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A speeding car hit a police vehicle in Langer Houz on Sunday morning, killing a woman named Kashvi on the spot. Four others were injured, two critically. The injured were taken to hospital, and a case has been registered by police

Tirumala’s Venkateswara Swamy temple will close from 3:30 PM on September 7 to 3 AM on September 8 due to the lunar eclipse. Srivani darshan is rescheduled to 1 PM. No VIP letters will be accepted on September 15

A 60-year-old man, Narasimhulu of Singur village, died and another person was seriously injured after a speeding car hit their motorbike on NH-161 at Sangupet in Andole mandal, Sangareddy. Police shifted the body for postmortem and registered a case.

A student from Mancherial lost Rs 37,500 to a cyber fraudster while applying for an education loan through a bank’s website. The fraudster extracted the money as fake processing charges. The victim reported the scam to police via the 1930 cybercrime helpline.

A 13-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly raped and filmed by a man from her village. He threatened to kill her and leak the video. She told her mother. Her father filed a complaint. Police are investigating

Former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, sentenced to life imprisonment in a rape case, has been assigned work as a library clerk at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara prison. He will earn Rs 522 a day for issuing books and maintaining records

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely three-hour visit to Manipur on September 13, calling it an “insult” and a “non-visit.” This would be the PM’s first trip since the state plunged into ethnic violence in May 2023

SIIMA 2025 in Dubai honoured Telugu cinema with Kalki winning Best Film, Allu Arjun Best Actor, Sukumar Best Director, and fresh talents Teja Sajja, Prashanth Varma shining alongside Rashmika Mandanna.

The AIFF Executive Committee has approved an RFQ process to select an agency for monetising its commercial properties and formed a three-member Bid Evaluation Committee. It also confirmed that the Super Cup will be held from October 25 to November 22, 2025.

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor shared her love for Maharashtrian delicacy Ukadiche Modak on Anant Chaturdashi, devouring six modaks to mark September 6 Ganpati Visarjan. A self-confessed foodie, Shraddha balances her indulgence with fitness, while celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in traditional style.

Manipur Governor A.K. Bhalla held a high-level meeting with top bureaucrats and BJP MLAs, including N. Biren Singh, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s possible visit. The PM may travel to Imphal after inaugurating the Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram

India’s mixed team of Rishabh Yadav and V. Jyothi Surekha clinched silver in the compound bow category at the World Archery Championship in South Korea. Surekha, the Vijayawada-based archer, added her tenth World Championship medal to an illustrious career.

In Nirmal, an auto driver from Rachapur village earned praise after returning a handbag containing a 16-tola gold chain worth Rs 16 lakh. Sai Kumar promptly returned the bag to its owner, Sujatha, after learning about her loss through social media.

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad concluded peacefully on Sunday, with 26,000 idols immersed in Hussainsagar Lake. Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said no major incidents were reported, though minor clashes and a few accidents occurred during the event.

The Ganesh idol immersion at Dubai’s Sonapur camp underscored the UAE’s ethos of tolerance and inclusivity. For over a decade, Telugu NRI workers have hosted the festival with support from Arab colleagues, drawing thousands across faiths in symbolic celebration.

Bernstein predicts India’s consumption will get a boost from the government’s GST rate cuts. Personal care, home care, FMCG, grocery retail, footwear, apparel, and quick-service restaurants are expected to gain from the revised tax structure, which lowers GST on key items.

Dhanunjaya Reddy, Krishna Mohan Reddy, and Balaji Govindappa, accused in the ₹3,200-crore Andhra liquor scam, were released on bail Sunday. YSRCP leaders alleged intentional delays by jail officials, causing distress to families and supporters despite court orders.

Meta is reportedly recruiting US-based contractors at up to $55/hour to build Hindi-language AI chatbots for Indian users, focusing on storytelling and character development. The move highlights Meta’s push for culturally relevant AI experiences, amid prior privacy and safety concerns.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar participated in a clean-up drive at Mumbai’s Juhu beach on Sunday, a day after Ganpati Visarjan. Joined by Amruta Fadnavis and BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, he urged public responsibility in maintaining cleanliness.

Two suspects from Vagdevi Laboratories, arrested in the Cherlapally mephedrone racket, were taken to Mumbai after a transit warrant. Police estimate drugs worth ₹12,000 crore could have been manufactured, with 12 accused held so far in the multi-state operation.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu paid homage at the Helmet Post war memorial in Anjaw, honouring soldiers of the 1962 India-China war. He recalled the Battle of Walong’s legacy of courage, resilience, and sacrifice, highlighting Arunachal’s role as India’s frontline defence

Hyderabad witnessed the immersion of 2.61 lakh Ganesh idols by 7 a.m. on Sunday, marking the second day of the annual festival. GHMC officials reported heavy participation across zones, with Hussain Sagar and Necklace Road among the busiest immersion points.

Two youths from Maharashtra who died in a road accident on NH-63 in Mancherial went unnoticed for four days, with their bodies discovered under a culvert after locals detected a foul smell. Police identified them using CCTV footage.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao paid tributes to freedom fighter and Telangana armed peasant struggle leader Ravi Narayana Reddy on his death anniversary. He lauded Narayana Reddy’s activism, educational initiatives, and electoral triumph, urging people to draw inspiration from his legacy to protect Telangana’s interests.