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Traffic restrictions have been imposed in major cities of Telangana due to the ongoing Ganesh immersion processions. Warangal Police Commissioner Sanraith Singh announced that restrictions will be in effect across Warangal, Hanumakonda, and Kazipet tri-city areas. These measures aim to ensure public safety and will remain in place until 6 AM on Sept 7.
Actor Manchu Vishnu’s film ‘Kannappa’, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, has been released on Prime Video today. The film will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada audio tracks, along with English subtitles. Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Mohan Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, and Prabhas have made cameo appearances. Preity Mukundhan plays the female lead.
Lunch should ideally include a balanced mix of carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables, and healthy fats. Portion sizes vary by age, but all age groups benefit from whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh produce. Children need smaller meals, while adults and the elderly should focus on energy-boosting, nutrient-rich foods to maintain health and avoid overeating.
TG Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that the SLBC tunnel work will be completed using modern technology. The remaining 9 km is targeted for completion by January 2028. A state-of-the-art heliborne survey will be conducted to detect potential issues early. He instructed officials to speed up progress by working in 3 shifts.
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over recent floods and landslides in states like Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand, attributing them to illegal tree felling. The court made key observations and issued notices to the Centre, stating that unchecked deforestation is contributing to disasters and urging immediate accountability.
Following changes in GST rates, prices of several essential goods are set to decrease. Items like soap bars, toothbrushes, shaving cream, butter, ghee, napkins, fertilizers, tractors, and diagnostic kits will become cheaper. Prices of petrol, LPG, CNG and diesel cars, ACs, TVs, washing machines, maps, globes, pencils, and notebooks will also drop.
Telangana Ministers Konda Surekha and Seethakka announced that all efforts are underway to enhance the glory of the Sammakka-Sarakka fair in Medaram. A ₹236.2 crore master plan has been prepared to develop Medaram in line with tribal culture and traditions. The Kumbh Mela organizing team has been entrusted with executing the plan.
Here is the full list of items and products, which are taxed at a 12% GST rate across the country. ★Butter, ★Ghee, ★Processed food, ★Almonds, ★Mobiles, ★Fruit Juice, ★Preparations of Vegetables, ★Fruits, ★Nuts or other parts of Plants, including Pickle Murabba, ★Chutney, ★Jam, ★Jelly, ★Packed Coconut Water, ★Umbrella.
Farmers across Telangana continue to face a severe shortage of urea. Despite long waits at societies and agriculture centers, many report not receiving even a single bag. The crisis is intense in Medak, Nizamabad, Jagityal, and Karimnagar districts. A distressed farmer in Nizamabad said, “If not urea, give us insecticide- we’ll die drinking it.”
★Sugar, ★Packed Paneer, ★Tea, ★Coal, ★Edible Oils, ★Raisin, ★Domestic LPG, ★Roasted Coffee Beans, ★PDS Kerosene, ★Skimmed Milk Powder, ★Cashew Nuts, ★Footwear (< Rs.500), ★Milk Food for Babies, ★Apparels (< Rs.1000), ★Fabric, ★Coir Mats, ★Matting & Floor Covering Spices, ★Agarbatti, ★Mithai (Indian Sweets), ★Life-saving drugs, ★Coffee.
The Khairatabad Ganesh immersion is scheduled for September 6. Police have made necessary arrangements and released the official route map. The idol will proceed for immersion via Bada Ganesh, Old Saifabad Police Station, Iqbal Minar, Telugu Thalli Statue, Ambedkar Statue, and finally reach Tank Bund. Traffic diversions will be in place accordingly.
Here is the full list of items and products, which are taxed at a 0% GST rate across the country. ★Milk, ★Kajal, ★Eggs, ★Educational Services, ★Curd, ★Lassi, ★Health Services, ★Children’s Books, ★Foodgrains, ★Atta/Maida, ★Paneer, ★Gur, ★Besan, ★Natural Honey, ★Fresh Vegetables, ★Salt, ★Prasad, ★Palmyra Jaggery, ★Phool Bhari Jhadoo.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81127.36, up at 560.18 points or 0.70%, and the Nifty was at 24865.55, up at 151.30 points or 0.62%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.08 against the dollar.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,06,980 ★Mumbai: ₹1,06,980 ★Delhi: ₹1,07,130 ★Kolkata: ₹1,06,980 ★Bangalore: ₹1,06,980 ★HYD: ₹1,06,980 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,07,030 ★Jaipur: ₹1,07,130 ★Lucknow: ₹1,07,130 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,06,980 ★Nagpur: ₹1,06,980 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,07,130 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,06,980.
TG CM Revanth Reddy will visit Kamareddy district today to inspect flood-affected areas and damaged crop fields. At 11:30 AM, he will examine the damaged bridge in Lingampeta and submerged fields in Burigidda village. The district police have announced traffic restrictions during his visit to ensure smooth movement and security arrangements.