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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US envoy-designate Sergio Gor in New York, affirming commitment to strengthen India-US relations, amid trade challenges and strategic discussions during the UN General Assembly session.

Karun Nair’s return to the Indian squad sparks debate ahead of the West Indies Tests. Competition for the first XI includes Nitish Reddy and Devdutt Padikkal. Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are likely automatic selections

India U-17 men’s team defeated Pakistan 3-2 in a thrilling SAFF Championship match in Colombo. Rahan Ahmed scored the winner, while Gangte and Wangkheirakpam also scored. India topped Group B after a dramatic five-goal encounter with arch-rivals Pakistan

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Gujarat Giants 28-24 in a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match at Jaipur. Skipper Yogesh led the defence, while Akash Shinde’s raiding brilliance proved decisive as Bulls overcame a late Giants comeback

Viha Reddy and Netra Birudavolu, part of the Indian team that won the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship Division B in Malaysia, received a warm welcome from Telangana Basketball Association, inspiring young athletes and showcasing the state’s growing basketball talent

Anshul Mishra, coming off a Bengaluru victory, will look to maintain his form at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 16-year-old Kolkatan faces stiff competition from top amateurs, while wet weather could make putting decisive

Badminton star Kidambi Srikanth has joined Hyderabad Pickleball League as an investor and partner in Nandi Chargers. His entry adds credibility and raises the profile of pickleball, which makes its Hyderabad debut from October 10 with eight franchise teams

India women cricketers Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma said representing the country at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 is an honour. They discussed WPL experiences, strategies, and personal motivations including meaningful tattoos

Telangana HC directs State government to submit details of terminated Additional Public Prosecutors, their remaining service period, and newly appointed APPs. Petitioners allege illegal terminations without notice. The matter is adjourned for government response on Tuesday

Telangana High Court seeks explanation from Ranga Reddy District Collector over alleged violation of court orders regarding disputed Bhudan lands in Nagaram village. Notices were also issued to IAS and IPS officers; matter posted to October 10

Instead of overreacting, New Delhi should deepen its strategic footprint in the Middle East, leveraging its economic clout

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Indian cricketer KL Rahul has joined the Goa Guardians as co-owner ahead of PVL Season 4, aiming to promote volleyball in India. Officials say his involvement will raise the sport’s profile, inspire athletes, and attract fans nationwide

A 79-year-old man, Jayaprakash Ramanna, died of suspected asphyxiation after a fire broke out in his Neredmet residence, possibly due to a short circuit. Firefighters controlled the blaze after four hours, and police have registered a case

South Central Railway (SCR) has extended the Charlapalli–Raxaul–Charlapalli Express up to Tirupati from the end of September. The weekly service will run via major stations including Secunderabad and Charlapalli, improving connectivity for pilgrims and long-distance travellers

GHMC has fined Ramky agency Rs one lakh for negligence in garbage collection along Alijapur Road, Karwan, and Jubilee Hills areas. The civic body warned that strict action will continue against sanitation lapses to safeguard public health

CM A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete pending land acquisition for Telangana’s RRR and other highways by October. He stressed timely compensation for farmers, clearance of forest hurdles, and approvals for RRR south alignment and major greenfield highways

Hydraa demolished 640 illegal constructions on government land in Gajularamaram, part of over 900 identified by the agency. Commissioner A V Ranganath clarified that the demolitions targeted land grabbers, not poor families, and a report will follow after State Intelligence probe

Hyderabad city will face a 24-hour water supply cut from September 24 to 25 due to leakage repairs in the 1500 mm PSC pumping main from Kalabgur to Hyder Nagar. Some areas will have low pressure, others no supply

Chhattisgarh has granted in-principle NOC for Telangana’s Sammakka Sagar Project on the Godavari River. The project will stabilise irrigation, provide safe drinking water, and benefit multiple districts, with Telangana funding compensation, land acquisition, and resettlement

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the union government to compensate Telangana for Rs 7000 crore revenue loss following GST rate rationalisation. He warned that the changes would adversely affect State revenues and asked the Centre to support States

The State government will launch a core urban city plan under Telangana Rising. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered reforms in schools, healthcare and sanitation, permanent government buildings, lake conservation, and Hussain Sagar’s development into a world-class tourist hub

Over 400 Mission Bhagiratha outsourcing workers in Khammam began a strike demanding clearance of wages pending for four months, disrupting water supply in 17 mandals. Despite repeated assurances, salaries remain unpaid, forcing workers to protest for their dues and survival

Several Hyderabad roads, including those in Bholakpur, Kavadiguda and Musheerabad, are riddled with potholes and overflowing sewage. Residents and commuters face serious risks during the monsoon as civic authorities remain unresponsive to repeated complaints