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On World Rhino Day, Assam highlighted progress in greater one-horned rhino conservation, with nearly 80 per cent of the global population in the state and zero known poaching incidents in 2025. Kaziranga remains the species’ largest single population globally

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the deaths of two infants in a fire accident at the SNCU ward of RIMS Hospital, Adilabad, ordered an inquiry into the incident, and directed officials to strengthen safety measures across hospitals.

Two pilots were killed when a contract helicopter crashed while conducting water-bucket firefighting operations on the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park, California. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash, while the wildfire was 15 per cent contained

Congress has questioned the delay in filing the chargesheet in the alleged Ram temple donation theft case and demanded a forensic audit, strict action against the accused, and a transparent probe. The party alleged attempts to shield key culprits and criticised the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the expanded breakfast scheme for Classes VI to VIII, benefiting 15.30 lakh additional students across 15,454 government and aided schools. The expansion received Rs 217.63 crore additional funding, taking the programme’s total budget to Rs 724 crore

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department registered 3,086 cases, arrested 2,707 persons and seized 487 vehicles during July and August as part of enforcement operations against NDPL, illicit liquor and narcotics.

World leaders gathering for the UN General Assembly face deep global turmoil, including wars in Europe and the Middle East, shifting alliances, economic uncertainty, climate disasters and pandemic risks. Diplomats hope discussions can restore predictability and advance solutions on security and peace

An intensifying El Nino, forecast to peak in December, could trigger severe drought, heatwaves, wildfires and flooding, threatening global food security. Southeast Asia faces particular risks to rice, palm oil, fisheries and water supplies, while rising energy and fertilizer costs compound vulnerabilities

Three rusted landmines were recovered and safely destroyed by Army personnel in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The mines were found near Dharana Basoni village and disposed of by a bomb disposal team without causing damage

The ACB conducted simultaneous searches at 13 locations linked to NIMS Deputy Superintendent Dr Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar in connection with a disproportionate assets case. Officials examined property and financial records as part of the investigation into allegations that he amassed assets beyond his known sources of income.

Parineeti Chopra praised husband Raghav Chadha’s romantic social media message supporting her upcoming OTT series ‘Shaque: Trust No One’. Calling it a sweet surprise, she said his thoughtful gesture boosted her mood and reminded her of his constant support

India’s High Commission in Kuala Lumpur warned nationals against using Malaysia’s 30-day visa-free facility to seek employment, cautioning that false job offers and unauthorised work could lead to overstaying, illegal immigration status, exploitation, detention and legal action under Malaysian regulations 

India’s Russian crude imports have risen sharply since the US-Iran war due to West Asia supply disruptions rather than discounts, averaging 60 million barrels monthly. Axis Bank said Russia’s share increased despite stable discounts and premiums, while higher oil prices could impact US inflation

Two newborns died and two others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases following an explosion of air-conditioning units caused by an electrical short circuit at the Special Newborn Care Unit of RIMS-Adilabad on Monday night.

Makers of director Ramesh Varma’s mythological epic Mahaveer Karna have unveiled the first-look poster of Raghava Lawrence as Karna, marking the actor’s debut in the mythological genre and generating excitement among fans.

The rupee strengthened by 13 paise to 95.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, supported by easing crude oil prices and positive domestic market sentiment despite continued foreign fund outflows.

Tamannaah Bhatia said the Chhath Puja song Chhathi Maiya in upcoming film Vvaan presents the festival with authenticity and respect, claiming it is the first time Hindi cinema has showcased the festival in such a manner.

US President Donald Trump paid a rare visit to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence, where the two leaders struck a surprisingly cordial tone despite sharp ideological differences. The meeting focused on housing development, immigration issues and media access, with Trump praising Mamdani's start as mayor.

A 17-year-old girl was gang-raped by three men posing as policemen at a park near Delhi’s Kalkaji Mandir. One accused was arrested after a police encounter, while two remain absconding.

YSRCP chief Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the party will continue statewide protests demanding Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation and a CBI probe into alleged DSC teacher recruitment irregularities. He accused the government of suppressing protests through police action and asserted that only an impartial CBI inquiry can restore public confidence in the recruitment process.

Google has been fined $463 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for violating EU privacy rules through unlawful and non-transparent handling of users’ location data across services such as Web & App Activity, Location History and Android’s Location Accuracy feature.

A 35-year-old man allegedly died by suicide following a family dispute at Sarrenga Thanda in Parvathagiri mandal of Warangal district. The incident was reportedly witnessed by family members and recorded on a mobile phone.

A Congress leader with a rowdy-sheet against him, Mohammed Saddam Hussain, and three associates were arrested for allegedly attacking Velair mandal Congress president Muravath Lakshman Naik.