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The Telangana government has extended the deadline for applications under the HILT policy to October 31 after industries showed little interest in relocating from the CURE area beyond the ORR. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the Cabinet also cleared major decisions, including e‑auction of surplus paddy, correction of land records under 22‑A.

Neymar criticised sections of Santos supporters for negativity after the club’s Copa Sudamericana comeback win over Macara. The Brazilian star provided two assists in the 2-1 victory but urged fans to support the team during difficult moments

Ali Mohammad of HDTTA and Reserve Bank of India’s Nikhat Banu won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the Gujarati Seva Mandal Telangana State-rank Table Tennis Tournament. The event featured competitions across senior and junior categories

Officials in Sangareddy felled a decades-old tree near Ambedkar Stadium while making arrangements for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s public meeting. The tree, cut to widen the convoy route, was left near the dais, drawing criticism for the officials’ recklessness.

Kerala authorities have stepped up preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, expecting higher pilgrim numbers this season. Measures include improved prasadam supply, healthcare, roads, sanitation, drinking water, accommodation and AI-powered crowd management to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage

Bank of Baroda has raised USD 700 million through a dual-tranche overseas bond issue comprising three-year and five-year notes. The issue received strong investor interest, with the order book peaking at USD 2.67 billion, nearly 3.8 times the final size.

The Congress government’s shifting statements on the number of auto‑rickshaws and retrofitting costs in Hyderabad have left drivers anxious. While Chief Minister Revanth Reddy earlier claimed two lakh autos were operating, the latest Cabinet figures put the number at just 18,766.

Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh secured the runner-up position at the IGU Northern India Junior Golf Championship 2026 in Chandigarh. The Class 10 student of Delhi Public School carded six-over across four rounds despite challenging windy and rainy conditions

Visakhapatnam’s V. Sriram Jayin won gold and earned the FIDE Master title at the Asian-plus Age Group Chess Championship in Singapore. The Andhra Pradesh player scored 7.5 points from nine rounds, defeating higher-rated opponents from Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines

The Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) has appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to ensure payment of the pending Rs 58 lakh ex gratia to families of the Sigachi Industries blast victims.

Visakhapatnam emerged overall champions at the 37th AP State Junior Inter-District Athletics Championships in Tirupati with 231 points. Vizag athletes won both boys’ and girls’ team titles, while selected performers will represent Andhra Pradesh at the South Zone National Championships

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has named 34 senior players, including India internationals Mohd Siraj and Tilak Varma, for a fitness assessment camp. Players from the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squads have been included

Twenty BSF personnel who participated in the 2024 Kanker anti-Naxal operation that killed 29 Maoists have been selected for the Medal for Gallantry ahead of Independence Day. The operation, conducted with Chhattisgarh Police, also led to recovery of arms and ammunition

National champion Laxman Rawat stunned South Africa’s world No. 7 Jason Theron to enter the knockout stage of the Heyball World Championships in Pune. Varshaa Sanjeev also advanced, while several other Indian players bowed out after tough battles

Afzalgunj police are set to seek custody of two suspects arrested in Bihar in connection with the Roshan Travels shooting case of January last year. The duo, also accused in a major ATM robbery in Bidar, are currently in judicial custody in Karnataka.

The makers of Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming entertainer unveiled Venkatesh’s first look as Lt. Colonel Venkat Reddy. The actor appears in an intense military avatar as the film celebrates his 40-year journey in cinema. The movie is scheduled for Sankranthi release

The Rajendranagar Task Force busted an illegal mini gas cylinder manufacturing and transport network in Hyderabad, arresting four persons in two separate cases. Police seized a total of 750 mini gas cylinders, a car, and seven manufacturing machines during raids at various places.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday said Bihar’s prohibition law has failed to curb illegal liquor trade and needs review. His remarks came amid concerns over poor implementation, while state minister Dilip Jaiswal rejected calls for reconsideration, blaming liquor mafias and consumers

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games after suffering a high-grade right hamstring tear while playing in The Hundred. Pratika Rawal has been named her replacement for the Asia Cup

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation teams removed 345 encroachments across Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur zones during a drive to reclaim roads, footpaths and public spaces. A total of 12.45 km was restored, with officials vowing continued monitoring to prevent re-encroachment.

Less than a month after water was released into the Rajiv link canal of the Sitarama Project in Khammam district, portions of its RCC lining have disintegrated, exposing the earthen embankment. Farmers have alleged poor quality construction and demanded immediate repairs.

A Delhi court on Friday allowed the CBI to conduct further investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak case after the agency cited fresh digital evidence and CFSL findings. The probe will examine possible involvement of individuals not previously named as accused

Telangana Intelligence Department SP R Jagadishwar Reddy has been conferred the President’s Police Medal for distinguished service on Independence Day. A decorated officer with multiple honours, his career includes 85 commendations and recognition from senior police officials for his dedicated service.

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign from Maharashtra’s Hingoli district on Independence Day to improve basic facilities and accountability in rural government schools. Founder Abhijeet Dipke urged sarpanchs and villagers to participate and repair schools