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Israeli PM Netanyahu approved expanding West Bank settlements, including 3,400 homes in the contentious E1 area east of Jerusalem. He vowed no Palestinian state, doubling Maale Adumim’s population. This move threatens Palestinian claims to East Jerusalem as their capital, further undermining prospects for a future Palestinian state under international law.
Larsen & Toubro has requested the government to take over Hyderabad Metro’s Phase I due to financial losses. The 69.2 km network covers three corridors. With Phase II expansion planned, L&T seeks either independent operation of both phases or full government control of Phase I. Meanwhile, Old City corridor work progresses with ongoing demolitions.
To ease congestion due to heavy train traffic, South Central Railway (SCR) plans to build three major railway terminals around Hyderabad. These terminals will be located between the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Regional Ring Road (RRR), following models in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, which have suburban terminals to handle growing demand.
At the ‘Gyan Bharatam’ conference in New Delhi, global experts adopted the New Delhi Declaration, emphasizing that manuscripts are not just historical artifacts but key to future wisdom. The resolution calls for urgent action to preserve, digitize, and disseminate India’s rich manuscript heritage, ensuring timeless knowledge.
Prakash Mahajan, MNS spokesperson and brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, resigned today. In a video message, he expressed feeling “ignored” and unappreciated despite his efforts. Mahajan stated he never received praise for his work but was unfairly blamed for mistakes he didn’t commit within the party.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu visited Bhogapuram Airport in Vizianagaram today to inspect ongoing construction. He stated that 86% of the work has been completed and that airport operations are expected to begin by June 2026. He also revealed that seven major access roads are being built to improve connectivity to the airport.
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla announced that Team India’s new jersey sponsor will be confirmed within two to three weeks, with bidding set to close on September 16. The team is currently without a sponsor in the Asia Cup after ending its ₹358 crore deal with Dream11 due to regulatory changes affecting real-money gaming apps.
If you haven’t filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) yet for Financial year 2024-25, you still have two days left, as the deadline ends on September 15. As of Sept 12, 5.95 crore returns had already been filed. Even if 10% more taxpayers file this year, the window is closing fast, so it is time to […]
Former Minister Roja criticized Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for ignoring Andhra Pradesh’s pressing issues. She said people didn’t vote for him to do film shoots or fly around in government-funded flights. Accusing him of wasting time for packages, she added that voters now feel ashamed for electing him to power.
BJP national president J.P. Nadda will attend the concluding ceremony of an upcoming BJP-led public meeting in Visakhapatnam, announced AP BJP state president P.V.N. Madhav. Speaking at the BJP office in Visakhapatnam, he confirmed that the key event will be held at the Railway Ground and is expected to draw significant public and political attention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all groups to shun violence. During his first visit to Manipur since the May 2023 ethnic violence. Speaking in Churachandpur, he said the Centre stands with Manipur’s people and aims to make the state a “symbol of peace and prosperity” through continued efforts and dialogue.
PM Modi called Manipur a ‘jewel of the country’ and emphasized that lasting peace is essential for development. Acknowledging past unrest in the Northeast, he said peace now prevails. Assuring support, Modi announced the construction of 7,000 new houses and affirmed the Centre’s commitment to the welfare of Manipur’s people.
The Arakan Army reported that a Myanmar junta air strike killed at least 19 students, including children, in western Rakhine state. The ethnic armed group is locked in intense conflict with the military, having seized large areas of territory over the past year in its fight for regional control and growing public support.
Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan’s film ‘Kottha Loka’ is enjoying massive box office success, having crossed ₹200 crore worldwide. In Kerala, it made history by collecting ₹74.7 crore, surpassing the previous record of ₹73 crore set by *Baahubali 2*. This marks the first time a film has broken *Baahubali*’s record in the Kerala market.
‘Mirai,’ starring Teja Sajja, opened to a great response. At the success meet, producer TG Vishwa Prasad revealed past financial setbacks due to falling non-theatrical revenues. He credited director Karthik Gattamneni for reviving their banner, calling ‘Mirai’ a turning point after tough times and praising his vision and innovation.