Lax Gopisetty, CEO of Infosys Public Services, has been reported missing in Nepal following devastating flash floods. Gopisetty was reportedly visiting the country in a personal capacity. Infosys is working with authorities to trace him and is supporting his family as rescue operations continue in the flood affected region.

The popular Dandalayya Undralayya song is set to get a remix version in Venky Trivikram's AK47. Producer Naga Vamsi has just confirmed. The announcement has already created excitement, with fans expecting a high energy blockbuster song from the AK47 team just ahead of Vinayaka Chavithi.

Former AP minister Ambati Rambabu was reportedly taken ill and underwent medical tests at a hospital in Hyderabad. Following the examinations, doctors placed a stent in his heart. His health condition is currently said to be stable. Further details regarding his recovery and treatment are awaited.

Pawan Kalyan’s cult favourite Panja is gearing up for a grand re release on September 2, marking the star’s birthday celebrations. The film has already crossed the ₹1 crore mark in advance sales, which is a massive response for a re release. The strong buzz once again shows Pawan Kalyan’s enduring craze.

Ola Electric has launched its new S1Z electric scooter with an introductory price of ₹79,999. The top variant offers a claimed 301 km IDC range, while the entry variant delivers 179 km. The scooter uses Ola’s indigenously developed Bharat Cell LFP technology, with deliveries set to begin in December 2026.

A 48 year old UK man has become the world’s first patient to undergo brain tumour surgery with live AI assistance. Doctors in London used AI to analyse live surgical footage and identify critical structures during the operation. The 11mm tumour was successfully removed, while the patient’s vision was preserved.

On the occasion of Rakhi, Pawan Kalyan extended a special gesture to the women of Pithapuram. Sarees were distributed to around 2,300 women as a festive gift. The initiative has drawn attention on social media, with supporters appreciating the gesture and highlighting Pawan Kalyan’s continued connect with the constituency.

Tata Consultancy Services has paid 60 to 70% of quarterly variable pay to mid and senior level employees for Q1. The payout is lower than the 80% given in the previous two quarters, amid margin pressure and increased investments in artificial intelligence. However, it remains higher year on year.

A private training aircraft crashed in a field near the Ganga in Kanpur on Thursday, killing both the pilot and co pilot. The aircraft belonged to Garg Aviation. The DGCA will investigate the circumstances behind the crash, while the identities of the victims are yet to be revealed.

Food safety officials raided G Pulla Reddy and 31 other sweet shops and units across Hyderabad, uncovering several violations. Inspections found poor hygiene, expired food, improper storage, fungal infested vegetables, labelling breaches and pest infestations. Officials also flagged misleading claims, raising concerns over food safety and quality standards.

Veteran actor GV Narayana Rao has passed away at the age of 73. He acted in over 100 films and made his cinematic debut with Anthuleni Katha in 1976. He won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for his debut film.

Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is recovering from surgery, will be back in action very soon. He will begin dubbing for the first half of his next very soon. Balayya will begin shooting from the next schedule in Mysore starting from October 5th. The schedule will go on for around 15 days. Plans are on to release the movie on December 24th.

Toxic is reportedly set to open with around ₹50 crore nett in the Hindi market, a rare feat for an Indian film, especially a Kannada release. The number reflects the massive craze Yash has built across the Hindi belt following the blockbuster success of KGF and KGF 2, establishing him as a pan India star.

Apple has launched a new Polishing Cloth priced at $9, which roughly translates to ₹860. The accessory is designed for cleaning Apple displays and comes at a lower price than the previous $19 version. Despite being a simple cleaning product, its pricing has once again sparked interest among Apple users and fans.

Rakhi celebrations were held at the YSR Congress Party central office in Tadepalli, where several women and former public representatives met former CM YS Jagan and tied rakhis to him. They also offered sweets and exchanged festive greetings. Jagan reciprocated their wishes, spoke warmly with them and enquired about their families’ well being.

Meta is set to introduce a two hour daily limit on Instagram and Facebook for children under a record $17.1 billion settlement with 29 states over social media addiction claims. New measures include mandatory breaks, nighttime restrictions, school hour limits, stronger age checks, safer content controls, parental tools and restrictions on social comparison features.

Toxic is set to cross the ₹100 crore mark in tracked India gross on its opening day, making it the biggest opening day for an Indian film in 2026 after Dhurandhar 2 while Worldwide number may reach 125Cr as per trade reports.

Irumudi is continuing its sensational box office run, emerging as the clear leader among recent Telugu releases on the first Tuesday. The film collected a massive ₹12 crore gross across India, comfortably staying ahead of many films including Pan india. The strong weekday hold further proves Irumudi's blockbuster momentum.

As Telugu bookings opened, Toxic gained solid momentum. As per trade reports, worldwide Day 1 advance sales have crossed ₹65 crore, and the buzz is continuing to grow. A ₹120 crore-plus opening is very much on the cards, while the film could go even higher if it receives positive talk from the early shows.

Ram Pothineni’s directorial debut Rapo 23 is progressing at a brisk pace, with the shoot already underway. The film is said to be a psychological thriller, and “Eka – The Lone Wolf” is reportedly being considered as the title. If finalized, the title perfectly fits the intense nature of the project.