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HCLTech has launched HCLTech Pulse, a business unit focused on helping enterprises with $500 million to $5 billion in annual revenue scale AI, modernise technology foundations and accelerate growth through integrated strategy, data, cybersecurity, engineering and transformation services

The Telangana Sports Department and SATG launched the Khelo Telangana initiative to promote fitness and sports participation. The programme includes the Khelo Telangana Bandhan campaign and 9+9+9 Fitness Challenge, encouraging citizens of all ages to adopt regular physical activity

A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare leucistic Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake near BHEL. The unusual pale bird, found among regular dark cormorants, was documented after verification with birding sources, making it a memorable sighting

Vinod Kumar Tiwari and Tejasvi Gehlot have been elected President and Secretary-General of the International Kabaddi Federation during the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. An 18-member Executive Board Committee was also formed to strengthen the sport’s global administration

BRS leaders condemned an alleged police assault on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded action against the personnel involved. They also criticised the government over the alleged targeting of Opposition leaders

A Hyderabad special court sentenced Raju Alagar Swamy, 42, to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Chatrinaka in 2018. The court also imposed a Rs 20,000 fine and ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation

TRAI has mandated telecom operators to offer voice and SMS-only special tariff vouchers across shorter validity periods. The move is aimed at providing low-income consumers with more affordable recharge options based on their requirements and financial capacity.

Warangal (West) MLA Naini Rajender Reddy alleged that MGM Hospital was being neglected amid a lack of funds and doctors’ absence. He called for an IAS officer to oversee the upcoming Super Specialty Hospital and prevent similar lapses

IIT Bombay Faculty Forum president Dr Rajkumar Pant said student Sahil Wakode had not approached the institute’s SC/ST cell with any complaint in recent months. He also defended former dean Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces allegations of harassment and caste discrimination

More than one lakh engineers from over 500 organisations have been onboarded by the ChipIN Centre under the C2S Programme and DLI Scheme. The initiative has supported over 300 chip designs and more than four crore hours of tool usage.

Google will report content flagged as child sexual abuse material directly to Indian authorities, following a similar move by Meta. The change comes amid government pressure on major technology firms to speed up reporting and concerns over delays.

Naren Gupta of Zirakpur, Punjab, won the Brilliant Trophy Open Online Chess Tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. P S S Nandagopal finished second with 10 points, while Mahendra Teja secured third with 9.5 points. Riddhi Tomar was the best woman player

Former BRS MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar alleged that police manhandled and assaulted him when he visited MGM Hospital in Warangal following a recent ceiling incident. He accused the government of ignoring safety concerns and said BRS workers staged a protest

Mark Zuckerberg's net worth rose by an estimated $25 billion in a day as Meta shares surged nearly 12 per cent. Forbes estimated his fortune at $253.6 billion, with investor sentiment boosted by Meta's artificial intelligence plans and product announcements.

YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will meet Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Wednesday over the alleged attack on party leaders during a Vijayawada protest. He will also seek a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in DSC recruitment

The Election Commission has announced Rajya Sabha elections for 12 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal on October 16. Uttar Pradesh, with 10 seats up for election, is expected to witness a closely watched contest among major parties

Thunderstorms and lightning activity over Hyderabad on Tuesday evening prompted weather warnings and safety advisories. The Damini Lightning Alert app indicated multiple lightning strikes near the city and suburban areas, while residents were advised to remain indoors and avoid open spaces.

A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare leucistic Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake during a recent visit. The bird’s unusually pale plumage stood out among regular dark cormorants, prompting him to photograph it and independently verify the unusual sighting.

IIT Bombay said replacement of ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans in hostels predates student Sahil Wakode’s death and is part of routine renovation. The move gained attention after his death, while NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gavande called for stronger suicide prevention measures

Madarapu Vanishree’s novel ‘Pootakoollavva’ was launched at Oxford Grammar School, Himayatnagar, at an event organised by the Deccan Heritage Academy Trust. The author said human relationships, social circumstances and her life experiences inspired her to write the novel.

The Mumbai Crime Branch is analysing CCTV footage from IIT Bombay’s examination hall and hostel to reconstruct events preceding student Sahil Wakode’s death. Police are examining his movements after he was allegedly caught using a mobile phone to access ChatGPT

Suryapet MLA G Jagadish Reddy questioned Congress leaders’ authority to enter private properties of BRS leaders without permission. He also sought clarity on who authorised and funded their visits, while accusing the government of diverting attention from farmers’ irrigation and power concerns

The government will not cap airfares during the upcoming festive season but will advise airlines to keep fares reasonable, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said. He said higher ATF prices amid the West Asia crisis were pushing up airline operating costs.

The BRS has demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge into the deaths of three infants at RIMS Adilabad following an alleged AC cylinder blast. Party general secretary RS Praveen Kumar also questioned hospital safety, equipment maintenance and monitoring.