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For nearly three decades, Sanjay Kumar Gupta has continued his family’s century-old tradition of selling surma at Charminar and Jummerat Bazaar in Hyderabad. From a horse cart to a moped, his family’s trade has evolved but endured through generations.

A 22-year-old man from Karimnagar district died after falling into a pothole near Mamidipally in Sircilla district. The damaged road had caved in due to rains and heavy traffic. Police have registered a case following a complaint from the family.

A video from Dhoolmitta mandal in Siddipet shows a group of checkered keelback snakes patiently waiting for fish at an overflowing lake following heavy rains. Captured by a local resident, the clip has quickly gone viral on social media.

Hyderabad has experienced erratic, localized rainfall over the past week, with some areas receiving heavy showers while others remain dry. The IMD predicts light rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds as high humidity above 80 percent continues to trigger intense rainfall.

Three people, including two women, were arrested by Chandanagar Police at Lingampalli Railway Station for allegedly transporting 45 kg of marijuana from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai. The suspects are in custody, and further investigation is ongoing.

Telangana Drug Control Administration has issued an advisory to stop using cough syrups Relife and Respifresh TR, detected with toxic Diethylene Glycol (DEG). Authorities urge reporting possession, alert retailers, and freeze stocks to prevent risks to public health.

Lawyers across Odisha boycotted courts to protest the murder of senior advocate Pitabas Panda in Berhampur. The Bar Council of India has demanded a Special Investigation Team probe, while state authorities work to track the suspected professional killers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of undermining Telangana’s Gurukuls by delaying rent arrears and locking hostel buildings. He demanded immediate action and warned of a statewide stir involving students and parents if the issue is ignored.

The rift between Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Laxman Kumar has been resolved following a conciliatory meeting convened by TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. Prabhakar clarified his remarks were misinterpreted, reaffirming his long-standing friendship and political collaboration with Laxman.

Police deployed a large contingent and blocked roads at BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s Karimnagar residence following a feud with Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar. Dalit organisations protested, and MRPS warned of a siege if no apology is tendered.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended Zakir Khan’s stand-up show in New York, praising his “kindness, humour and creativity.” The comedian reciprocated with gratitude. Zakir, a celebrated Indian comedian and Urdu poet, recently became the first to perform a Hindi show at Madison Square Garden.

Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday, extending their five-day winning streak. Gains were led by IT stocks and fresh foreign fund inflows. Asian markets were mixed, while Brent crude rose 0.78%, and US markets ended lower.

The rupee rose two paise to 88.75 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid range-bound trading, supported by domestic equities and likely IPO inflows. Analysts expect the currency to stay between 88.50–89.00 as global and domestic factors influence market sentiment.

The 93rd Indian Air Force Day at Hindon honoured Operation Sindoor, showcasing India’s air power and precision capabilities. Top military leaders attended, while air warriors and fighter jets displayed rapid deployment and technological strength during the celebrations.

Gold prices breached $4,000 per ounce globally and ₹1.22 lakh per 10 grams in India, hitting record highs amid global uncertainty and rate cut speculation. Analysts expect the rally to continue if geopolitical tensions and economic concerns persist.

The US government shutdown has entered its second week with no clear resolution. While Trump and Congress remain at odds, quiet bipartisan discussions are emerging over expiring health care subsidies, a key issue fueling the political deadlock.

The US Senate has confirmed Sergio Gor as the next Ambassador to India, with 51 votes in favour. A close Trump aide, Gor pledged to strengthen trade and strategic cooperation with India, calling the partnership key to regional stability and global balance.

Janhvi Kapoor turned heads with her playful “bagging the bread” moment while flaunting her chic look before a fashion event. The actress was recently seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and will next appear in India’s Oscar entry Homebound.

A python sighting near the Sai Baba Temple at Chaderghat caused brief panic on Tuesday night. Traffic constable Venkatesh Nayak from Malakpet police captured the Indian Rock Python, which will be handed over to the Forest Department.

The ACB arrested two Drugs Control Administration officials and a private employee in Karimnagar for allegedly taking a ₹20,000 bribe from a medical shop owner. The officials had sent the private employee to collect the money, who was caught in a trap.

The ED raided multiple locations linked to actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, and Amit Chakkalackal in Kerala in connection with a luxury car smuggling racket. The case involves illegally imported vehicles registered using forged documents and sold at undervalued prices.

A chemical tanker collided with an LPG cylinder truck on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, causing a massive fire and multiple explosions that killed one person. Over 100 cylinders burst, traffic was halted for hours, and several vehicles were gutted.

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