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Cotton procurement in Adilabad has plunged amid reports of weather-related crop damage and deficient rainfall. Officials and farmers cite declining yields, while farmer groups warn of worsening agrarian distress and urge immediate government relief for affected farming households across the district

India has achieved its target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs five months before the March 31, 2027, deadline, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. The digital identity system aims to streamline access to government schemes and agricultural services.

Sources allege Gravity Pharmaceuticals Limited encroached on nearly half an acre of KCR Park in Pashamylaram and laid a road despite TGIIC objections. Industrialists have urged government action, warning that similar encroachments could follow elsewhere in the industrial area

Patanjali Foods has received an MP FDA order to recall a batch of cow ghee after a sample failed to meet food safety standards. The company plans to appeal, saying the action will have no material financial or operational impact

Indians’ overseas equity and debt investments surged 111 per cent year-on-year to $321.53 million in August 2026, according to RBI data. Total Liberalised Remittance Scheme outflows rose 3.6 per cent, while travel remained the largest category of remittances

A government bus driver died after a landslide buried his vehicle near Parliyar in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district. Around 50 passengers had been evacuated following a tyre puncture minutes before the collapse. The conductor was rescued with injuries.

All India Students’ Association president Neha Bora said she would not sign a peace bond after the Delhi High Court dismissed her challenge to the police notice. She questioned whether protests and criticism could be treated as threats to peace

The Supreme Court has directed states and authorities to physically verify and demarcate wetlands, observing that unprotected water bodies threaten interests protected under the right to life. The court granted four months for the exercise in a public interest litigation case

Garden View Mall, a seven-storey commercial building on Wakf land near Haj House, has remained largely unused for over 15 years. Rainwater reportedly stagnates in its basement, prompting activists to demand a structural assessment and completion of pending works.

New Zealand recovered from an early collapse as Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs struck half-centuries to post 180 for five against India in the second T20I in Christchurch. Phillips scored 70, while Jacobs made 58, sharing a crucial 116-run partnership

Rajinikanth surprised fans by watching ‘Jailer 2’ with them at a Chennai theatre, reportedly for the first time in 40 years. The film has drawn praise from Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Riteish Deshmukh and several leading filmmakers

A head constable attached to Medchal traffic police station allegedly slapped a motorist during a drunk-driving check, according to a video circulating on social media. The motorist, Giri, also alleged that the officer seized his vehicle and verbally abused him.

India T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma set a record with 26 catches in 2026, surpassing Indonesia’s Danilson Hawoe. He reached the milestone against New Zealand in Christchurch, taking catches off Tim Seifert and Daryl Mitchell during Saturday’s second T20I match

Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra has urged Mumbai Indians to target Sushma Verma at the WPL 2027 auction to address their opening and wicketkeeping concerns. She also recommended an Indian pacer to strengthen the franchise’s bowling depth

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 1.136 kg of suspected methamphetamine from a passenger bus travelling from Bhopal to Hyderabad. Officials found four packets concealed beneath sleeper berth mattresses and are investigating the source of the suspected narcotic.

A head constable attached to the Medchal traffic police station allegedly slapped a motorist during a drunk-driving check. A video of the incident went viral, drawing criticism online. The motorist alleged that the officer also seized his vehicle and verbally abused him.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the State and Central governments to avoid interfering in private companies’ operations and misusing enforcement agencies. He also called for Hyderabad to become a global AI hub and stressed the need for workforce reskilling.

HMWSSB is preparing to introduce Green Water tanker services to supply treated sewage water for non-potable uses in Hyderabad. The plan includes GPS-tracked tankers, digital bookings and payments, designated filling stations and regular quality checks.

HYDRAA uncovered an illegal borewell concealed inside a bedroom in Madhapur during a crackdown on groundwater extraction. Officials traced underground pipelines allegedly supplying tanker water to consumers, while previous tests near Sunnam Cheruvu found hazardous heavy metals in groundwater.

India A were bowled out for 113 on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln. Simon Keene claimed five wickets, while Rhys Mariu scored 76 to help the hosts take a 22-run lead.

Freida Pinto says India has changed significantly since her debut in “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2008, particularly in portraying women with complex personalities. She is among nine prominent Indian women featured in the 2027 Pirelli Calendar.

A farmer from Giripally was allegedly slapped by Gajwel SI Malla Reddy after approaching the police over a water-sharing dispute with his cousins. A video showing the injured farmer went viral. Police said an inquiry was underway and action would follow if the SI was found guilty.

Unidentified persons allegedly attacked Congress leader Ankati Srinivas’s house at Venkatrao village in Mancherial on Friday night, damaging a car’s windowpanes and a television. Police have begun an investigation. Srinivas had also alleged that followers of a rival Congress leader kidnapped him.

New Delhi: India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said having no expectations from himself and focusing on the work at hand helped him navigate his four-year absence from international cricket, adding that his preparation never suffered despite being away from the national team. Bhuvneshwar returned to the national setup after a four-year absence earlier this month when […]