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In a piece great news for devotees, TTD has announced the release of the December quota of Lord Venkateswara Arjitha Seva tickets for Tirumala temple online today at 10 AM. Registrations for the Lucky Dip will remain open until 10 AM on September 20. Selected devotees must complete payment within 12 hours between September 20–22.
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has locked ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s national ID, barring her and several family members from voting in February elections. Following her ousting on August 5, 2024, Hasina faces trial in absentia for alleged crimes during a student-led uprising, while senior Awami League leaders remain underground or in exile.
Pakistan qualified for the Super-4 of the Asia Cup by defeating UAE by 41 runs. Batting first, Pakistan posted 146/9 in 20 overs, with Zaman scoring 50 and Afridi adding 29. In reply, UAE were bowled out for 105. Afridi, Abrar, and Rauf led the bowling attack, each taking two crucial wickets.
The two-day Traffic and Road Safety Summit-2025 will begin today in Hyderabad, led by the Hyderabad City Security Council. TG Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the event at Jal Vihar on Necklace Road. The summit will see participation from business leaders, road safety experts, startups, and NGOs to discuss solutions for safer urban mobility.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83108.92, up at 415.21 points or 0.50%, and the Nifty was at 25441.05, up at 110.80 points or 0.44%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.96 against the dollar.
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Council sessions have commenced and are expected to continue for the next ten days. During this period, the NDA govt will introduce several key bills to replace six existing ordinances. Notable among them are amendments to the Panchayat Raj and Municipal Acts, along with the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicle […]
Pawan Kalyan’s highly anticipated film “They Call Him OG,” directed by Sujeeth, is set for release on September 25, 2025, after receiving a U/A certificate. Fans eagerly await the trailer, with the release date set to be announced today. Meanwhile, 1 AM shows in Andhra Pradesh are planned, with tickets priced at ₹1,000, heightening pre-release […]
Britain is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state this weekend, following US President Donald Trump’s departure after his state visit. PM Keir Starmer had warned action would follow unless Israel eased Gaza’s suffering and agreed to a ceasefire. Israel argues recognition would reward Hamas, while France, Canada, and Australia plan similar moves.
Nara Rohit’s romantic comedy “Sundarakanda,” directed by debutant Venkatesh Nimmalapudi and starring Vriti Vaghani and Sridevi Vijaykumar, received decent reviews but underperformed at the box office. The film will stream on Jio Hotstar from Sept 23 in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. With its genre, it is expected to attract strong OTT viewership.
Malayalam action drama “Marco,” starring Unni Mukundhan, became the first A-rated Malayalam film to gross over ₹100 crore worldwide. The sequel, “Lord Marco,” has been registered, but will feature a new lead actor. Directed by Haneef Adeni and produced by Shareef Muhammed under Cubes Entertainments, the film is set to be made on a massive […]
The IMD forecast for Bengaluru predicts cloudy skies with light rain till Sunday, with temperatures around 28°C by day and 20°C at night. Humidity will range between 64% and 86%. From Monday, rainfall will intensify with heavier showers expected, though no official alerts have been issued, keeping conditions moderate yet manageable.
Around 2,500 tourists were stranded in Mussoorie as rains and cloudbursts blocked the Dehradun road for a second day, leaving 15 dead and 16 missing in Uttarakhand. Himachal also saw landslides kill three. CM Dhami vowed swift restoration of services, while CM Sukhu pledged relocation of people from unsafe buildings to secure shelters.
US President Donald Trump named India, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan among 23 nations tied to drug production or trafficking, calling it a threat to American lives. He accused China of fueling fentanyl and synthetic drug epidemics, and the Taliban of profiting from narcotics. Inclusion, however, doesn’t necessarily reflect poor cooperation or enforcement.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said GST reforms from Sept 22 will trigger a “virtuous cycle” of consumption, production, investment, and jobs, lowering living costs. Praising PM Modi’s vision in technology and development, he highlighted citizen-centric railways reforms focused on affordability, safety, and improved travel experiences to build India’s future.
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled in the Senate over Trump’s name in Epstein files and Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Bipartisan senators sought clarity on Epstein, arrested for sex trafficking before his 2019 death. Patel denied wider trafficking evidence, citing legal limits. Judge Richard Berman urged full disclosure of government-held Epstein files.