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Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy, alias Kosa, a senior Maoist leader, was killed in a police encounter in Chhattisgarh and laid to rest in his native village Gopalraopalli. His funeral drew crowds after decades of absence, with red flags and slogans marking his revolutionary legacy.

Three fertiliser outlets in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district have had their trade licences suspended for selling urea to farmers at night without official oversight. Agriculture officials from Kagaznagar division cited violations of distribution norms and warned of strict action against future offenders.

BRS leaders in Khammam have urged party workers to mobilise support for the upcoming local body elections, criticising the Congress government for failing to deliver on key promises. At a preparatory meeting, senior leaders highlighted issues such as fertiliser shortages and unfulfilled welfare schemes, calling for a strong electoral response.

Durisetti Vijay Kumar from Korutla has secured the DSP post in the prisons department by achieving 176th rank in the Group-I exam. An engineering graduate from NIT Delhi, he cleared the exam while working as a junior assistant in the Metpalli RDO office.

TGSRTC has launched a festive lucky draw for Dasara passengers travelling in premium bus services between September 27 and October 6. With 33 winners set to receive cash prizes totalling Rs. 5.5 lakh, the initiative aims to boost festive travel.

The CRPF Group Centre in Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad, conducted a cleanliness drive under the nationwide “Shramdaan” initiative, with officers and community members cleaning a stretch of the Srisailam highway. Led by senior officials, the event emphasised public hygiene and civic responsibility.

Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India’s Test squad for the West Indies series, while Devdutt Padikkal replaces an out-of-form Karun Nair. Ravindra Jadeja is named vice-captain for the two-match series starting in Ahmedabad on October 2

The third International Conference on Advances in Minerals, Metals, Materials, Manufacturing and Modelling (ICAM5-2025) kicked off at NIT Warangal, marking the Diamond Jubilee of its Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department.

Pakistan's bowling attack defended a modest total of 135 to defeat Bangladesh by 11 runs in the Super 4s. This win has set up Pakistan's first-ever Asia Cup final against India, scheduled for the 2025 tournament's grand finale

Chikitha Taniparthi and Jyothi Surekha have qualified for the Asian Archery Championship in Bangladesh. Surekha, who has previously won 12 medals in the competition, will be competing for the eighth time. The event will be held from November 7 to 14

Sanju carded a three-under 68 despite a double bogey on the 18th hole to maintain a one-shot lead in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship. Deepak Yadav stayed close, while Sukhman Singh dropped to third after a 72

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has signed a tripartite agreement to extend Clerical Grade-III job opportunities to graduate dependents of employees who died in mine accidents. Previously limited to General Assistant roles, the new policy allows non-technical graduates to apply for clerical posts, subject to a qualifying exam.

Joshua scored a hat-trick to lead Rangareddy to a dominant 6-0 win over Nalgonda in the 11th Telangana Senior State Football Championship. Karimnagar and Adilabad also secured victories in other matches during the league phase

BRS MLC L Ramana has written to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding immediate removal of GST on handloom products and raw materials. Highlighting the impact of tax hikes on lakhs of artisan families, he called the move unconstitutional and urged revival of the All India Handloom Board.

Encroachment of forest lands in Kawal Tiger Reserve has reached alarming levels. Forest officials warn that both tribal and non-local encroachments are endangering tiger habitats, especially in core zones like Palaghori. Arrests have been made, and authorities are considering stricter legal action to stem the crisis.

A senior journalist in Kothagudem has filed a complaint with the District Legal Services Authority against local officials and the MLA, citing their inaction over a severely damaged road. The stretch from Post Office Centre to Hemachandrapuram has become hazardous, especially for two-wheeler riders and pedestrians.

The Telangana High Court has set aside a single judge’s interim order suspending the State Government’s memo allowing higher ticket prices for Pawan Kalyan’s film OG. The bench directed a fresh hearing on September 26, citing the memo’s limited validity till October 4.

Hyderabad is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall overnight, with gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph, according to IMD-Hyderabad. An independent weather tracker has predicted an increase in rain intensity, especially in northern parts of the city.

Former Sirpur-Kagaznagar MLA Koneru Konappa has rejoined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), marking a political reversal after his brief stint with the Congress. Joined by his brother Koneru Krishna Rao, the duo was welcomed by senior BRS leaders at K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence.

B Sacheit’s brilliant unbeaten 102 helped Team A reach 240/8 on Day 1 of the HCA Under-23 Probables match. Meanwhile, Md Faiz Ahmed’s 182 and Mani’s 101 guided Southern Stars to a dominant win in the C-Division One-Day League

India’s men's futsal team made history with their first-ever international victory, beating Mongolia 3-0. Skipper Nikhil Mali and Aman Shah were key players in this historic win, a significant milestone for Indian futsal’s development under coach Reza Kordi

In a thrilling Pro Kabaddi League match, UP Yoddhas triumphed over Bengaluru Bulls in a tie-breaker after the lead constantly changed hands. Despite a strong performance from the Bulls, the Yoddhas sealed victory in the final moments

Surya Sekhar Ganguly and Sasikiran Krishnan continued their impressive runs in the National Chess Championship with strong victories in the fourth round. Both players displayed exceptional skills, while other matches saw notable wins and draws from top players

The Telangana High Court has granted interim protection to IAS officer Smita Sabharwal, restraining the state from taking any action based on the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission’s report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Sabharwal challenged the report and its legality, citing lack of due process and defamatory content.