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Flooding continues at the Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani Temple in Papannapet Mandal, Medak, after the Singur project released 24,000 cusecs downstream through two crest gates. The Manjeera River’s surge has submerged the temple for the past four weeks, disrupting normal access and rituals as waters persistently encircle the sanctum.
Hyderabad’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations generated over ₹650 cr, boosting local businesses across sectors. From idol-making and decorations to sweets, flowers, logistics, and puja items, the festival created income for artisans, vendors, and service providers. Dhoolpet alone saw ₹50 crore in trade, showcasing the festival’s wide economic impact.
The famous Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadadri will close from 12 noon tomorrow due to the total lunar eclipse, which begins at 8:58 PM and ends at 2:25 AM. Darshan and pujas will be suspended during this period. The temple will reopen at 3:30 AM on Monday, with darshan resuming after Samprokshan rituals.
The Khairatabad Maha Ganapati Shobhayatra concluded in a grand spiritual atmosphere, captivating devotees with its visual splendor. The majestic procession moved ahead with devotional chants. Vedic scholars performed Maha Aarti before the idol’s immersion, which was completed moments ago at Crane Point No. 4 on NTR Marg, marking a divine farewell.
Central Bureau of Investigation Director Praveen Sood is unwell. He was shifted to Jubilee Hills Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. Praveen Sood fell ill while coming from Andhra Pradesh’s Srisailam. Senior police officers visited him at the hospital. The doctors said that Praveen’s health is stable now.
An Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight was returned to Kochi today due to a technical snag. There are 180 passengers and six crew members onboard.All passengers are safe, and they were later accommodated on another IndiGo aircraft. A new crew was deployed, as the earlier crew had exceeded flight duty time limits.
The Khairatabad Maha Ganesh idol has reached Crane No. 4 at Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad, where it will be immersed following a special puja and Aarthi. The immersion is expected to conclude earlier than scheduled. Hyderabad police will permit the immersion of other Ganesha idols only after the Khairatabad idol’s immersion is fully completed.
Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi said that Operation Sindoor, which was launched by the Indian Army in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, did not end in three days. He said that the war with Pakistan did not end on May 10 and continued for many days, as many decisions had to be taken.
The bird menace at Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada has worsened, with crows and storks swarming due to nearby garbage and food waste. This has disrupted flight operations, even leading to a recent flight cancellation after a bird strike. Airport authorities have only posted warning boards, urging the state govt to take immediate corrective action.
The highly anticipated Balapur Ganesh Laddu auction concluded with a thrilling bid. Starting at ₹1,116, the auction saw intense competition between Sama Praneeth Reddy and Lingala Dasharath Goud. Ultimately, Dasharath Goud from Karmanghat won the laddu for a whopping ₹35 lakh, continuing the tradition of devotion associated with the iconic auction.
The Khairatabad Maha Ganapati Shobha Yatra has commenced with traditional mela music, as the 69-foot Sri Vishwashanti Ganesh idol proceeds towards immersion at Crane No. 4 on Necklace Road via Telephone Bhavan and Secretariat. A protective rope has been placed around the idol to ensure safety, and large crowds have gathered to witness the procession.
Strict traffic restrictions will be enforced in Hyderabad from 6 AM today to 10 AM tomorrow for Ganesh idol immersions. The main procession will pass through Balapur, Charminar, Abids, Tank Bund, Necklace Road to Toli Chowki, and from Mehdipatnam via Khairatabad. RTC buses will operate only up to Mehdipatnam, Kukatpally, Secunderabad, Uppal, and Dilsukhnagar.
Britain’s Duchess of Kent, Katharine, died peacefully at 92. Married to Prince Edward, she was known for charity work, music passion, and Wimbledon appearances. In 1994, she openly converted to Catholicism, breaking royal tradition. Remembered fondly by the family, she is survived by three children and ten grandchildren.
CDS General Anil Chauhan today said that the boundary dispute with China is India’s biggest challenge, and it will continue to remain so. Speaking at an event in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur, he stated that the second challenge is Pakistan’s proxy war against India. He further added that regional instability is also a concern;