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In Prague, Grand Master Jorden van Foreest defeated World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in round three of the 2026 Prague Chess Festival Masters, moving into a tie for first while Gukesh fell into a tie for last
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DMK and Congress began formal seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Congress seeking more than 25 seats, a Rajya Sabha berth, and a share in power
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Palayam Imam VP Suhaib Maulavi urged Muslims to open mosques and homes for Hindu devotees during the Attukal Pongala festival, promoting interfaith harmony and fraternity amid ongoing debates over the “Kerala Story 2” movie
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Former Minister T Harish Rao has strongly condemned the arrest of BRS leader A Mallikarjuna Goud in Medak, accusing the Congress government of political vendetta.
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The Hyderabad Police Commissioner has cautioned citizens against falling victim to cyber fraudsters who promise quick profits on investments. He urged victims to immediately call helpline number 1930 to improve chances of recovering their money.
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In Madurai, elaborate security measures have been deployed at Tirupparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit, coinciding with foundation stones and inaugurations of projects worth over ₹7,100 crore across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
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A woman constable serving at the Circle Inspector’s Office in Dharur, Vikarabad district, was found dead at her residence in Saibaba Colony on Friday night.
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Police in Mancherial district registered a case against unidentified persons for circulating counterfeit currency in Luxettipet town. Fifteen fake Rs 500 notes were detected at local shops, leading to the detention of three suspects from Itikyala village.
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In Sheopur, nine cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Kuno National Park under Project Cheetah, raising India’s tally to 48 and boosting efforts to restore the species decades after its extinction.
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Cuba’s Interior Ministry said troops killed four armed suspects after a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire near Cayo Falcones. Authorities seized weapons and ammunition, alleging a US-linked terrorist plot, while Washington denied involvement and said it was reviewing information
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A lorry heading towards Zaheerabad collided with an RTC bus in Sadasivapet town, Sangareddy district, injuring 15 passengers. The injured were rushed to the government hospital in Sadasivapet for treatment.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced replacing the GHMC Act with a Core Urban Act for new corporations, prioritising sanitation, road maintenance, food safety surveillance, fire preparedness, and infrastructure development under a unified municipal framework
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Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar has issued a stern warning against private moneylenders exploiting borrowers by charging exorbitant interest and forcing property sales.
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The United States Department of Defense will deploy OpenAI models on classified networks, CEO Sam Altman said, stressing safeguards on surveillance and autonomous weapons amid reported differences with Anthropic
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Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut shared elegant photos in a traditional Patola saree from the Rising Bharat Summit 2026, alongside motivational advice on social media about ambition, self-worth, and staying away from negativity
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Tension gripped Medak town after police arrested senior BRS leader and former municipal chairman Mallikarjun Goud on charges of attempted murder of Congress MLA Mynampally Rohit. The arrest triggered protests by BRS workers, with party leaders claiming false cases were filed under the influence of the MLA.
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The Election Commission of India will publish West Bengal’s final voters’ list, categorising names as “approved”, “under adjudication”, or “deleted”, with lakhs under judicial scrutiny and multiple online and offline verification options available to electors
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A fierce contest has broken out within the Congress party in Kothagudem over the Agricultural Market Committee chairman post. Senior leaders and old-timers argue they deserve recognition for their loyalty and sacrifices, while newcomers and community leaders are pressing their claims.
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A four-year-old boy went missing from his home in Medak district on Friday and was found dead in a lake near Pothareddypally village the next morning. Police suspect foul play, alleging that unidentified persons may have killed the child and dumped his body.
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In Washington, former President Bill Clinton told Congress he “did nothing wrong” regarding Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers questioned him about past ties, accountability, and potential precedent for probing other powerful figures
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Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting temples after demolishing houses of the poor in Khammam. He alleged that the Congress government plans to demolish Sharada Peetham’s Rajashyamala Temple in Kokapet, despite the BRS having sanctioned land for its construction in 2019.
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Narendra Modi will visit Ajmer to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination drive, distribute appointment letters to 21,863 youths, and unveil development projects worth ₹16,686 crore, focusing on healthcare, infrastructure, and employment generation
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Amitabh Bachchan reflected on how everyday speech borrows from cars and cricket, citing phrases like “speed breaker,” “green light,” “bouncer,” and “sixer” to highlight language’s evolving, playful connection with sport and road metaphors
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Members of BC, SC and ST JAC organisations staged a protest at the DGP office in Hyderabad demanding justice in the Kummera village incident in Nagarkurnool. Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah alleged police inaction and warned of a statewide agitation
