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India and Mauritius will work on using local currencies for trade, Prime Minister Modi said after talks with Mauritian PM Ramgoolam. India also supported Mauritius' sovereignty over Chagos Islands and promised to strengthen maritime security in the Indian Ocean region

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in many parts of Andhra Pradesh from September 11 to 15. Coastal and Rayalaseema regions may see strong winds. The rain is due to a cyclonic circulation nearby

Security forces killed 19 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Bannu. Militants also targeted an intelligence official’s home in Lakki Marwat, highlighting escalating attacks on law enforcement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

The BRS is preparing a series of legal petitions against the Congress government after the Telangana High Court quashed FIRs against party activists. The verdict, seen as a safeguard for political dissent, is expected to nullify most pending cases

Hyderabad-based breast cancer surgeon Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti has been awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the only surgeon globally to hold both FRCS (by examination) and Honorary FRCS from the same college.

A five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s Old City. Though rescued quickly by her mother, the incident sparked outrage. GHMC blamed Hydraa, which has launched an inquiry and appealed for citizen cooperation

Hyderabad is witnessing a surge in viral fevers and dengue-like infections, with over 3,000 outpatients reported daily at Fever Hospital, OGH, and Gandhi Hospital. Doctors say most cases involve children with mild to high fever, cough, and body pain.

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is set to roll out smart cards for bus passes, starting with students and later extending to women under the Mahalakshmi scheme. The move aims to simplify renewals, enable digital recharges, and streamline daily travel.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has achieved Level 4 Accreditation in the ACI World Airport Customer Experience programme, the highest global recognition for passenger service. The award reflects GHIAL’s strong customer-first culture, innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and measurable improvements in travel experience.

Osmania University and other Telangana universities will introduce facial recognition-based attendance this academic year, ending the decades-old “food and bed” culture. Students must secure 75% attendance for tuition fee reimbursement and exams, with the new system also covering affiliated colleges and staff.

With Speaker’s notices and Supreme Court directions looming, BRS turncoat MLA Bandla Krishnamohan Reddy faces pressure in Gadwal. As defections weaken the Congress, speculation over his possible return to the BRS has sharpened political fault lines ahead of local body polls.

The ICC has announced that the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India will feature an all-female panel of 14 umpires and four match referees. This historic milestone marks the first time the tournament will be officiated entirely by women.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded a special Telangana Assembly session to address the Group-1 recruitment scandal, accusing the Congress government of selling posts. He called for a fresh exam, a judicial probe, and strict punishment for culprits.

At least three inmates were killed in Nepal during clashes with security forces, while over 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than 25 jails amid anti-government protests. Authorities, including the army, are working to recapture escapees and restore order.

Ram Gopal Varma’s 1995 classic Rangeela returns to theatres under Ultra Media’s Ultra Rewind initiative, celebrating 30 years. Varma called the film a symbol of aspiration, while Urmila Matondkar described it as a “timeless feeling” that continues to captivate audiences.

Haryana Steelers wrapped up the Vizag leg of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with two wins and two losses. Standout performances from Shivam Patare in attack and defenders Rahul Sethpal and Rahul Ahri leave the team poised for a stronger Jaipur leg.

The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified efforts to bring home 217 Telugu citizens stranded in violence-hit Nepal. Special flights and buses are being used, with over 130 already escorted to Kathmandu Airport, as coordinated evacuation operations continue with Indian and Nepalese authorities.

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused urgent listing of a plea seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai on September 14. The petitioners argued the game undermines national dignity after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian markets and hopes of a US Fed rate cut. Optimism over India-US trade talks also supported sentiment, even as FIIs sold shares while DIIs provided strong buying support.

The rupee slipped 5 paise to 88.16 against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking cautious sentiment ahead of India-US trade talks. The currency remains range-bound as the RBI intervenes, while equities advanced and global crude prices eased.

A 50-year-old woman was brutally murdered at her Kukatpally apartment in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police suspect two domestic workers who allegedly tied up and stabbed the victim before fleeing with cash and gold. Special teams have been deployed to trace them.

Jubilee Hills police booked film producer Shaik Basha and his wife for allegedly cheating an NRI family by refusing to vacate a leased property. Basha claimed a 99-year lease despite the original 2013 agreement requiring him to vacate in 2023.

Mohammed Zaid, a student from Old Malakpet studying at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, sustained critical injuries after being hit by a car. Admitted to St. Vincent’s Medical Centre, he remains on a ventilator. His family seeks government support and emergency visas.

Formed in 2015 with 15 members, the Khammam Two Wheelers Mechanics Association now has 270 members and has spent ₹11 lakh on welfare. It offers financial aid for education, health, marriages, and emergencies, and plans to build a permanent office.