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Wildlife in Khammam’s forests is thriving due to proactive conservation measures by the Forest Department. Camera traps have recorded leopards, sloth bears, and spotted deer, signalling healthy biodiversity.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad in a money laundering probe linked to Reliance Power and businessman Anil Ambani. Around 15 teams searched 10–12 premises connected to the company and its executives

Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade Friday as Middle East tensions, weak US equities and continued foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment. ICICI Bank and L&T led losses, while IT stocks gained. FIIs remained sellers despite DII support

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee began an indefinite sit-in protest at Esplanade East, Kolkata, against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the voters’ list. The demonstration, located close to the Chief Electoral Officer’s office, coincides with the arrival of the Election Commission’s full bench in the city.

Axar Patel produced stunning fielding efforts, including a relay catch and two key dismissals, as India edged England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede. Earlier, Sanju Samson’s 89 powered India to 253

Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament with convincing wins in the women’s singles. The pair also progressed in doubles as Indian players continued their strong showing at the event

President Droupadi Murmu announced a major reshuffle of Governors late Thursday night. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been made Telangana Governor in place of Jishnu Dev Varma.

Under-19 World Cup winner Aaron George was felicitated by South Central Railway Divisional Railway Manager Santosh Kumar Varma in Hyderabad. George played a key role in India’s campaign, scoring a match-winning century against Afghanistan in the semifinal

Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Team met ICC Chairman Jay Shah in Hyderabad to thank him for supporting Cricket development, infrastructure, and opportunities in the Union Territory after the Team’s impressive Ranji Trophy run

India’s Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals of the All England Open 2026 after defeating Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in three games. The Indian shuttler recovered strongly in the decider after missing four match points in the second game

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya during a meeting at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. Officials discussed logistics, athlete welfare and planning as India targets a record medal tally

India’s youth boxing team will compete in the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok from March 8 to 15. The 10-member squad across men’s and women’s divisions aims to gain international exposure ahead of future Youth Olympic competitions

US stocks slipped as rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict weighed on markets. Airline and retail shares declined while investors watched the Strait of Hormuz closely. Higher energy prices may also delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts

The Indian pharmaceutical industry could face losses between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 5,000 crore due to supply disruptions and rising freight costs linked to the West Asia conflict. Key export markets in the Gulf region remain heavily dependent on Indian medicines

Sri Lanka allowed a second Iranian ship to dock at Trincomalee and evacuated all 208 personnel on board after the vessel reported engine failure. The move comes a day after an Iranian frigate sank off Galle following a reported US submarine attack

India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium. Sanju Samson’s 89 powered India to 253/7, while tight death bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya helped seal India’s place in the final

India expressed condolences over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signing the condolence book at the Iranian embassy. The move came amid Opposition criticism of the government’s silence and escalating tensions in West Asia

Escalating tensions in West Asia have disrupted Kerala’s exports of fruits, vegetables and fish products, bringing shipments to a near halt. Exporters say losses are mounting as cargo routes remain affected during the crucial Ramzan export season

The closure of Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% world’s oil supply, could push up oil prices for import-dependent India, widening the current account deficit, weakening the rupee, and fuelling inflation

State-run GAIL may cut natural gas supplies after around 30 per cent of India's LNG imports were disrupted due to the escalating conflict in West Asia and shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over supply and prices

As refugees from Myanmar and violence-hit Manipur seek shelter in Mizoram, India confronts a growing humanitarian challenge without a formal protection framework

The Bombay High Court refused relief to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers seeking space to offer namaz near Mumbai airport, stating that security concerns override religious demands and prayers cannot be offered anywhere, especially in sensitive areas like airports

Ride-hailing platform Rapido has entered the food delivery market with the launch of its Ownly app in Bengaluru. The platform offers a zero-commission model for restaurants and charges customers a flat delivery fee, potentially challenging Swiggy and Zomato