Megastar Chiranjeevi’s family has secured another key position in temple administration. His daughter Sushmita Konidela has been appointed as a special invitee to the Vijayawada Durga Temple Board. The appointment gains attention as her uncle Pawan Kalyan serves as Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister, while Chiru wife Surekha is already on the Yadadri temple board.

Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba received a notice during the Election Commission’s SIR process in Karnataka due to a name mismatch. His name appeared as “Hajabba” in the 2002 voter list, while his current documents carry “Harekala Hajabba”. Officials later withdrew the notice after identifying the discrepancy and visited his home to verify and correct the records.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is likely to meet actor Ajith Kumar in London. The meeting gains significance as Vijay’s government recently announced plans for a sports city in Chennai, which Ajith, a motorsport enthusiast, had reportedly appreciated. Their possible meeting is already sparking interest among fans.

A 55-year-old Manipuri musician and music teacher, Chongtham Vikram Singh, died after being allegedly attacked by a group of men outside his home in Delhi’s Kilokari village. Singh had reportedly confronted the men for making loud noise and drinking nearby. He suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital. Police have arrested seven men and detained a juvenile.

Ranveer Singh’s look from his upcoming film Pralay has reportedly leaked online. Sporting a beard, long hair and a rugged appearance, the actor is already reminding fans of his Dhurandhar avatar. Directed as a survival story set against an end of the world crisis in Mumbai, Pralay is creating curiosity among fans with Ranveer’s intense new look.

National Highway engineers have agreed to install a six foot high safety fence at the Dindi Godavari Bridge to prevent suicides. The bridge has reportedly become a suicide hotspot over the past couple of months, with several incidents reported. Solar lights, BT road works and painting works will also be taken up soon to improve safety.

Karthi has confirmed that HIT 4 is underway, with director Sailesh Kolanu currently writing the script. Speaking at Sardaar 2 event, the Tamil star shared the update, thrilling fans of the popular crime franchise. He will portray ACP Veerappan after his cameo in HIT 3. Produced by Nani, the film is set to start shooting in 2027 once the script is ready.

Telangana High Court has issued notices to the state Home Department over Monday’s incidents near the Assembly. The court directed police not to stop MLAs from entering the Assembly and said action against women MLAs must be investigated. It also asked the DGP to submit a report and identify the police personnel involved.

Ashika Ranganath has been roped in as the female lead opposite Sree Vishnu in one of his upcoming films. The project marks a new collaboration for the actor, with Anaganaga fame Sunny Sanjay directing it. Harika Suryadevara is producing the film, which is expected to offer a fresh and interesting story.

The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse has risen to seven, Delhi Police said. A total of 12 people have been rescued so far, while rescue operations continue at the site. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as teams work to search the debris and ensure no one remains trapped.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Assembly reply tomorrow could become the next major political moment, with fireworks expected. The live telecast has boosted TVK’s visibility, while its first time legislators held their ground. The DMK attacked the government over schemes and law and order, setting the stage for Vijay’s response.

The latest update on The Paradise has put all postponement rumours to rest. The Nani starrer is still scheduled to hit theatres on September 24. The makers are moving ahead with the announced date, with no postponement plans currently. Fans can now expect the film to arrive as scheduled.

A cockfighting and gambling den was busted in Hyderabad’s Adibatla. Shamshabad Task Force and Adibatla Police arrested 22 people and seized 31 fighting cocks, 146 knives, ₹3.60 lakh cash, 20 phones and six vehicles worth ₹35 lakh. The main organiser and property owner are absconding.

Telangana government has ordered a magistrate inquiry into the murder and rape of a 21-year-old nurse in Pahadishareef. CM Revanth Reddy directed authorities to conduct the trial through a fast-track court and ensure speedy justice. Police have arrested Bihar native Sana Ullah Khan, the accused in the case.

As fans are eagerly waiting for Fauzi content, the team has released nothing apart from two or three posters so far. Now, as per our sources, the Fauzi teaser is expected to be released on Prabhas' birthday, October 23.

Delhi: Eleven students from Jawaharlal Nehru University have filed complaints against a professor for sexual harassment. The complaints were submitted back in May to the university’s Internal Complaints Committee, which is currently investigating the matter. The JNU administration has not issued an official response yet. This comes after another senior professor was recently fired over similar misconduct allegations.

Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending volcanic ash into the skies and forcing the temporary suspension of operations at Jakarta’s Soekarno Hatta International Airport. The disruption affected 209 flights and more than 22,000 passengers. Authorities also suspended some school and fishing activities as ash spread across parts of Java and Sumatra.

The Congress high command has appointed new incharges for several states. PV Mohan has been named Andhra Pradesh incharge, replacing Manickam Tagore. Sachin Pilot will take charge of Punjab ahead of the elections, while Sukhwinder Singh Bhagat has been appointed Chhattisgarh incharge and Srivell Prasad will handle Maharashtra.

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued orders to set up 28 new Zilla Parishads, replacing the existing 13 to improve local administration. This includes ZPs for newly formed districts like Markapur and Polavaram. To manage operations across 660 mandals, the state approved creating 30 key posts, including 15 CEO positions. This change will take effect after current tenure ends.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met with officials from TCS and HyperVault at the Secretariat. The Tata Group plans to set up India's largest AI data center campus in Hyderabad. Spanning over 250 acres, this huge ₹70,000 crore project aims to bring around 7,000 new jobs to the region. The Chief Minister expressed great happiness over this development.