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A python was spotted outside an IT company near Durgam Cheruvu in Hyderabad on Thursday, briefly alarming employees. An employee reportedly caught the snake safely. Locals also raised concerns over habitat changes and wildlife entering nearby commercial and residential areas.

A 73-year-old Delhi man was arrested after his car struck a motorcycle and dragged it nearly 500 metres in R.K. Puram. Police said the rider fell from the motorcycle, while a medical examination found no indication that the driver was intoxicated

India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza and Mohd Anas Imran Beg defeated the Philippines 2-0 in their teqball mixed doubles repechage match to reach the Asian Games bronze medal contest. Quimcy also remains in contention for a women’s singles medal

A Delhi court on Friday granted default bail to US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke in an NIA-probed terror-conspiracy case. The agency has charged him and six Ukrainian citizens under the Immigration and Foreigners Act while continuing its probe into alleged UAPA offences

IIT Hyderabad and Kaynes Semicon have signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration in semiconductor research, talent development and industry exposure. The partnership will involve training, workshops, academic programmes and curriculum development focused on emerging semiconductor and packaging technologies.

University of Hyderabad researchers have secured an Indian patent for a lactoferrin nanoparticle-based formulation combining curcumin with antiretroviral drugs. Laboratory and animal studies showed controlled drug release, sustained antiviral activity, lower systemic absorption and reduced tissue damage following vaginal administration, researchers said

A Gurugram court on Friday sent Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lavnish to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the hit-and-run case involving biker Shivani Chauhan alias Sia. Their two-day police remand ended, with the next hearing fixed for October 1

A North Korean anthem was mistakenly played before South Korea's men's hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games in Gifu on Friday. Organisers corrected the error, while South Korea lodged a complaint seeking an apology and measures to prevent recurrence

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has entered into an exclusive agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to distribute QDENGA, India's first approved dengue vaccine, in the private market. Subject to regulatory processes, the vaccine is expected to become available in the first half of 2027

Congress and BJP MLAs in the Telangana Assembly raised concerns over power supply issues affecting farmers. They cited outages, low power generation and non-functioning agriculture pumps, while seeking immediate measures. CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao suggested exploring thermal power projects.

India's new compound archery coach Dave Cousins says the country is ready for a tougher Asian Games challenge and believes its first Olympic archery medal is only a matter of time. He also praised India's depth, work ethic and emerging talent

Residents of Yellandu have demanded a new bus stand, citing safety concerns after chunks of concrete fell from its roof slab. They said the 45-year-old facility is in poor condition and urged the government to undertake repairs or construct a new one.

Nearly 200 GHMC sanitation workers and Swachh Auto Tipper drivers protested at the civic body's head office against the proposed privatisation of garbage collection. The workers demanded job security and government intervention, with tension escalating during a confrontation with police

A Hyderabad NIA court has sentenced nine accused, including eight Bangladeshi nationals, to life imprisonment in a 2019 human trafficking case. The accused were convicted for trafficking Bangladeshi women into India by promising jobs before forcing them into prostitution.

India on Friday rejected Pakistan's allegations over a collision between PNS Hunain and INS Kolkata in the Arabian Sea. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Pakistani vessel's dangerous overtaking manoeuvre violated a 1991 India-Pakistan agreement and international maritime regulations

Family members of a 58-year-old farmer from Andhra Pradesh donated his two kidneys, liver and two corneas after he was declared brain dead at a Hyderabad hospital. The donation helped three patients and took Telangana’s Jeevandan tally to 148 donations this year.

BCCI member units have authorised the board's office-bearers to decide whether chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will receive an extension or be replaced. His contract ends on October 4. The board is also looking to fill all five junior selection committee positions

TNGOs Mutually-Aided House Building Co-Operative Society members allegedly occupied house sites and constructed homes on 29.30 acres in Naspur before completion of the land alienation process. The Collector said the society had received the land without paying its market value.

ACB officials caught Govindaraopet tahsildar and joint sub-registrar N Srujan Kumar while accepting Rs 14,000 from a farmer at his office in Mulugu district. The bribe was allegedly demanded to resolve a land dispute and register the property in family members' names.

Surendra Koli, who was acquitted in all 13 cases linked to the Nithari killings, was found hanging at his tea stall in Haridwar on Friday. Police said the circumstances were being investigated from all angles and a post-mortem was conducted.

The Supreme Court has stressed the need to institutionally strengthen the National Testing Agency to prevent recurring NEET paper leaks. The bench indicated that its judges may visit the NTA's upgraded Delhi facility to assess its systems, manpower and arrangements

Radhika Apte has spoken about why women often struggle to make time for their own desires while balancing work, motherhood and household responsibilities. Discussing ‘Lust Stories 3’, she said women need space to pursue interests and live beyond their roles

The Election Commission has assigned separate names and symbols to rival Trinamool Congress factions ahead of the October 6 Bengal bypolls. Mamata Banerjee’s faction will use the Football Player symbol, while the Arup Roy-led group will contest with the Envelope symbol.

Viral claims about a Ganesh idol installed by a Hyderabad jewellery store, including its alleged gold coating, weight and diamond count, triggered apprehension and police intervention. Goshamahal Police clarified the claims and urged citizens to avoid circulating unverified information during the festival