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Yashoda Hospitals, HITEC City, organised Kidney Symposium 2026, bringing together nephrologists, urologists and transplant specialists to discuss advances in kidney transplantation, post-transplant care and graft health. The symposium also highlighted the importance of organ donation awareness and long-term follow-up

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded an FIR against those involved in a reported ‘shuddhikaran’ ceremony at the Haldwani rally venue after Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit. Gandhi accused the BJP-RSS of practising untouchability, while the BJP denied involvement and said the incident would be investigated

A teacher and the management of a private school in Boath have been booked after a nursery student was allegedly beaten with a stick and slapped repeatedly. CCTV footage of the incident went viral, prompting an education department inquiry.

Cygnet.One has launched an AI-powered GST Classification and Input Tax Credit Eligibility Engine to automate enterprise invoice processing. The system analyses transaction data, determines ITC eligibility, flags exceptions and generates structured GSTR-3B data with an audit-ready reasoning trail

More than 6,500 runners participated in the Hyderabad 5K and Inclusive Run at HITEX on Saturday as part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026. The event featured 300 differently abled participants and promoted fitness, inclusion and barrier-free participation

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led National Sports Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi, urging citizens, especially youth, to embrace sports and fitness. The event featured cricket, football and tug-of-war under the ‘Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein’ initiative

Indian rifle shooter Ashi Chouksey is targeting gold at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after winning three medals at the previous edition. She says greater experience, intensive training, sports psychology and biofeedback have strengthened her confidence ahead of the competition.

A fire broke out on the top floor of a five-storey hospital in Bareilly on Saturday, triggering panic among patients and staff. Around 100 patients and attendants were present, but all were safely evacuated and the blaze was contained

Maharashtra FDA withdrew its order cancelling Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences’ Pune drug sale licence after the Bombay High Court criticised the regulator for acting “high-handedly” and violating natural justice. FDA will issue a fresh show-cause notice and pass a reasoned order

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Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film has been titled King100 and will release worldwide on December 24. The makers unveiled the first glimpse on the actor’s birthday, showcasing his stylish avatar, powerful dialogue, high-energy visuals and larger-than-life cinematic presentation

IGL has raised CNG prices in Delhi by Rs 3.89 per kg to Rs 86.98, citing surging international LNG prices amid renewed West Asia tensions and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Prices also rose in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram

The US Open 2026 promises a blockbuster fortnight with Novak Djokovic chasing a record 25th major, Carlos Alcaraz defending his crown, Serena and Venus Williams reuniting in doubles and Aryna Sabalenka targeting a third straight title in New York.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said an FIR would be filed against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged violations of Calcutta High Court conditions during a TMCP rally. The Mamata-led faction had not responded at the time of filing

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay urged the younger generation to make sports and physical exercise part of their daily lives. In his National Sports Day message, he highlighted their role in building discipline, confidence, leadership, perseverance and team spirit

Gold prices declined nearly 1.86 per cent as stronger US inflation, labour and trade data raised expectations of prolonged monetary tightening. A hawkish speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh further pressured bullion, while silver also retreated from recent highs

Hyderabad woman Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla, who went missing following floods in Nepal, is safe and undergoing treatment at a hospital, her family said. Her brothers are returning to India and plan to travel to Nepal to locate her.

At least 27 people were killed after a Russian attack hit Ukraine's Bucha district near Kyiv, officials said. The attack damaged at least 50 residential buildings and sparked a large fire, while air raids continued to disrupt civilian life.

Nepal's Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund has received over Rs 2.29 billion in donations within three days after deadly flash floods killed 626 people. Rescue teams continue operations as thousands remain missing and affected areas battle widespread destruction

Survivors of Nepal’s devastating flash floods have recounted terrifying escapes as torrents of water, mud and debris swept through settlements along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Many fled uphill, watched loved ones disappear and spent hours awaiting rescue amid widespread destruction

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the Asian Games after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training. Chopra, who recently recorded a season-best throw in Lausanne, will also miss the Diamond League Final.

India's Velavan Senthilkumar won his maiden PSA Copper-level title after defeating Hungary's Balazs Farkas in the Budapest Open final. The world No. 54 secured his 11th PSA Tour crown with a dominant straight-game victory in the USD 43,500 tournament

FSSAI has proposed red hexagonal front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in added fat, sugar and salt. The proposal, submitted to the Supreme Court, seeks phased implementation to help consumers identify unhealthy products and make informed choices, especially for children

A 68-year-old man died after being accidentally knocked down by a car during a vehicle puja at Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple in Jubilee Hills. The man, who was visiting Hyderabad for medical examinations, died while undergoing treatment.