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Global crude oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent, with Brent crossing $100 a barrel, amid escalating Iran-US attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Disrupted oil flows boosted bullish sentiment, while analysts warned of possible short-term correction after the rally
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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the party, citing his prioritisation of personal ties over political responsibilities. The announcement followed the retirement of his father-in-law and former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth, who was earlier expelled for alleged anti-party activities.
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The United States has updated its travel advisory for mainland China, warning citizens of arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans, surveillance, and risks of unjust detention. The Level 2 advisory urges Americans to exercise increased caution, citing broad national security laws, digital monitoring, and potential targeting of individuals with US government, business, or law enforcement ties.
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The makers of Mohanlal’s upcoming film #L370, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and produced by Ashiq Usman, have issued a public caution against fake audition calls circulating online. They clarified that no official casting announcements have been made and urged people to avoid sharing personal details or making payments in response to fraudulent posts.
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Alexander Zverev, the No. 1 seed, overcame early struggles at the U.S. Open to cruise into the semifinals with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp. He has now reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slams this season, marking a career-best run.
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DMK leader M.K. Stalin has accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of mocking his Emergency-era imprisonment under MISA during Assembly proceedings. Stalin recalled torture in jail, including a fractured jaw, and urged Vijay to uphold the dignity of his office while attacking his government’s record on law and order, welfare promises, and cancelled projects.
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Fifteen workers were rescued after a metal slab collapsed at an under-construction site in Gandhinagar’s Kudasan area; twelve were hospitalised but are reported safe, officials confirmed.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet in the 2023 Ram Navami violence case in Hooghly district, naming Shakir Ali, former Trinamool Congress MP’s husband and Rishra Municipality councillor, as the alleged mastermind.
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Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, iPhone Duo, priced at nearly Rs 3 lakh, with India availability from October 23. Alongside, the company announced the launch of iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in India on September 18, starting at Rs 1.64 lakh and Rs 1.79 lakh respectively.
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Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India on September 18, with prices starting at Rs 1.64 lakh. Pre-bookings open on September 12 across 65 countries. Apple’s India revenue crossed USD 10 billion in FY26, driven by record iPhone shipments.
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The Houthi group launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, prompting condemnation from the UN and warnings of escalating conflict. The strikes and cross-border exchanges threaten to unravel years of fragile calm in Yemen, with reports of civilian casualties and mass displacement.
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A Class X student had a narrow escape when a concrete piece from an under-construction building fell on a car near Chirec School in Kondapur, Hyderabad, damaging its sunroof.
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A man and his mother were arrested in Mancherial district for allegedly murdering a woman over suspicions of sorcery. Police said the accused hacked the victim to death with an axe after his mother fell ill, and later fled the scene. Authorities warned of stern action against violence rooted in superstitious beliefs.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority will distribute 1.33 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols free of cost at 34 locations across the city between September 9 and 13. The initiative aims to discourage the use of Plaster of Paris idols and promote environmental awareness during Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Two women farmers were injured after lightning struck them while they were working in a cotton field in Ghanpur village, Nennal mandal, on Wednesday. Both were admitted to a hospital in Mancherial.
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A farmer in Adilabad district was arrested for cultivating ganja as an intercrop in his cotton field at Borigaon village. Police seized 128 plants worth Rs 12.5 lakh and a two‑wheeler, while the accused confessed he turned to ganja cultivation after incurring losses in cotton farming.
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Parents of Manthan International School students staged a protest after a bus parked on the Tellapur campus caught fire, barely a month after another bus was gutted in similar circumstances. Officials inspected the premises and assured action against the management for operating buses in violation of safety norms.
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A large group of CPI cadres, led by senior leader Kilaru Prasad, joined the BRS in Kothagudem on Wednesday, marking a setback for the CPI in the constituency. The induction, overseen by MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra, was preceded by a motorcycle rally.
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A temple demolition in Lakshmi Nagar Colony of Kandi mandal, Sangareddy, led to strong protests from locals on Wednesday. The transgender community, which had purchased the land from the family of the temple caretaker, razed the structure to build a house.
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Tension flared outside the Telangana Assembly on Wednesday as former sarpanches, under the banner of the Joint Action Committee, staged a protest demanding clearance of pending bills and regular release of State Finance Commission funds to Gram Panchayats.
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected Ganesh idol immersion sites in Hyderabad and directed officials to ensure safety, sanitation and eco‑friendly measures.
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It may seem unusual that India, a country where hundreds of millions of citizens lacked access to formal banking as recently as 15 years ago, could build a payment infrastructure that many of the world’s wealthiest economies have yet to match
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Understanding the Maoists’ United Front tactics and urban movement is key to identifying the ideological networks that seek to advance their agenda through non-armed means
