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Hundreds of protesters demanding withdrawal of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, blocked the Yamuna Expressway in Agra on Sunday. Police used barricades to stop their march, leading to a brief scuffle

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress government over drying paddy crops in erstwhile Nalgonda district, questioning the availability of irrigation water and power. He rejected El Nino and coal shortage explanations and demanded immediate action

Dean Macarenhas and Gagan Karumbaiah won Round 2 of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship 2026 in Coimbatore. Macarenhas overcame an overnight deficit to beat Karna Kadur, while Jason Saldanha finished third as 64 competitors contested the gravel rally

Telugu NRIs across the Arabian Gulf celebrated Vinayaka Chavithi with rituals, community meals and festive gatherings. While devotees immersed idols at home within one to three days, celebrations in Dubai, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia reflected diverse practices and customs

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of imposing undeclared power cuts on farmers in Yadadri-Bhongir. He also raised 22-A land issues and alleged that the Congress was diverting attention from unfulfilled election promises

The Congress high command has appointed Patolla Chandrasekhar Reddy as Sangareddy DCC president, ending a prolonged deadlock over the post. The decision came despite opposition from Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha and leaves rival factions assessing their next political moves

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns in the Telangana Assembly over damaged roads, power outages and inadequate drinking water supply. Legislators from Manakondur, Jadcherla, Tandur and Achampet highlighted constituency-level problems, including shortcomings in Mission Bhagiratha water supply

Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in T20I cricket across men’s and women’s formats after surpassing Suzie Bates during the Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh. ICC chairman Jay Shah praised the India vice-captain for her record-breaking contribution to women’s cricket

In Gujarat’s Vadia village, families and social workers say child engagements have helped keep girls from being pushed into prostitution. Women are trying to break a generations-old cycle of sex work, while poverty, stigma and limited livelihoods remain major challenges

India and Italy are entering a new phase of their bilateral relationship, with a Special Strategic Partnership, a 2025-2029 action plan and growing defence and economic cooperation. A first Track 1.5 dialogue in Rome examined challenges and opportunities ahead.

A 5,053-page chargesheet in the Ketan Agarwal murder case alleges that the accused used a fake Instagram account, ChatGPT, murder films and podcasts while planning his death. Police also said they conducted a recce before selecting Lohagad Fort

Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions held its second Graduation Day for Engineering, Pharmacy and MBA students. Gold and silver medals were presented to toppers, while Virtusa senior director Meka Venkata Chalapathi spoke about AI, skills and emerging careers.

Japan Cricket Association COO Alan Curr says the historic T20I against India could significantly raise cricket’s profile in Japan. The JCA has upgraded the Sano venue and hopes the match will attract more established cricket nations while strengthening grassroots development

Actress Kriti Sanon has taken up pottery, ticking another item off her bucket list. Sharing her experience on Instagram, she urged fans to stop waiting for “one day” and make today their “Day One” while embracing new skills

Thousands gathered at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds to mark the centenary of Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda. The Vishaal Diwan featured Gurbani Kirtans and Kathas by Ragi Jathas, while Sikh leaders addressed devotees and a traditional Guru-Ka-Langar was served.

The BJP has criticised Rahul Gandhi after a comedian mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Congress leader’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore. BJP leaders accused Gandhi and Congress of insulting political and cultural values, while Congress defended the programme.

The Khairatabad Ganesh pandal witnessed a massive rush on Sunday, with roads around the venue gridlocked and the Metro station packed with devotees. Traffic police managed vehicle movement and parking as around two lakh devotees were expected to visit.

Indian swimmer Rishabh Das finished sixth in the men’s 100m backstroke final at the Asian Games after clocking 54.77 seconds. China’s Jiayu Xu won gold, while Das will next compete in the 50m backstroke and 4x100m medley relay

Unidentified persons allegedly broke into a storage room at TIMS in Erragadda and stole 288 iOS devices. The devices were kept in 12 boxes, with 24 in each box. Borabanda police registered a case and launched an investigation.

‘Friends’ star Lisa Kudrow recalled a funny immigration-office encounter when an officer processing her husband Michel Stern’s Green Card did not recognise her. Kudrow said the officer only realised who she was after she revealed she played Phoebe on ‘Friends’.

A neurosurgeon at Mamata Hospital in Khammam was charred to death after his car went out of control and crashed into a road divider near Pillalamarri on Sunday. Police recovered the body from the completely gutted vehicle and launched an investigation

Actor Mark Ruffalo has urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state AGs not to settle their antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance over its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ruffalo also called for public pressure against any settlement.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for Telangana from September 23 to 26, with isolated areas likely to receive 64.4-204.4 mm of rain and squally winds of 50-60 kmph

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds toward Moscow, Russian officials said. Two people were killed and 20 injured in the wider Moscow region, while an oil refinery and residential building were damaged during the attack