AP Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed deep sorrow over the death of four people and injuries to two others in an accident during a Ganesh immersion procession. The tragic incident occurred last night in East Tallu village, Narasapuram Mandal, West Godavari district, casting a shadow over the otherwise joyful Ganesh Shobha Yatra celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur from September 12 to 14. During his visit to Imphal, he will meet victims displaced by ongoing ethnic violence and announce key infrastructure projects. Several new initiatives will also be launched. Ethnic tensions, which erupted in 2023, continue to impact the region’s stability and security.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inspected flood-damaged stretches of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, closed for six days due to landslides. He reviewed progress and stated that two-way traffic could resume soon via an alternate route. He also announced relief for cloudburst victims in Ramban and will brief Home Minister Amit Shah about the flood situation.
BSP chief Mayawati confirmed her party will contest Bihar assembly polls independently. She has divided 243 constituencies into three zones, assigning responsibilities accordingly. All campaigns will run under her guidance. National convenor Akash Anand, along with Ramji Gautam and the Bihar unit, will lead preparations. The BSP aims for better results.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel project, set to become Kerala’s longest and India’s third-longest tunnel road. Aimed at easing travel between Kozhikode and Wayanad, the 8.73-km twin-tunnel will boost tourism and trade. Funded by KIIFB, the ₹2,143 crore project fulfills a major election promise of the LDF government.
Prem Sagar, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and a key contributor to the iconic TV series Ramayan, passed away at 84. Known for works like Ankhen and Alif Laila, he was also his father’s biographer. Industry veterans including Arun Govil and Sunil Lahri paid heartfelt tributes, mourning the loss of the visionary filmmaker.
During Telangana Assembly debates on 42% BC reservations and the Ghose Commission report, CM Revanth Reddy flew to Kerala for an award event. His absence delayed discussions and drew criticism over misplaced priorities, especially following his earlier handling of floods and the urea crisis, fueling backlash from opposition and citizens alike.
Punjab battles severe floods, displacing lakhs and affecting over 1,000 villages. CM Bhagwant Mann urges PM Modi to release ₹60,000 crore in pending central funds. Mann also calls for revised crop loss compensation norms. Army, IAF, and NDRF lead rescue efforts as schools remain shut and rivers continue to overflow across key districts.
A woman in Changsha, China, exposed her friend Shi for having a decade-long affair with her husband. She hung posters accusing Shi of betrayal, revealing her identity, address, and job. The wife sarcastically thanked Shi and detailed the affair, causing a public scandal now under investigation by local authorities.
T Harish Rao, BRS MLA, approached Telangana High Court seeking to postpone the Telangana Assembly’s discussion on the Ghose Commission’s Kaleshwaram report. Rao’s move follows accusations against the Congress government of avoiding a fair debate. The report, finalized in July, highlighted irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project’s planning and construction.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly rebutted Arshad Madani’s claim about writing to Sonia Gandhi against him. Sarma accused Madani of undermining Assam’s progress and criticized his influence within Congress. He warned that Madani’s supporters might attempt to destabilize Assam ahead of the 2026 polls, pledging firm action.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for unity within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to achieve a regime change in Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking at G.K. Moopanar’s 24th death anniversary event, she urged leaders to prioritize coalition success over minor disagreements to serve the people effectively.
BRS Working President KTR was detained while protesting against the urea shortage in Telangana, along with party MLAs and MLCs. They staged a dharna outside the Agriculture Department Commissioner’s office, submitting a memorandum. KTR criticized the Congress government for the crisis, highlighting that the issue arose after their administration took charge.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy moved a condolence motion for late BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath in the Assembly. Reddy highlighted Gopinath’s long political journey, his contributions as Telugu Youth President, and his work in film production. Gopinath passed away in June 2025 after suffering a heart attack at 63.
AP CM Chandrababu traveled by bus with women and farmers in Chittoor today, interacting with Stree Shakti members to review women’s welfare schemes. He also shared in the farmers’ joy over Krishna water reaching Kuppam via the Handri-Neeva project. During the journey to Paramasamudram canal, he listened to their issues and concerns.