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In a major boost for Hyderabad residents, two new passport service centers will be operational from tomorrow, September 16. The centers are located at Rayadurgam Metro and MGBS Metro Rail Station. These facilities aim to ease passport services in the city and will be inaugurated by Union Minister Kishan Reddy.
Moscow reaffirmed its strong, time-tested ties with India amid US pressure over Russian oil. The Russian Foreign Ministry praised India’s steadfastness, calling attempts to disrupt the partnership “destined to fail.” It highlighted strategic autonomy, joint defense, space, energy projects, use of national currencies, and long-term, reliable collaboration.
Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly using underground bunkers in high mountains and dense forests to evade the Indian Army, due to reduced local support. This tactic, reminiscent of the 1990s and 2000s, resurfaced last week when security forces uncovered a bunker during an ongoing anti-terror operation, highlighting a key shift in strategy.
US President Trump condemned the beheading of Indian man Chandra Nagamallaiah in Dallas by undocumented Cuban immigrant Yordanis Cobos-Martinez. He blamed the Biden administration for releasing Martinez despite his criminal history, vowed first-degree murder charges, and pledged tougher action against illegal immigrant criminals.
AP CM Chandrababu has directed officials to construct a state-of-the-art bus station in Tirupati with modern amenities. It should include a bus bay for 150 buses, helipads, malls, ropeways, and multiplexes. He emphasized future readiness with electric buses and instructed that charging stations be installed for each bus at the facility.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, 22, had “leftist ideology” and a transgender romantic partner, who is cooperating with investigators. Cox said it’s unclear if the partner influenced the crime. Information came from Robinson’s family and friends, and he is expected to be formally charged Tuesday.
UK PM Keir Starmer condemned racial intimidation and violence after a far-right rally led by Tommy Robinson drew 150,000 protesters and clashes with police. 26 officers were injured, 4 seriously, with 24 arrests. Starmer vowed zero tolerance for racial threats, stressing Britain’s values of tolerance, diversity, respect, and support for peaceful protest.
India’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav played a crucial role in India’s win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup T20 2025 last night, earning the ‘Player of the Match’ award. He bowled 4 overs, conceding just 18 runs and taking 3 key wickets, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup and paving the way for India’s emphatic victory.
TG BRS leaders will submit their objections today to Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar regarding the explanations given by MLAs in response to defection notices. The Speaker’s office has directed that all objections be filed within three days. Notices were issued to 10 MLAs, while Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender are yet to respond.
The deadline to file income tax returns for the 2024-25 financial year without penalty ends tonight, September 15. Over 6 crore taxpayers have already filed their ITRs, according to the Income Tax Department. A help center has been set up to assist filers. Individuals earning more than ₹3 lakh are advised to complete the process […]
The Indian Navy has inducted “Androth,” its second indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft from GRSE, Kolkata. At 77 metres, it features waterjet propulsion, torpedoes, and rockets. With over 80% indigenous content, “Androth” strengthens coastal defence, surveillance, and India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision amid China’s Indian Ocean prese...
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India led the world 3,000 years ago without conquering nations or suppressing trade, instead spreading civilisation and knowledge. Speaking at a book launch, he termed India the “best country” then, citing ancestors’ purity, advanced technology, harmony, and a happy, cultured life without conflict or environmental damage.
An audio leak reignited the controversy over Congress leader N M Vijayan’s alleged suicide, with his family accusing party leaders of failing to settle liabilities. Vijayan and his son died last year, while daughter-in-law Padmaja recently attempted suicide. CPI(M) leader M V Jayarajan alleged Congress leaders cheated the family with false promises and bribes.
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4°C, 2.1 notches above the seasonal average, and a minimum of 25.6°C, 0.5 notch below normal, with 58% humidity at 5:30 pm, the IMD said. Monday may see partly cloudy skies with temperatures near 35°C and 25°C. Air quality remained ‘moderate’ with an AQI of 110, according to CPCB […]
The District Collectors’ Conference will be held at the Andhra Pradesh State Secretariat on September 15 and 16. Ministers and officials have been directed to submit department-wise reports. The state govt recently transferred 12 district collectors and instructed their replacements to assume charge immediately, ahead of the key review meeting.