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Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar has accused the Congress government of attempting to grab public lands under the guise of the prohibited lands list and the Bhu Bharati scheme. He alleged negligence in protecting public assets, questioning the sudden surge of prohibited lands to one crore acres.

Tension flared at the Grama Sabha in Hakimpet, Vikarabad, on Saturday as farmers accused police of harassment and raised grievances over unpaid compensation for acquired land. The meeting, held in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s Kodangal constituency, saw commotion after farmers and contractors alleged irregularities.

Sangareddy Collector Prateek Jain has urged photojournalists to focus on documenting socially relevant moments alongside public issues. Felicitating district photographers on World Photography Day, he said readers often prioritise news based on photographs.

Hyderabad-based shooter Mohammed Ashraf Ganyani won silver in the 300m Rifle Prone Men’s Individual event and bronze at the Telangana State Shooting Championship hel as part of the Deccan Elite Grand Prix. Former DGP Anjani Kumar presented prizes to the winners.

The TPCC Disciplinary Committee has deferred its decision on complaints against Forest Minister Konda Surekha, citing the need for further deliberations. Chairman Mallu Ravi said the panel reviewed her reply but noted she had distanced herself from her daughter’s remarks.

Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji won bronze in the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar. Her 13.24-second timing also helped her qualify for the 2026 Asian Games, with athletics officials congratulating her achievement

Forest Minister Konda Surekha has urged the TPCC Disciplinary Committee to act against Congress MLAs who, she alleged, are maligning her and her family despite her explanation to the panel.

Sebi has proposed a framework for Fixed Income Channel Partners to expand retail participation in fixed-income securities through online bond platforms. The proposal seeks to improve access in smaller cities and rural areas while setting eligibility, remuneration and fee norms

Sugar prices have risen sharply in Mancherial, reaching around Rs 60 per kg ahead of the festive season. Consumers fear further increases, while traders attribute the rise to a supply shortage and widening gap between demand and supply

The Andhra Pradesh government has released a recruitment calendar for 10,060 government vacancies to be filled in four phases through direct recruitment. The posts include deputy collectors, DSPs and other positions across departments, with notifications scheduled from September and October

The Telangana BJP backed the Centre’s decision to deny permission for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit. State BJP president Ramchander Rao questioned the proposed meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and sought details of the itinerary

FSSAI has issued over 150 notices to major food companies, including Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India, over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations. The regulator also took action against e-commerce platforms, restaurants and beverage manufacturers for alleged non-compliance

YSRCP spokesperson Putta Sivashankar Reddy alleged that industries were leaving Andhra Pradesh due to harassment and extortion demands by coalition leaders. He cited Tata Power and Websol projects shifting states and questioned the government’s claims of attracting investments and creating jobs

Hyderabad police arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh for smuggling 14.2 kg of hashish oil worth Rs 1.75 crore. The arrests were made during vehicle checks at Gowrelly X Road, and officials are now tracing the absconding supplier from Odisha.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended data centre projects, saying they would create lakhs of AI jobs and boost the state’s knowledge economy. He dismissed concerns over water use and highlighted upcoming investments, including Google’s data centre project near Visakhapatnam

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will face Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the Grand Chess Tour semifinals in St Louis. The Indian star, who topped the Sinquefield Cup standings, needs 15 points to enter the final in the mixed Classical, Rapid and Blitz format

Rising Australian all-rounder Liam Scott is targeting a return to the national squad across all formats after making his ODI debut during the Bangladesh tour. The 2025-26 Sheffield Shield Player of the Year is focused on improving his game and helping South Australia

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Madhuban Chowk skywalk and foot over bridge project is 60 per cent complete and likely to open by November 30. The Rs 9.62 crore facility aims to improve pedestrian safety and Metro connectivity

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that the mandatory Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free until September 30. Parents have been urged to complete the update at ages 5 and 15 to keep records accurate.

Former Minister T Harish Rao asked OILFED to expedite operations at the Narmetta oil palm factory and support farmers. He also demanded cancellation of GO No 97, saying the proposed merger could affect polytechnic students seeking B-Tech lateral entry

Over 30 students of a government school in Indore fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal on Saturday. Nineteen children were hospitalised, with four kept in ICU for observation. Authorities collected food samples to determine the cause

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation reviewed arrangements for Ganesh Chaturthi, including immersion routes, cranes, temporary ponds, sanitation and safety measures. Officials were directed to repair damaged roads, set up control rooms and deploy rescue teams at major immersion sites

Polytechnic students in Hyderabad expressed dissatisfaction after talks with officials on the government’s move to merge polytechnics with the Young India Skills University under the Shakti department. They demanded revocation of GO MS 97, citing fears of arbitrary fee hikes and dilution of the decades‑old polytechnic system.

Mohun Bagan face East Bengal in a high-stakes Durand Cup final as Kolkata’s two biggest clubs chase the title. Mohun Bagan seek an 18th crown, while East Bengal aim to draw level with their rivals and claim their 17th title