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Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday and 50 years in cinema sparked massive celebrations across Tamil Nadu and worldwide, with 4K re-releases, concerts and themed parties. Political leaders and fans paid tributes as theatres filled with festive crowds honouring the superstar’s unparalleled cultural impact and enduring legacy

A male leopard roaming Pune Airport since April was safely captured after a coordinated multi-agency operation. Using tunnels and low-footfall areas, it evaded traps for months before being tranquilised in an underground tunnel. The leopard has recovered and is under observation in Pune 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders condoled the death of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away at 90 in Latur. Patil, a respected parliamentarian and past Lok Sabha Speaker, was admired for his dignified public life

Deputy CM D K Shivakumar met over 30 Congress legislators for a dinner in Belagavi amid ongoing speculation about a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The gathering followed similar meetings a day earlier as the party navigates power sharing concerns

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, extending the previous session’s rally amid positive global cues and a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Major gainers included L&T and Tata Steel, while several IT stocks lagged alongside mixed Asian market trends

Hyderabad recorded its coldest morning with temperatures dropping to 6.3 degrees in Gachibowli and 7.1 in Moula Ali. The severe cold wave disrupted early routines, with activity resuming only after 9 am as temperatures rose slightly.

India defeated Brazil 4-0 in their final Pool B match of the Squash World Cup in Chennai. Wins from Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh sealed the tie, while Joshna Chinappa got a walkover. India will face South Africa next

Indian shuttlers impressed at the Odisha Masters in Cuttack, with Unnati Hooda, Tharun Mannepalli, Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George and Anupama Upadhyaya reaching the singles quarterfinals. Anmol Kharb staged a comeback win, while Tasnim Mir and other Indians also fought hard

India lost the second T20 against South Africa by 51 runs in Mullanpur. Quinton de Kock’s 90 set up South Africa’s 213, while India managed only 162 despite Tilak Varma’s 62. The five-match series is now level at 1-1

The ICC has opened ticket sales for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With entry-level tickets priced at Rs 100 in India and LKR 1000 in Sri Lanka, the tournament promises accessibility and inclusivity

DRC Kiron of Advantage Tennis Academy defeated Surya Teja 9-0 in the 35 years & above singles second round of the GVK-AISTA Senior National Tennis Championship at LB Stadium, Hyderabad. The tournament saw competitive matches across 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+ and 70+ categories

Sujata Mandi of West Bengal scored 313 points to lead the women’s 50 m event in the NTPC Senior National Archery Championship at Hyderabad Public School. Chhattisgarh’s Chandi Sahu and Manipur’s Okram Naomi Chanu finished second and third respectively

Australia’s sweeping social media ban for under-16s could redefine global child-safety laws and push other nations toward tougher digital protections

Mismanagement, corruption, and unrealistic economic claims have pushed Telangana into a deepening financial crisis under the Congress government

Akasa Air and Air India Express reported steep losses in FY 2024-25, according to government data. While IndiGo posted profits, several carriers including Alliance Air, Fly91, and Quikjet Cargo continued to struggle amid a mixed performance across India’s aviation sector

The Indian rupee fell 39 paise to a record low of 90.33 against the US dollar on Thursday, amid delays in the India-US trade deal. Risk-averse markets and sustained foreign fund outflows pressured the local currency

The Finance Ministry has introduced a new framework to standardise recruitment result timelines for public sector banks. Officer-level results will be declared first, followed by clerical exams, reducing attrition, enhancing transparency, and improving workforce planning across SBI, NBs, and RRBs

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a state guarantee for APPFCL to avail a Rs 2,000-crore loan from SBI. Funds will support state power utilities, infrastructure projects, and O&M activities, following the Managing Director’s request for government backing

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in a major digital arrest cyber fraud case under Operation Chakra-V. Investigations revealed cross-border links, slave compounds in Myanmar, and coerced Indian nationals running scam call centres

The Indian Coast Guard has seized a Pakistani fishing boat and detained 11 crew members for operating illegally inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The detainees were handed over to Jakhau Marine Police as the ICG reiterated its commitment to maritime vigilance and security

Jharkhand police have launched a probe into allegations that 27 children from West Singhbhum district were trafficked to Nepal under the guise of education. Two escapees revealed the operation, prompting efforts to trace the remaining children and bring them home

Karnataka has tabled the Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, criminalising caste-based and other social boycotts. Violators may face up to three years in jail and a fine of Rs 1 lakh, with a dedicated officer to oversee enforcement

Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda criticized Congress in the Rajya Sabha, alleging it failed to accord due respect to the national song Vande Mataram during its rule. He highlighted the party’s opportunistic approach and clarified the government’s intent to set historical records straight