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Badminton champion Jwala Gutta donated 14.5 litres of breast milk via Amirtham Foundation to Chennai’s ICH hospital, supporting premature and sick infants. She also urged mothers to donate, highlighting that donor milk can be lifesaving for vulnerable newborns.

Actor Pawan Kalyan has completed filming Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar and co-starring Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the action drama features music by Devi Sri Prasad and marks another big-screen outing for Kalyan.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday but soon turned volatile, trading flat amid profit-taking after last week’s sharp rally. Investors await the US Fed’s policy outcome this week, while Brent crude rose to USD 67.39 a barrel.

CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Sahadev Soren, carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty, was killed in Jharkhand along with two associates. His death comes five days after fellow CCM Modem Balakrishna was eliminated in Chhattisgarh, further depleting the Maoist top brass.

The rupee slipped 4 paise to 88.30 against the US dollar on Monday amid trade tariff concerns, foreign outflows, and Fed rate-cut expectations. RBI intervention helped cap losses, while forex reserves rose by USD 4.04 billion last week.

The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council after Indian players refused to shake hands following their Asia Cup win in Dubai. India cited solidarity with Pahalgam terror victims, while Pakistan termed the conduct “unsporting.”

A 50-year-old migrant worker from Odisha was killed and five others injured when a wall at V Convention Hall in Gundlapochampally, Pet Basheerabad, collapsed early Monday following heavy rains. The victims were residing in tin sheds near the structure.

Deputy Secretary Navjot Singh of the Finance Ministry died after a BMW hit his motorcycle near Delhi Cantt; his wife was critically injured. Police filed FIR under BNS sections, probe underway.

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team for winning silver at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 and the men’s cricket team for their victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, calling both performances a source of pride.

North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers used AI-generated deepfake IDs in a spear-phishing attack on a South Korean defence body, raising concerns over AI misuse as cyber threats escalate at national security levels.

A lorry carrying urea meant for farmers in Nalgonda’s Miryalaguda constituency was allegedly hijacked and sold in the black market. Police suspect the involvement of MLA Bathula Laxma Reddy’s gunman, who impersonated the legislator’s aide to pressure officials.

Hyderabad witnessed intense monsoon showers on Sunday night, with core Secunderabad areas battered by very heavy rainfall. Musheerabad topped the charts at 124 mm, while Mettuguda, Tarnaka, Habsiguda, Moula Ali, and Kapra also reported over 100 mm of rain.

PM Modi, Amit Shah, and J P Nadda paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya on Engineers’ Day, praising his contributions and highlighting the role of engineers in building a Viksit Bharat.

A temple trip turned tragic for eight Infosys employees when their car overturned on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Pedda Amberpet late Sunday. One woman, 26-year-old Soumya Reddy, died on the spot, while seven others sustained injuries but are stable.

Three Maoists, including Sahdev Soren, a top CPI (Maoist) leader with a ₹1 crore bounty, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district early Monday. The encounter triggered a large-scale search operation in Pantitri forest.

Apple TV+ comedy The Studio broke records at the 2025 Emmy Awards with 12 wins, surpassing The Bear. Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, and Britt Lower were among the night’s biggest winners in a ceremony full of upsets and political statements.

Tamil Nadu BJP will organise Sewa Pakhwada 2025 from September 17 to October 2 with 75 events, promoting service, khadi, cleanliness, marathons, and social welfare to mark PM Modi’s 75th birthday.

Donald Trump condemned the brutal beheading of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah in Texas by Cuban immigrant Martinez, blaming the Biden administration, and vowed first-degree murder charges while DHS initiated removal proceedings.

A fatal accident occurred in Rebbena mandal on Sunday evening when two motorcycles collided at a curve in Vankulam village. One person died on the spot, while two others sustained serious injuries.

Women Congress leaders in Karimnagar staged a dharna at the District Congress Committee office on Sunday, opposing the appointment of Rajitha Reddy as the party’s women town president. The protesters accused the leadership of ignoring senior loyalists in favour of a newcomer with a history of switching parties.

SR University in Warangal hosted a 24-hour internal hackathon as part of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH-2025) initiative, drawing participation from over 100 student teams. The event featured five evaluation rounds, culminating in the selection of 50 top teams.

BC leaders from Karimnagar district have renewed their demand for 42 percent reservation for the Backward Classes and called for its inclusion in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution to ensure legal protection. At the BC Rajyadikara Sabha, retired IAS officer Chiranjeevulu urged leaders to spread BC ideology and fight systemic neglect.

Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian to reach the high jump final at the World Athletics Championships, while Gulveer Singh, despite holding the national record, finished a disappointing 16th in the 10,000m race

BRS leaders staged a protest in Kuravi Mandal, Mahabubabad, on Sunday, expressing solidarity with farmers facing a severe urea shortage. Former Minister Satyavati Rathod joined farmers in queues and criticised the Congress government for failing to ensure fertiliser availability.