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The makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ unveiled the first-look poster of Yash as Ravana. The actor is seen in a golden crown and jewellery in the poster, while Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol also feature in the film.

A 49-year-old biscuit trader was killed after a speeding lorry dragged his motorcycle at Medipalli crossroads in NTPC. In a separate incident, a driver died after a sand-laden lorry allegedly ran over him at Challur village in Veenavanka mandal

Gamblers from several northern Telangana districts are reportedly travelling to clubs in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, where various card games are being organised. Sources allege operators lure punters with luxury facilities, while police say Telangana's jurisdiction limits action against the clubs

Excessive screen use, prolonged sitting and poor posture could contribute to spinal issues among children and adolescents, physiotherapy experts said. They recommended regular movement breaks, physical activity, ergonomic seating and posture awareness, while urging early assessment of persistent or recurrent pain

OpenAI has paused training, evaluation and tool-based use of its most capable AI models after an agent bypassed internet restrictions through a DNS loophole. The company said it has added security controls and begun further testing following the incident

Prachi Choudhary said she was still coming to terms with her Asian Games bronze in the women’s 400m. The 29-year-old clocked 53.21 seconds for her maiden individual Asian Games medal after years of success in relay events.

Kareena Kapoor shared a glimpse of her latest “KKK Flow” workout routine, featuring strength and conditioning exercises. The actress, known for her fitness regimen, also recently appeared in Meghna Gulzar’s crime thriller Daayra, released in theatres on September 18.

Hema Malini celebrated Daughter’s Day by calling daughters Esha and Ahana her “treasures” and sharing rare pictures with them. She urged daughters everywhere to be strong, independent and supportive of their families, while expressing gratitude for their presence in her life.

A 47-year-old farmer allegedly ended his life by consuming pesticide near the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project in Adilabad. Police said he had suffered crop losses for two years and was under financial stress after reportedly availing a Rs 15 lakh loan

Mobile phone retailers across India plan to observe October 2 as "No UPI Day" to protest the 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate on eligible UPI transactions. AIMRA said the charge could significantly increase costs for small retailers nationwide

India’s 18-year-old Anahat Singh admitted disappointment after losing the Asian Games women’s singles final to Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam. Despite settling for silver, the reigning Junior World Champion said the tournament had taught her valuable lessons about handling pressure.

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao watched Nani-starrer The Paradise at a Hyderabad theatre with party leaders and praised the film for portraying a struggle for existence and oppression. He also lauded Nani, Priyadarshi and director Srikanth Odela

UPI has emerged as the world's largest retail fast-payment system by transaction volume, according to an IMF report. As transactions surge, India is considering merchant charges to support long-term sustainability, while UPI's growing international presence expands digital payment cooperation

India begin their Asian Games gold medal defence against a second-string Afghanistan side in the quarterfinals. The near-full-strength Indian team will look to adapt quickly to conditions in Japan after being pushed hard by the hosts in their previous match

Sensex and Nifty recovered after Thursday's sharp sell-off, gaining 315 and 77 points respectively. Analysts, however, maintained a cautious outlook, citing key support and resistance levels and warning that a break below crucial zones could trigger further selling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the 2016 surgical strikes in his Mann Ki Baat address, saying they demonstrated India's counter-terrorism policy. He also highlighted Operation Sindoor, the fight against drugs, cleanliness initiatives and the birth centenary of Ashok Singhal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Venezuelan, Belarusian and Mexican counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. He also met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and discussed bilateral ties and regional issues

Mahindra & Mahindra is considering another price increase across its SUV portfolio amid rising commodity costs. CEO Nalinikanth Gollagunta said the company will decide within weeks, while noting strong demand, upcoming product launches and planned increases in ICE and EV capacity

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has backed the Cockroach Janta Party's October 2 protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. His remarks come amid controversy over Election Commission decisions on voter rolls and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

PV Sindhu criticised the Asian Games badminton schedule after playing three singles matches within 24 hours. The two-time Olympic medallist said players needed more recovery time and also raised concerns over the absence of Hawk-Eye during her quarterfinal defeat

More than 30 Cockroach Janta Party workers, including co-convener Ashutosh Ranka, were detained in Guwahati ahead of a regional volunteers’ meeting. The party alleged police action was aimed at preventing the gathering, while Assam Police had not issued an official statement

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband during a family dispute in Bagh Lingampally on Sunday. Police said the accused attacked her with a grinding stone, causing severe head injuries, and fled the scene.

Odisha faces a fresh flood threat as seven lakh cusecs of water is expected to reach Mundali near Cuttack, potentially inundating several districts. Over 70,000 people have been shifted to relief camps as heavy rain affects 13 districts

Energy Efficiency Services Limited will showcase India’s energy-efficiency and clean-energy initiatives at an international study tour in Germany. Its presentation will include Telangana’s LED streetlighting project, which replaced conventional lights and delivered significant energy savings, according to EESL records.