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Hundreds of farmers from Peddemul, Tandur, and Yelal blocked the Tandur–Mahabubnagar highway in Vikarabad district, protesting acute urea shortages and frequent power outages that are severely affecting paddy cultivation. Traffic was halted for over a kilometre

Farmers in Telangana, particularly in Suryapet and Narayanpet, face severe urea shortages, queuing overnight at PACS centers. Despite government assurances and token-based distribution, long waits, black-market sales, and technical glitches continue, threatening a 10–15 per cent drop in Kharif crop yields

Over 400 ISRO scientists worked round-the-clock during Operation Sindoor, providing critical satellite support for national security. The mission highlighted the space agency’s role in defence operations, while ISRO continues Gaganyaan project tests and prepares for future human spaceflights

Brisk voting marked the Vice President election, with 96 per cent of MPs casting ballots by 3 p.m. Prime Minister Modi was the first to vote. The contest is between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy

The NIA conducted searches at 21 locations across five states and Jammu & Kashmir in a terror conspiracy case linked to ISIS. Digital devices and documents were seized. The accused had connections with terrorist groups in Pakistan and Syria

A landmark wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has yielded India’s first photographic proof of the elusive Pallas’s cat. The WWF-India study, conducted with local communities, also documented rare high-altitude records for snow leopards, clouded leopards, marbled cats, and other species

Coolberg has partnered with Amazon Prime Video for the upcoming series Do You Wanna Partner. To mark the launch, it introduced Jugaaro Lemon-Ginger, a limited-edition non-alcoholic malt beverage, available across retail, HoReCa, and quick commerce platforms nationwide

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi CM Secretariat and Maulana Azad Medical College triggered an immediate security response. Police, fire services, and cyber teams are investigating, though initial findings suggest it could be another hoax email similar to recent threats

Apple will unveil its new iPhone line-up at the “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, featuring faster A19 chips, AI-powered features, and a new ultra-thin Air model. India’s role as both a market and manufacturing hub is growing

The Kulgam encounter in Jammu and Kashmir entered its second day on Tuesday, leaving two soldiers and two terrorists dead. An Army major was injured as security forces carried out a joint operation in Guddar forest based on intelligence inputs

An MTech first-year student of IIIT Nuzvid in Andhra Pradesh attacked a professor with a knife on Monday after being denied permission to attend practicals due to low attendance. The injured professor was hospitalised, while the student was arrested and remanded

The Telangana High Court set aside TGPSC Group-1 Mains results, citing “glaring lapses” in evaluation. Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao directed the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) to re-evaluate all answer scripts within eight months and warned of a full re-exam if irregularities recur. Postings to 563 vacancies have been put on hold.

Travel insurance is no longer optional—it’s essential. From covering medical emergencies and trip cancellations to lost baggage and flight delays, comprehensive policies safeguard travelers against financial and emotional stress, ensuring international journeys remain memorable for the right reasons.

Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has urged the Delhi High Court to safeguard her personality rights and restrain misuse of her name, images, and AI-generated pornographic content. The court indicated an interim order may be issued against the defendants.

A Lancet study warns that nearly half of young adults with diabetes are unaware of their condition, raising risks of lifelong complications. Researchers stress urgent investment in early screening, affordable medicines, and glucose-monitoring access to tackle the silent epidemic.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao countered Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s claim that abstaining parties in the vice presidential election were backing the BJP. KTR said BRS owed allegiance only to Telangana’s people, not Delhi’s power games, branding it the “A-team” of Telangana.

Voting for the vice presidential election began on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi casting the first vote. NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan faces joint opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy, though the BJP-led alliance holds a numerical advantage in the 781-member electoral college.

Congress leader Manickam Tagore accused YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of “betrayal” for supporting NDA vice-presidential nominee C P Radhakrishnan, alleging he chose survival over Andhra’s interests out of fear of CBI cases. BJP says Radhakrishnan will win comfortably.

Veterinary doctors in Odisha’s Ganjam district removed around 40 kg of plastic, including polythene bags, from a stray cow’s stomach after a three-hour surgery. The animal is stable, highlighting the dangers of plastic waste despite a ban in Berhampur.

Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed the BRICS alliance is unsustainable because member nations “hate each other.” In a scathing attack, he likened their trade with the US to “vampires” and criticised India’s Russian oil imports and high tariffs.

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong criticised Washington’s 50% tariffs on India as “unfair,” calling on New Delhi and Beijing to deepen economic ties to counter the challenge. He also stressed joint efforts against terrorism and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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Indian wild cards Sanya Vats and Unnati Tripathi stunned higher-ranked compatriots to enter the round of 16 at the Indian Squash Tour-2 PSA Challenger, highlighting a strong day for young home talent

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Haryana Steelers 40-33 in the Pro Kabaddi League, led by Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and strong defence from Deepak Sankar and Yogesh, surviving a Steelers fightback