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Residents of Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district complain about daily burning of garbage on the banks of the Godavari River, causing heavy smoke, health problems and inconvenience to locals and devotees ahead of Sri Rama Navami celebrations

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar for rejecting disqualification petitions against MLAs Danam Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari, calling it an attack on democracy and warning the decision could encourage political defections

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against MLAs Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender, citing lack of evidence. The decision closes all anti-defection cases filed by BRS against defecting legislators who joined the ruling Congress

The Telangana government plans to allot house sites and Indiramma houses to 412 families displaced from Bhoodan lands at Velugumatla in Khammam district. BRS leaders criticised the move, alleging many evicted families were excluded from rehabilitation

The Election Commission has taken control of CAPF movement for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, removing the district administration’s authority. ECI-appointed police observers will now decide deployments to prevent misuse and ensure stronger security with a zero-tolerance approach to poll violence

Animal rescue groups in Dubai report a surge in abandoned pets as residents leave the Middle East amid rising tensions and missile threats. Shelters are overwhelmed with dogs, cats and other animals left behind as owners struggle with costly relocation and complex travel procedures

Crude oil prices fell after reports the International Energy Agency may release record emergency reserves to curb the surge triggered by the US-Iran war. Brent and WTI declined sharply as G7 nations explored measures to stabilise markets and ease global energy costs

The Meghalaya Board postponed Class 12 Music and Anthropology exams in West Garo Hills after tribal and non-tribal clashes during local council poll nominations. Curfew was imposed after police firing killed two people. Exams elsewhere continue as scheduled

At least six people died after a regional transport bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, west of Bern. Police suspect a possible voluntary act behind the blaze. Three people were severely injured and hospitalized as authorities launched an investigation

Asian markets rose Tuesday as investors watched developments in the Iran war and oil prices. Tokyo and Seoul led gains while US stocks stayed mostly steady. Oil remained below recent highs amid hopes the conflict may ease, reducing risks to global energy supply

Afghan analyst Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan’s ISI of targeting Chinese projects in Afghanistan, aiming to preserve CPEC’s strategic role. Arms shipments to anti-Taliban groups in Wakhan Corridor highlight proxy conflicts, regional insecurity, and Pakistan’s efforts to influence Beijing-Kabul engagement

Opposition leaders warned of potential LPG shortages and rising fuel prices amid West Asia tensions, citing impacts on households and businesses. Ruling alliance MPs dismissed fears, citing India’s alternative energy sources and urging against public panic over supply disruptions

Shiv Pratap Shukla arrived in Hyderabad to assume office as the new Governor, succeeding Jishnu Dev Varma A. Revanth Reddy and senior officials

Farmers in Nagaram, Suryapet district, India protested on the Suryapet–Jangaon road demanding water release from the Sri Ram Sagar Project. They warned that inadequate supply threatened their paddy crops, disrupting traffic despite police appeals

The parents of a critically injured student have sued OpenAI, alleging its chatbot ChatGPT was used by Jesse Van Rootselaar to plan the deadly 2026 Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, claiming the company knew about potential violence but failed to alert police

Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party, thanked Narendra Modi after the party’s sweeping win in Nepal’s parliamentary elections. He pledged “development diplomacy” to strengthen Nepal-India cooperation in connectivity, tourism, energy and trade as the party prepares to form a majority government

Opposition MPs in India moved a no-confidence motion against Om Birla in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of partisan conduct. The move sparked procedural disputes over who should preside, with leaders including Asaduddin Owaisi raising objections during the heated debate

Following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil depots, reports of “black rain” and toxic smoke have raised alarm among scientists. The rainfall likely contains hydrocarbons, PM2.5, acids, and carcinogenic pollutants, posing serious short- and long-term health and environmental risks for nearby populations

Iran launched missiles and drones toward Gulf Arab states including the UAE and Bahrain, escalating regional tensions. An airstrike killed pro-Iran militants in Iraq as disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz pushed global oil prices higher amid widening regional conflict

Police in Thane district registered a case against a man for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in Bhiwandi. The complaint was filed months later by the victim’s mother, and police booked the accused under BNS sections and the POCSO Act

Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar’s wife Bindhu Menon withdrew her complaint after he admitted his mistake and apologised. She said her earlier allegations of infidelity were made during an emotional outburst and added the issue would be resolved privately

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Central Industrial Security Force personnel on their Raising Day, praising their discipline and dedication in protecting critical infrastructure. Established in 1968, CISF has grown to over 2.2 lakh personnel and secures 361 installations, including 70 airports

An unidentified woman aged about 30–35 was found dead at Nagsanpally bridge near Sri Vana Durga Bhavani Temple in Edupayala, Medak district, on Tuesday morning. Police suspect murder

Burglars stole six tolas of gold ornaments, eight kg of silver and Rs. 90,000 cash from Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in Ashok Nagar Colony, RC Puram mandal. Police registered a case, examined CCTV footage and collected clues after the priest discovered the theft Tuesday morning