioned the Centre’s stand on establishing AIIMS in the state, asking whether Kerala’s comparatively better healthcare infrastructure had become a handicap. The court also questioned private hospitals being treated as a disqualification and sought a review.

Telangana government employees will receive revised Dearness Allowance with their October 2026 salary on November 1. DA arrears for January 2024 to September 2026 will be paid in 33 instalments, while subsequent arrears will be paid in 27 instalments

JioStar has launched ‘Beyond Boundaries’, an initiative aimed at connecting advertisers with regional-language cricket audiences through live feeds and pre- and post-programming partnerships. The company highlighted rising regional-language consumption and strong digital engagement during TATA IPL 2026

Ramraj Cotton has named actor Vijay Deverakonda as the brand ambassador for its Lagnaa Wedding Collection. The range features pure silk dhotis, shirts, angavastrams and other festive wear, combining traditional Indian clothing with contemporary designs for modern wedding occasions.

JioHotstar has entered the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with STARZPLAY. Its MENA offering includes Indian originals, television shows, films and reality franchises across multiple languages, with plans starting at AED 34.99 per month.

Skoda Auto India has launched the updated Slavia sedan starting at Rs 9.99 lakh. The new model gets an eight-speed automatic option for the 1.0 TSI engine, updated styling, new features, six airbags and a five-star Global NCAP safety rating.

Yashoda Hospitals-Secunderabad has opened a dedicated Trigeminal Neuralgia Clinic to provide specialised care for patients suffering from severe facial pain. Doctors explained the condition and highlighted keyhole endoscopic microvascular decompression as a surgical treatment option.

Newly appointed Delhi Capitals head coach Sourav Ganguly said he was excited about his new role and vowed to give his best to make the franchise successful. Ganguly said the squad has enough talent to compete with the best teams

ASKIndia Society has invited entries from students of Classes 1 to 12 for its 2026 National Handwriting Competition. The contest will be conducted at school, district, State and national levels, with December 15 set as the last date.

Telangana will recruit university assistant professors without a screening test, using a three-stage process involving academic screening, a demonstration lecture and an interview. The government plans to amend GO Ms No. 21 by incorporating UGC shortlisting criteria.

Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will be India’s flag bearers at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games Opening Ceremony on October 18. The duo has won eight Asian Para Games medals and will lead India’s contingent.

The Indian Olympic Association has welcomed the IOC’s process to select a host for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. India’s bid, centred on Amdavad, Gujarat, aims to use the Games to drive sporting participation and wider social transformation.

Naman Dhir described his T20I debut against the West Indies as “very satisfying” after taking three wickets in India’s eight-wicket win. The all-rounder credited honest hard work, preparation and faith for his rapid rise to international cricket

Hyderabad police have formed special teams to investigate an alleged Rs 4.50-crore property fraud involving 54 victims. The case concerns multiple sale and mortgage agreements executed for the same property in Madannapet, with the prime suspects currently absconding

Three Indian nationals rescued from the commercial vessel MV Royad Mammadov after it was attacked in the Black Sea are recovering in Romania. Two are staying at a hotel, while the third is receiving treatment at Constanța County Hospital

The Delhi High Court has directed the government to decide within six months on a representation seeking an SOP for mandatory body-worn cameras for Delhi Police and RAF personnel deployed during protests and crowd-control operations, citing transparency and accountability concerns

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the new Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions is unlikely to hurt digital payment volumes. From October 15, a 0.4 per cent MDR will apply to specified person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000

India’s EV retail sales hit a record 3,33,634 units in September, rising 74 per cent year-on-year, FADA data showed. Electric two-wheelers and passenger vehicles recorded their highest-ever monthly sales, while overall EV penetration rose to nearly 13 per cent

Suresh Raina has welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand. Raina praised the veteran seamer’s discipline, hard work and resilience after his recall following a prolonged absence from international cricket

Kolkata and four south Bengal districts are likely to receive moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next two days, the Met office said. An orange alert has been issued for Howrah, Hooghly and the two 24 Parganas districts

India captain Shreyas Iyer climbed 18 places to a career-best seventh in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings after his unbeaten maiden century against the West Indies. India now have four batters in the format’s top 10, led by Ishan Kishan.

Farmers in Telangana are increasingly renting diesel generators to run tube-well motors amid allegations of irregular and low-voltage power supply. They say generator rentals, diesel and transportation costs are adding to their financial burden while forcing them to spend nights in fields

Triumph Motorcycles has introduced the Bonneville T40, T40 Black and T4 in India, expanding its 350cc range with retro styling and modern technology. The motorcycles feature the new TR Series engine, updated rider electronics, relaxed ergonomics and Bonneville design elements.