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Telangana EAPCET 2026 web counselling begins Saturday with 8,473 BPharmacy seats and over 2,000 seats in Pharm D, biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical engineering courses available across the state. Students in the BiPC stream must complete fee payment, certificate verification and web options by September 20.

Abdul Rafeay Bin Abdullah and Anirudh Srivasthan struck centuries in the HCA Under-23 Emerging Multi-Day Tournament, while Janmesh Singh and Vikash Gupta hit tons in the Under-19 One-Day Super League. Several big scores and bowling performances also marked Friday’s matches

BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors called for greater representation of emerging-market and developing economies in the IMF and World Bank while criticising unilateral tariffs. The expanded bloc also backed local currencies and stronger cross-border payment mechanisms

A Hyderabad police constable has been arrested for allegedly cheating a woman with whom he maintained a relationship for over a decade before marrying another. The woman accused him of forcing multiple abortions and even booking a function hall for their proposed wedding before abandoning her.

President Xi will arrive in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the BRICS summit, his first visit to India in nearly seven years. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the summit on Saturday

George Russell described Madrid’s new F1 street circuit as having less margin for error than Monaco because of its high speeds and fast corners. His comments followed an F2 crash, while the Mercedes driver topped the opening F1 practice session

Police detained several members of the Banjara community outside the Telangana Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad after they attempted to enter the premises during a protest. The demonstrators demanded that the State government expedite installation of a grand statue of Sant Sevalal Maharaj, revered as a spiritual leader and reformer of the community.

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will lead the Hyderabad senior cricket team, with left-arm pacer Chama Milind as his deputy. The HCA Senior Selection Committee unanimously took the decision on Friday, with Milind set to captain when Siraj is unavailable

Telangana’s Naishik Reddy Ganagama and Gujarat’sPrabir Chavda finished runners-up in the doubles event of the AITA men’s Rs 2-lakh tournament in Belagavi. The duo defeated the top seeds in the quarterfinal before losing to second seeds in the final.

Police on Friday foiled an attempt by Bharat Rashtra Vidyarthi Samithi (BRSV) activists to storm the Telangana Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad while pressing for student-related demands, including withdrawal of GO No. 97 and release of pending scholarships.

The Telangana Forest department has proposed arming frontline personnel with weapons and ammunition amid rising forest encroachments and attacks on staff. A Rs. 4,095-crore proposal is under consideration, while the government has also approved recruitment of 1,516 personnel

Hyderabad’s Marfa bands are witnessing a sharp rise in bookings ahead of Ganesh immersion, with popular troupes charging up to Rs. 60,000. The Afro-Arab percussion tradition remains an integral part of the city’s festive culture, drawing bookings locally and overseas

A private school headmaster was arrested in Jagtial on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting an LKG student. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act following a complaint by the girl’s mother. The student reportedly narrated the incident to her mother

The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will conduct the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship 2026 from September 17 at YMCA Secunderabad. The tournament will feature 45 men’s teams and six women’s teams across three levels

CSIR-IICT Senior Principal Scientist Dr Surya Prakash Singh has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, for his research contributions to Chemical Sciences, particularly advanced functional materials for chemical industry and energy applications

IIT Hyderabad has launched a four-week Applied AI Professional Certification Programme for working professionals. The September 2026 cohort will combine faculty-led sessions, online learning, hands-on assignments and project development to train participants in building and deploying AI applications

A Warangal youth attempted to end his life by setting himself on fire at a police station while being counselled over family disputes. Two policemen sustained injuries while trying to extinguish the flames. The youth’s condition is critical

Nine persons were booked for allegedly assaulting three persons with sticks and stones at a mosque in Keshavapatnam village of Adilabad district. Police said the clash followed an argument between two groups over the use of a road

The BCCI has again invited applications for its vacant Head of Sports Science and Medicine post at the Bengaluru Centre of Excellence. The board previously advertised the position in September 2025 but failed to find a suitable candidate

Property owners and farmers across Telangana have approached the BRS with complaints over the Section 22A prohibited list, alleging that wrongful land classifications have blocked registrations, bank loans, subsidies and welfare benefits, while some cases have raised allegations of extortion

A retired Army havildar was arrested for allegedly stealing rifles, pistols, ammunition and other equipment from the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment, at Bolarum. Police recovered the stolen arms and ammunition from Kowkoor, Yapral and Achampet in Telangana

The 22(A) prohibited land list has become a major concern for Telangana property owners, with BRS leader T Harish Rao alleging irregularities in the inclusion and removal of survey numbers. Several cases involving government and private land were highlighted at Telangana Bhavan

Farmers staged protests at several locations across Siddipet district on Friday over unscheduled power cuts. They demanded 24-hour supply, alleging their crops were drying up. Protests included dharnas, road blockades and burning of an effigy of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

Forest officials have called for cluster-wise monkey rehabilitation centres across Telangana, citing inadequate facilities and a growing population estimated at 50 lakh. They say additional centres, including dedicated facilities in Hyderabad, are needed to bridge the gap between sterilisation and reproduction