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Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram formed the backdrop as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Modi briefly explained the significance of the iconic temple to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the ceremony

Vivek Razdan has urged India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana to play her natural game and anchor the innings in Sunday’s Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. He also warned India against underestimating the defending champions after their semifinal comeback

India face Afghanistan in the first of three T20Is at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. With the 2026 Asian Games approaching, both teams will look to test combinations and build momentum ahead of the continental multi-sport event.

Telangana’s vegetable cultivation area has fallen nearly 80 per cent over 11 years, a policy expert has said, flagging growing dependence on other states. He urged the government to strengthen procurement, credit, markets, seeds, land-use policy and cold-chain infrastructure

KNRUHS has opened the second phase of web-based counselling for MBBS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026-27. Eligible candidates can exercise web options until 1 pm on September 14, with allotments scheduled to begin September 15

CII will host its 25th Energy Efficiency Summit in Hyderabad from September 16 to 18, bringing together 3,500 delegates and 150 speakers. The summit will focus on energy efficiency, clean technologies and sustainable practices, with 110 exhibitors showcasing solutions

Sreenidhi University’s Global Education Fair attracted students from several institutions, with 28 universities from countries including the US, UK, Australia and Germany participating. Students explored international programmes, scholarships, fellowships, tuition fee waivers and teaching or research assistantships

Delhi Traffic Police will impose traffic restrictions and diversions around Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13 for the India-Afghanistan T20 match. Curbs will remain from 2 pm to 11.45 pm, with parking restrictions and designated spectator routes announced

Light to moderate rains lashed Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Thursday, bringing relief to farmers. The districts recorded rainfall deficits of 6 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively, as paddy, cotton and maize crops showed signs of stress

At 40, Saina embarked on a solo motorcycle journey to Ladakh and Umling La on her Royal Enfield Meteor 350. After weeks of preparation and thousands of kilometres of riding, she reached the high-altitude destination, proving that dreams can be pursued at any age

Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen was felicitated by the Telugu NRI community in Qatar for her international achievements. Currently in Qatar with her family while recovering from knee surgery, Zareen said she felt at home in the country

Elena Rybakina plans to stay aggressive and prevent Aryna Sabalenka from dictating play when the two meet in the US Open women’s singles final. Rybakina, who overcame Coco Gauff in the semifinal, has already beaten Sabalenka in a Grand Slam final this year

India and Sri Lanka face off in the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup final after unbeaten campaigns. India seek their eighth title, while Sri Lanka draw confidence from their 2024 final triumph. Fielding could prove crucial in Sunday’s clash.

Actress Genelia Deshmukh wished her brother Nigel D'Souza on his birthday with a heartfelt social media post, calling him the “best brother in the entire world”. She also shared family photos and recalled their playful Raksha Bandhan celebrations together

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a heartwarming picture with daughter Malti Marie, with the mother-daughter duo twinning in matching cherry-print outfits. The actor also opened up glimpses of her family life while balancing international commitments and work on SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi.

Defending champions India have named 24 probables for the 2026 Men's Blind Cricket Asia Cup in Dhaka. The squad will be trimmed to 17 after a national coaching and selection camp featuring training, fitness, tactical preparation and practice matches

Mohammed Shami reflected on completing 100 first-class matches after helping East Zone win the Duleep Trophy. The veteran pacer said his hunger for wickets and passion remain unchanged, while experience, planning and maturity have evolved through the years.

Zomato has begun charging customers Rs 5 to Rs 20 for choosing cash on delivery, adding a new payment-related fee amid intensifying competition. The charge is separate from platform and packaging fees, while online payments remain exempt

An Indian-origin woman has been arrested for allegedly killing two friends in separate attacks in California within about 90 minutes. Police said Anila Baby faces two first-degree murder counts, while investigations into the motive and circumstances remain underway.

Salman Khan called singer Qazi Touqeer the “only rockstar” among the Bigg Boss 20 contestants during the first Weekend Ka Vaar episode. Salman also mimicked Qazi’s signature “Owww” and joined the housemates in performing his signature step.

Rice mills across Telangana remained closed on Saturday as millers protested against inspections, penalties and issues related to Custom Milled Rice. They sought relief from the 25 per cent penalty, timely processing payments and relaxation in CMR acceptance and storage requirements

Devdutt Padikkal will captain India A in the upcoming four-day matches against Australia A in Puducherry. After gaining leadership experience with Karnataka, the left-hander said he is keen to carry those lessons forward and believes captaincy can boost his batting.

The southwest monsoon gained momentum in Telangana on Saturday, with several districts recording heavy rainfall. Mancherial's Kannepalli received the highest rainfall at 132.3 mm, while parts of Hyderabad and surrounding districts experienced moderate showers and overcast conditions

A multidisciplinary team at Gandhi Hospital successfully managed the high-risk delivery of a 21-year-old woman with rare congenital Factor VII deficiency. Doctors administered 65 vials of recombinant Factor VII before she delivered a healthy 2-kg baby girl safely