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IMD issued a red alert for Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi amid relentless rain in Himachal Pradesh. Though Mandi and Kullu saw brief clear skies, threats of landslides and rising water persist. Road links between Mandi and Kullu remain disrupted as both main and alternate routes are blocked, prompting high alert across districts.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy extended Vinayaka Chavithi greetings to the people of the state. He wished that Lord Ganesha bless everyone with good health, strength, long life, prosperity, and happiness. He prayed that Lord Vigneshwara removes all obstacles to good deeds and brings joy to every household in the state.
78,406 cusecs of water flowed into the Nizamsagar Project from upstream today. To manage the inflow, officials opened 16 gates, releasing 152,848 cusecs into the Manjeera River. The reservoir’s current level stands at 17.441 TMC out of its 17.802 TMC capacity. Authorities warned against taking selfies near water flow zones.
Hyderabad police have issued guidelines for devotees visiting Khairatabad’s Lord Ganesh. Darshan will be allowed daily from 6 am to 11 pm. Devotees are advised to use public transport to avoid congestion. The area will be under continuous surveillance with 60 CCTV cameras to ensure smooth and secure festival proceedings.
Kochi Police revealed actress Lakshmi Menon is absconding after being named in a kidnapping and assault case involving an IT professional. Three others are in custody. The incident followed a bar altercation, and Menon was allegedly in the car used. Known for Tamil films, she’s won multiple awards since debuting in 2011.
SS Rajamouli’s “Baahubali: The Epic,” a hybrid recut of the two-part saga, is set for a grand multi-language release on October 31, 2025. Teaser excitement soared, but fans should note some original sequences are removed. Rajamouli revealed the Kanna Nidhurinchara song and Tamannaah-Prabhas romantic scenes won’t feature, marking tough creative decisions.
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Former Team India Test captain Rohit Sharma said Test cricket is mentally very demanding. He said that it requires long-term endurance, but it’s also mentally exhausting. Rohit retired from Test cricket in May this year. He played 67 Tests in total, scoring 4,301 runs, leaving a lasting mark on the longest format of the game.
Vinayaka Chavithi is celebrated with devotion and delicious homemade dishes. Traditional recipes include steamed modak, undrallu, kudumulu, pulihora (tamarind rice), payasam, bobbatlu, and vada. These offerings are prepared as naivedyam for Lord Ganesha. Each dish holds cultural and spiritual significance, making the festival a culinary experience.
An FIR has been filed against Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, along with six Hyundai officials, over alleged defects in a vehicle. Both actors are brand ambassadors for the company. The complaint, filed by a Bharatpur lawyer, cites unresolved technical faults in his Hyundai Alcazar, which the company reportedly failed to fix.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed PM Modi over US tariffs, calling his “MAGA+MIGA=MEGA” pitch a failure. He said the “Trump double tariff” will severely impact India’s labor-intensive exports, textiles, leather, and engineering. It turns Modi’s so-called economic success into a massive burden for exporters.
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Megastar Chiranjeevi is teaming up with director Anil Ravipudi for the upcoming film ‘Mana Shankaravara Prasad Garu… Pandagaki Vastunnaru’. On the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi, a striking poster was released, featuring Chiru in a traditional panchekattu look on a boat. Co-starring Nayanthara, the film is set for a Sankranti 2026 release.
Rajnath Singh reaffirmed that India never seeks war or initiates aggression but will respond decisively if challenged. Speaking at the ‘Ran-Samwad 2025’ seminar in Mhow, he highlighted the need for continuous defence preparedness, training, technological advancement, and dialogue, as the three services discussed modern warfare and emerging security challenges.
The ten-armed Maha Ganapati idol in Rayadurgam, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, is a unique monolithic statue unlike any other in India. Installed during Bhupathi Raya’s reign in the 14th century, the massive idol measures 15 feet in height and 12 feet in width, drawing devotees and history enthusiasts alike.