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Four Indian junior pickleball players — Aadya Vinod, YS Keerthi, Anjali Bhupendra Pol and Stuti — have earned opportunities to compete at the 2026 Junior Pickleball World Championships in Dallas after strong performances at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open 2026.

A multi-decadal study has found rising heat-humidity stress and prolonged dry spells across Telangana and other parts of South Peninsular India. Hyderabad and Warangal are witnessing increasing urban heat and humidity, while farming districts face longer gaps between spells of rain.

India and Japan will meet in their first men’s T20I on September 22 at Sano in Tochigi, with the Suzuki Cup launching celebrations for 75 years of diplomatic relations. The fixture is also part of Sport 75, promoting sporting ties.

The Yogoda Satsanga Society of India will organise a Kriya Yoga programme with senior sanyasi Swami Smaranananda Giri at Haryana Bhavan, Secunderabad, on October 1 and 2, followed by a three-day programme from October 2 to 4.

The Indian Super League appointed Karan Yadav as CEO under its new club-led model. Yadav, who has nearly two decades of sports-business experience, will lead the League Office and oversee its strategic, commercial and organisational direction while working closely with clubs.

Ganesh idol immersion continued late into Sunday night as Hyderabad witnessed large crowds, heavy traffic and elaborate arrangements around the lake. More than a lakh devotees visited the Khairatabad pandal, while swimmers, lifeguards and disaster response teams remained deployed.

Tension prevailed at Jurala Project as police stopped BRS leaders and farmers protesting for irrigation water. Former MLA Chittem Rammohan Reddy was taken into custody, while senior BRS leaders were placed under house arrest and farmers demanded water for standing crops.

Police suspect an inter-State gang was behind the theft of Rs 15 lakh from two SBI ATMs in Karimnagar. Three to four suspects allegedly wore women’s attire, used gas cutters and sprayed paint on CCTV cameras before fleeing towards Maharashtra.

Two persons were killed and several others injured when a passenger vehicle carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh hit a tree and overturned at Domalpenta in Nagarkurnool district. The passengers were returning to Hyderabad after offering prayers at Srisailam.

Three residents, including two women, were taken into custody after a packet allegedly containing bones and non-vegetarian food waste was thrown from a police housing society building in Madannapet during a Ganesh immersion programme, triggering protests at Chanchalguda.

A 35-year-old police constable, M Chandrasekhar, was found dead at his residence in Moosarambagh in the early hours of Monday. Police said he had reportedly alerted a woman about his intention to end his life before his death.

India secured a double podium in the men’s 10m air rifle at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with Himanshu Dhillon winning silver and Rudrankksh Patil bronze. China’s Sheng Lihao defended his title with a Games Record score of 254.2.

Japan’s weather agency warned of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides as Typhoon Dujuan approached the eastern Pacific coast on Monday. The storm was expected to pass near Chiba, disrupting highways and potentially causing bullet train delays and cancellations

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to constitute a special bench to hear NHAI’s plea challenging directions to construct shelters for stray cattle nationwide. NHAI said implementing the order would cost around Rs 7,000 crore and should involve local administrations

Actress Sharvari recalled growing up watching iconic Rajshri songs and said working with Sooraj Barjatya on Yeh Prem Mol Liya gave her a deeper understanding of how songs advance a film’s story, emotions and family connections beyond choreography.

A major mishap was averted at Chennai Egmore railway station after RPSF constable Deepak rescued a passenger who slipped while attempting to board a moving Chozhan Express. CCTV captured the dramatic rescue, with railway officials praising Deepak’s alertness and bravery

A major fire broke out in the basement parking area of Jupiter Apartments in Uppal Bhagayath on Monday morning. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, while two cars, two bikes and a bicycle were completely gutted.

  World leaders gather at the United Nations for the annual high-level meeting amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, alongside climate, terrorism, hunger and AI concerns. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the General Assembly on Saturday 

Hyderabad will host Jaikaar, a spiritual music concert featuring singer Nikhar Juneja, at HITEX Exhibition Centre on October 2. The event will offer devotional music, dining and charitable giving, with net proceeds supporting Mahavir International’s initiatives in education, healthcare and skill development.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has received a special proclamation from Ohio, recognising his over four-decade contribution to cinema and the stage performance of ‘Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane’. Kher thanked Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel for the honour

Lionel Messi scored his 20th MLS goal of the season as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with San Diego FC. Luis Suárez also scored, but Anders Dreyer’s brace earned the visitors a point at Nu Stadium on Sunday.

BSP chief Mayawati criticised the Samajwadi Party’s ‘PDA Chariot’ ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, questioning its colour scheme and electoral strategy. She also accused the SP of shifting positions on social groups and highlighted BSP’s Ambedkarite ideology

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government over alleged rising food prices, citing increases in spices, pulses, cooking oils and onions. Referring to the song “Kya Hua Tera Wada”, he questioned the government’s response to inflation and sought immediate relief

Located around 40 km from Hyderabad, Under The Moon in Yadgarpalle offers a peaceful lakeside escape with greenery, rocky terrain, kayaking and boating. The spot is suited for picnics, photography and relaxed outings, particularly during evenings and the monsoon season.