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The Telangana High Court heard a criminal revision petition seeking FIR registration against IAS officer Naveen Mittal over alleged illegal Bhoodan land transfers in Maheshwaram. The petitioner claims land records were tampered with and passbooks issued illegally

With rising debt and modest revenue growth, the State must balance ambition with fiscal prudence to secure sustainable and inclusive development

Although India’s historical ties with Afghanistan and its discomfort with the Taliban are well known, the changing dynamics of the region demand a pragmatic approach

MedPlus Health Services shares fell over 3.6 pre cent after its subsidiary, Optival Health Solutions, received a 15-day drug license suspension at a Karnataka store, potentially affecting revenue. Despite setbacks, CareEdge reaffirmed its financial ratings for the company’s bank facilities

India and the US are progressing on the first phase of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. An Indian delegation is expected to visit Washington this week to discuss increased imports of oil, gas, and renewable technologies, strengthening trade and energy cooperation

India has opened applications for three flagship global AI challenges—AI for All, AI by HER, and YUVAi—offering a total prize pool of Rs 5.85 crore. Winners will showcase their innovations at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

Companies are prioritizing mid and senior-level training as AI and generative AI reshape workplaces. Demand for leadership and specialized skill development is rising, with IT, BFSI, and manufacturing sectors leading initiatives to enhance employee retention and career progression

PM Modi met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New Delhi, emphasizing renewed momentum in India–Canada relations. Both leaders highlighted enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, and security, with an ambitious roadmap set for bilateral growth and people-to-people engagement

Telangana recorded a 6% increase in suicides in 2023, with 10,580 deaths compared to 9,980 in 2022, NCRB data shows. Family-related problems accounted for 44% of cases, while mental and physical illnesses were the second leading cause.

West Bengal Police on Monday arrested two more men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur. With this, all five accused are in custody. The student remains hospitalised and under observation

Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned in 2019 protesting the curbs on free expression in Jammu and Kashmir, joined the Congress on Monday, saying only the party can steer India in the right direction amid rising attacks on democratic voices

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu began a two-day visit to New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Google. He is also expected to invite Modi to two major state investment events

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi unveiled a statue of former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh at Shimla’s Ridge on Monday. Singh, a six-time CM fondly known as ‘Raja Saab’, was celebrated for his humility, mass connect, and five-decade-long political legacy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India-Canada relations have been steadily progressing, with both nations working to rebuild trust and restore cooperation across key sectors, including security, technology, trade, and climate action, following high-level engagements between their leaders and ministers

Jharkhand police and CRPF recovered a large cache of weapons, Maoist uniforms, and documents during a joint operation in Hazaribagh-Bokaro forests. The operation follows intelligence on planned attacks amid CPI (Maoist) ‘Resistance Week’ and ongoing anti-Naxal measures.

Piyush Pushp, a 20-year-old from Ranchi, died in a plane crash during pilot training at South Africa’s Vulcan Aviation Institute. He was close to completing his certification and pursuing a career as a commercial pilot.

Kerala has declared snakebite envenomation a disease of "utmost public health importance" to improve data collection and treatment standards. The move follows a High Court directive after a schoolgirl’s death, amid rising human-snake encounters and growing health concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Ram Charan, Upasana, and APL Chairman Anil Kamineni for promoting archery in India. Their meeting celebrated the success of the Archery Premier League, aimed at reviving the sport and supporting Indian archers globally

Gold prices are set for a continued surge, with experts predicting Rs 1.3 lakh per 10 grams this Dhanteras and Rs 1.5 lakh by 2026, driven by global economic uncertainty, US-China tensions, central bank buying, and expectations of interest rate cuts.

A woman and her granddaughter were trampled to death by wild elephants in Tamil Nadu’s Valparai early Monday, reigniting concerns over rising man-animal conflicts in the region’s plantation zones that overlap with elephant corridors.

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John Campbell and Shai Hope's unbeaten fifties steered West Indies to 173/2 at stumps on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against India. India leads by 97 runs after Kuldeep Yadav's 5-wicket haul had forced the follow-on earlier in the day

Spanish duos Lucía Manquillo Alarza and Lucía Luján Rodríguez, and G. Figuerola Santiago and R. Belmont Pastor claimed the Women’s and Men’s titles respectively at the FIP Silver Radha TMT Indian Open held at KPGBA courts in Hyderabad

Team USA claimed all four skeet gold medals at the ISSF World Championship 2025 in Athens. Indian shooters Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Raiza Dhillon missed out on finals qualification, with India finishing eighth in the women’s team event