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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Megastar Chiranjeevi congratulated him, praising his cinematic journey. The Government of India will honour him at the 71st National Film Awards on September 23.

An elderly man died in a house fire at Vayupuri Colony, Neredmet, Hyderabad, on Sunday night. Police suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze. The victim, 79-year-old Jayaprakash Ramanna, died of asphyxiation despite being rushed to a private hospital.

EAM S. Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York today amid tensions over tariffs, Russian oil imports, and the Trump administration’s USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee for new petitions. Trade talks are also underway.

Nasscom said Indian IT firms are investing over $1 billion in US skilling and hiring, reducing reliance on H-1B visas. New $100,000 fee applies only to fresh petitions from 2026.

The Greater Chennai Corporation will redevelop Mylapore’s Nageswara Rao Park under the Namakku Naame scheme with Rs 12.22 crore, adding modern amenities while preserving its cultural role. Completion is targeted by February 2026.

In Neredmet, an elderly couple, Rajaiah and Lakshmi, were brutally killed by their son Srinivas (35), who had struggled with addiction and mental health issues. Police have arrested him; the incident has shocked neighbours and the local community

Heavy overnight rain battered Hyderabad, with eastern areas recording the highest rainfall. Defence Colony in Hayathnagar topped the chart with 91.8 mm, followed by Kapra and Cherlapally. The downpour caused waterlogging and traffic snarls across several neighbourhoods.

CM M K Stalin will launch the Chennai Ondru app today, integrating buses, metro, suburban trains, taxis, and autos with a single QR-based ticket system, while approving a 25-year transport plan.

Kareena Kapoor Khan turned 45, celebrating with her family and sharing a heartfelt Instagram post. Recently seen in Singham Again, she also wowed in a Manish Malhotra saree at a Birmingham event.

PM Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari temple in Udaipur today. Revamped under the PRASHAD scheme, the Shakti Peetha holds historic and cultural significance for Tripura and eastern India.

USCIS has confirmed that a one-time USD 100,000 fee applies to all new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. The fee, part of Trump’s visa reforms, excludes renewals and current holders while prioritising high-skilled, high-paid workers.

Kartik Aaryan celebrated the launch of GST 2.0 with his sister Kritika, sharing gelatos on Instagram. The PM hailed the reforms as a “GST Savings Festival,” while Kartik also revealed updates on his upcoming romantic drama with Ananya Panday.

PM Modi will lay foundation stones for Rs 5,127 crore projects in Arunachal today, including hydropower, highways, and border village development, before addressing a rally in Itanagar and heading to Tripura.

The Supreme Court will hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case today, after the Delhi High Court earlier denied them bail.

On the first day of Shardiya Navratri, PM Modi extended festive greetings, linking devotion with GST 2.0 reforms. Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath also conveyed wishes, invoking blessings for prosperity and self-reliance.

The BJP launched a nationwide ‘GST Savings Festival’ as GST 2.0 takes effect, with MPs visiting markets through padyatras to promote lower tax rates, Swadeshi products, and household savings benefits.

British PM Keir Starmer announced the UK’s recognition of Palestine, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and backing a two-state solution, despite US opposition. Canada, Australia, and Portugal also followed suit.

Leaders of the AU, EU, and UN reaffirmed support for multilateralism at a trilateral meeting, addressing peace in Africa, debt reforms, and climate commitments ahead of COP30, while pledging stronger cooperation.

GST 2.0 takes effect today with a simplified two-slab system, revised rates for 375 items, and price cuts on essentials. PM Modi called it a nationwide “festival of savings” for citizens.

Prime Minister Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura today, launching projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore, including two major NEEPCO hydropower ventures, and inaugurating works at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple.

The Nagarjuna Sagar Project witnessed a sharp rise in inflows on Sunday, prompting authorities to lift all 26 gates and release 2.58 lakh cusecs of floodwater downstream. The reservoir’s water level reached 587 feet, just three feet below its full capacity.

A 23-year-old man from Gauthamnagar, Balanagar, died by suicide after a domestic argument with his wife over liquor consumption. Police said the man took his life by hanging himself from a ceiling fan after being refused money for alcohol.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 19-21, 15-21 to World Champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the men’s doubles final of the China Masters 2025, marking back-to-back runner-up finishes for the Indian pair

A 28-year-old man from Hafeezpet went missing on Sunday after leaving a suicide note at Ameenpur Lake, citing marital differences. Khan, who had faced legal trouble over harassment allegations, left behind his footwear and mobile phone at the lake bund.