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Telangana has recorded a 10 per cent increase in cropped area despite the El Niño impact, according to PJTAU. The university said pulses and oilseed cultivation has increased, attributing the growth to crop diversification campaigns encouraging farmers to adopt alternative cropping patterns.

Trade unions affiliated with CPI, BJP, and Congress are locked in a credit war over SCCL’s success in winning the Prakasam Khani-II opencast coal project at Manuguru. The project holds 180 million tonnes of reserves and is expected to generate Rs 43,000 crore revenue over 25 years.

Disney reported a strong third-quarter performance, supported by films including “Toy Story 5” and growth at US theme parks. The company also announced a TikTok content partnership, while international tourism weakness continued to affect overseas Experiences operations

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has abolished the special pass system for Ram Darbar visits, allowing devotees to proceed directly after Ram Lalla darshan. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court-monitored probe into the temple donation theft continues under a reconstituted SIT

The Nallavagu irrigation project at Sirgapur turned surplus after heavy rainfall in its catchment area, benefiting farmers in Sangareddy and Kamareddy districts. Water was released into both canals, while the Pocharam dam and Ghanpur anicut continued to overflow due to persistent rains.

AIFF and Ryan Group of Institutions launched a School Grassroots Football Programme to provide structured football and futsal training across 25 schools in 10 cities. The initiative will use AIFF-certified coaches and aims to create long-term pathways for young players

The YSR Congress Party alleged that a pregnant woman in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district had to walk four kilometres to reach an ambulance due to poor road access. The party also accused the government of failing to provide security during Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit

Indian Navy FC secured their first win of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a 2-0 victory over NEROCA FC in Imphal. Roshan Panna and Muhammed Inayath scored as the Sailors produced a disciplined display to move second in Group D

"Godzilla Minus Zero", sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One", will have its world premiere as the Spotlight Gala at the 64th New York Film Festival on September 26 at Alice Tully Hall.

A Fast Track POCSO Court in Medak sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years' imprisonment for abducting and sexually exploiting a minor girl. The court also imposed a Rs 20,000 fine and directed the government to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to the victim.

The 12th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, with participation from actors, handloom artisans and officials. The event showcased traditional handloom sarees, highlighted the challenges faced by weavers and promoted India's rich handloom heritage.

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to establish a permanent Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad during a Rajya Sabha debate. While supporting an increase in Supreme Court judges, he said the move would improve access to justice for southern States.

The Supreme Court clarified that its order restricting use of courtroom audio-video recordings does not prevent recognised news organisations from reporting proceedings. However, media outlets cannot use audio or video clips of judicial proceedings without permission under the court’s directions

The Supreme Court agreed to hear petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2026, while also taking up a PIL seeking action against alleged gambling platforms operating as social and e-sports games. The case questions the nationwide real-money gaming ban

The Enforcement Directorate searched premises linked to YSR Congress leader Malla Vijaya Prasad in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad as part of its money laundering investigation into an alleged multi-state chit fund scam. The agency is probing allegations involving Welfare Group of Companies

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has triggered widespread unrest within the Congress, with resignations, protests, bandh calls and threats of defection by disappointed MLAs. The party leadership is now working to pacify dissatisfied legislators as political pressure mounts across several districts

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged Jharkhand protester Devendra Nath Mahto to drink water during his hunger strike against alleged recruitment exam irregularities. The protest has intensified, with six people now fasting and demanding cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and reforms

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to help secure Maharashtra's consent for increasing the height of the proposed Tummidihatti barrage and sought faster environmental clearances for key irrigation projects, citing project delays, rising costs and a recent Supreme Court verdict

M3M Foundation and the Paralympic Committee of India felicitated India’s seven para medallists and coaches following a historic Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign. The athletes won seven medals, including three gold, two silver and two bronze, marking India’s best-ever para performance

The Supreme Court directed state governments to reconsider increasing the retirement age of judicial officers, saying financial burden cannot be cited as a reason to oppose the move. States have been asked to take a decision within two weeks in consultation with high courts

Khammam youth G Venu Kumar, who attempted suicide over the delay in Group recruitment notifications and the absence of a job calendar, was discharged from hospital after recovering. Political leaders continued to criticise the government over its promises to unemployed youth

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 42-year-old kidney transplant recipient diagnosed with high-grade intestinal lymphoma. The patient underwent complex bowel surgery followed by chemo-immunotherapy, overcoming the challenges of cancer treatment after organ transplantation.

Monte Carlo Fashions reported a wider consolidated net loss of Rs 23.4 crore for the June quarter despite a 7.6 per cent rise in revenue. The company's EBITDA loss also widened, while its shares declined following the announcement of the quarterly results

Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu and Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh unveiled the vision for the P.V. Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam. The integrated campus will combine elite coaching, sports science, education and multiple disciplines to develop future athletes