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India's Diya Chitale and Manush Shah stunned Hong Kong's world No. 4 pair Doo Hoi Kem and Wong Chun Ting 3-1 to reach the Asian Games mixed doubles semifinals and assure the country of a table tennis medal

Indian equity markets rebounded on Friday, with the Sensex gaining 315 points and the Nifty adding 77 points, amid easing crude prices and reports of progress towards a phased US-Iran agreement. Analysts said investors remained selective amid global risks.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport and Brussels Airport have signed an MoU to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Hyderabad and Europe. The partnership will focus on route development, market intelligence, cargo best practices and engagement with key industry stakeholders

Air India has suspended a pilot who failed a breath analyser test at Zurich airport on September 6, shortly before he was to operate a flight to Delhi. The pilot was removed from duty and remains suspended pending investigation.

A comprehensive study will examine traffic bottlenecks, pedestrian safety and last-mile connectivity along Hyderabad’s 8.5-km JNTU-Miyapur-Raidurg corridor. The plan includes continuous walkways, pedestrian crossings, dedicated pick-up and drop-off bays, regulated auto stands and measures to decongest school zones.

Shams Mulani took seven wickets in the match as India A defeated Australia A by 162 runs in the opening four-day fixture at Puducherry. Australia A, chasing 363, were bowled out for 200 shortly after lunch on Friday.

Commonwealth Games 2026 champion Preeti was eliminated from the Asian Games women's 54kg event after losing 0-5 to North Korea's two-time world champion Pang Chol-mi. Earlier, India's Sachin advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-1 win over Jordan's Mohammad Abu Jajeh

The iconic Khairatabad Bada Ganesh idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon amid tight police security and thousands of devotees. The procession was delayed by three hours due to a technical snag in a hydraulic crane before the immersion.

The Russo Brothers have revisited Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans’ final days on Avengers: Endgame, calling the period “the end of an era”. Their reflections come as Endgame returns to theatres ahead of Avengers: Doomsday’s release.

Actress Faria Abdullah has revealed that she plays a radio jockey in Jason Sanjay's directorial debut 'Sigma', starring Sundeep Kishan. The action-adventure heist comedy, produced by Lyca Productions, is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on October 2

Telangana’s revamped Employee Health Scheme faces hurdles as over Rs 2,000 crore in medical bills remain pending. None of 360 small and medium private hospitals have signed MoUs, citing low package rates and delayed payments that threaten their financial sustainability.

Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli has launched 4Note Gardens, an alfresco dining destination featuring small plates, meal bowls and handcrafted cocktails. The venue will host gatherings, launch events and programmes featuring local artists, bringing together food, music, art and community.

Defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a first-round exit at the Asian Games, losing to Thailand’s Peeratchai Sukhphun and Pakkapon Teeraratsakul in three games. The defeat ended India’s men’s doubles title defence after their recent China Masters triumph.

4NOTE Gardens at Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli will host Oktoberfest Stories from September 23 to October 4, featuring German cuisine by Chef David Bergmann, beer, sizzling grills and live performances by Jucel and Nikhil from 5 pm onwards.

Friday prayers at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid concluded peacefully amid tight police security as Ganesh idol immersion processions continued in the city. A procession carrying large idols passed the mosque quietly, while worshippers dispersed gradually after the prayers.

Four devotees died in separate Ganesh immersion-related incidents in Nirmal, Karimnagar and Jagtial districts from Wednesday to Friday. Two drowned, one was electrocuted and another reportedly died of cardiac arrest during immersion processions and other related activities across the districts.

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli briefly joined devotees and young girls in dancing during the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh immersion procession at NTR Marg on Friday. The moment captured the festive spirit among police personnel managing crowds, traffic and security during the celebrations.

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the party would launch nationwide protests from October 2 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar did not resign by Saturday, amid controversy over reported differences within the Election Commission over electoral roll revision

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is looking forward to the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, saying the conditions will provide an exciting challenge for pacers. He also discussed India’s upcoming New Zealand series and its demands.

Pregnant actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a glimpse of her workout routine, performing seated cable rows during her third trimester. Expecting her first child with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in December, Samantha has continued strength training while adapting her fitness routine.

Andhra Pradesh will require data centres to source at least 70 per cent of their energy from renewable sources, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. The state plans to develop a Visakhapatnam cluster while addressing water needs through Polavaram and desalination

The Supreme Court issued notices on pleas by journalist Tarun Tejpal challenging his 10-year sentence in a 2013 rape case and by the Goa government seeking enhancement. Tejpal’s counsel sought a hearing on his bail plea

Police made elaborate security arrangements at Charminar on Friday amid Friday prayers and a large gathering at Mecca Masjid. Senior officers monitored the situation, while RAF and Task Force personnel were deployed. Small Ganesh idols continued passing through the area during prayers.

Kapil Sharma returns with The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 on Netflix, with Ajay Devgn and the Drishyam: The Conclusion cast featuring in the premiere. The new season begins September 26 and will stream every Saturday at 8 pm.