Tension erupted at Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar on Monday after members of the Ganesh Utsav Samiti allegedly removed barricades installed to prevent Ganesh idol immersion at Tank Bund. Police personnel detained several participants as they attempted to bring the situation under control. The Telangana government and Hyderabad police had placed restrictions near the lake following directions concerning the immersion of Ganesh idols, particularly those made of plas

The United States has issued a fresh security alert urging its citizens not to travel to Iran for any reason and advising Americans already in the country to leave immediately as tensions rise across West Asia. The US Virtual Embassy in Iran said the regional security situation remained complex and could deteriorate rapidly. It warned travellers about possible flight cancellations, sudden airspace closures, changes at lan

Fans of Tamil actor Ajith Kumar have announced the formation of a new political party named Tamilaga Makkal Kazhagam, adding another cinema-linked organisation to Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. The party was formally launched on Sunday at Ulundurpet in Kallakurichi district. Supporters marked the occasion by raising the new party’s flag and announcing its first group of office-bearers. A person identified as A

Devotees planning to visit Hyderabad’s famous Khairatabad Ganesh have until midnight on September 23 to have darshan of the 69-foot Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapati. The Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee announced that September 23 would be the final day of public darshan. It clarified that devotees would not be allowed to enter the pandal for darshan on September 24 as preparations would begin for the idol’s im

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the government has announced. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 26. During his visit, he will also participate in several bilateral and plurilateral meetings covering global security, economic cooperation, energy and other international issues.

A Telangana Assembly debate over properties included in the prohibited lands list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act has developed into a major political controversy involving former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and his family. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy used the September 16 discussion to question landholdings linked to members and relatives of the KCR family. He argued that if the Opposition wanted s

The Tata Sons board has approved N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as chairman for another five-year term, but a disagreement over the voting process has raised questions about whether his continuation is fully settled. Tata Trusts and its affiliated trusts own approximately 66 per cent of Tata Sons and have two nominee directors on the holding company’s board. During Thursday’s meeting, Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata opposed Chandrasekaran’s reappointme

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

A new US immigration rule expanding how officers assess whether certain immigrants could become a “public charge” takes effect on September 18, 2026. The change is expected to bring wider scrutiny to some green card applications, including adjustment-of-status cases submitted through Form I-485. The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public-charge regulations and returned to a broader case-by-case assessment. Under the revised approach,

Washington, DC | Trump welcomed India’s action against illicit opium cultivation while the country remained on the US drug transit and production list. US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for taking steps against illicit opium poppy cultivation and strengthening the integrity of pharmaceutical and narcotics-related supply chains.

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay returned from London with Rs 15,300 crore in investment commitments and plans to advance Tamil Nadu’s Motor Sports City. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay returned to Chennai on Thursday after completing a six-day official visit to London focused on attracting overseas investment, strengthening trade partnerships and accelerating industrial development in the state. According to an off

Andhra Pradesh | HCCBL plans to invest Rs 1,127 crore in a new Vizianagaram unit and the expansion of its Srikalahasti facility. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Limited is preparing to invest Rs 1,127 crore in Andhra Pradesh, providing a major boost to the state’s beverage manufacturing and food-processing sectors. The proposed investment will be divided between a new manufacturing facility in Vizianagaram and the expansion of the company’s e

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

Cabinet decision announced after the meeting, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Saral Keralam will offer time-bound, single-window clearances for investment proposals through district and state bodies. Kerala Cabinet Clears Saral Keralam for Faster Investment Nod The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved Saral Keralam, a new single-window mechanism designed to simplify and accelerate investment approvals by bringing departme

Washington, D.C. | The House voted 214-211 to advance legislation targeting Russia and major countries purchasing its oil and gas. US House Advances Russia Bill With 100% Tariff Risk for India The US House of Representatives has cleared a procedural hurdle for legislation that could authorise President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India, Chi