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Rising fuel prices and Middle East tensions could boost traffic through the Panama Canal as shipping companies seek shorter, fuel-efficient routes, administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said. Higher energy costs may shift global trade routes and LNG shipments if Gulf disruptions continue

Two persons were detained under the Goondas Act in Madurai for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders for black marketing, the first such action in Tamil Nadu. Authorities assured adequate fuel supplies, urging the public to avoid panic buying despite rumours of shortages

Global oil prices eased slightly after the US allowed a 30-day waiver for countries to buy Russian oil already in transit. Brent and WTI declined marginally, while India assured adequate crude supplies through diversified sourcing and reduced dependence on the Strait of Hormuz route

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as rising crude oil prices amid the US-Iran war dampened investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty fell over 0.6 per cent, while most sectoral indices traded in the red. Analysts warned higher oil prices could increase inflation and market volatility

An 84-year-old bedridden woman died after a stray dog attack at Vellarakad in Thrissur district. Residents later tracked down and killed the animal. Police registered a case and sent the carcass for rabies examination.

Four died and several others were injured when a bus fell on road side near Indalvai on NH-44

Thick smoke and flames were seen billowing from the building as the fire spread through the furniture stocked inside

India will take on Italy in the semifinal of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers after finishing top of Pool B. With strong form and a better head-to-head record, the hosts aim to continue their run and reach the final

Indian youth boxers continued their strong run at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with Gunjan, Radhamani Longjam and Chandrika Pujari securing impressive victories while a few others suffered defeats in their bouts

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to examine the issue of regularisation of temporary and contract employees, observing that thousands of similar cases were pending and that clear policy guidelines could help resolve disputes and reduce the burden on courts

The HCA initiative aims to nurture emerging district-level talent and strengthen grassroots cricket development in Telangana

For Ramandeep, the prospect of learning from two of the game’s finest will be a huge opportunity to take his game to the next level

The Telangana High Court suggested setting up a specialised tribunal to handle disputes relating to illegal constructions, building permissions and demolition proceedings, noting that numerous such cases were pending before the court and could be resolved more efficiently through a dedicated forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to review the escalating West Asia situation, stressing the safety of Indian nationals and uninterrupted energy transit while urging dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation to maintain regional stability

The Telangana High Court reserved judgment on petitions challenging the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project, with petitioners arguing that procedural violations and denial of natural justice vitiated the inquiry

Charminar Police arrested two persons involved in an illegal extortion racket targeting pushcart vendors in the Old City. The suspects allegedly collected daily mamool from vendors and threatened them with knives if they refused to pay

The Supreme Court’s order allowing withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old in a 13-year vegetative state is a landmark verdict, recognising that the right to die with dignity is as important as the right to live

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to continue attacks on Gulf Arab states and use the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the US and Israel, signalling a wider conflict that has already disrupted global energy supplies

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged doctors working in private hospitals and those abroad to serve in government hospitals for at least a month every year. He said the initiative would strengthen public healthcare and build confidence among people

Thirty-eight displaced families from Velugumatla performed Bhoomi Puja for houses at Bhoodan lands in Khammam. Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao laid the foundation stone and said the colony would be developed as a model settlement with basic infrastructure

Officials in Khammam said domestic LPG cylinder supply remains adequate, though commercial consumers are facing shortages. Authorities conducted raids on hotels using domestic cylinders while restaurants across the district struggle with supply disruptions and rising demand for firewood

The victims in the Epstein Files are brutally rendered into a new form of trafficking and circulation—as documents

India has temporarily allowed the use of kerosene, coal and biomass fuels as the West Asia crisis disrupted LPG and crude supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The government said household fuel supplies remain stable despite panic buying