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Sree Shaunak Chanda of Hyderabad won the 11th One-day rapid prize money chess tournament at RACE Chess Academy with a perfect six out of six score. C Karthik Sai and Mehta Jwalin finished second and third respectively

The Rugby Association of Telangana held its Annual General Body Meeting in Hyderabad, reviewing past activities and future plans. President Dr Narendra Ram outlined a one-year development roadmap focusing on grassroots programmes, player welfare, and increased participation in State and national competitions

The Bindass Women Run 2026 was held at Jalavihar Water Park in Hyderabad with enthusiastic participation from women across age groups. The walkathon aimed to promote health awareness, women’s welfare and social empowerment with support from community organisations

PV Sindhu said she is safe after being stranded in Dubai while travelling to the United Kingdom for the All England Championships. In a video message, she described the situation as frightening and thanked authorities and supporters for their help

Sikandar Raza produced a fine all-round display with 73 and key wickets, but South Africa held their nerve to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in New Delhi, carrying their unbeaten run into the T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand

Alyssa Healy signed off from ODI cricket in style with a brilliant 158 as Australia crushed India by 185 runs in Hobart to complete a 3-0 series sweep, posting 409 before bowling India out for 224

Sanju Samson silenced critics with a brilliant unbeaten 97 as India chased down West Indies’ 195 to secure a five-wicket win at Eden Gardens, earning a place in the T20 World Cup semifinals against England

A CPD-2026 programme was organised in Mancherial by TGMC, IMA and HRDA to update doctors on latest medical practices and ethics. Experts discussed ways to curb quackery and improve patient care. Officials also introduced an online credit system

Rice millers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district have come under scrutiny for submitting fake bank guarantees in custom rice milling operations. Officials said several millers were misleading authorities to cover defaults, prompting plans for raids and strict action

Tension prevailed in Khammam after families displaced from Velugumatla staged a protest on Wyra Road following police action against a hunger strike. Several women were injured in the melee. BJP leader N Ramachander Rao later met the affected families

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy walked out of a press conference in Khammam after failing to give clear answers on rehabilitation of families evicted from Velugumatla. He accused opposition parties of instigating protests and promised action against false claims

The Military College of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering in Secunderabad organised a two-day seminar on robotics, autonomous systems and additive manufacturing. Experts from the Armed Forces, industry and academia discussed future defence technologies and operational challenges in modern warfare

The Indian Organisation for Rare Diseases, along with LV Prasad Eye Institute and Rainbow Children’s Hospital, organised a scientific conference in Hyderabad to mark World Rare Disease Day 2026. Experts discussed gaps in diagnosis, genetic services and care for rare eye diseases

Five journalists working with vernacular newspapers were arrested in Adilabad district for allegedly threatening a man and extorting Rs 2 lakh in 2023. Police said they tried to blackmail him by threatening to publish adverse news

The Congress government in Telangana, led by Revanth Reddy, has faced repeated criticism over policy reversals on major projects and land issues. These U-turns have triggered public anger, judicial scrutiny and political backlash, affecting the State’s administrative credibility

DGP B Shivdhar Reddy urged Khammam police to strengthen preventive policing to curb cybercrimes and drug trafficking. He inaugurated new police facilities, reviewed crime trends and stressed the need to implement the Cyber Simba programme to prevent online fraud

Two persons, including a 62-year-old woman and her son-in-law, were killed after their motorcycle hit a roadside tree at Dhanora village in Indervelli mandal of Adilabad district

Karimnagar may face drinking water problems this summer as water levels in the Lower Manair Dam continue to fall. Authorities have reduced supply and prepared an action plan, while hoping for water release from the Mid Manair Reservoir

Former CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Mallojula Venugopal Rao, also known as Bhupathi, visited his native town of Peddapalli after 44 years. He met family members after receiving police permission, months after surrendering before Maharashtra police

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said confusion over Sharada Peetham land arose due to lack of clarity after the government withdrew an allotment order to HMWSSB. He assured support to the institution and denied any ownership dispute

The four-day Baja SaeIndia 2026 competitions concluded at BVRIT, Narsapur, with participation from students of 11 states. A total of 51 teams competed in racing events, with MIT World Peace University winning the top prize

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has accused Karimnagar Police Commissioner Gaush Alam of corruption and misuse of government resources. He demanded an inquiry and warned of releasing evidence if action is not taken within 15 days

Former Minister T Harish Rao addressed Class 10 students at Indira Nagar Public School in Siddipet, urging them to focus on examinations. He announced iPads for top performers and advised students to stay away from distractions until exams

Peaceful protests were held across the Kashmir Valley against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike. Political and religious leaders condemned the attack and urged people to maintain calm and peace