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The 62nd National Chess Championship will be held at Vignan University, Guntur, from September 20 to October 1. Top Grandmasters, Women International Masters, and rising stars will compete, with top finishers earning berths to the Chess World Cup.

India approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to boost recycling, cut import dependency, attract investments, create jobs, and secure vital supplies for clean energy and strategic industries.

The Ganesh laddu prasadam at Richmond Villas, Bandlaguda, was auctioned for a record Rs 2.32 crore, surpassing last year’s Rs 1.87 crore bid. Proceeds will go to RV Diya Charitable Trust, which funds student education and welfare activities for the underprivileged.

Vedanta’s takeover of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates with a Rs 17,000 crore bid has raised doubts over the timely completion of the SLBC tunnel, the world’s longest irrigation tunnel, already delayed by a roof collapse and geological challenges.

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A Bengaluru-based devotee has donated ₹1.00 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ Sri Balaji Aarogya Varaprasadini Scheme, aimed at providing advanced healthcare to poor and disabled persons. The contribution was handed over to TTD chairman B.R. Naidu at Tirumala.

Manchu Manoj makes a powerful comeback with Mirai, playing a fierce antagonist. With intense preparation, Rajinikanth’s encouragement, and Karthik Ghattamaneni’s vision, the film promises high-scale action and a global cinematic experience.

The iconic Balapur Ganesh laddu was auctioned for a record Rs 35 lakh on Saturday, surpassing last year’s Rs 30.01 lakh bid. Lingala Dasharath Goud of Karmanghat emerged successful, even as the Ganesh idol faced minor damage during the Shobha Yatra.

The Ganesh procession in Hyderabad’s Old City is delayed as organisers finish decorations. The Balapur idol will cross Charminar after 1 pm, amid heavy police deployment and strict security checks.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna shared her struggle with 3.50 a.m. flights, saying she finds it hard to choose between sleeping or staying awake, both leaving her groggy. The actress, who has “Thama” and “The Girlfriend” lined up, called it her toughest routine choice.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he “fully reciprocates” former US President Donald Trump’s positive remarks on India-US relations. Modi highlighted the “forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership” hours after Trump reaffirmed his friendship with him and India.

In Bigg Boss 19’s upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan reprimands Amaal Mallik, telling him his strong image is being damaged inside the house. The host said Amaal, once seen as a “front foot man,” has become a “background artist.”

Security forces launched a joint search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba after a suspected Pakistani drone was seen hovering over a military garrison in Bari Brahmana at 700 metres altitude. Army quick reaction teams and police were immediately alerted.

Natural Star Nani celebrates 17 years with a fierce new look from The Paradise. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the pan-global action drama hits theaters March 26, 2026, in eight languages.

Tiger Shroff expressed gratitude for the audience’s response to Baaghi 4, thanking fans for showering love on his character Ronny since the franchise began in 2016. The new action thriller, also starring Sanjay Dutt and Sonam Bajwa, is now in cinemas.

Two men, Sudhir alias Bunty (35) and Radhey Prajapati (30), were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Delhi’s Pratap Nagar on Friday evening. Police have registered a case under BNS and Arms Act provisions, and multiple teams are investigating.

The SIT will produce complainant Chinnaiah in court today in the Dharmasthala murders case. Judicial custody is likely as investigations intensify, with activists and YouTubers also facing questioning over the alleged burials.

An Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight with over 180 passengers returned to Kochi early Saturday after a technical snag. The flight, airborne for over two hours, was later re-operated with a new aircraft and crew under duty time regulations.

US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on the EU after Google was fined $3.47 billion for anti-competitive practices, calling the penalty unfair and promising a Section 301 investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly’s 80th session later this month. India will instead be represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is expected to address the General Debate in New York on September 27.

The NIA arrested wanted accused Sharanjit Kumar alias Sunny from Gaya, Bihar, in connection with the March 2025 Amritsar temple grenade attack. He allegedly supplied grenades to assailants and had been absconding since NIA raids in Punjab.

Director Ashok G reinvents storytelling with Ufff Yeh Siyapaa, a silent comedy-thriller driven by expressions, music, and humor, starring Sohum Shah, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Nora Fatehi, with A R Rahman’s score elevating the experience.

The eco-friendly Khairatabad Ganesh Shobha Yatra began at 8 am on Saturday with special pooja and slogans of ‘Ganapathi Bappa Morya.’ The procession moved towards NTR Garden amid heavy police security, with immersion expected by noon.

Mumbai police received a WhatsApp threat claiming 14 terrorists had entered the city with 400 kg of RDX planted in 34 vehicles. Though suspected to be a hoax, security has been tightened ahead of Ganesh immersion processions.