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A week of prolonged night-time power cuts has emerged as the first major political challenge for Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's Congress-led government, giving the Left fresh ammunition while triggering scrutiny over power shortages, demand, procurement and previous policy decisions

A Hyderabad-based NIN study found that combining dietary intervention with physical activity can provide the most sustained benefits for weight management. The umbrella review analysed evidence from 112 systematic reviews and meta-analyses covering thousands of trials across more than 50 countries.

Hyderabad’s Gudimalkapur flower market is witnessing heightened activity ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with traders stocking large quantities of flowers and garlands. Supplies are arriving from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while hundreds of stalls prepare to meet the festival demand.

The FSL has confirmed hundreds of video files on a mobile phone seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna’s cell at Bengaluru Central Prison. Police are examining the videos, calls and other digital evidence while probing how the device entered the prison

Habeeb Nagar police arrested four persons and seized 21 kg of marijuana from them at Mangar Basthi on Friday. Police alleged that two suspects brought the contraband from Maharashtra, while two others were involved in its local transportation and distribution.

Devdutt Padikkal says leading India A against Australia will be a valuable learning experience and could further improve his batting. The Karnataka batter, who has been in good form, is also looking forward to adapting to New Zealand conditions

A dancer who had earlier won a Telugu dance reality show was arrested in Hyderabad after a woman allegedly accused him of sexual harassment. Miyapur police registered a case following her complaint, arrested the suspect and produced him before the court.

Farmers in Khammam district staged a protest at Kandukur, laying siege to a local substation against frequent power cuts. They accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promise of 24-hour free electricity, with former MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah joining the agitation and warning of intensified protests if the issue remains unresolved.

Satya Parthiv Chintaguta and Harsha Oruganti won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles respectively at the AITA National Series Under-16 tennis tournament at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy. Maharashtra pair Ansh Ramani and Aarav Patel claimed the boys’ doubles crown

India will face Panama, Brazil and Uruguay in a landmark international football window between September 25 and October 6. The matches in Bengaluru and Kolkata will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, Sony AATH and Sony LIV across India

The Yadav community in Siddipet will perform a traditional ritual at Komuravelly’s Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple on Sunday, praying for the long life and well-being of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao.

Petra FC registered a 5-1 win over Wanaparthy in the Telangana Youth League Under-15 football championship at Sreenidhi Deccan Arena. Aryan Patil and Ayukth scored twice each, while Prokick FC defeated Wanaparthy 3-0 in another match

Medipally police have registered a case against a youth who allegedly threatened a private employee through Instagram and demanded Rs 5 lakh or sexual favours. The woman approached police after allegedly facing harassment over photographs reportedly posted on a dating app.

The Archery Premier League returns to Hyderabad for its second season from October 8 to 18, featuring 36 leading Indian archers and 12 international stars. Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Jyothi Surekha Vennam headline the field

The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association hosted its third India Leadership Summit 2026, bringing together healthcare and life sciences professionals. The two-day event focused on influential leadership, AI, career reinvention, commercial skills and the transition from functional expertise to enterprise leadership.

Bank of Baroda has launched bob World 2.0, an AI-powered mobile banking application featuring voice-enabled payments, personal financial management, hyper-personalisation and enhanced security. The app forms the foundation for an omnichannel digital banking ecosystem across mobile and internet platforms

AssetNX India founder Siddharth Shah adopted a white tiger cub at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park to mark his son Chinmay Shah’s 18th birthday. Chinmay began adopting animals at five and has previously adopted peacocks, a Royal Bengal tiger and a cheetah.

Onion prices in Mancherial have jumped from Rs 30 to Rs 70 per kg in a month, while garlic and ginger prices have doubled. Traders attributed the surge to supply shortages, while experts cited higher fuel costs and the West Asia conflict

TiHAN-IITH and Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation signed an MoU to collaborate on developing a drone city and wider ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh. The partnership will provide technical expertise, research support, training, policy inputs, joint projects and innovation initiatives

A 21-year-old man died by suicide hours after his mother allegedly died by suicide following a quarrel with her husband in Medak district. The young man was found hanging from a tree near Kolapally on Friday night, police said

Residents of Kothagudem’s 11th division have demanded relocation of a dumping yard near the Murredu stream, alleging that accumulated garbage poses health risks and blocks access to a cremation ground. They staged a protest seeking immediate clearance and relocation.

Onion prices have risen sharply across Hyderabad amid a supply shortage linked to poor monsoon rainfall and declining production in key sourcing regions. Prices range from Rs 45 to Rs 70 per kg, prompting consumers to seek government intervention

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded an immediate rollback of the alleged RTC fare hike, citing a Rs 160 increase in the Hyderabad-Hanamkonda AC bus fare in 20 days. He accused the Congress government of burdening passengers without prior notice.

With its legislators suspended from the Assembly, the BRS held a mock session at Telangana Bhavan, using satire to target the Congress government. Leaders raised issues including irrigation, jobs, power shortages, 22A lands, women’s safety and election promises.