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Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi won her second successive Asian Games silver in the women’s 60kg category, overcoming controversy surrounding her selection. She said the federation made the decision and vowed to ignore criticism while focusing on future competitions and inspiring younger players 

A viral video showing the alleged public harassment of a young girl in Bihar's Samastipur has prompted police action, with five suspects detained and an investigation underway to identify all those involved and verify the authenticity of the footage.

An unidentified group of assailants allegedly murdered a 75-year-old woman living alone in Peddareddypet village of Sangareddy district and decamped with her gold and silver ornaments.

Ganesh immersion festivities turned tragic in Telangana as a devotee drowned during idol immersion in the Haldi Vagu Project in Medak district, while three youngsters suffered electric shocks after coming into contact with overhead power lines during an immersion procession in Sangareddy district.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a support mechanism to help six mineral-rich developing countries boost local processing, governance and industrial growth from critical energy transition minerals, aiming to create jobs, protect communities and ensure greater economic benefits from clean-energy supply chains

Cyberabad police have announced 60-day traffic diversions and restrictions at Khajaguda Junction from Sept. 26 due to water pipeline works, affecting several routes connecting Shaikpet, Gachibowli, Biodiversity Junction and Nanakramguda. Motorists have been advised to use designated alternative routes and plan travel in advance.

Four people, including the daughter of Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Dipika Pandey Singh, were killed when their car collided with a stationary truck near Marine Drive in Jamshedpur. Police launched an investigation, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Babulal Marandi expressed condolences

Authorities issued an emergency flood alert in Musi River catchment areas of Nalgonda and Suryapet districts due to heavy inflows from upstream regions. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, while schools in Nalgonda district were closed as a precaution amid incessant rainfall caused by a low-pressure system.

Amitabh Bachchan recalled on “Kaun Banega Crorepati 18” that he and Jaya Bachchan decided to marry spontaneously without elaborate family discussions. He said Jaya informed her parents, who agreed, and the couple married the next day following “Zanjeer” success

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to exploring a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire covering energy and grain. He cautioned that both sides view energy infrastructure as military targets, making an agreement difficult while potentially creating space for wider talks

Filmmaker Nag Ashwin said winning two National Awards for “Kalki 2898 AD” was especially gratifying as the film combined ambitious visual and logistical challenges with emotional accessibility. He said the recognition affirmed its distinctive visual identity and Indian-rooted hybrid world

The makers of Irandu Vaanam, starring Vishnu Vishal and Mamitha Baiju and directed by Ramkumar, have announced that the film will release in theatres worldwide on October 23, 2026. Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the project has generated strong anticipation as it marks the third collaboration between Ramkumar and Vishnu Vishal after the successful Mundasupatti and Ratsasan.

Iran is increasingly relying on land routes through Turkiye and Pakistan as a US naval blockade disrupts maritime trade. Truck queues at border crossings have surged, causing prolonged delays, reduced driver incomes and supply challenges, while officials seek infrastructure and operational measures

The Kerala High Court was informed that the Travancore Devaswom Board will address FSSAI-identified deficiencies in cleaning, sanitation, pest control and storage at Sabarimala’s prasadam unit. The court also directed officials to expedite steps to establish a full-fledged food analysis laboratory.

A deep depression crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds across north coastal districts. Authorities deployed NDRF and SDRF teams, declared school holidays and warned of flash floods, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief and preparedness measures

Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Thursday, with the Sensex dropping over 560 points and the Nifty falling more than 200 points, as rising US Treasury yields and weak global sentiment outweighed support from softer crude oil prices.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries, including India, in its war against Ukraine, urging nations to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the conflict.

The suspect in the death of a young woman at a hotel in Madhapur, Srinivasa Ravi Teja, allegedly attempted suicide at his native village in Andhra Pradesh. He was hospitalised, while Madhapur police continued efforts to trace him and probe the circumstances surrounding Sharon Nikita's death.

A POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced a 27-year-old man to five years' simple imprisonment and fined him Rs 9,000 for sexually harassing an 11-year-old girl in Musheerabad.

Nick Jonas shared glimpses of his “perfect birthday week” celebrations, thanking wife Priyanka Chopra for making his 34th birthday special. The social media post featured family moments, including daughter Malti Marie, golf outings and birthday celebrations.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will launch the party’s ‘PDA Yatra’ from Congress stronghold Raebareli on Thursday as part of preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a move drawing attention amid growing strains within the SP-Congress alliance.

Nine people, including a woman, were killed after a double-decker bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. Over 30 passengers were onboard, with many escaping by jumping through windows of the vehicle.

Indian tennis player Parikshit Somani has been suspended for four years by an independent ITIA tribunal after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine during an ATP Challenger event in Astana.