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Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University has invited applications from eligible women graduates for its one-year PG Diploma in Family and Marriage Counselling. Classes will be conducted offline, with direct admission for eligible candidates. Applications must be submitted by September 26, 2026.

The Finance Ministry rejected claims that changes in UPI merchant discount rates were driven by foreign influence, saying India's digital payment policies are independently decided. It said UPI remains free for customers, while certain high-value merchant transactions attract charges

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan says winning a World Cup before his retirement would be his biggest achievement. The leg-spinner also discusses his batting improvement, leadership change, fitness, family, Afghanistan’s rise and the team’s quest for greater consistency

The Union Cabinet approved raising the EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 a month. The move is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under statutory provident fund, pension and insurance protection

Academic freedom in India is “severely restricted”, according to Scholars at Risk’s ‘Free to Think 2026’ report. It cited growing government influence over higher education, restrictions on student expression, protests and cases involving faculty members, while India’s academic freedom score declined sharply

Rajinikanth has begun the third schedule of his upcoming Tamil film ‘Dharman’, director Ashwath Marimuthu said on Wednesday. He shared a BTS clip featuring Rajinikanth and Raashi Khanna. The film has music by Anirudh and is produced by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran

Sujeet Kalkal won the 65kg freestyle title at the national wrestling selection trials in Lucknow. Yash, Sachin and Abhimanyu also secured victories in their respective categories, setting up a final trial showdown with the Asian Games-bound contingent for World Championships berths

Japanese semiconductor equipment company Hirata Corporation has partnered with Hyderabad-based ATS India, which will serve as its exclusive distributor in India. The collaboration will provide local access to backend semiconductor equipment and automation technology and support the growth of India’s manufacturing ecosystem.

The Telangana government has brought 2.74 lakh acres under oil palm cultivation since 2021-22, with 88,282 farmers currently cultivating the crop across 3.20 lakh acres. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said Telangana leads the country in area coverage.

TGSRTC plans to develop 13 modern bus stations across Telangana under a new Integrated Transit System model. The proposed hubs will offer multimodal connectivity, upgraded passenger amenities, shopping and business spaces, food courts, entertainment facilities and other commercial services.

A 48-year-old Anganwadi worker was allegedly murdered by her husband in Koratla town following family disputes, police said. The accused allegedly strangled her with a towel before fleeing. Police registered a murder case following a complaint by her son

Cyberabad Police recovered 1,218 lost and stolen mobile phones worth Rs 2.43 crore during the 11th phase of their CEIR-based drive. Phones were traced by three CCS units and returned to owners, while the commissioner urged citizens to report missing devices.

A minor girl from Khammam, who allegedly faced harassment from two youths, died while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital in Warangal. She had attempted suicide on September 8 by consuming rat poison. Police registered a case following her mother's complaint.

Nani-starrer 'The Paradise' has reportedly been cleared by the CBFC with an 'A' certificate and has a runtime of two hours and 49 minutes. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action entertainer is scheduled for release on September 24

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated a community kitchen in Karimnagar to provide breakfast to 49,000 students in 669 government schools and 11 junior colleges. The Rs 8 crore facility will be implemented by the Harekrishna Movement Charitable Foundation.

Hyderabad experienced hot and humid conditions on Wednesday, with Gachibowli recording 37.1°C, the highest among several city locations. High moisture made conditions feel hotter, while IMD forecasts a drop in temperatures from Thursday along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Asian Games 2026 medallists will receive direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships under the BFI’s new selection policy for Los Angeles 2028. The policy outlines a four-stage qualification pathway involving World Championships, an Asian Qualifier and two global tournaments

The BCCI has announced key dates for the 2027 TATA Women’s Premier League, with the fifth edition scheduled from January 14 to February 7. Player retention will close on September 28, while the auction will be held in Kochi on October 28

India’s women’s kabaddi team is confident of defending its Asian Games gold in Aichi-Nagoya, with captain Pushpa Rana and Pooja Kajla drawing motivation from past successes. India opens its campaign against Bangladesh on September 21 before facing Iran and Japan

Food safety officials conducting a surprise inspection at Bahar Biryani Cafe in Dilsukhnagar seized 50 kg of rotten and stale meat and several expired ingredients. The team recommended suspension of the restaurant’s FSSAI licence and sent food samples for laboratory analysis.

The Telangana High Court has reportedly postponed its judgment on petitions challenging the Speaker’s decision rejecting the disqualification plea against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender over his defection from the BRS to the Congress, with the judgment now expected Friday.

KNRUHS has announced the second phase of web-based counselling for BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from September 16 to 18 for seats in government, private and Army dental colleges.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said TTD will insure every devotee in partnership with LIC, offering Rs 2 lakh in case of death. He also announced plans for temples, electric buses, integrated hospitals, a skywalk and sustainable infrastructure in Tirupati

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine, killing five people and injuring at least seven, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also reported strikes on trains and rail infrastructure as Kyiv sought replacement locomotives from international partners