Telangana
Capital: Hyderabad
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Will India and Pakistan players shake hands? LIVE updates from Asian Games cricket final as handshake drama looms in Japan
IND vs PAK Asian Games 2026 cricket final LIVE: Follow ball-by-ball updates, gold medal match scores, and whether Indian players will shake hands with Pakistan.
IND vs PAK Asian Games final live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Japan
As India faces Pakistan in the final of the Asian Games, here are the live updates from the game.
BREAKINGIndia vs Pakistan live: Asian Games cricket final
Our live updates on team news, weather forecast, prediction, toss, score and text commentary from the gold-medal match.
BREAKINGAsian Games 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 14: India at Asiad 2026 results, IND vs PAK cricket, medal winners
2 gold-medal finals headline India's day. Kumkum is through to the recurve archery SFs, while 5 wrestlers begin their campaigns. Follow India medal matches in cricket, archery, wrestling, hockey here
BREAKINGAsian Games Live: Cricket, hockey gold medals up for grabs; India aim strong finish
Asian Games 2026 Day 14 Live Updates: India's campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will enter its final day on Saturday, with ath
BREAKINGSutargalli mandal stops immersion, makes reusable fibre idol instead
Sutargalli 1 Mandal has initiated a groundbreaking approach to Ganesh festival traditions by opting for a reusable fibre idol instead of the typical immersion practices. During Anant Chaturdashi, they plan a symbolic visarjan, dismantling and reassembling the…
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Why Airbnb-style rentals are becoming a flashpoint in societies
Residents from Noida, Ghaziabad, and Bengaluru are voicing their worries over Airbnb-like short-term rentals. They are encountering issues related to safety, noise disturbances, and community disruptions from short-stay guests, prompting protests and legal ac…
Security lapse Israel overlooked? Over 12 Omani pilots flew to Tel Aviv despite ban
Israeli passengers, the captain and other pilots on board intervened, allowing the plane to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Most of the passengers were Israeli and were later flown from Saudi Arabia to Israel. Oman does not have diplomatic relation…
Watch: ‘Delhi Policeman punched detained GenZ protester’, AAP shares video
A video has surfaced, purportedly depicting a Delhi Police officer striking a GenZ protester amidst recent demonstrations led by the Aam Aadmi Party against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Approximately 700 individuals were detained throughout the …
'Women should wear niqab, not work after marriage': 29-year old flydubai co-pilot's social media account reek of sexism
Deleted social media posts by Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard a Flydubai flight, have
NALSAR students organise Umar Khalid documentary screening after events cancelled at IIIT Hyderabad, NLSIU
Students at NALSAR University of Law took the initiative to host a screening of the documentary Prisoner No. 626710 is Present. This event emerged following cancelled screenings at IIIT Hyderabad and NLSIU Bengaluru. It aimed to spark critical discussions on …
Microsoft opens data centre in Telangana amid AI infra expansion push
Microsoft's India South Central data centre region is now live in Telangana, as the state targets 5 GW of capacity and around $30 billion in AI and digital infrastructure investment by 2029
Telangana targets 5 GW Hyperscale data centre capacity by 2029
Microsoft’s South Central Cloud region goes live in Hyderabad; the facility is part of Microsoft’s $20.5-b cloud, data centre investment
Telangana schools, colleges to remain closed tomorrow, September 25 for Ganesh idol immersion; check details
Schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and nearby areas will remain closed on September 25, 2026. This decision is due to the Ganesh idol immersion procession taking place in the region. The Telangana government aims to facilitate smooth public move…
Gold rate today (September 24, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities
Gold prices dropped across major jewellery brands in India. Tanishq's price for 22k gold jewellery fell to Rs 14,040 per gram in various cities. Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas offered 22k gold at Rs 13,995 per gram in their showroom…
Weather tomorrow: Rain likely in several states; Jharkhand under orange alert, Bengal, AP, Odisha to get heavy showers
The India Meteorological Department warns of extensive rainfall across various regions, notably Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. Residents in central, eastern, and southern India should prepare for heavy rains and thunderstorms. Isolated downpours are also foreca…
Asiad 2026: Indian athletics mixed 4x400m relay team through to final
India qualified for the final of the mixed 4x400m relay at the Asian Games after finishing second in Heat 2 on Thursday. The Indian team comprising TS Manu, MR Povamma, Jay Kumar, and Kiran clocked 3:16.23 to finish behind China. The Indian quartet's timing w…
The Paradise box office collection: Nani’s film opens on a strong note on Day 1. Makes box office history hours before its grand release
The Paradise, starring Nani, made its debut on September 24 and received mixed reviews. Thanks to robust advance bookings, the film crossed the Rs 40 crore mark globally before the regular screenings even started today. The local audience in Hyderabad was par…
The Paradise actor Nani owns “Humble” farmhouse in Chevella featuring rustic stone-and-wood architecture with minimalist interiors, a traditional pooja room, lush greenery, a circular ground-floor walkway
Nani Hyderabad farmhouse tour: Nani's film 'The Paradise' is scheduled for release in theatres on September 24 with paid premieres the day before. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film features a story about marginalised communities facing discrimination in th…
Delhi to stay dry as monsoon withdraws; heavy rain expected across India
IMD Weather Forecast: The IMD said the southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23, two days ahead of its normal withdrawal date of September 25.
1.8L tabs in govt schools lie defunct, nearly 50% in city
Haryana's educational initiative is encountering setbacks as delays plague the finalization of contracts for tablet maintenance and repair. Currently, over 1.85 lakh tablets are out of order, undermining students' learning experiences in government schools. N…
80-year-old marked 'dead' battles pension freeze since Feb 2025
In a puzzling bureaucratic mishap, 80-year-old pensioner Jasbir Kukreja from Faridabad has been erroneously marked as deceased, halting his monthly pension. This unfortunate mix-up is not just a clerical error; it has placed a significant financial burden on …
Merchant fee on UPI payments leaves traders counting costs in Hyderabad
Traders in Hyderabad are worried about the new 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate. This charge applies to specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding two thousand rupees. The additional cost could significantly impact businesses operating with thin profi…
Firecracker dealers with Explosives Act licences don't need a second licence, Telangana HC rules
Firecracker dealers in Telangana will not need a separate fire services license. They already hold licenses under the Explosives Act, 1884. However, their shops and godowns must strictly adhere to fire safety requirements. The Telangana High Court clarified t…
Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR
Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd is setting its sights on expansion in various states, including Telangana, Keralam, and Delhi-NCR, while pivoting towards a "physical plus digital" healthcare model driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The healthcare major is…
In 1908, 150 people escaped Hyderabad’s deadly Musi flood by climbing one tamarind tree; more than a century later, it still stands today
A devastating Musi River flood in 1908 inundated Hyderabad, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Amidst the rising waters, approximately 150 people found refuge in a large tamarind tree. This tree, later named 'Prana Dhatri', became a symbol of su…
Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR; bets on AI-led healthcare
Manipal Health Enterprises plans significant expansion across several Indian states. The company is adopting a digital-physical healthcare model driven by Artificial Intelligence. Strategic acquisitions and a new greenfield project in Mumbai are underway. …
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi. They discussed strengthening cooperation in defence, trade, and digital technologies. Malaysian PM Ibrahim arrived for the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host. He wil…
Ex-Army man steals 12 firearms, 1,900 rounds in Hyderabad; wife forces surrender. How theft unfolded
A retired Army Havildar allegedly stole 12 firearms and nearly 1,900 rounds of ammunition from his former unit before hiding the weapons and travelling to Achampet. Police said he also picked up passengers to create an impression he was working for a liveliho…
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on sidelines of 18th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The UAE's recent membership in BRICS was a key discussion point for both leaders. Dis…
How software engineer wanted for Hyderabad techie’s US murder was traced to Agra, arrested
A fugitive software engineer wanted for murder in Maryland was arrested in Agra. Arjun Sharma was apprehended by Telangana Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice. He allegedly killed Nikitha Godishala on December 31, 2025, over a monetary dispute. A D…
LV Swaroop Representing Bengaluru, Wins the MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals
LV Swaroop Representing Bengaluru, Wins the MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals
'Class 9 pass, no English': Hyderabad founder hired a taxi driver as his first employee, a decade later he heads procurement
A Hyderabad founder hired a taxi driver with limited education as his first employee. He invested in the individual, believing in his potential for growth. This employee, after a decade, now leads the company's procurement department. His responsibilities now…
Microsoft launches fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad
The new 'India South Central' cloud region makes Microsoft the provider with the largest hyperscale cloud presence in the country, adding to its existing regions in Pune (central India), Chennai (south India), and Mumbai (west India).
Microsoft launches fourth cloud region in India as AI demand accelerates
Microsoft has opened its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, expanding local capacity for customers in one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets. The move could matter well beyond India, giving global enterprises more options for sovereign…
India’s cotton area expands as monsoon gathers pace, coverage tops 100 lakh hectares
Cotton sowing is taking place in about 50,000 hectares every day, Atul Ganatra said, adding that in Andhra the area has increased by 31% and by 4% in Telangana