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A Hyderabad consumer panel has directed a hospital and neurosurgeon to pay Rs 20 lakh compensation after finding a deficiency in post-operative care following spinal surgery. The complainant later underwent emergency revision surgeries in the United States.

The Supreme Court will examine whether the Bar Council of India has the power to regulate law colleges and universities, questioning its expertise in legal education. The bench sought BCI’s response to petitions concerning a trust and law colleges

India’s Naorem Roshibina Devi reached the women’s 60kg Wushu Sanda final at the Asian Games after defeating Indonesia’s Kusumaningtyas Thania 2-0 in the semifinal. The victory assured India of at least a silver medal and gave Roshibina a chance to win gold

The rupee declined 12 paise to close at 95.74 against the US dollar, pressured by a stronger greenback and higher crude prices. Positive domestic equities provided some support, while traders monitored US Fed comments and developments involving US-Iran tensions

Mumbai Police has urged the public and media to avoid speculation and misinformation during the probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's death. His parents have alleged caste-based harassment and sought action against two institute professors, including Suryanarayana Doolla

Instamart plans to expand battery-swapping infrastructure near its dark stores to support EV adoption among delivery partners. In partnerships with Yulu and Yuma Energy, the company aims to reduce charging downtime and vehicle costs while making electric two-wheelers more accessible

India-New Zealand ties are gaining momentum after their elevation to a Strategic Partnership, ratification of a free trade agreement and moves towards the first bilateral naval exercise. The developments are expected to expand trade, investment and maritime-security cooperation

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced that six party delegations will visit thermal power stations and Singareni headquarters across Telangana on Thursday. The teams will assess generation, coal supplies and shutdowns amid allegations of a power shortage.

Former Warangal (West) MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar was discharged from a private hospital after suffering injuries during an alleged police assault at MGM Hospital. Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and several BRS leaders spoke to him and enquired about his health.

Mirabai Chanu won a historic silver in the women’s 49kg category at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday. The medal fulfilled her long-standing dream and made her India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medallist since Karnam Malleswari’s 1998 silver

An 18-year-old nursing student was found dead behind the bathroom at her home in Vengannapalem of Julurupad mandal. Police suspect she may have been raped and murdered based on injuries and disarray of clothing, and are investigating the case.

Former Australia cricketer David Warner was amused by an AI-generated video showing him dancing to a song from Jailer 2. Sharing the clip on Instagram, Warner asked followers to rate his technique out of 10 and identify its creator.

Manoj Bajpayee has opened up about his character in ‘Last Man in Tower’, describing him as a man obsessed with being the good person in his family. The actor said this self-image ultimately makes him overlook the problems affecting others

Rinku Singh hopes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign and help the team win the title. The batter also expressed his ambition to play Test cricket and establish himself across all three formats

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay inspected the state power utility headquarters in Chennai amid protests over unannounced power cuts. He reviewed electricity generation, purchases, rising demand and measures to address outages reported across several districts amid persistent heat

Jubilee Hills police arrested Chennai-based budding cinematographer R Adityakrishnan at a star hotel on Wednesday after finding 3.8 grams of marijuana in his possession. Police said he admitted consuming marijuana and expressed willingness to undergo de-addiction treatment.

The Telangana Polytechnic JAC has threatened to resume protests, including examination boycott, if the government fails to issue a formal order by September 25 retaining polytechnics under the Technical Education department and SBTET, despite recent assurances from officials.

Harry Brook climbed to a career-best fourth in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings after starring in England’s series win over Sri Lanka. Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed became the new No. 1 T20I bowler, replacing Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan.

KAVACH 4.0 has been commissioned for the first time on South Central Railway over 108 route km between Malkajgiri and Kamareddi. The upgrade improves train-location accuracy, signal information, station communication and integration with electronic interlocking systems.

A house was gutted after a water heater allegedly exploded at Somaram in Yellampet, Medchal, on Wednesday. No casualties were reported as the house owner had stepped out before flames spread. Police are investigating the incident and property damage.

The Junior Cricket Committee has selected the Rest of India U-23 squad for the Col. C K Nayudu Trophy winners versus Rest of India fixture against Tamil Nadu in Chennai from October 1 to 4, with Priyanshu Moliya as captain.

Nayara Energy will continue as the Official Fuel Partner of the Indian Racing Festival for the 2026 season. The partnership covers the Indian Racing League and FIA-certified F4 Indian Championship, with the 2026 season featuring six F4 and four IRL rounds.

Ganesh idol immersion passed off peacefully in Bhainsa on Thursday night amid tight security. Around 760 policemen, 200 CCTV cameras and four drones monitored the procession, while about 200 idols were immersed at Gaddennavagu irrigation project without any untoward incident.

Leopard movement in forests near Bembara village in Nirmal’s Thanur mandal triggered panic among farmers after a calf was reportedly killed. Forest officials confirmed leopard presence and advised villagers to move in groups, make noise and remain cautious while grazing cattle.