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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education and Fire department will introduce an integrated software system to verify Fire NOCs after fake certificates submitted by private junior colleges came to light. The authorities also discussed stricter fire safety measures in colleges

Indian agencies have identified an alleged unified command structure in Pakistan linking multiple terror outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, according to an NIA probe. Officials said the arrangement aims to improve coordination, propaganda, recruitment and online radicalisation efforts

The Allahabad High Court’s ruling dismissing a plea for a student to wear a hijab with her school uniform has triggered political debate. BJP leaders backed institutional dress codes, while opposition voices stressed religious freedom and students’ right to practise their faith

NDA leaders criticised Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Manusmriti, accusing him of targeting Sanatan Dharma while discussing women's rights. BJP leaders, including Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioned his position on gender equality and urged him to support the Uniform Civil Code

Student protests over recruitment demands triggered tension across Patna on Tuesday as demonstrators breached barricades and police used mild force and water cannons. Several protesters were detained, while heavy security, including CRPF personnel and a protected vehicle, was deployed

The rupee strengthened 26 paise to close at 95.44 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by gains in domestic equities, a weaker dollar and falling crude prices. Analysts said RBI intervention and oil prices would remain key near-term drivers

The Telangana government plans to acquire nearly 40,000 acres over three years for irrigation projects at an estimated cost of Rs 6,150 crore. Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to speed up land acquisition and pending works.

A purported video showing Shahjahanpur municipal councillors taking an oath to allegedly share civic funds equally among themselves has gone viral. The municipal corporation has ordered an inquiry, while the authenticity of the video and identities remain unverified

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condoled the death of party’s Khammam district Muslim Minority wing president Mohammed Tajuddin, who died of a heart attack. Rama Rao recalled his contribution to party programmes and efforts to raise minority community issues.

Forest staff rescued an injured deer after it fell into wire traps allegedly set by hunters in the Madharam forest area of Mulakalapalli mandal in Kothagudem. The deer was taken to the Government Veterinary Hospital at Paloncha for treatment.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to extend the claims and objections period for the electoral roll revision, citing 1.08 crore electors in the ASDDO category and warning that eligible voters could face exclusion

Kerala Tourism Minister P C Vishnunadh unveiled ‘Be a Malayali for a Day’, an experiential tourism initiative encouraging visitors to participate in local traditions, cuisine and art forms. The programme aims to promote cultural heritage, empower communities and drive sustainable tourism

YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked party cadres to fight for every seat in the upcoming local body elections, claiming strong anti-incumbency against the Andhra Pradesh coalition government and urging leaders to ensure contests across constituencies

Ramagundam Commissioner of Police Amber Kishore Jha handed over 142 mobile phones recovered through the CEIR portal to their owners. Police said 3,717 handsets had been recovered from 10,420 complaints received through the portal so far.

Senior doctors and public health experts have urged people in Telangana, particularly vulnerable groups, not to ignore viral fever symptoms. They cited rising influenza, SARI, ILI and H1N1 cases in neighbouring states and advised timely medical attention

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has intensified action against unauthorised constructions following the Anjaiah Nagar building collapse that killed two workers. On Tuesday, 17 buildings were demolished, 11 notices served and 54 more unauthorised constructions identified across three zones.

The Supreme Court has directed every state to constitute dedicated SITs to investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims, noting that the same vehicles were repeatedly shown in accidents. It also ordered insurers to report suspected fraud, act against involved officials and strengthen verification systems

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions across several key routes on Wednesday for the Milad-un-Nabi peace procession. Traffic will be stopped or diverted from 10 am to 11 pm, with commuters advised to use alternative routes

Hyderabad Task Force and SR Nagar police arrested a suspected medicine supplier and a consumer and seized habit-forming medicines and cough syrups worth Rs 4.80 lakh. Police said the pharmacy worker allegedly sold the medicines without prescriptions for illegal profit.

A war of words between Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has reportedly stalled a Rs 35 crore TTD-funded development project at Kondagattu temple, leaving priests and devotees concerned over the delay.

Police have filed a case against 38 people for allegedly molesting a member of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch during a protest over recruitment examination irregularities in Ranchi on August 21. Eight people were named and 30 remain unidentified

The Enforcement Directorate arrested two men in Goa for allegedly operating a cyber-fraud network involving fake digital arrests and money laundering. The agency said linked entities recorded transactions exceeding Rs 27,850 crore and were connected to hundreds of complaints

A Gwalior man was fined Rs 5,500 after his girlfriend covered his car with 3,400 lipstick marks as a social media love stunt. Police said the vehicle’s modification violated motor vehicle rules and ordered him to remove all the marks

The search for seven fishermen missing from Andhra Pradesh's Amalapuram region for nearly three weeks has been intensified, with the Coast Guard, Navy and other agencies deploying vessels and helicopters and expanding the operation to surrounding maritime areas