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Nepal’s flash flood death toll rose to 1,344 on Saturday, with around 5,000 people still missing. More than 13,000 have been rescued, while authorities continue operations across eight affected districts and struggle to identify bodies recovered from debris and waterways

President Droupadi Murmu felicitated 82 teachers and educators with national awards on Teachers’ Day, recognising innovations including mobile science labs, recycled-material science parks, QR-based botanical learning, reading campaigns and community initiatives that expand access to quality, inclusive and practical education

East Zone will face South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai on Sunday. East are chasing their third title, while 12-time champions South seek another trophy, with several India internationals set to feature in the summit clash

Chunky Pandey recalled wearing a burqa to sneak into a cinema hall and watch Zeenat Aman’s Satyam Shivam Sundaram when he was 15. The actor shared the hilarious anecdote on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, where Zeenat appeared as a guest.

More than 150 artisans from four States are crafting a 69-foot eco-friendly Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapati idol at Khairatabad. The idol uses 30 tonnes of river clay, 20 tonnes of sand, steel and paddy straw and will be ready by September 12

Habeeb Nagar police arrested a 20-year-old painter for allegedly breaking into a water plant office and stealing Rs 95,000. Police said the suspect had previously worked there and used an angle grinder to break the locks before fleeing.

The RBI has approved LIC to acquire up to 9.99 per cent of ICICI Bank’s paid-up share capital or voting rights within one year. The approval is subject to regulatory conditions and does not mean LIC has immediately raised its stake

Residents of Jayadarshini Residency in Gachibowli have been dealing with drainage water and a severe stench for two weeks. They say debris from a demolished building blocked a nearby nala, causing water to enter the complex and inundate its cellar.

Four burglars allegedly involved in 25 offences across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were arrested by a task force in Nirmal on Saturday. Police recovered 12 kg of silver, Rs 67,000 in cash, a car and metal-melting machines from them

Former Minister T Harish Rao alleged that delays in fee reimbursement had forced colleges to withhold certificates, leaving students unable to pursue postgraduate courses. He also criticised the government over college closures, Skill University plans and alleged police action against protesting students

Telugu star Nani marked 18 years in cinema on Saturday, thanking fans for their enduring love. The actor, who made his debut with ‘Ashta Chamma’, is now gearing up for Srikanth Odela’s ‘The Paradise’, scheduled for release on September 24.

Mohanlal’s upcoming film “L367”, directed by Vishnu Mohan, has been titled “Operation Ganga”. The film, inspired by India’s evacuation mission during the Russia-Ukraine war, also stars Arjun Rampal, Bhagyashri Borse and Adil Hussain

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has received three recognitions from Airports Council International World, including the highest customer experience accreditation. The airport was also recognised for accessibility and arrivals experience, highlighting its focus on innovation, inclusion and passenger satisfaction.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation, alleging that the Congress had failed to fulfil its poll promises even after 1,000 days. He also criticised the government over youth issues and challenged Rahul Gandhi

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said his government would include the contributions of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Swami Pranabananda in school curricula. He also announced Rs 300 crore in composite grants for state-run and aided schools to improve infrastructure

A 35-year-old farmer allegedly died by suicide in Adilabad’s Pippalkot village after suffering crop losses and struggling with mounting debts. Police said he had borrowed Rs 12 lakh and spent Rs 8 lakh on his son’s treatment before selling land.

West Bengal is planning large-scale cultural events, concerts and a 3,000-drone show as part of its proposed 2026 Durga Puja celebrations. The initiative aims to showcase Bengal’s cultural heritage globally, attract international tourists and promote Kolkata as a cultural tourism destination

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched ‘Prajaseva Abhiyana’ in Vijayanagar to bring grievance redressal closer to citizens. The campaign will hold Saturday meetings at taluk and hobli levels, supported by AI-based calls and an integrated digital grievance system

A Delhi court has sent self-styled influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj to one-day police custody in the Nishu Azad case. Bharadwaj was arrested after being detained in Bulandshahr, amid protests seeking action over his alleged assault on a minor protester's father

Yuki Bhambri will reunite with Michael Venus for the US Open 2026 men’s doubles, hoping to build on last year’s semifinal run. Bhambri said the experience has given him confidence, while acknowledging a challenging opening against two American players.

Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova after complaining about the strong smell of weed. Her comments, including a joke that she might “get high”, sparked humorous and critical reactions across social media

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board plans a major digital overhaul to speed up government teacher recruitment. Proposed reforms include one-time registration, digital certificate storage and verification, online roster processing, candidate dashboards and improved assistance, while examinations will continue under the existing system

Survivors of Nepal’s devastating August 26 floods have returned to relief operations despite losing loved ones and searching for missing relatives. Sudip Kumar Neupane and Suchit Joshi are helping displaced communities, conducting rescues and supporting search efforts amid the disaster’s massive toll

India and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening judicial cooperation during talks between Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Russian counterpart Igor Krasnov in New Delhi. The sides discussed global coordination, bilateral agreements and future cooperation in legal matters