PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti claimed she was placed under house arrest to prevent her from visiting Sopore to offer condolences on former Hurriyat leader Abdul Gani Bhat’s death. She called the move undemocratic, stating it exposes the harsh political reality in Jammu and Kashmir. Mufti shared her statement through a post on X.
The AP cabinet meeting, initially scheduled for 3 PM today at the state secretariat, has been postponed to tomorrow, September 19, at 2 PM in the CM’s chamber. The cabinet is expected to approve several key decisions, including major bills for introduction in the assembly, notably the Amaravati Special Purpose Vehicle proposal.
Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s film ‘OG,’ directed by Sujeeth, is set for release on the 25th of this month. The film has reportedly completed its censor formalities and received a U/A certificate. Music is composed by Thaman. Priyanka Mohan and Emraan Hashmi play key roles in this much-awaited action drama, promising high-octane entertainment.
Following the success of the first two films, the much-anticipated *Drishyam 3* is set to begin shooting in October 2025. Directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal, the film is expected to release in March 2026. The *Drishyam* franchise has been widely praised, and expectations are high for the third installment.
Air India Express has launched daily direct Bengaluru-Bangkok flights from October 18, with special fares starting at ₹16,800 round-trip. Bengaluru departures are at 11 AM, returning from Bangkok at 5:45 PM. The airline aims to boost festive travel, strengthen its Thailand presence, and enhance connectivity from Bengaluru, its largest domestic hub.
A notification has been issued for the recruitment of driver and laborer posts in Telangana State RTC (TG RTC). Interested candidates can apply online from October 8 to 28. The age limit is 22-35 years for drivers and 18-30 years for laborers. Educational qualifications include 10th pass for drivers and ITI for labor posts.
MK Stalin turned the event into a display of strength, underlining Senthil Balaji’s influence despite his resignation over graft charges at Karur’s Mupperum Vizha, marking DMK’s founding and Periyar, Anna’s anniversaries. Stalin highlighted welfare schemes, attacked BJP and AIADMK, and vowed to defend Tamil Nadu’s rights, language, and identity.
The AP DSC recruitment document distribution scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to heavy rains in several districts, officials confirmed. New dates will be announced soon. The job appointment documents will be handed to selected DSC candidates by AP CM Chandrababu once the program is rescheduled.
UPI platforms PhonePe, Paytm, and Cred have stopped supporting rent payments via credit cards, delivering a major blow to users. The move comes after the Reserve Bank of India imposed new conditions on payment aggregators on September 15. These regulatory changes have prompted platforms to revise their services in compliance with updated RBI guidelines.
With over 9 million vehicles on the roads daily, traffic congestion has become a key challenge in rapidly growing Hyderabad. To address this, the city traffic police launched a two-day Traffic & Road Safety Summit-2025 today. Inaugurated by Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, the summit will focus on solutions to ease traffic and improve road […]
The AP government’s Business Advisory Council meeting, chaired by Assembly Speaker Ayyannapatrudu, decided to conduct assembly sessions for the next 10 days, including holidays and working days. The TDP proposed 18 items for discussion. As the session began today, question-and-answer sessions were held, addressing issues concerning the state’s governance.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast moderate rainfall in several parts of Telangana over the next two days. Districts likely to be affected include Jangaon, Karimnagar, Mulugu, Ranga Reddy, Yadadri, and Bhuvanagiri. The rains may be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious.
Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that all phone numbers linked to Karnataka voters are fake. He accused the Election Commission of deleting votes of tribals, especially in Congress strongholds. Gandhi claimed that certain individuals are hijacking the system to selectively remove votes, undermining the democratic process.
The Noida International Airport (Jewar) will be inaugurated on October 30, with flights commencing 45 days later, announced Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. He said airlines are eager to operate, with 10 cities likely connected in phase one. The project faced two delays, first from September last year, then April.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha stated that her resignation from the Telangana MLC post has not yet been accepted. She mentioned she is willing to meet the Legislative Council Chairman to request its acceptance if needed. Meanwhile, Kavitha, who was recently suspended from the BRS party, had formally submitted her resignation from MLC position.