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The second song, ‘Vevela Oohale Chupina’, from crime comedy ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ was released by Anil Ravipudi. Directed by Guni Manchikanti, the film, shot entirely in Meghalaya, is scheduled for theatrical release on October 9.
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TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy's reported proposal to restrict widening of Sangareddy bypass road to 50 feet has drawn criticism on social media. Residents have sought widening to 80 feet, citing rising traffic and the town's rapid development
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Meta officials admitted to a mistake before the NCPCR and agreed to directly report child abuse content to Indian law enforcement agencies, government sources said. The company will also vet such content itself amid scrutiny over its algorithms and child safety measures
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Ten-year-old Balina Harini, a Class VI student from Habsiguda, won silver in the Under-11 girls category at the inaugural Cadet Road National Cycling Championship. A chess player too, Harini had interacted with world champion D Gukesh last year
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for holistic and long-term solutions to urban problems while cautioning leaders against knee-jerk responses. Speaking at a cross-party dialogue in New Delhi, he highlighted infrastructure, public transport and capital access challenges.
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An unidentified wild animal killed a calf at Islampur Thanda near Toopran in Medak district on Wednesday. Forest officials collected pugmarks from the spot and advised farmers not to move alone until the animal retreats into the deep forest.
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Novak Djokovic has confirmed his return to the China Open in Beijing after an 11-year absence. The 24-time Grand Slam champion last played at the ATP 500 event in 2015 and will return following his first-round US Open defeat
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Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society president Dr Chandrakant Agrawal and senior vice-president Ratnavali Kottapalli have been honoured with the Indian Humanitarian Award for their contributions to healthcare, voluntary blood donation, patient welfare, community development and awareness about blood disorders.
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Thousands of tribals laid siege to the ITDA project officer's office in Utnoor, demanding removal of Lambadas from the ST list and protection of tribal rights. The protesters also sought revitalisation of ITDAs, restoration of GO 3 and action against alleged attacks
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India retained 131st position in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2026, with its gender parity score improving slightly. Iceland topped the 145-country index, followed by Finland and Norway, while the global gender gap reached 69.2 per cent
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Opposition parties have criticised the new UPI merchant discount rate framework, alleging it was introduced under US pressure. Congress, RJD, TMC and CPI leaders questioned the move, while the government maintained that MDR charges would not be imposed on consumers
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The All India Majlis Tameer-e-Millat will organise a public meeting on “Historical Facts of the Fall of Hyderabad” at Khwaja Shouq Hall, Urdu Maskan, on September 17. Majlis president Syed Ayub Hussaini will preside over the meeting.
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A woman was injured after allegedly being struck by a car in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar area early Wednesday, police said. A video showed her clinging to the bonnet before the driver allegedly accelerated into her. The accused has been detained
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Parliament has approved the country's free trade agreement with India. The pact provides duty-free access for India's exports to New Zealand and includes tariff concessions, services commitments, investment and mobility provisions
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BCCI president Mithun Manhas and Team India captain Shreyas Iyer-led squad met Japan’s ambassador ONO Keiichi ahead of their historic T20I in Sano on September 22. The Suzuki Cup marks 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations and promotes sporting exchanges
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The Centre has declared Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the UAPA. Home Minister Amit Shah said the group was involved in smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics, radicalising youth and criminals, and spreading provocative digital content
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Witnesses told a US congressional panel that China was using bot networks, state media and US-based organisations to influence opposition to AI infrastructure. Lawmakers examined alleged foreign influence operations while debating transparency, free expression and America's technology competition with China
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Former India captain Viren Rasquinha says the men’s hockey team will face pressure at the 2026 Asian Games after a below-par World Cup campaign. He calls for greater intensity, sharper attack, better penalty-corner variations and stronger team defence
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Security agencies have reported increased drone activity along the Line of Control, with officials saying Pakistan is using drones to gather information about Indian troop movements and support infiltration attempts. Drones are also being used to smuggle arms and narcotics
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised a permanent solution to the 22-A land issue but did not set a timeframe for resolving the wider controversy. He announced a high-powered committee, new regularisation policies and a survey of KCR family's lands.
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India on Wednesday condemned the drone attack near Mecca and expressed concern over the incident's proximity to the holy city. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's opposition to attacks on Saudi territory and hoped for early restoration of regional peace and stability
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Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University has invited applications from eligible women graduates for its one-year PG Diploma in Family and Marriage Counselling. Classes will be conducted offline, with direct admission for eligible candidates. Applications must be submitted by September 26, 2026.
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The Finance Ministry rejected claims that changes in UPI merchant discount rates were driven by foreign influence, saying India's digital payment policies are independently decided. It said UPI remains free for customers, while certain high-value merchant transactions attract charges
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Afghanistan star Rashid Khan says winning a World Cup before his retirement would be his biggest achievement. The leg-spinner also discusses his batting improvement, leadership change, fitness, family, Afghanistan’s rise and the team’s quest for greater consistency
