CM Revanth Reddy Seeks Bharat Ratna for Manmohan Singh
The Telangana CM recalled the former PM’s role in economic reforms, rights-based legislation and statehood, and unveiled his statue at a memorial park in Hyderabad’s Financial District.

The Telangana CM recalled the former PM’s role in economic reforms, rights-based legislation and statehood, and unveiled his statue at a memorial park in Hyderabad’s Financial District.
Relief teams are working across Odisha as landslides, collapsed roads, inundated homes and disrupted rail links expose the scale of the weather emergency, while authorities monitor vulnerable rivers.
India’s medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya trails its record Hangzhou run, but the gap reflects more than performance: a smaller contingent, changed events, weaker gold conversion and a generational transition are reshaping India’s campaign.
Opposition parties intensify their campaign against the EC over SIR, with an INDIA bloc meeting planned, protests at Jantar Mantar, a fresh Supreme Court plea and even NDA allies seeking clarification.
Waves of 1.0–1.5 metres are expected till September 28, with coastal inundation and erosion risks. Fishermen, residents and tourists have been urged to avoid vulnerable areas and beaches.
A new $30 billion tariff arrangement, coal purchases and a November AI dialogue mark the latest phase of US-China engagement after Xi’s Washington visit.
The exchange came a day after a journalist confronted Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif with a similar question, creating a pointed diplomatic back-and-forth at the UN headquarters.
A deadly suicide blast at a Pakistan police checkpoint has killed 11 and injured 30, with the TTP claiming responsibility as militant attacks surge across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Trump’s “Trump Strait” map adds a fresh twist to the Iran crisis as Tehran waits for Washington’s response to its seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz and halt fighting.
A military delegation was among those aboard the ill-fated aircraft, while President Félix Tshisekedi called for a full investigation. Authorities are also searching for the flight recorder.
The minister highlights insurance, marketing and veterinary support for livestock rearers, urges families to prioritise education, and pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar and Chakali Ailamma.
Kavitha cited alleged underfunding, overcrowding and infrastructure gaps in public hospitals and schools, while announcing a campaign on civic issues and raising concerns over voter-list revisions.
Leaders and community members recalled the Telangana icon’s resistance against Nizam rule and Razakar oppression, highlighting her fight for land, livelihood, dignity and the rights of marginalised communities.
The AIMIM chief cited the city’s century-old postal institution, heavy workload and services including philately, parcels, savings and insurance while urging a review of the restructuring plan.
YSRCP spokesperson Puththa Sivashankar questioned the proposed payments to social media influencers and raised concerns over pending welfare measures, farmer assistance, employee issues and journalist benefits.
Officials collected samples after complaints of foul odour and dark-coloured water. Units were directed to prevent untreated discharge, strengthen waste handling, install monitoring systems and comply with environmental norms.
The former deputy CM met bereaved families in Tekkali, offered financial assistance and highlighted concerns over official response, relief measures and safety arrangements in tribal student hostels.
The recruits completed rigorous training and were urged to uphold discipline, remain accessible to citizens and give top priority to public safety and law and order.
The party has urged the State government to grant pending increments, remove departmental test hurdles, consider promotions and provide suitable postings closer to employees’ native mandals.
Questions over electoral roll revisions, internal dissent and transparency are testing public confidence in India’s poll machinery, making institutional accountability and procedural fairness increasingly important.
Digital platforms, e-visas, AI-powered travel tools, better connectivity and destination development are opening new opportunities for travellers, local communities and tourism businesses across India.
Neotia takes charge of ICC with focus on trade, global collaboration and SDGs, while Jhajharia becomes MCCI president after over 20 years in eastern India’s real estate and materials sectors.
Japan and Singapore emerged as major sources of capital, while services, technology and trading attracted the most investment. Tamil Nadu led states, with total FDI including reinvestment also rising strongly.
Aquapulse, which works with over 7,000 shrimp farmers, has been named an aquaculture finalist at the Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards in Bangkok and plans to expand to 10,000 farmers and 5,000 MT procurement.
Forex reserves climbed to USD 765.9 billion, while net FDI hit a five-year monthly high. However, rising food prices and crude oil costs pose fresh inflation concerns.
The Karnataka CM made the comment while discussing Bengaluru’s rapid urbanisation, saying many people who move to the city do not return to their native places.
Leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Revanth Reddy remembered Singh for his economic reforms, public service, humility and contribution to India’s development.
Fraudsters are directing victims to fake MVD portals and urging APK downloads that could expose banking credentials and other sensitive data. Victims can report fraud on 1930.
The Allahabad HC discharged Rakesh Rathore, finding the prosecution material insufficient to create strong suspicion and indicating a long-standing consensual relationship.
BJP MP Gajendra Singh Patel raised the issue at an NDA MPs meeting, saying party-wise speaking time gets divided and more space is needed for community concerns.
The legislation, passed in June, includes provisions for property attachment and preventive arrest, while the CM defended its constitutional validity and expressed confidence of presidential assent.
Six officers from India, Japan, Australia and the US will join shipboard activities and professional exchanges aimed at improving coordination, interoperability and mutual trust.
Ernakulam Rural Cyber Police registered a case following a complaint over a YouTube video, alleging the remarks also targeted the Ezhava community and SNDP Yogam members.
The appointments come ahead of the October 6 bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, where TVK has fielded former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama.
At the two-day conference, Justice Nagarathna highlighted mounting Family Court pendency and called for practical reforms that can reduce delays without sacrificing fairness or judicial safeguards.
The errors included 1,075 grammatical, spelling and typographical mistakes, five factual or conceptual errors and 661 improvement suggestions, with Class 8 Science reporting the most errors.
The newly appointed envoy outlined a broad agenda spanning trade, AI, semiconductors, defence, clean energy and state-level engagement, with implementation emerging as the key priority.
The defence PSU posted record FY26 earnings, backed by Navy and Coast Guard projects, rising exports and expanding indigenous shipbuilding capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Inspector Sanjay Nalavade had been deployed with the Deputy CM’s convoy since early morning. The incident comes a week after another convoy officer died of sudden cardiac arrest.
A 56-year-old Ugandan national arriving from Doha on a Qatar Airways flight was arrested under the NDPS Act after DRI officials intercepted him based on specific intelligence.
The DMK chief also rejected Vijay’s allegations over the Veeramani POCSO case, citing his earlier Assembly explanation and questioning its use during election campaigning.
A depression moving from Madhya Pradesh towards southeast Uttar Pradesh has intensified the weather, with waterlogging, travel disruption and crop losses reported across several districts.
The weather system is expected to weaken, offering relief from Sunday, while Jharkhand’s overall seasonal rain deficit has narrowed to just 3 per cent despite shortages in eight districts.
Residents of Anavai, Kadukumanna, Kinattukara and Murugala struggle with disrupted studies, cooking and emergency communication as damaged forest cables keep electricity unavailable.
The party is preparing a Delhi organisational base after its founder’s first electoral win, with supporters eyeing the MCD polls and seeking to build a wider urban voter network.
At the UN, Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted COVID-19 lessons, stronger surveillance, digital infrastructure, equitable access and a fair pathogen benefit-sharing framework.
The verdict highlights safeguards under the Railways Act, where qualifying untoward incidents can attract statutory compensation without requiring families to prove railway negligence.
The civic body holds nearly ₹109 crore in security deposits, yet payment defaults persist as it prepares 83 new parking sites and expands digital monitoring.
Police said the accused had been in phone contact with the teenager for about a month before the Old Nallur incident, while a separate Kandigai school allegation remains under investigation.
Delhi’s new PUC enforcement measures include monitoring at certification centres, ANPR-based detection and automated reminders, alongside the newly inaugurated Burari ATS for commercial vehicles.
Oncologist Dr Bhawna Sirohi highlights gaps in molecular testing, drug affordability and rural access, urging India to align innovation, insurance and healthcare infrastructure for equitable treatment.
Four women wrestlers have challenged the August 3 verdict, arguing that the evidence was selectively assessed and that the judgment relied on outdated assumptions about how victims of harassment should behave.
Following Jarange’s latest 20-day fast, attention shifts to the government’s 90-day deadline, Kunbi genealogy verification and the legal challenges surrounding reservation.
Iran awaits Washington’s formal position after Trump reportedly rejected its seven-day Hormuz plan, while reports of possible post-election US strikes add uncertainty to the latest diplomatic push.
Sharif also highlighted Pakistan’s role in US-Iran diplomacy, praised Army chief Asim Munir and defended Islamabad’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty during his UNGA address.
From Sudan’s overcrowded classrooms to Gaza’s injured children and Nepal’s flood-hit schools, a global education crisis is leaving hundreds of millions behind despite billions in new funding.
Morocco’s PAM has won the most seats but falls well short of a majority, setting up coalition talks as low turnout and youth frustration shape the country’s next government.
UN refugee chief Barham Salih wants the Security Council to tackle the conflicts behind the global displacement crisis, warning that refugeehood must not become a fate passed from one generation to another.
Delhi’s coaching structure now spans senior and junior men’s and women’s teams, along with high-performance roles, state mentors and support staff, but questions remain over the need and rationale for several posts.
Italy’s rebuilding effort suffered another setback as Belgium punished defensive errors in Rome. With Turkey and France next, the Azzurri face a demanding stretch to regain confidence and stability.
Mbappe’s record-extending strike was followed by an abrupt exit after he appeared to hurt his left knee while shooting. France replaced him and he will return to Madrid for medical assessment.
A four-match opening day featured tight singles battles, a comeback victory for Nakashima and a late doubles showdown. The points system will make Saturday and Sunday increasingly crucial.
A controversial FIFA decision allowed the US forward to return for the knockout stage, but the episode changed the team’s atmosphere before Belgium ended America’s World Cup run with a 4-1 win.
Keerthy Suresh’s ‘Dorothy’ has triggered a sharp online debate over its LGBTQ themes, with some trolling the film while urban audiences praise its bold subject.
Sujeeth addresses ‘OG’ writing criticism as ‘OG 2’ takes shape with a Samurai-themed glimpse, Thaman’s return and bigger expectations for Pawan Kalyan.
Chiranjeevi and Asian Cinemas are reportedly set to launch a new Hyderabad multiplex for Sankranthi 2027, even as their much bigger Financial District project takes shape.
Venkatesh’s ‘Aadarsha Kutumbam’ moves to October 9, while its much-awaited special song featuring four stars is set to arrive tomorrow.
‘The Vvaan’ has opened to mixed-to-negative early reviews, with critics questioning its screenplay, storytelling and use of folklore, while Tamannaah gets mixed reactions.
India wins two kabaddi golds and seven medals on Asian Games Day 8, taking the tally to 30 medals. Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh reach squash finals, while hockey enters the semifinals.
A US appeals court has upheld Anthropic's Pentagon ban, intensifying the fight over AI safeguards, autonomous weapons and how much control private AI companies should retain over military technology.
Sharif’s Mecca warning comes as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye activate their defence pact, with fresh Houthi missiles and drones intercepted hours after their Riyadh military meeting.
The probe named eight accused and recovered Rs 79.85 lakh from seven of them, while investigators also found over 3,000 deleted messages allegedly linked to the handling of the money.
Directed by James Watkins and starring Tom Rhys Harries, the DC Studios film follows Matt Hagen’s descent into vengeance after an experimental treatment transforms him into the iconic villain.
The track is part of the expanded The Life of a Showgirl: Encore, alongside three other songs created during Swift’s Sweden trip with Max Martin and Shellback.
McLaren endured a disastrous Baku outing, with Lando Norris retiring and Oscar Piastri finishing 14th, while Isack Hadjar returned from injury to claim the final podium spot.
The Ziro programme highlighted growing challenges from digital misinformation and media concentration, alongside the need for journalist protection, community voices and stronger media literacy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights PLI incentives, pharmaceutical support, semiconductor initiatives and export financing aimed at strengthening critical domestic supply chains.
The September 29 production is part of West Bengal’s Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, while the college denies coercion and says students are free to decline participation.
BJP leaders criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s Kerala remarks, questioning his appeal to support the Gandhi family and citing the RSS’s stated commitment to national unity and security.
The Narmetta facility has processed over 70,000 MT of FFB and currently operates at 30 TPH. The Minister stressed timely harvesting, faster transport, better water supply and scientific farm practices.
AP is updating teaching methods, textbooks and curricula while expanding teacher recruitment, personalised learning and industry partnerships to better prepare students for future careers.
Officials reported improved rainfall levels, while the CM directed rice distribution to affected fishing families, faster power supply for the Hiramandalam project and proposals for two new barrages.
India’s open team moved to 17 points and stayed second, while the women remained third on 16 after holding tournament leaders China. Savitha Shri scored her eighth win.
Questions over electoral roll revisions, internal dissent and transparency are testing public confidence in India’s poll machinery, making institutional accountability and procedural fairness increasingly important.
Digital platforms, e-visas, AI-powered travel tools, better connectivity and destination development are opening new opportunities for travellers, local communities and tourism businesses across India.
India’s medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya trails its record Hangzhou run, but the gap reflects more than performance: a smaller contingent, changed events, weaker gold conversion and a generational transition are reshaping India’s campaign.
Delhi’s coaching structure now spans senior and junior men’s and women’s teams, along with high-performance roles, state mentors and support staff, but questions remain over the need and rationale for several posts.
Mbappe’s record-extending strike was followed by an abrupt exit after he appeared to hurt his left knee while shooting. France replaced him and he will return to Madrid for medical assessment.
A four-match opening day featured tight singles battles, a comeback victory for Nakashima and a late doubles showdown. The points system will make Saturday and Sunday increasingly crucial.
A controversial FIFA decision allowed the US forward to return for the knockout stage, but the episode changed the team’s atmosphere before Belgium ended America’s World Cup run with a 4-1 win.
India wins two kabaddi golds and seven medals on Asian Games Day 8, taking the tally to 30 medals. Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh reach squash finals, while hockey enters the semifinals.
McLaren endured a disastrous Baku outing, with Lando Norris retiring and Oscar Piastri finishing 14th, while Isack Hadjar returned from injury to claim the final podium spot.
India’s open team moved to 17 points and stayed second, while the women remained third on 16 after holding tournament leaders China. Savitha Shri scored her eighth win.
Keerthy Suresh’s ‘Dorothy’ has triggered a sharp online debate over its LGBTQ themes, with some trolling the film while urban audiences praise its bold subject.
Sujeeth addresses ‘OG’ writing criticism as ‘OG 2’ takes shape with a Samurai-themed glimpse, Thaman’s return and bigger expectations for Pawan Kalyan.
Venkatesh’s ‘Aadarsha Kutumbam’ moves to October 9, while its much-awaited special song featuring four stars is set to arrive tomorrow.
‘The Vvaan’ has opened to mixed-to-negative early reviews, with critics questioning its screenplay, storytelling and use of folklore, while Tamannaah gets mixed reactions.
Directed by James Watkins and starring Tom Rhys Harries, the DC Studios film follows Matt Hagen’s descent into vengeance after an experimental treatment transforms him into the iconic villain.
The track is part of the expanded The Life of a Showgirl: Encore, alongside three other songs created during Swift’s Sweden trip with Max Martin and Shellback.