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The trailer of Kantara: Chapter 1 teases a gripping prelude with Rishab Shetty and Gulshan Devaiah. Produced by Hombale Films, the film releases October 2 across seven languages, featuring massive war sequences.

The ‘eight glasses of water a day’ rule doesn’t fit everyone, experts say. Hydration needs vary by lifestyle, health, and diet, with urine color being a simple indicator for water intake.

Amitabh Bachchan distributed helmets and dandiya sticks to fans at his Jalsa residence, inspired by “Helmet Man of India” Raghvendra Kumar. Sharing the gesture online, Bachchan called it a learning experience, amplifying awareness on road safety.

Sonakshi Sinha shared a playful Instagram video of her husband Zaheer Iqbal reading her horoscope aloud. The lighthearted banter—where Sonakshi calls him “weird”—showcases the couple’s candid chemistry, days after celebrating her 15 years in Bollywood with heartfelt posts and reels.

The product, a targeted therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer, has been introduced through a semi-exclusive collaboration with Enzene Biosciences Ltd.

Actress Madhoo completed a 110 km walk on Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago with childhood friends, receiving a certificate of completion and sharing her spiritual journey and joyful reunion on social media.

A Ramagundam cybercrime notice requiring bank statements and identity details went viral on Reddit after the recipient questioned its authenticity. The post sparked debate, but police clarified the notice is genuine, issued to suspected account holders during investigations.

Salman Khan and Aamir Khan will reveal unheard stories about their friendship on the premiere episode of Prime Video’s Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, set to release on September 25, featuring nostalgic, fun, and heartwarming moments from their journey.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan hailed GST 2.0 as fulfilling a long-standing public demand, while accusing Congress of political inconsistency. The BJP projects the reform as people-first; opposition calls it short-term populism.

India’s next-generation GST, “GST Bachat Utsav,” was implemented, cutting taxes on over 370 items, including essentials, medicines, appliances, and toiletries. Luxury and sin goods face higher levies. The reform aims to boost consumer disposable income and inject Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy.

Mohanlal began shooting for Drishyam 3 with a puja in Kochi, a day before receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the much-awaited film releases in March 2026.

Proteas T20I captain Aiden Markram moves to Lucknow Super Giants in a record SA20 auction bid after three seasons with Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Markram hopes to tackle new challenges and help the Super Giants recover from a disappointing previous season.

Usain Bolt, PUMA’s global ambassador and Olympic legend, will feature in a football exhibition match in Mumbai on October 1. Representing Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC, Bolt will play alongside celebrities and football stars in a high-energy spectacle.

Jadhav Sai Teja, a 19-year-old BTech student, died by suicide at a private hostel in Medipally after allegedly being harassed by senior students, forced to consume alcohol, and assaulted. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

A Naxalite was killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday morning. The encounter took place in Abhujmaad forest, adjoining Maharashtra, as forces conducted a search operation based on intelligence about Naxalite presence.

Prasanth Varma’s superhero saga Adhira, starring debutant Kalyan Dasari and S J Suryah, backed by RKD Studios, expands the PVCU with myth-inspired action, striking visuals, and high-scale storytelling.

Alia Bhatt and Soni Razdan’s Difficult Daughters, adapted from Manju Kapur’s novel, is at Busan’s Asian Project Market. Alia called it “extra special” with her mother directing the period drama.

Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan has been summoned by the Kakkanad Magistrate Court in an assault case filed by his former manager. The case follows allegations of physical and verbal abuse, with the actor scheduled to appear on October 27.

On Navratri’s first day, Yash Raj Films unveiled the poster of Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji as cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film releases on February 27, 2026.

Two people were killed and two others injured in a collision on NH-44 at Rajapur mandal, Mahabubnagar. The car from Hyderabad lost control and hit another vehicle. Police have registered a case, sent bodies for post-mortem, and investigation is ongoing.

The Telangana diaspora in Gulf countries is gearing up to celebrate Bathukamma with grand events. Dubai leads the festivities, while Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar host celebrations, marking cultural unity and the first-ever public observance in Jeddah.

The rupee slipped to 88.21 against the US dollar amid US H-1B visa fee hikes impacting IT stocks. Domestic equities opened lower, while forex reserves rose, Brent crude climbed, and PM Modi highlighted GST reforms to boost India's growth.

Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Monday, dragged by IT stocks after US President Trump raised H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 for new applicants. Domestic consumption sectors gained, while Asian markets showed mixed performance amid global cues.

Hyderabad is likely to experience intense thunderstorms with gusty winds this evening, according to IMD and independent trackers. A yellow alert has been issued for all city zones, with scattered moderate-to-heavy showers expected from afternoon to midnight.