A young man riding through the Balkampet underpass near Begumpet in Hyderabad died after being swept away by floodwaters into a submerged cellar on Wednesday night. Locals rushed to rescue him but could not pull him out. Torrential rains triggered floods across the city, prompting CM Revanth Reddy to direct all departments to begin relief operations and clear flooded roads.

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar is protecting those who have destroyed Indian democracy. He said that voters are being deleted from booths where Congress won. He added the deletion of voters is being done in centralised manner using software and not through individuals.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of voter list manipulation as "incorrect and baseless". It clarified that no member of the public can delete votes online. On Rahul's claim that 6,018 voter names were deleted in Karnataka’s Aland constituency, the ECI said deletion attempts were made in 2023 but failed and no votes were removed.

In a tribute to legendary actress B Saroja Devi, Karnataka government has announced a new lifetime achievement award. The 'Abhinaya Saraswathi B Saroja Devi Award' will honour women artists who have made a remarkable contribution of 25 years or more to the Kannada film industry. The initiative aims to celebrate the legacy of one of Kannada cinema's most iconic figures.

At Aryan Khan's Ba**ds of Bollywood premiere at NMACC, Nita Ambani dazzled in a jade-green saree with a Swarovski-embellished lace blouse and diamond-floral jewelry. Radhika Merchant stunned in a scarlet off-shoulder tulle gown with Hermes and D&G accessories, while Shloka Mehta chose a black lace Giambattista Valli corset gown with Dior pumps and a Judith Leiber clutch.

Turkish-made Zigana pistols were used by gangsters in killings of Sidhu Moosewala, Atiq Ahmed and Baba Siddique. Gangsters also used them in shooting at Disha Patani's Bareilly home. According to police, these pistols are popular among gangsters in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan for their ability to fire 15-plus rounds in one go, low chance of jamming and high accuracy.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at special press briefing on alleged voter deletions on Thursday, cited an example to question the process. He said, "A voter named Nagaraj filed two application forms and submitted them in 36 seconds. How is that humanly possible?" He added, "I ask the youth of India to try doing this in such a short time."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that alleged voter deletion was done using software. "Look at serial numbers...software is picking up...first name in booth and using it to delete votes...Someone ran automated programme to ensure that first voter at booth was the applicant," he said. He added, "That same person got cell phones from outside the state...used them to file application."

During a press conference on Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that insiders from the Election Commission of India are providing him information on 'vote chori'. He also accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting "people who are destroying Indian democracy". Rahul further said that he has "100% proof" of the irregularities.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the Marathwada region has received nearly ₹21,000 crore in the last 10 years. Speaking at a recent event, he said the region has witnessed a major boost to its industrial and economic development. He informed that the region had received only ₹450 crore in the preceding decade.

After Rahul Gandhi alleged mass deletion of voters in the Karnataka assembly elections, he also brought a person on stage whose name was used to delete voters. "This gentleman apparently deleted 12 voters in 14 minutes. He filled 12 deletion forms in 14 minutes," Rahul said. "My name was used to delete 12 names without me knowing," the man said.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations over mass deletion of voters. He said, "He talks about bringing a bomb...but it turns out to be a dud...I strongly condemn his statements." "Since 2014, he has been claiming that all of PM Narendra Modi's victories are fake- this is an insult to people," he added.

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday clarified that it cannot intervene in medical admission rules in violation of a Supreme Court judgment. A group of 34 petitioners had challenged Government Order (GO) 150, arguing that employees transferred under Central and State services were being unfairly counted under the local quota.

A ₹12 crore property fraud has been exposed in Andheri, Mumbai, where Pawan Khemnani allegedly forged documents and signatures to illegally occupy an office at Baba House since 2013. A complaint led MIDC Police to file an FIR, and the case has been handed to the Economic Offences Wing for further investigation.

Kerala has reported a surge in organ donation pledges following two successful heart transplants at Lisie Hospital earlier this month. The development has revived public trust in the state’s organ donation programme and raised hopes for patients awaiting life-saving procedures. In the week following the surgeries, 650 new registrations were recorded, taking the total pledges in the state to 7,866.

A man was arrested on Wednesday, September 17 for auto-rickshaw theft in Telangana's Medchal district. According to the police, the accused was identified as 30-year-old Korpathi Sriramulu, a resident of Dundigal, who used to move around colonies at night and steal auto-rickshaws. Sriramulu would sell the rickshaws and spend the money.

The Telangana health department stated that 87 percent of empanelled hospitals are providing Aarogyasri services, while only 13 percent have stopped them. Aarogyasri CEO Uday Kumar on Wednesday urged the hospitals on strike to resume services at the earliest. According to official figures, an average of 844 surgeries per day were conducted under Aarogyasri in the past two weeks.

A case has been registered against filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma at Raidurgam police station in Hyderabad after former IPS officer Anjana Sinha lodged a complaint alleging misuse of her professional identity in the web series Dhahanam. In her complaint, Sinha stated that the series portrayed her name and career profile without her knowledge or consent.

Titagarh Rail Systems (TRSL) has handed over the first indigenously built diving support craft, DSC A20, to the Indian Navy. This vessel is the first in a series of five DSCs being constructed by TRSL. The diving support craft, built with a catamaran-type hull, is designed to support the Navy's Command Clearance Diving Teams in critical underwater operations.

The statue of late Meenatai Thackeray at Shivaji Park, Dadar, was defaced with red oil paint on Wednesday. An accused, identified as Upendra Pawaskar, was arrested after being spotted on CCTV. The act sparked outrage among Shiv Sena (UBT) workers. UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray condemned the vandalism, warning it could incite unrest in Maharashtra.

Former BRS leader K Kavitha on Wednesday, September 17, clarified that her resignation from the Legislative Council has not yet been accepted. She said the approval is pending because the Legislative Council Chairman is currently unavailable. Kavitha made the remarks while interacting with the media at the Telangana Jagruthi office in Banjara Hills.

The Rajarajeshwari Nagar police have arrested M Niranjana Murthy, a 55-year-old yoga instructor and founder of Sunshine The Yoga Zone in RR Nagar, in connection with a sexual harassment case involving a minor, officials confirmed on Thursday. Murthy has been booked under Sections 69 and 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

A man who was washed away during heavy rains in Hyderabad on Wednesday, September 17 was found dead in Balkampet on Thursday. The deceased was identified as 27-year-old Sharifuddin, who was washed away by strong currents of water on Wednesday night, and was found dead under the Balkampet railway underbridge.

Kannada actor and filmmaker Upendra celebrated his 57th birthday on Wednesday with fans gathering in large numbers at his residence in Kathreguppe. The celebrations, which began at midnight, were marked by cake cutting, cheering fans, and tributes that reflected the actor’s long-standing bond with his audience.

PM Modi spoke to interim Nepal PM Sushila Karki and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in the country amid the recent protests. PM Modi shared that he "reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability". "I extended warm greetings to her and the people of Nepal on their National Day tomorrow," he added.