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Pawan Kalyan’s gangster action drama “OG,” directed by Sujeeth, is set for a grand release on September 25, 2025, with strong USA advance ticket sales. Amid his political commitments, Kalyan has started dubbing under engineer Pappu. The makers plan to release the theatrical trailer on September 18 after completing the dubbing work.
DD Lapang began his political journey in 1972, winning as an independent candidate before joining the Congress party. A key figure in Meghalaya politics, he served as Chief Minister four times between 1992 and 2010. Known for his leadership and grassroots connect, Lapang played a vital role in shaping the state’s political landscape.
Telangana government authorities have raised eight crest gates of the Nagarjuna Sagar Project by 5 feet, releasing 64,720 cusecs of water downstream. With an inflow of 1,17,240 cusecs, water is being released as it arrives. The dam’s current water level is 589.90 feet, with 311.74 TMC stored out of a 312.04 TMC capacity.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka, Russia, 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 39.5 km, the USGS reported. Initially measured at 7.5, the quake prompted a Pacific Tsunami Warning Center alert for waves up to 1 metre locally, with Japan, Hawaii, and other Pacific islands expecting smaller waves under 30 cm.
Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the Hong Kong Open 500 semifinals with a hard-fought win over Malaysia’s Junaid Arif and Roy King Yap. They won 21-14, 20-22, and 21-16 in a 64-minute match. While Chirag faced some struggles, Satwik’s dominant performance helped seal the victory.
PM Modi begins a 3-day tour to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, launching infrastructure projects worth over ₹36,000 crore. Key highlights include the Bairabi-Sairang rail line, road and healthcare projects, Numaligarh ethanol plant, Bhupen Hazarika centenary, Combined Commanders’ Conference, Purnea airport, and National Makhana Board launch.
Suriya, last seen in Karthik Subbaraj’s box office flop “Retro,” will next appear in “Karuppu” as a lawyer. The first-look teaser thrilled fans, showcasing vintage Suriya vibes. Though initially considered for a Pongal 2026 release alongside Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan,” the film is now reportedly postponed to summer 2026, with official confirmation sti...
The Telangana government has decided to discontinue the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) method for the SLBC tunnel project due to technical issues, opting instead for the drilling-blasting method. Meanwhile, TG Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s scheduled visit to Medaram to inspect ongoing development works has been postponed.
The Amaravati Meteorological Center has issued a warning for heavy rains today in Eluru, NTR, Palnadu, Prakasam, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts of Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. Telangana districts including Nirmal, Nizamabad, Medak, Kamareddy, and others are also likely to receive heavy rainfall.
Demolition of Mumbai’s century-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge began to make way for a modern double-decker structure under the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project. The new bridge will feature 2+2 lanes on both levels, improving east-west connectivity. A traffic management plan was issued to minimise disruption in areas like Dadar, Lower Parel, and Curry Road.
India is gearing up for a key clash in the Asia Cup women’s hockey tournament and they will face Japan today with the aim of securing a final berth. Even if this match ends in a draw, Salima’s team will qualify for the final. India, which played aggressively in the beginning, lost 1-4 to China […]
India welcomed Nepal’s new interim government led by Sushila Karki, hoping it fosters peace and stability. Sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel, Karki becomes Nepal’s first woman interim PM. Chosen via youth-led consensus, she is praised for integrity and judicial experience, aiming to restore order, hold elections, and guide the country’s development.
The Vande Bharat Express running between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam via Warangal will undergo a schedule change from December 5, 2025. Currently not operating on Thursdays, the train will instead cancel services on Mondays. It will now run six days a week, except Mondays, according to the South Central Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO).
Former Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang passed away at 91 after battling age-related ailments. He died last night at Bethany Hospital in Shillong. A key figure in state politics, Lapang began his career in 1972 as an independent before joining Congress. He served as Chief Minister four times between 1992 and 2010.
A UN report says repression in North Korea has worsened since 2014, with stricter surveillance, forced labour, harsher punishments, and executions, including death for sharing foreign media. Minor improvements include less violence in detention and fair trial laws, but freedoms remain severely restricted, making it the world’s most controlled country.