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Pune activist Vidyanand Bapat, who has opposed high-decibel DJ systems and loudspeakers during festivals, was assaulted while speaking to media on Thursday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the attack and said police had arrested the alleged attacker, Santosh Chavan.

The BRS has demanded that the Congress government withdraw GO 97 by September 7, backing protesting polytechnic students. The party warned of intensified agitation and raised concerns over the proposed shift of polytechnic colleges to the Young India Skill University.

A 65-year-old farmer and his 28-year-old son were electrocuted to death in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur while installing electric fencing around their field to protect crops from stray cattle. Police said they came into contact with electricity from a nearby power pole

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said India is fully prepared to host the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy after the ICC shifted the six-team tournament from Sri Lanka. Matches will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara from February 14 to 28

Hydraa has deployed 51 disaster response teams, 21 bike-borne teams and 394 expert swimmers for Ganesh idol immersions in Hyderabad on September 25 and 26. The arrangements cover 103 lakes across GHMC, CMC and MMC limits.

An alleged insider connection and possible honey trap operation have emerged as key angles in the probe into the theft of firearms and ammunition from the Madras Regiment establishment in Bolarum. Investigators are examining personnel access, communications and financial transactions.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank demanded immediate construction of 6,000 Indiramma houses on eight acres in Survey No. 157/1 in Secunderabad Cantonment constituency. He led a protest at the site, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfil its housing promise.

Protests demanding release of Telangana’s pending fee reimbursement dues rocked Hyderabad on Thursday. BJP leaders and BJYM activists attempted to besiege the Secretariat, while ABVP held a Fee Deeksha, alleging Rs 11,000 crore in dues remained unpaid.

Delhi Police rejected allegations of political interference in a June 23 Jantar Mantar assault case, saying the accused were handled according to law. Police said the victim’s injuries were simple and caused by a metal bracelet, while denying claims of serious skull injury

Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises to farmers and the public. He challenged Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to prove that a 100 per cent crop loan waiver was implemented.

Centuries from Sai Vikas Reddy, Aryan Krishna and Pranav Suryadevara highlighted Thursday's HCA cricket action. Sai Vikas scored 115, Aryan made 150 not out and Pranav hit 177, while several other batters and bowlers produced notable performances

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over alleged police brutality against protesting students, including claims of gunfire and injuries. He accused the government of avoiding responsibility and warned the BJP that regimes suppressing youth voices eventually have to answer to the people

Carmel Convent High School student Srinidhi from Mancherial has been selected for the south zone athletic meet in Puducherry from September 15 to 16. She earned selection after excelling in a State-level competition held in Hanamkonda.

Polytechnic students staged a dharna at Pinapaka MLA Payam Venkateswarlu’s camp office in Manuguru on Thursday, opposing GO 97. They alleged that merging polytechnic education with Young India Skill University under a PPP model would increase fees and promote privatisation.

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked advocates seeking a CBI probe into their alleged assault during a protest outside the BCI office to approach the Delhi High Court. The lawyers claimed they were beaten by persons posing as lawyers

Telangana government employees are awaiting the long-delayed Pay Revision Committee announcement amid protests over pending issues. With six DAs pending, employee unions are seeking higher fitment, while concerns remain that merging the DAs with the PRC could reduce the actual fitment.

The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 94.59 against the US dollar on Thursday, extending its winning streak to five sessions. Strong foreign currency deposit inflows and foreign institutional buying supported the currency, while crude prices capped gains

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new Anti Narcotics Task Force within Assam Police to tackle drug trafficking. The unit will focus on legal and financial networks, while the state aims to raise its conviction rate in chargesheeted cases to 35 per cent

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has demolished 185 unauthorised structures under construction across its limits. Serilingampally recorded the highest number of demolitions at 81, followed by Quthbullapur and Kukatpally. The enforcement drive began after a seven-storey structure collapsed in Gachibowli.

A man was arrested in Adilabad on Thursday for allegedly duping a Thalamadugu resident of Rs 2 lakh by promising him a government job in the Roads and Buildings Department. Police arrested Md Rafeeq after the victim approached them.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has ordered all sheep, goat and cattle slaughterhouses and retail meat and beef shops within its limits to remain closed on September 4 for Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Officials have been directed to ensure strict compliance.

Netflix has launched Southverse, a new collection page for members in India featuring curated films and series from southern India. The platform brings together titles across languages, genres, stars and moods, making regional content easier for viewers to discover.

F1 2026 title leader Kimi Antonelli said he is ready to help Mercedes teammate and title rival George Russell during Monza qualifying if the team asks. Antonelli will start Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from the back after taking a grid penalty

Fitistan will host the second edition of the Gunners Soldierathon at the Artillery Centre, Golconda, on September 27. The event will mark 200 years of the Regiment of Artillery and feature half marathon, running, walking and celebration categories.