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Opposition parties intensified criticism of the government’s decision to introduce MDR on select UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders demanded withdrawal of the fee, alleging it could affect digital payments and benefit foreign card companies

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange halted his Mumbai march in Beed after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Doctors said his condition was under monitoring, while Maharashtra ministers urged him to withdraw the protest and hold talks with the government

The BCCI has announced India’s squads for the white-ball home series against the West Indies, with Hyderabad set to host the fourth T20I. The selection committee also named Rest of India’s squad for the Irani Cup against Jammu & Kashmir

Residents of Srinivas Nagar in Khammam staged a protest against proposed house demolitions for road widening, demanding assurances from officials and local leaders. Police were deployed after tensions rose, with protesters seeking protection for their homes from the planned works

West Bengal’s classrooms were built by reformers who trained people to question. A generation taught to see questioning as disloyalty by teachers afraid of transfer will not argue with orthodoxy. It will kneel to it

The achievement of the latest summit is not that it resolved the world’s conflicts; it is that it prevented those conflicts from destroying BRICS’ ability to talk to one another

TG SAFE suspended FSSAI licences of nine food establishments in LB Nagar after inspections found serious food safety violations, including spoiled meat and vegetables, pest infestations, expired food and poor hygiene. Officials inspected 20 establishments and collected 20 food samples for testing

Telangana’s August accounts show revenue expenditure outpacing receipts, resulting in a Rs 14,840.81 crore revenue deficit. The fiscal deficit has reached 58.65 per cent of the annual estimate, while interest, pension and borrowing pressures continue to weigh on State finances.

BRS leader T Harish Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a judicial inquiry into the Bhu Bharati and 22-A land controversies, demanded a white paper on land additions and removals, and alleged the Congress government had failed to provide relief

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said India presents a “huge opportunity” as the company rebuilds its enterprise systems with an AI-first approach. He highlighted the role of Indian technology professionals and partners in developing new AI-driven interfaces and applications

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy revived allegations of occult rituals against BRS leaders in the Telangana Assembly on Wednesday, accusing them of seeking to cause drought. The remarks came amid Harish Rao’s demand for greater use of available water for irrigation

Six students of a charitable trust drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at Neruducherla lake in Sangareddy’s Pedda Kanjerla village. Nine students entered the water, but three managed to swim back to safety. Police retrieved the bodies and registered a case.

Farmers dependent on the D-26 main canal in Nagarkurnool are struggling with inadequate irrigation water as silt, vegetation and stones block the canal. They said crops across nearly 3,000 acres are withering and demanded immediate desilting and removal of unauthorised pumps.

Congress MLAs in Telangana Assembly raised concerns over limited crop diversification, declining vegetable cultivation, monkey menace and shortage of oil palm saplings. They urged the government to provide subsidies, establish cold storage units and create awareness among farmers

Tons of garbage and biodegradable waste accumulated across Hyderabad roads over two days, particularly near Ganesh pandals and markets. GHMC sanitation teams launched a massive cleanup drive after more than 80 per cent of workers were absent during Ganesh festival celebrations.

Top Meta India executives, including chief Arun Srinivas, appeared before the NCPCR for the second time in a week over alleged CSEAM-related advertisements. The child rights panel is examining claims involving Instagram and Meta's handling of child safety

China, Japan, South Korea and Iran advanced to the men's basketball semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games after winning their quarterfinals. China will face host Japan, while South Korea will meet Iran in Friday's last-four matches in Nagoya

BRS working president K T Rama Rao said the party would contest the next Telangana general elections independently and ruled out an alliance with the BJP. He also discussed delimitation, artificial intelligence, governance, Telangana's development and its innovation ecosystem

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu invited Singapore companies to explore investment opportunities in Bharat Future City and Telangana’s semiconductor ecosystem. He highlighted sectors including advanced manufacturing, electronics, life sciences and green technology and invited Singapore participation in the Telangana Rising Global Summit.

The trailer of ‘The Vvaan’, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, unveils a mysterious folklore world where ancient beliefs and the supernatural collide. Directed by Deepak Mishra, the film blends adventure, mystery, humour and fantasy and releases on September 25

INTACH appointed Samudrala Dhananjaiah as convenor of its new Nalgonda chapter. The chapter will focus on documenting, conserving and promoting the district’s tangible and intangible heritage, including temples, forts, Buddhist remains, inscriptions, traditional settlements, crafts and performing arts.

India summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires and lodged a strong protest over the collision between a Pakistani naval vessel and an Indian Navy ship in the Arabian Sea. The MEA said the incident violated provisions of a 1991 agreement

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam is set to play domestic first-class cricket for the first time since 2019, representing OGDCL in the President's Trophy. The move follows a major PCB squad shake-up after Pakistan's disastrous Test tour of England

The second song, ‘Vevela Oohale Chupina’, from crime comedy ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ was released by Anil Ravipudi. Directed by Guni Manchikanti, the film, shot entirely in Meghalaya, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 9.