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Srinivas of Sloka Advertising has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Advertising Agencies Association of India. He said he would work with the newly elected office-bearers to address industry challenges and promote a vibrant, ethical environment.

Electors receiving notices under Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision will no longer have to attend in-person hearings, Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy said. BLOs will collect documents from electors and upload them online, while exceptional cases may be heard online.

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy urged the Telangana government to ensure timely crop loans for eligible farmers, questioning delays in disbursal. He alleged that only 61 per cent of targeted loans had been disbursed as the Kharif season neared its end.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana and officials examined new connectivity options across the Lingampally-Borabanda MMTS railway line. The proposals include elevated corridors-cum-RoBs, an underpass, widening of existing RoBs and new road links to improve traffic movement.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has sought stronger cooperation between Telangana and South Korea in technology, industry and innovation. Meeting a Korean delegation in Hyderabad, he highlighted Telangana’s talent, policies and business ecosystem and opportunities for Korean companies.

Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, launched in 2014, have completed 12 years, evolving into major welfare schemes providing marriage assistance to poor families. The programmes have recorded 16.78 lakh beneficiaries, while their implementation and promised gold component remain political issues.

India have named a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Malaysia. The Young Tigresses, featuring 11 returning players, will face Iraq, Syria and hosts Malaysia in Group E from October 5 to 11

A special Namaz-e-Istisqa, or Prayer for Rain, will be offered at 10 am on Sunday at Hakeem Shah Colony Park in Tolichowki. Organisers have appealed to mosque committees and residents to participate and make necessary arrangements for the prayer.

The Indian Super League has named JSW MG Motor India as title sponsor for the 2026-27 season, ending a three-season gap without a title sponsor. The league will be called the MG Indian Super League and begins on October 10

TGSRTC and Hyderabad Metro have introduced a common travel pass allowing commuters to use city buses and Metro services. TGSRTC has also launched MeeTicket, a mobile application offering paperless bus tickets and daily, weekly and monthly passes.

Former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender alleged that 20,000 votes had been deleted from the constituency during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He accused election officials of colluding with the BJP and demanded action against those allegedly involved.

Vizag Airport operator GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited has warned job seekers against fraudulent recruitment offers. It said neither GMR Group nor the airport charges recruitment fees or conducts walk-in interviews, and urged candidates to use official recruitment channels only.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the September 18 death by suicide of an IIT Bombay student should not be viewed in isolation. He raised questions about representation of marginalised communities in premier institutions and said the student’s parents should not struggle for justice

Australia A took control of the second four-day game against India A, securing a 191-run first-innings lead before declaring at 173/4. India A reached 28/1 at stumps and need 337 more runs on the final day

JNTU-Hyderabad students have raised concerns over poor hostel maintenance, citing unhygienic drinking water, dysfunctional toilets, inadequate water supply, overcrowding and poor food quality. They urged university authorities to improve sanitation, basic amenities, study facilities and room accommodation.

The Hyderabad District Sub-Junior Athletics Championship will be held at Osmania University on October 4 from 12.30 pm. Competitions will be conducted for boys and girls in Under-12 and Under-14 age groups. Registrations are open through P Tejeshwar

Hansika’s three-wicket haul and Srinayana’s unbeaten 53 helped Team-29 defeat Team-32 by eight wickets in the HCA Girls Under-15 One-Day League. Team-18, Team-22, Team-25, Team-28, Team-20 and Team-23 also registered victories in Thursday’s matches

Three Gujarat residents who allegedly went missing after travelling to Ethiopia on an illegal route to the US have returned to India. Police said their return was facilitated by the MEA and local authorities, while investigations continue into the alleged abduction

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ahead of the party’s October 2 Mumbai agitation, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll manipulation and questioning restrictions on protests at Shivaji Park and elsewhere

BRS MLC L Ramana criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his Sircilla meeting, alleging that it lacked measures for weavers. He cited 54 weaver deaths since January 2024 and questioned the utilisation of Rs 1,753 crore allocated for weavers.

India spinner Axar Patel praised his team for producing a commanding performance against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semifinal despite limited training and competition. India bowled Sri Lanka out for 45 runs after posting 169 for seven

Huzurabad police arrested four persons for allegedly murdering Padige Rakesh, 30, over previous enmity and differences involving an illicit affair. Police said five others were absconding. The accused allegedly lured Rakesh to a secluded place before attacking him.

Himachal Pradesh has implemented a prescribed dress code for teachers in 148 government CBSE schools, with officials saying the move aims to promote discipline, institutional dignity and a professional learning environment. The code covers attire, footwear, accessories and identity cards

Congress’ MLC nominations for the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Nalgonda-Khammam-Warangal Graduates’ constituencies have triggered dissent within the party, with leaders questioning the selection process and alleged lack of representation for BC and minority communities.