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Syed Ghazi Abbas and K Bhagath Varma claimed five-wicket hauls in the HCA Senior Men’s Multi-Day Super League. M Amarnadh Goud returned 8/11 for DPS Nacharam, while Bengal U-19 beat Hyderabad in their tour match

The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 brought policymakers, industry leaders and experts together to discuss India’s net-zero transition. Speakers highlighted accelerated electrification, clean technologies, digital solutions and collaboration, while the India Heat Pump Atlas was also launched.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. India made one change, bringing in Yash Thakur for Arshdeep Singh, while Afghanistan made two changes

Vigilance teams are inspecting private engineering colleges across Telangana amid a dispute over pending fee reimbursement dues. The inspections cover admissions, attendance, scholarships, faculty, infrastructure and finances. Some college managements have alleged political retaliation, while the government cites verification requirements.

Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy has urged Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to return the CURE Bill to the Assembly, raising concerns over its governing councils, ward committees, jurisdictional provisions, property tax and local self-governance.

MEA Fact Check on Thursday warned against misleading and malicious social media posts claiming several world leaders fell ill after attending the BRICS Summit in India. Posts made claims involving South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chinese President Xi Jinping

With lakhs of devotees expected for Ganesh idol immersions, concerns over water safety have grown following the Patancheru drowning incident. Hydraa has deployed 394 trained swimmers at 103 water bodies, while officials stress barricading, crowd control, rescue equipment and emergency preparedness.

The Supreme Court expressed shock over deaths in relief camps for internally displaced persons in Manipur and directed the chief secretary to file an affidavit on the cases. It also sought details on unnatural deaths, FIRs, investigations, compensation and camp safety

Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Daayra’ is a gripping crime drama that explores law, justice and institutional power through two police officers with contrasting approaches. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran deliver strong performances in a tense narrative that avoids easy answers

The Tata Sons board approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran and agreed to move ahead with listing the group holding company. The decisions require AGM approval and could face a challenge from Tata Trusts, which control about 66 per cent

US Open runner-up Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by Brandon Nakashima on Team World. No reason was given for Shelton’s withdrawal. Nakashima will make his Laver Cup debut in London from Sept. 25 to 27

BRS general secretary R S Praveen Kumar alleged a Rs 900-crore scam in centralised food procurement for Telangana’s residential welfare schools. He demanded a SIT probe, questioned NACOF’s selection and raised concerns over food quality, pricing and accountability.

Seven passengers were injured after an auto-rickshaw overturned between Palsi and Pardi villages in Nirmal on Thursday. Two passengers suffered serious injuries, while five sustained simple injuries. Police suspect reckless driving and have registered a case against the driver

BRS working president K T Rama Rao urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman not to impose any tax on UPI transactions, cautioning that higher digital payment costs could affect young entrepreneurs, small businesses and financial inclusion

Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha inaugurated the MNR Learning Hall Complex and MNR CLINOVA Advanced Skill and Simulation Lab at MNR Medical College and Hospital in Sangareddy. The facility will offer simulation-based training to medical students and healthcare professionals.

Police arrested a man at Naddamguda village in Adilabad district on Thursday and seized two kg of dry ganja worth Rs 5 lakh from his possession. Police said he confessed to peddling ganja for easy money during interrogation

Cracks in the earthen bund of the Ada irrigation project in Kumram Bheem Asifabad have raised structural concerns after heavy flood discharge in 2022. Experts have advised caution, while permanent repairs await further investigations, frustrating farmers dependent on irrigation water

Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda will celebrate its centenary with religious programmes on September 19 and 20. The celebrations will include a Vishesh Kirtan Darbar, Amrit Sanchar and a main Vishaal Diwan at Exhibition Grounds, with Sikh religious leaders attending.

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBSE to consider implementing its three-language policy for Class 6 from the 2027 academic session. The court also suggested allowing current Class 6 students to study three languages if they wish

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy says he and doubles partner Chirag Shetty have learned to control their emotions on court and quickly move past mistakes. The pair are preparing to defend their Asian Games men’s doubles gold after winning the China Masters title

Telangana may make an online road safety course mandatory before applicants can book their permanent driving licence test. The pilot, underway in Kukatpally, includes six modules, more than 120 videos and an assessment that applicants must pass.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange called off his 20-day hunger strike in Beed on Thursday after talks with a Maharashtra government delegation. He gave the state three months to address his demands, warning that the agitation would move to Mumbai

The EFI National Qualifier for the Junior National Equestrian Championship 2026 began at Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy in Hyderabad on Thursday. Nearly 50 horses and young riders from leading equestrian clubs are participating in the qualifying competitions

Pharma major Lupin Limited's Atharv Ability Hyderabad is the first dedicated outpatient neuro-rehabilitation facility of its scale in South India