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Lakshya FA defeated Hyderabad FA 6-1 in the final of the Hyderabad Golden Cup 2026 women’s football tournament at Jubilee Hills. Renuka, Aruna and Poojitha scored two goals each, while Poojitha also won the Best Scorer award

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati mandal on Monday and sought the deity's blessings. He was accompanied by his wife and son Jay Shah and also visited the Maharashtra Chief Minister's residence and another Ganeshotsav mandal

Retail inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August, driven by higher food prices, particularly onions and garlic. Food inflation climbed to 5.95 per cent, while wholesale inflation also increased to 9.92 per cent during the month

NHAI plans to upgrade its 1033 National Highway helpline with AI, real-time location tracking and smart emergency-response systems. The revamped platform will help identify callers' locations, support multiple Indian languages and enable faster deployment of emergency assistance

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said he will travel alone to Mumbai on September 15 to protest at Azad Maidan after police denied permission for his hunger strike. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged him to reconsider the move

All-India average retail sugar prices remained below Rs. 60 per kg for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, despite festive demand. Government measures, including allowing imports and tightening stockholding norms, have helped contain prices, while regional variations persisted

Kangana Ranaut responded to Rakhi Sawant’s remarks about her and Smriti Irani, accusing critics of making personal attacks out of jealousy and failure. Kangana also hit back at Rakhi over her comments and referenced her inability to secure “even a sweeper’s job”.

Actress Ananya Panday welcomed Ganpati Bappa home with her family as she celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. The actress shared pictures with her parents, Chunky Panday and Bhavna Pandey, and expressed her joy at returning home in time for the festival.

Telangana Congress president Mahesh Kumar Goud criticised BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao over the alleged neglect of Dalit welfare and development. He questioned the implementation of Dalit Bandhu, sought a white paper on BRS promises and hit back at the BRS mock Assembly.

A 40-year-old man was allegedly murdered by a group of assailants following a dispute over a Ganesh idol pandal in Tukaramgate. Police said the victim had allegedly helped a woman marry her lover four years ago, angering her family.

Actress Sharvari celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with her family at their ancestral home in Morgaon, Maharashtra. The ‘Munjya’ star shared pictures featuring her mother Namrata Wagh and sister Kasturi, along with glimpses of the festive celebrations and a clay Ganpati idol.

A six-month-pregnant woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a dispute at Suryanagar in Alwal. Police said the man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, initially claimed she had slipped in the bathroom before reportedly confessing.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu offered Vinayaka Chavithi prayers with his family at his residence, while Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy greeted people and prayed for prosperity.

Elena Rybakina became the first Kazakh player to reach No. 1 in the WTA singles rankings after winning her maiden US Open title. She replaced Aryna Sabalenka at the top after beating the Belarusian 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.

A 34-year-old man died allegedly after a clash between Ganesh idol buyers and sellers in Pocharam IT Corridor police limits. His relatives and friends later protested on the Warangal-Hyderabad National Highway, demanding stringent action against five alleged attackers.

Kareena Kapoor shared glimpses of her family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, including husband Saif Ali Khan making an eco-friendly clay Ganpati idol with son Jeh. Kareena said the idol was made by Jeh, as the family marked the festival at home.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan received a traditional Maori Powhiri welcome at the Royal New Zealand Navy’s spiritual and cultural home in Auckland. His visit aims to strengthen naval cooperation, operational interaction, information sharing and maritime ties between India and New Zealand.

Heavy rain since Monday night submerged the underpass near Bible House in Secunderabad, bringing traffic to a halt. Waterlogging disrupted movement towards Tank Bund and other parts of Hyderabad, while HYDRAA DRF teams worked to clear stagnant water.

Heavy rains failed to deter devotees from visiting the 69-ft-tall Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapathi at Hyderabad’s Khairatabad pandal on Monday. Police made arrangements to manage the rush, while Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and his spouse attended the first pooja.

Nithiin-starrer ‘Alias Rukmini’, directed by Murali Kanth Devasoth, has wrapped its first 10-day shooting schedule. Presented by Nani and produced by Deepthi Ganta, the Telugu entertainer features Nithiin alongside Sai Kumar, Harsha Vardhan and other prominent actors.

Three people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting at a polling centre in Cotabato City ahead of parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro region of the Philippines. Police said rival political factions clashed before gunfire erupted.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India’s successful hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit. They highlighted India’s growing global stature, economic strength and leadership in advancing cooperation.

Justin Bieber wished his wife Hailey on their wedding anniversary with a romantic Instagram post, writing “8 years until infinity.” The couple married in 2019 and welcomed their son in August 2024. Bieber also reflected on his musical journey.

Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities began in Hyderabad on Monday amid cloudy skies and persistent drizzle. The weather department forecast light rain in Hyderabad and several districts over the next few hours, with moderate rain expected in Warangal, Hanamkonda and Jangaon.