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Private hospitals in Telangana stopped accepting Aarogyasri and EHS cards, citing pending payments of up to Rs 1,500 crore and unresolved grievances. Patients were forced to pay upfront, as hospitals demand timely bills clearance, revised MoUs, and a grievance mechanism.

CM Revanth Reddy urged villagers to part with land for Bharat Future City, dismissing farmer protests as political. He announced foundation stones for key projects, plans for a Musi riverfront hub, a new education policy, and legal battle over Krishna waters.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Next Gen GST reforms have injected ₹2 lakh crore into the economy by reducing tax slabs and rates. GST revenues rose to ₹22.08 lakh crore in 2025, with taxpayers increasing from 65 lakh to 1.51 crore.

Sensex and Nifty advanced in early trade on Wednesday, lifted by positive India-US trade talks and strong buying in tech stocks. Investors await the US Fed’s rate decision, while FIIs turned buyers and Brent crude prices eased.

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with capital murder in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors allege political motives, premeditation, and witness tampering, as questions mount about rising political violence and ideological extremism in America

BRS leader KT Rama Rao marked National Integration Day by invoking the Telangana armed struggle and paying tribute to martyrs. He accused the Congress of dictatorial rule, failure to support students and farmers, and urged people to back KCR-led movements.

King Charles III is preparing a lavish royal welcome at Windsor Castle for Donald Trump’s historic second UK state visit. The event highlights diplomatic ties amid global tensions, with pageantry, a banquet, and talks on trade, tech, and transatlantic unity

Armed robbers looted over ₹21 crore in cash and gold from an SBI branch in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district after tying up the staff. Police said the suspects fled in a vehicle with a fake number plate towards Maharashtra.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 is shaping up as the most competitive yet, with historic feats like the first-ever Golden Raid, record Super 10s, dramatic comebacks, and razor-thin margins keeping fans on edge during Rivalry Week.

A decomposed body of an unidentified woman, aged around 40, was found stuffed in a gunny bag at Charlapalli Railway Terminal in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to establish her identity and trace the culprits.

A 76-year-old retired doctor in Hyderabad died of a heart attack after a 70-hour “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters posing as officials. The gang extorted Rs 6.6 lakh, harassed her with fake notices, and continued messaging even after her death.

The rupee gained 28 paise to 87.81 against the US dollar on Fed rate cut hopes and dollar weakness. Traders remain cautious ahead of the FOMC outcome as equities rallied and India-US trade talks showed progress.

Tollywood stars Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Vijay Deverakonda wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. Nagarjuna recalled a memorable meeting with Modi in 2014, while Chiranjeevi and Deverakonda praised the PM’s leadership, energy and commitment to India’s progress.

A government school principal was shot dead and a woman teacher injured in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, after bike-borne assailants tried to snatch his gold chain. Police have launched a probe and formed special teams to trace the culprits.

Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have destroyed over 1,500 homes and partially damaged 6,503 others, killing 417 people. With losses exceeding Rs 4,500 crore, landslides, floods and road blockages continue to disrupt normal life across the hill state.

After Charlie Kirk’s killing, Trump has threatened to target the “radical left” with terrorism designations and racketeering probes, raising concerns about silencing dissent. Critics say the White House is exploiting outrage to weaken progressive groups ahead of midterm elections.

The ED has arrested former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar in connection with alleged large-scale illegal site allotments. The case, based on a Lokayukta FIR, also names Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife, and relatives. Kumar faces money laundering charges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with BJP launching a two-week “Sewa Pakhwada” of outreach and welfare programmes. Dignitaries, including President Murmu and top leaders, hailed his leadership, as Modi marked the day by launching health and tribal development initiatives in Madhya Pradesh.

Six shooters from Pune missed their Akasa Air flight to Goa for the West Zone Shooting Championship after alleged delays in clearing their firearms at Pune airport. Gun For Glory slammed the airline, while Akasa cited extended security procedures and promised assistance.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda wished PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, calling him a “powerhouse of a man.” Modi marked the occasion in Madhya Pradesh, laying the foundation of India’s first PM MITRA Park and launching major health and nutrition initiatives.

Andhra Pradesh leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy joined former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu in greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his leadership, reforms, and vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.

In September 1947, three freedom fighters disguised as labourers unfurled the national flag on Devgiri fort in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, defying Nizam rule. The daring act inspired resistance, with arrests, land seizures, and memories that echo through Marathwada Liberation Day celebrations.

Former TTD chairman Bhuma Karunakar Reddy alleged an act of sacrilege at Alipiri, claiming a Vishnu idol was found amid filth, while the Andhra Pradesh government dismissed it as false propaganda, calling it an incomplete Shani statue abandoned a decade ago.