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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

Yadadri-Bhongir recorded 190.8 mm of rainfall, the highest in Telangana overnight, while Hyderabad remained cloudy. Heavy showers affected multiple districts, including Nalgonda, Suryapet, Warangal, Khammam, and Bhadradri-Kothagudem, with more intense rainfall expected on Monday.

Hamas released seven hostages as part of a major ceasefire deal with Israel after two years of war in Gaza. The agreement includes exchanging 20 hostages for 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while global leaders, including Trump, discuss Gaza’s postwar future

Researchers have reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice using bioactive nanoparticles that restore blood-brain barrier function. The therapy rapidly cleared toxic amyloid-beta and improved behavior, highlighting vascular health as a promising new target for human Alzheimer’s treatments.

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

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar launched the #SafeRideChallenge, a social media initiative promoting helmet use, seat belt fastening, and peer inspiration. The campaign aims to create a viral culture of responsible driving and road safety among commuters and youth.

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 high-speed collision in Suraram on Sunday night killed 38-year-old Sai Kumar and left a pillion rider critically injured. The bike reportedly lost control and hit a car. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

US President Donald Trump said he plans to mediate the border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, claiming it will be the “eighth war” he has resolved. En route to Egypt for the Gaza peace summit, Trump cited multiple past peace deals achieved under his leadership.

Former Chevella MLA and NSS Managing Director Konda Lakshma Reddy passed away in Hyderabad at 84 while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. A Congress veteran, he was the grandson of former Deputy CM Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy and founder of NSS news agency.

BRS flagged massive voter roll irregularities in Jubilee Hills ahead of bypoll. Field verification revealed thousands of duplicate, fake, and cross-constituency entries, including hundreds of multiple registrations at single addresses. The party demanded immediate investigation and corrective action

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.

President Donald Trump said achieving peace in the Middle East is “harder” than ending the U.S. government shutdown, as he left for Egypt to attend a Gaza peace summit after brokering a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military campaign “is not over,” despite a ceasefire with Hamas that has paused two years of conflict and paved the way for hostage and prisoner exchanges.

Israel readies to receive the last 20 living hostages from Gaza under a breakthrough ceasefire, while Palestinians await prisoner releases. The exchange, brokered with U.S. involvement, marks a major step toward ending two years of devastating war.

President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Russia doesn’t move to end the war soon, signalling a tougher stance toward Vladimir Putin amid renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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More than a month after heavy rains devastated Kamareddy, farmers continue to wait for government compensation despite extensive crop and property damage. Tribal hamlets and agricultural lands remain buried under sand, with borewells and equipment destroyed.

The Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel project, intended to bring Krishna River water to Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda, remains stalled following a fatal roof collapse and the insolvency of contractor Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. Despite partial progress, a critical nine-kilometre stretch remains incomplete.

The eighth edition of the Global Grace Cancer Run, organised by the Grace Cancer Foundation, saw over 30,000 runners participate physically in Hyderabad and 1.5 lakh join virtually from across 130 countries.

Candidates contesting the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency can now file their nominations online through the ENCORE Portal, as per the Election Commission of India. Assistance is available through the Returning Officer’s office.

A man was allegedly killed by his wife in Keshampet Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, following a domestic quarrel. The accused reportedly struck him with a cement block while he was asleep and disposed of the body in a nearby under-construction sump.

Two boys from Chintalmet, Rajendranagar, drowned in the Esa river near Kismatpur while on a picnic with friends at Himayat Sagar. Rescue operations by police, DRF, and NDRF are underway to recover the bodies.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Sriram Sagar Project Stage II will be named after the late Ramreddy Damodar Reddy, recognising his efforts in bringing Godavari water to Tungaturthy.