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Telangana’s Sri Nithya Sagi won gold in the women’s 200m backstroke, while Suhas Preetham Mylari secured bronze in the men’s event at the 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championship in Bhubaneswar on Sunday

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the non-release of Mettur dam water, alleging drought-like conditions in the Cauvery delta. He also accused the administration of failing to fulfil electoral promises and provide adequate relief

BJP general secretary Smriti Irani urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to back the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures. She also asked him to support singing the full version of Vande Mataram at Congress headquarters

Devdutt Padikkal smashed a superb 117 to rescue India from setbacks, including Rishabh Pant’s injury and the dismissals of key batters, as the visitors reached 300 for five against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second Test

Zaheerabad police busted an alleged gold and silver investment fraud involving a Hyderabad-based company accused of cheating 22 persons of Rs 19 crore. Four persons were arrested and sent to remand, while victims claimed over 100 people were affected

The seventh district-level yoga asanas sports championship-2026 was held at Trinity High School in Mancherial on Sunday. Organised by the Mancherial District Yogasana Sports Association, the event saw participants win gold, silver and bronze medals across various categories

Puthiya Tamilagam founder K. Krishnasamy has questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s silence on the Southern Zonal Council meeting, seeking a detailed Assembly statement on the State’s position on Cauvery, Mekedatu, Mullaperiyar and Palar water disputes

Rithvik Velupuri and Priisha Chakravarborty emerged champions in the boys and girls under-18 categories at the ninth Mount Banyan Global School tournament organised by Telangana Chess Academy in Hyderabad. The event featured competitions across multiple age groups and categories

Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto has announced a fresh protest demanding reforms in the state’s recruitment system, saying youth want concrete solutions rather than political dialogue. He also criticised FIRs against protesters and vowed to continue the struggle

BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning Programmes conferred degrees on a record 15,153 working professionals across 30 disciplines. The 2026 convocation in Hyderabad saw the graduating cohort double from last year, with learners from technology, engineering, medical, defence and international backgrounds

Amid a rise in monsoon-related illnesses, doctors have urged people not to self-medicate with antibiotics for fever. They stressed that fever can have several causes and unnecessary antibiotic use can cause side effects and fuel antimicrobial resistance

Youngsters from Mukhra (K) performed Ksheerabhisekam on a poster of BRS working president KT Rama Rao, thanking him for establishing an IT tower in Adilabad. The facility, built at Rs 58 crore, is expected to provide jobs for around 2,000 youngsters

India’s action against 57 websites and databases hosted on Google Firebase has highlighted how cybercriminals allegedly misuse legitimate cloud infrastructure for phishing, malware distribution and financial fraud, including fake bank websites and malicious applications targeting sensitive user information

Bompelli Bhavani, a teacher from Gandhari in Kamareddy district, has been selected for the Best National Teacher Award. Known for innovative teaching methods, online classes and improving school facilities, she is among 48 teachers chosen for the prestigious honour

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has raised concerns among Telangana’s major political parties, with 92.8 lakh voters identified for notices. Parties fear genuine voters could be affected, while the slow rollout raises questions over meeting the October 15 deadline

The Cockroach Janta Party will convene its national working committee on Monday to review the Centre’s assurances following withdrawal of its nationwide agitation, saying the government has yet to communicate steps on FIRs, punitive action against protesters and compensation

The end of T Nirmala Jagga Reddy’s tenure as TGIIC chairperson has revived scrutiny over land allotments made during her term. Allegations surrounding several industrial parks have reportedly complicated efforts by her husband, T Jagga Reddy, to secure her renomination

India’s invitations to Nepal and Bangladesh for the BRICS outreach session could strengthen South Asian engagement with the Global South and provide an opportunity to reset bilateral ties, amid changing political circumstances and renewed efforts towards regional cooperation, a report said

Hyderabad-based Kalories Nutra Solutions has appointed fitness icon and Ironman athlete Milind Soman as the face of kalories® (Fun)ctional Dark Chocolates. The partnership will spotlight intimate wellness while supporting the brand’s expansion across India and its growing chocolate-based wellness portfolio.

Hyderabad parents have urged auto-rickshaw unions to exempt vehicles carrying schoolchildren from the proposed strike, citing upcoming quarterly examinations. They also sought police protection for drivers and children, fearing disruptions could affect attendance, studies and student safety

Teja Sajja opened up about returning to the Zombie Reddy franchise with Zombie Reddy Nxt Lvl. The actor said the series gave him the freedom to experiment, while the sequel promises bigger action, scale and a new zombie adventure

Nearly 3,500 candidates appeared for an eligibility test conducted by the Adilabad district police unit to select 300 aspirants for free coaching for police jobs. Priority will be given to tribal youngsters, with 200 policemen deployed for the test

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India can become a global shipbuilding hub while laying the foundation for five expansion projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore in West Bengal. The projects include three GRSE facilities and two Yantra India facilities

Illegal drug sales continue in Hyderabad’s Mangar Basti despite repeated raids by police and enforcement agencies. Sources say the trade has declined but persists, with local gangs allegedly dealing in ganja, narcotic tablets, injections and cough syrups through concealed supply networks.