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Five people died in Kolkata and suburbs due to rain-related incidents as heavy overnight rainfall caused severe waterlogging. Deaths occurred in Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, and Ekbalpur. Flooded streets disrupted traffic, Metro, and suburban rail, while homes were submerged. Several schools declared a rain holiday amid property damage.
Moderate rains are expected across Telangana for the next four days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Rain is likely in Komurambheem, Mancherial, Nirmal, Vikarabad, Medak, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar, with chances of showers in Narayanpet. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 km/h are also forecasted in some areas.
President Donald Trump will meet leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan to discuss the Gaza situation and explore potential diplomatic solutions. The meeting is multilateral, focusing on the mounting assault by Israel, a US ally. The White House confirmed Gaza will be a key topic of discussion.
The fourth day of the AP Assembly’s monsoon session will be held today, focusing on the health department, with CM Chandrababu set to respond. A unanimous resolution banning manual toilet cleaning will be passed. Discussions will also cover minimum support prices for tobacco, mirchi, and mango crops, along with the girl child fund scheme.
Pawan Kalyan and Sujeeth’s gangster action drama “OG” releases on September 25, with paid premieres on September 24. Actor-director Rahul Ravindran played a significant role, though many scenes were cut. Spotting him in the trailer, he confirmed his presence, explaining the edits were to improve the film and were understandable creative decisions.
The rupee slipped 25 paise to an intraday low of 88.53 against the US dollar due to rising US tariffs on Indian goods and increased H-1B visa fees. Forex traders noted that global risk aversion and trade uncertainties further weakened investor confidence. This combination intensified the rupee’s decline in early trade.
“Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9” welcomes a new wild card entry, TV actress Suhasini, known for her hit serials. Her entry is expected to bring fresh energy and stir dynamics among contestants. With a strong, outspoken personality and loyal fan following, Suhasini could become a formidable competitor, joining a few others entering the show.
Today, Bathukamma celebrations will be held near Charminar Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad under BJP’s auspices. Actress Khushboo will be the chief guest. BJP Mahila Morcha State President Mekala Shilpa Reddy confirmed that all arrangements are complete, and the event will begin at 3 pm, organized by the BJP Mahila Morcha.
Trump addressed the UN, emphasizing his foreign policy successes while condemning “globalist institutions” for weakening the world order. World leaders listened closely, as Trump has already reduced US support for the UN during his presidency. Known for opposing multilateralism, he remains critical of the organization’s approach.
Kannada star Rishab Shetty’s self-directed movie ‘Kantara 1’ is set to hit the theatres on October 2. The movie has recently completed its censor work. The censor board has issued a U/A certificate for it and it is scheduled to release with a duration of 2:48 hours. Produced by Hombale Films, the film has music […]
Heavy rainfall lasting nearly seven hours flooded large parts of Kolkata, officials said. The IMD had forecast a low-pressure trough moving north over Kolkata and South 24 Parganas, triggering heavy rain. More showers are expected around September 25. Authorities instructed emergency drainage operations, and community puja organizers remain on high alert.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has warned of heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh today and tomorrow due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. Moderate rains are expected in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram, Alluri, and Eluru districts. AP officials have advised residents to stay alert and take precautions.
IndiGo warned travelers of potential flight delays and slower airport traffic in Kolkata due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The airline urged passengers to check flight status and allow extra time to reach the airport. IndiGo assured that while weather is uncontrollable, efforts are ongoing to ensure smooth ground operations and support.
Nvidia, Apple, and Oracle led gains that lifted US equity indices to fresh record highs, despite early market weakness and overvaluation worries. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.7%, closing at a new peak of 22,788.98. It marked the third straight session of record closes for all three major indices.Investor optimism in tech continues to drive market.
The TG Education Board has issued show cause notices to 20 engineering colleges in Hyderabad, demanding explanations within a week. Student unions complained to the TG Higher Education Council that many colleges failed to notify admissions publicly, accepted donations of Rs. 10-20 lakh, sold seats, and allocated B.Tech seats without following merit-based criteria.