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The Telangana government has earmarked ₹1,000 crore for preparations for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu. The funds will support the development of bathing ghats and essential infrastructure, along with drinking water, sanitation, transport, electricity, healthcare and security arrangements for devotees.
LPG consumers in Telangana have received some relief after the deadline for completing the e-KYC process was extended until September 14. Consumers who have not yet completed the verification process now have additional time to update and verify their LPG connection details.
GMR Hyderabad International Airport has secured three major recognitions linked to Airports Council International (ACI) World in 2026, highlighting its performance in customer experience, accessibility and passenger arrivals. The airport achieved the prestigious ACI World Customer Experience Accreditation – Level 5, received Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation – Level 2, and was recognised among the world’s best airports for arrivals under the ACI ASQ Customer Experience Awards.
Andhra Pradesh state coverage
India national stories
An Air India Express flight bound for Singapore made an emergency landing at Chennai airport after a technical issue was detected during the journey. Around 180 passengers were reportedly on board. The aircraft was diverted back to Chennai and landed safely, with passengers reported to be safe.
A Delhi court has sent self-styled right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with an alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a Jantar Mantar protest. Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler passed the order on Monday, extending Bhardwaj’s custody until September 21.
A five-storey building housing a private boys’ hostel collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Sunday, killing seven people and leaving several others injured. Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors, but the operation was complicated by the risk of the adjoining girls’ hostel collapsing. Officials said removing the rubble too quickly could destabilise the neighbouring structure. Police have registered an FIR against the building owner, while authorities are investigating whether repair and basement work weakened the building.
Global news roundup
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The crash took an unexpected turn after images showed the aircraft stopping close to a parking area containing around 40 Tesla Cybercabs. Tesla has not confirmed why the vehicles were at the airport or whether they are connected to a future Cybercab rollout in Miami.
Americans can expect a mix of closures and normal operations on Labor Day. Banks, government offices, USPS and the US stock market are closed, while most major retailers remain open. Costco is a notable exception among large retailers. Customers should check individual store hours before traveling because schedules can vary by location.
At least 11 people, including two children and two medics, were killed in Israeli strikes on Kfar Rumman in southern Lebanon early Monday, according to Lebanon’s state news agency. The attacks come amid renewed escalation between Israel and Hezbollah despite a June ceasefire agreement.
