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Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh wished his mentee Abhishek Sharma on his 26th birthday, celebrating his growth as an international cricketer. Yuvraj shared a humorous video highlighting their close bond as Abhishek continues to establish himself as a T20I star.

Smriti Mandhana says inspiring young girls to play cricket matters more to her than personal records. The India vice-captain made history with 124 against Hong Kong China, becoming women’s international cricket’s leading run-scorer and recording several milestones.

ITC Kohenur has introduced two curated dining experiences for September at Yi Jing and Ottimo Cucina Italiana. Yi Jing is offering a celebration-focused set menu, while Ottimo has a special Italian-inspired menu for couples, with both available daily until September 30.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited to deliver a keynote address at Luxembourg Venture Days-2026 on October 14 and 15. He will speak on investment policies, risk appetite, startup expectations, opportunities and international collaboration.

KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from 2 pm on September 4 to 4 pm on September 6.

Doctors at Osmania General Hospital successfully removed three razor blade pieces from the stomach of a 16-year-old Hyderabad boy who had ingested multiple blades. The technically challenging endoscopic procedure was performed by the hospital’s Medical Gastroenterology team.

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy greeted people on Krishna Janmashtami, highlighting Lord Krishna’s teachings on righteousness, duty, truth and harmony.

Telangana has sought an early NOC from Chhattisgarh for the Sammakka Sagar Project to enable full reservoir storage and realise irrigation benefits. Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy assured compensation for land and houses affected by submergence in Chhattisgarh.

A 95-year-old man was mauled to death by a pack of four stray dogs at Dandepalli in Mancherial district on Thursday. The incident triggered panic among locals, who urged officials to take measures to curb the stray dog menace.

Kidambi Srikanth’s China Masters campaign ended in the quarterfinals after he lost 16-21, 16-21 to Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu. It was Srikanth’s first Super 750 quarterfinal appearance in three years, while Satwik-Chirag remained India’s final challenge.

Jackie Shroff remembered late actor Rishi Kapoor on his 74th birth anniversary, sharing a collage and heartfelt tribute on social media. Rishi Kapoor, who died in 2020, remains celebrated for his extensive body of work in Hindi cinema

World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said India need not worry about repaying FCNR(B) deposits at maturity, as they can be rolled over if global financing conditions remain tight. He described the deposits as relatively cheap capital and called India’s external debt position healthy

APSEZ has launched a dedicated Empty Container Yard with integrated warehousing at Mundra, offering storage, maintenance, inspection and movement services. The facility aims to improve container turnaround, reduce unnecessary movements and optimise logistics costs for exporters

Krystle D’Souza and Rida Tharana emerged as the winners of The Traitors Season 2 after successfully concealing their identities. Krystle said staying calm and avoiding over-explaining helped her survive suspicion, while Rida said becoming a Traitor changed everything.

A newlywed woman was found dead in a water tank outside her Indore home, 25 days after her love marriage. Police suspect murder after finding injury marks. Her husband and brother-in-law were detained, while post-mortem findings will determine the cause

India’s growing data-centre investments are projected to contribute 0.13 per cent to GDP by 2030, Moody’s Ratings said. The sector’s broader economic impact will depend on supplier localisation, cloud adoption, digital-services exports and ecosystem development

US Vice-President J.D. Vance said Washington is pursuing a deal with Venezuela to create an effective 65-billion-barrel oil reserve, with American companies developing production. The arrangement aims to boost global supply, lower prices, strengthen energy security and generate royalties for US taxpayers

Elena Rybakina advanced to the US Open third round, moving closer to the world No. 1 ranking. Defending hopes continue for Coco Gauff, who also advanced, while both players face tough opponents in the next round

Volkswagen plans to cut 1 lakh jobs by the end of the decade, halve its model range and consider closing four German plants. The restructuring aims to reduce costs, simplify operations and strengthen competitiveness amid shifting demand and technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has donated $10 million to Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund for flood victims in Rasuwa. The contribution pushed total donations above NPR 10 billion, as several countries and international agencies provided financial and humanitarian assistance

Nine US lawmakers held talks with an Indian American advocacy group on strengthening Washington-New Delhi ties, discussing trade, defence, China, the Quad and Indo-Pacific security. The meetings also covered supply-chain resilience, maritime security, space cooperation and diaspora engagement

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has donated $10 million to Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund following devastating floods in Rasuwa. The death toll has reached 1,259, with 5,053 people missing, as several countries provide relief and financial assistance.

Jordan’s close military alliance with the United States has made the kingdom a target of repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes. Despite economic pressures, regional instability and security risks, Amman remains committed to Washington, viewing the partnership as essential for national security

An IndiGo aircraft struck a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while parking at Srinagar Airport on Friday. All passengers and crew were safe, with no injuries reported. Authorities will investigate the incident, while airport operations continued normally with scheduled flights