Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan are set to launch development works worth ₹11,085 crore under Palle Panduga 3.0 on September 29. The programme will begin in the Udayagiri area of Nellore district and will fund roads, cattle sheds, horticulture plantations, drainage and other village facilities across the state. Nellore district officials have identified Ramapuram village in Varikuntapadu mandal as the launch location.

India’s historic one-off T20 International against Japan faces the threat of disruption from a typhoon as the two teams prepare to meet at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday. The fixture has been arranged ahead of India’s men’s cricket campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. It is also part of events marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. India enter the contes

Typhoon Dujuan was moving towards Japan’s eastern Pacific coast on Monday, prompting warnings for heavy rain, powerful winds and possible landslides across several regions. The storm could also affect the schedule of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Dujuan was expected to pass near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, from Monday evening. Authorities warned res

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Hardik Pandya to return to the national white-ball squads but stressed that the all-rounder needs competitive match practice before being pushed back into international cricket. Gambhir said Hardik has not played enough cricket since the Indian Premier League and is not yet ready to bowl his full quota of 10 overs in a one-day match. The team management wants him to rebuild his w

Fresh from winning the Women’s Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will begin their Asian Games cricket title defence against hosts Japan in Friday’s quarterfinal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. India enter the knockout contest after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Asia Cup final to secure a record-extending eighth continental crown. The defending Asian Games champions will now aim to carry that momentum into their first match of the tournament and

Supriya Yarlagadda has been appointed to the newly reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification, becoming one of its 18 members and providing Telugu cinema with representation on the national film-certification body. Supriya Yarlagadda Joins Reconstituted CBFC Supriya Yarlagadda has been named as one of the 18 members of the newly reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Hyderabad has led to notices being issued to several high-profile personalities from films, sports and business over discrepancies in voter records. The Election Commission’s exercise is aimed at verifying and updating electoral details, while hearings remain underway for affected voters. Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Other Prominent Names Receive Notices

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows certain temporary visa holders, including H-1B workers, to remain in the United States after losing their jobs while they seek another employer or prepare to leave the country. The planned change was published by the Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register, according to Reuters. If finalised, it could require affected workers to leave the country when their authorised employment end

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings. He is worshipped as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles, and Prathamesh, the deity honoured before beginning any important work. In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on Monday, September 14. The festival begins with Ganesh Sthapana and continues for different durations according to family and regional traditio

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appears to be consolidating his position within the state Congress following the party’s action against Konda Surekha. Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy’s softened stand and speculation over a possible cabinet expansion have added to the political focus on the chief minister’s growing influence. Revanth Reddy Leadership Gains Momentum After Surekha Action The Congress leadership’s action against Konda Surekha appe

India’s improved JCR rating could strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to attract Japanese finance, technology and expertise for Amaravati. JCR Upgrade Strengthens India’s Investment Narrative The Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India’s foreign- and local-currency long-term issuer ratings from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook. The September 2 decision reflects the agency’s improved

The Allahabad High Court permitted the withdrawal of a plea challenging Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The court said the petitioners failed to produce a document supporting their British-citizenship allegation; it did not issue a final ruling on Gandhi’s citizenship. The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench has dismissed as withdrawn a petition alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was a British citizen and therefore ineligible to continue as the Lok

The Sports Ministry approved 246 officials and support personnel for India’s Asian Games squad. India will send a 768-member contingent, including 503 athletes, to compete in 36 disciplines in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The Sports Ministry has approved 246 team officials and support personnel to accompany India’s 503 athletes at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The decision takes India

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wished Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on his birthday on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. In a message from Amaravati, Naidu praised Kalyan’s popularity, Panchayati Raj reforms and rural and tribal development initiatives. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu extended birthday greetings to Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president K. Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday, describing him as a “P

National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun has added another major achievement to his career by appearing on the cover of Forbes India’s Showstoppers 2026 edition, which highlights 100 of India’s most influential celebrities. Allu Arjun Graces Forbes India Showstoppers 2026 Cover Icon Star Allu Arjun has secured a pr