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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said TTD will insure every devotee in partnership with LIC, offering Rs 2 lakh in case of death. He also announced plans for temples, electric buses, integrated hospitals, a skywalk and sustainable infrastructure in Tirupati

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine, killing five people and injuring at least seven, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also reported strikes on trains and rail infrastructure as Kyiv sought replacement locomotives from international partners

The Telangana High Court directed police to preserve CCTV footage from Saifabad police station after the government acknowledged that an incident had occurred there involving two BRS working president KT Rama Rao's staff members. The BRS had filed a writ petition

UPI payments to merchants above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR from October 15, with 18 per cent GST on the fee. Tax experts said eligible GST-registered merchants can claim input tax credit, reducing the overall burden

Farmers selling vegetables at Pathur market in Siddipet are worried that an HMWSSB pipeline project could lead to demolition of the market. They urged authorities to divert the pipeline or build another market to protect their livelihoods

The IPL 2027 players’ auction is likely to return to India after three editions overseas, league chairman Arun Dhumal said. He also said the BCCI is reviewing the Impact Player rule after seeking fresh feedback from teams and stakeholders

Actress Gul Panag has opened up about staying fit in her late 40s, saying recovery takes longer and her body responds differently with age. Sharing workout pictures, she stressed consistency, adapting to challenges and continuing her fitness journey

Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out of India's Asian Games campaign with a side strain, with young leg-spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam named as his replacement. Nigam has played 19 IPL matches and will join India's squad in Japan

India, having sealed the T20I series against Afghanistan, are expected to test their bench strength in the final match in New Delhi. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Washington Sundar and Yash Thakur could get opportunities, while Jasprit Bumrah's workload remains a key question

Farmers and landholders from villages in Nizampet mandal protested at the Tahsildar's office, alleging revenue officials demanded Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for land registration. They also accused officials of colluding with a Mee Seva operator

Gurugram hit-and-run victim Sia has sought strict punishment for all four occupants of the car that hit her motorbike on Golf Course Road, saying arrest alone would not be enough to send a strong message on women's safety

The DGFT has approved applications from seven companies to import 642 cars from Britain under the India-UK free trade agreement's tariff rate quota. The move follows applications for 2026 quotas covering about 5,000 fully built vehicles

The CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 began in Hyderabad with policymakers, industry leaders and sustainability experts discussing India’s Net Zero transition. The event also featured the Power Plant Summit and PaperTech 2026, focusing on energy efficiency, clean technologies and sustainable manufacturing.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with a Jharkhand High Court order dismissing former minister Alamgir Alam's discharge plea in a money laundering case linked to an alleged tender scam. The ED has alleged commission collection from contractors

South Central Railway has announced special trains between Hyderabad and Vatva to clear the extra rush during Ganesh Chaturthi. The services will operate on September 19 and 21, with halts at major stations including Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Vikarabad.

Wholesale onion prices have declined 9 per cent over nine days, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said. The Centre expects retail rates to moderate while releasing buffer stocks and selling onions at Rs 35 per kg through various outlets

The makers of Vijay Sethupathi-starrer 'Baththa' have released a glimpse titled 'The World of Baththa'. Set in the 1980s, the film portrays Sethupathi as a feared ruffian. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, it releases worldwide on October 1

The Government of Sharjah and WTITC have signed an MoU to strengthen technology and innovation collaboration. The partnership will support applied research, technology transfer, pilot projects, knowledge exchange and commercialisation, while connecting Sharjah’s innovation ecosystem with the global Telugu technology community.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said his Mumbai march could be cancelled as his health deteriorated during his 19th day of hunger strike. Doctors reported severe dehydration, low blood pressure and blood sugar, and advised urgent ICU hospitalisation

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its ‘Adivasi School Thik Karo’ campaign in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli on September 17. Founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged government apathy towards tribal schools and called for better infrastructure, education and opportunities for tribal students

Rising rents and sustained housing demand are encouraging property owners in Hyderabad’s Old City to add floors or redevelop ancestral properties. Rental agents say location, connectivity, schools, hospitals, markets, security and parking are driving demand and supporting higher rental values.

Formula 1 and the FIA have announced a 24-race calendar for the 2027 season, with Sprint events increasing from six to 10. Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will host Sprints for the first time

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath backed the introduction of MDR on P2M UPI payments, saying it could increase competition in the ecosystem. However, he flagged concerns for brokers, who could incur charges on repeated client fund transfers without generating corresponding revenue.

A 24-karat gold-coated Ganesh idol adorned with more than 3.83 lakh American diamonds has become an attraction at Feelkhana in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazaar. Crafted by eight Kolkata goldsmiths over eight months, the idol combines intricate jewellery work with traditional elements.