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Rain-damaged roads and waterlogged potholes have made commuting hazardous across Hyderabad's northeastern colonies, including Sainikpuri, Neredmet and Yapral. Residents say temporary repairs are ineffective and have urged authorities to undertake emergency road restoration and desilting of clogged catch pits.

Industry experts said Apple's strong ecosystem, pricing power and loyal customer base are expected to help it outperform the smartphone industry despite rising component costs. The company reported record June-quarter revenue, while analysts forecast continued value growth in India

BRS leaders paid rich tributes to former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, recalling his contributions to the Telangana movement, dedication to public service and close association with K Chandrashekhar Rao. They described his death as an irreparable loss to the party and society.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall continued across northern Telangana during the past 24 hours, with Mancherial recording the highest rainfall. Hyderabad and nearby districts received light showers as the IMD attributed the widespread rain to strong weather systems over central India

Apple recorded June-quarter revenue records across all geographic markets, including India, with Mac sales leading growth. CEO Tim Cook said strong demand, particularly for MacBook Neo and the iPhone 17 series, helped offset supply constraints and foreign exchange headwinds.

Film Nagar police registered a POCSO case against a resident for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl and blackmailing her using private photographs. Police have launched an investigation, while the victim and her family are receiving counselling support from the authorities

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded higher in early deals on Friday, supported by a strong rally in Bajaj Finance, foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. However, profit-taking in IT stocks limited the overall gains in the market

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao and working president KT Rama Rao expressed grief over the death of former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, recalling his role in the Telangana movement and assuring support to his family during the difficult time

Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" collected Rs 72.44 crore gross at the domestic box office on its opening day. Released a day before its global debut, the Marvel film marks another strong opening for the popular superhero franchise

Indian-American Army surgeon Major Jagatkumar Patel has developed an innovative minimally invasive technique to remove brain tumours through the nose without opening the skull. The procedure offers faster recovery and was successfully performed on a US Marine suffering from a skull-base tumour.

The rupee rose 20 paise to 95.30 against the US dollar in early Friday trade, supported by foreign capital inflows and lower crude oil prices. A stronger dollar limited gains, while domestic equities opened higher and foreign investors remained net buyers

Seema Kaliramna clinched India's bronze medal in the women's discus throw with a best effort of 58.65m at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Tajinderpal Singh Toor finished fifth in men's shot put, while Parul Chaudhary placed 13th in the women's 5,000m.

The US is considering a USD 1,00,000 fee on Optional Practical Training visas for international students after graduation. The proposal comes after a court struck down a similar H-1B visa fee plan and could significantly affect students seeking work experience

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region has risen to 34, with rescue teams continuing search operations. Thousands remain without electricity or in shelters as authorities respond to widespread damage caused by the magnitude 7.1 quake

US President Donald Trump announced a proposed agreement under which Hamas would disarm and Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza in phases. However, neither Israel nor Hamas confirmed the deal, and key issues, including timelines and implementation, remain unresolved

US authorities are investigating cyberattacks targeting more than 30 water systems in Minnesota. While no major disruption to water supplies has been reported, officials are examining possible links to Iranian hackers following recent federal warnings about threats to critical infrastructure

Former Narsampet MLA and senior BRS leader Peddi Sudarsan Reddy passed away at 12.51 a.m. on Friday in Hyderabad. He was being treated at at Yashoda Hospital after suffering a massive pulmonary embolism.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the amended anti-paper leak law will serve as the strongest deterrent against crimes undermining public examinations. He said the legislation safeguards students' futures through stringent punishments for paper leaks and organised examination-related offences

India's Lovepreet Singh won the men's +110kg silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after setting a Games record of 176kg in the snatch. However, New Zealand's David Andrew Liti edged him by one kilogram overall to secure the gold medal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for comprehensive education reforms to tackle paper leaks, saying there would be no mercy for those jeopardising students' futures. He highlighted the amended anti-paper leak law, task force, fast-track courts and ongoing examination reforms

Hockey Jammu & Kashmir routed Kerala Hockey 11-0, while Hockey Arunachal defeated Chhattisgarh Hockey 5-2 in Division 'B' matches of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship in Coimbatore. Harmanpreet Singh scored five goals in J&K's emphatic victory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government would not spare paper leak mafias after Parliament passed the amended anti-paper leak law. He highlighted measures including a task force, fast-track courts and examination reforms to protect students and ensure fair recruitment

YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of foisting false cases against former minister Seediri Appalaraju, alleging political vendetta. The government rejected the charge, saying Jagan arrived after the scheduled jail visiting hours.