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Crude oil futures prices fell by Rs 89 to Rs 9,730 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Thursday amid weak global trends. Analysts attributed the decline to participants offloading holdings amid weak demand in the spot market.

Tata Motors will increase prices across its commercial vehicle range by up to 1 per cent from October 1, 2026. The company said the revision is aimed at offsetting rising commodity prices and other input costs, marking its second hike this year.

The Supreme Court will hear on September 21 a plea challenging deletion of names from Delhi’s electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The Election Commission had deleted 47 lakh voters from the draft roll published on August 31.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a judicial probe into the properties of both families, demanded an Assembly debate and accused the Congress government of diverting attention from failures and 22-A land controversy.

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said India's semiconductor policy push has given the industry a strong foundation and helped the country move from vision to execution. He highlighted Micron's commercial production at Sanand and its growing workforce in India.

Fleagram Festive Edit Season 9 will be held in Hyderabad on October 2, featuring more than 100 homegrown brands. The event at Cyber Gardens Convention Centre will offer shopping, food, live music, creative workshops and activities for children.

Schools across Telangana will observe 13-day Dasara holidays from October 10 to 22, with classes resuming on October 23. Students will first take Summative Assessment-I exams, while junior colleges will have holidays from October 10 to 21.

MLC Addanki Dayakar being seated in the second row at Praja Palana Dinostavam celebrations in Hyderabad drew criticism from the BRS. BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank questioned the Congress government’s commitment towards the Dalit community over the seating arrangement.

YSRCP alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is making welfare promises ahead of local body elections despite failing to fulfil earlier commitments. The party criticised pension changes, assigned land claims and house allocations while highlighting Jagan-era schemes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Thimphu on a two-day Bhutan visit to deepen bilateral ties. He reviewed cooperation in development, energy, trade, connectivity and culture, while inaugurating infrastructure projects and handing over 43 Jersey cows for Bhutan’s dairy programme

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana was facing a rainfall deficit due to El Nino and rising electricity demand. He sought public support to address the challenges and highlighted the Musi rejuvenation project, Metro expansion and Future City development.

Malayalam news channel MD Anto Augustine was arrested by Kerala Excise officials after 67 litres of liquor was allegedly recovered from his ancestral house in Wayanad. The arrest followed an SIT probe into irregularities surrounding a failed Lionel Messi football event

Six students drowned in a lake at Pedda Kanjerla during Ganesh immersion on Wednesday evening. Sangareddy Collector Prateek Jain announced Rs two lakh ex gratia for each bereaved family, while Patancheru police arrested hostel warden Jayaprakash for alleged negligence.

India reaffirmed its commitment to energy security after the US Congress passed legislation allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from major Russian energy buyers. The MEA said India would diversify sourcing and protect its trade and economic interests 

A 17-year-old polytechnic student was killed and her friend injured after a speeding car allegedly rammed into them at Thimmapur on the outskirts of Karimnagar town. Police launched a search to identify and trace the car involved in the accident.

Actress Namrata Shirodkar shared glimpses of her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with children Sitara and Gautam, including rituals and Ganpati visarjan. The actress, who hails from a Maharashtrian family, celebrated the festival with family and pets, sharing festive pictures

Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag, recipient of the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for changing the award selection process. Nag said he would dedicate the honour to Karnataka and credited audiences for supporting his five-decade career

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with President Droupadi Murmu, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other political leaders extending birthday greetings. Leaders highlighted his 25 years in public office and various aspects of his governance record

A 27-year-old bank employee staying at a PG hostel in Gachibowli approached Hyderabad cybercrime police after her social media accounts were allegedly hacked. The suspects reportedly uploaded morphed photographs and sent messages to her prospective father-in-law.

The Odisha government has rejected the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons. The Supreme Court allowed him two weeks to amend his petition 

Resident doctors at NIMS launched a flash strike after a junior resident was allegedly abused and threatened by patient attendants. The RDA demanded institutional action, stronger workplace security and legal backing, and announced a boycott of elective and OPD services.

The International Campaign for Tibet urged US President Donald Trump to raise Tibet, seek the Panchen Lama’s release and press China on human rights during talks with Xi Jinping. It also alleged AI-assisted surveillance targeting Tibetan organisations and communities

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely to bring relief from warm weather in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana over the next three days. The IMD has also issued a heavy rainfall warning for September 21 to 24

Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, has sent a Rs 500-crore defamation notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and former minister Anil Deshmukh. He sought apologies, retractions and compensation over alleged defamatory statements concerning his daughter’s case