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Hyderabad police busted a drug racket inside Medha School, arresting director Malela Jaya Prakash Goud and two others. Goud converted classrooms into a secret unit producing Alprazolam, used to adulterate toddy. The EAGLE team seized 7 kg of drugs, ₹21 lakh, and equipment. Shockingly, classes ran on lower floors while drugs were made upstairs.
China launched two probes into the US semiconductor sector just before trade and security talks in Spain. Its Ministry of Commerce announced an anti-dumping investigation into specific analog IC chips, including interface and gate driver chips, largely produced by American firms like Texas Instruments and ON Semiconductor, escalating tech tensions.
US and Chinese officials met in Madrid to address trade tensions, TikTok’s divestiture deadline, and US pressure on allies to tariff China over Russian oil. It marked the fourth meeting in four months between top US and Chinese trade officials aiming to stabilize strained economic ties amid ongoing tariff disputes.
The Australian women’s team, in India for a three-match ODI series, will face Team India today at MYSI Stadium in Chandigarh. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated that although Australia is a dominant side, they are beatable. She added that India’s recent win over England on their home turf has boosted the team’s confidence significantly.
Chinese FM Wang Yi urged peace talks and multilateral solutions, warning wars and sanctions complicate conflicts. Speaking in Ljubljana, he called for China-Europe cooperation and adherence to the UN Charter. His remarks followed Trump’s proposal for 50-100% NATO tariffs on China over Russia-Ukraine, which Wang opposed, emphasizing dialogue over confrontation.
Tamil Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay Thalapathi has intensified his campaign for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls with a state-wide yatra. Criticizing the BJP, he called the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal a threat to democracy. He also warned that southern states could suffer due to MP seat allocation based solely on population.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extended greetings on Hindi Diwas, reaffirming her government’s respect for all languages. She highlighted efforts for Hindi-speaking communities, including Hindi’s official status in specific regions. She also emphasized the establishment of a Hindi university and colleges and the introduction of PG Hindi courses.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed India’s Asia Cup match against Pakistan, questioning if BCCI earnings outweigh 26 lives lost in Pahalgam attacks. Opposition leaders, including Congress and AAP, called for boycotts, burning effigies and urging fans and businesses to avoid match broadcasts, citing contradictions with India’s anti-terror stance.
Eight months into 2025, the auto market has seen numerous new and updated car launches. Several more are expected by year-end, including the Mahindra Thar facelift, Maruti VictoriS, TATA Punch facelift, new Hyundai Venue, TATA Sierra EV, Skoda Octavia RS, and Volkswagen Taran, promising exciting additions for car enthusiasts and buyers across segments.
PM Modi will inaugurate the three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference at the Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata. The event will focus on military reforms, transformation, and operational preparedness. With the theme “Year of Reforms Transforming for the Future,” the conference emphasizes modernization and future readiness of the Indian armed forces.
The Regional Meteorological Dept has reported a low-pressure area and associated trough over the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal, near the north Andhra-south Odisha coasts. Thunderstorms are likely today in Srikakulam, Konaseema, Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts, and light rain in other parts of the state.
“Mirai,” released worldwide, received rave reviews, boosting Teja Sajja as a rising pan-India star and reviving Manchu Manoj’s career. Surprisingly, Manoj was paid ₹3 crore, more than Sajja’s ₹2 crore. Ritika Nayak was paid ₹50 lakh; Shriya Saran ₹2 crore; Jagapathi Babu ₹1.5 crore; Jayaram ₹80 lakh. Producer TG Viswa Prasad expects huge profits.
China’s military conducted “routine” patrols in the South China Sea, warning the Philippines to cease provocations. The two nations remain locked in a tense maritime standoff, marked by coast guard clashes and naval drills. China’s Southern Theater Command urged Manila to stop escalating tensions in the strategic and disputed waterway.
“They Call Him OG,” directed by Sujeeth and starring Pawan Kalyan, hits screens worldwide on September 25, 2025. The gangster drama has already sold 50,000 pre-sale tickets in North America, becoming the fastest-selling Telugu film there. Promotions begin tomorrow, with fans set for nonstop updates and a new announcement at 10:08 AM today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam today to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹19,000 crore. His visit is part of a three-day tour covering five states. After visiting Mizoram and Manipur yesterday, where he launched several projects, Assam officials have made all necessary arrangements for his arrival.