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Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit working to educate out-of-school girls, has won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, becoming the first Indian organisation to receive Asia's highest honour for transformative social work, alongside environmentalist Shaahina Ali and priest Flaviano Villanueva

In a politically significant development ahead of Telangana's local body elections, Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s faction suffered a blow after their candidate lost to the cousin of rival MLA K Premsagar Rao in Orient Cement’s trade union polls.

CM Revanth Reddy accused BRS of influencing the Governor to stall the BC reservation ordinance, praised Minister Kamalakar for supporting the 42 per cent quota, and highlighted tensions over weaker sections’ unity while acknowledging guidance from the Congress high command

RSS leader Ramlal said India can convert the US 50 per cent tariff challenge into an opportunity. He urged self-reliance, adoption of swadeshi products, investor-friendly policies, and stronger law and order to attract industry and boost exports

Telangana Assembly began debating the 665-page Ghose Commission report on KLIP, which alleges lapses by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, ministers, and officials in planning, construction, and maintenance of three barrages. The report recommends legal action and recovery of Rs 677.67 lakh

Hundreds of Latur residents gathered to mourn Vijaykumar Ghogare, who died of a heart attack while participating in a Maratha quota protest in Mumbai. Authorities assured job recommendation and financial aid for his family

A tiger was spotted near an opencast coal mining project in Kairiguda village, Goleti mandal, sparking fear among locals and workers. The animal's video went viral, prompting appeals to forest officials to ensure public safety.

He insisted on a minimum of two hours to clarify the allegations made against the previous BRS government and to counter the Congress government’s narrative

BRS whip KP Vivekanand Goud accused the Congress government of mismanaging the Telangana Assembly session by avoiding debates on floods and urea shortage. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for skipping discussions to attend a Kerala event and opposed the late tabling of the Ghose Commission report

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy skipped a crucial Assembly debate on BC reservations and the Ghose Commission report to attend an award function in Kerala. His absence sparked criticism from the Opposition, adding to public anger over floods and the urea crisis

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has urged the Travancore Devaswom Board to withdraw its earlier stand in the Supreme Court supporting women’s entry into Sabarimala. He said the move betrayed devotees’ trust and demanded a public clarification before the global convention

A 24-year-old construction worker from Uttar Pradesh died after being electrocuted at a site in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Saturday evening. The victim, Mohd Yousuf, collapsed after touching live wires and died later while undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case.

24-year-old man died after his motorcycle rammed into a DCM on Ibrahimpatnam Road near Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. He and his friend were rushed to hospital, where he succumbed to injuries. Police booked the DCM driver and seized the vehicle

BRS members fiercely protested against Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks blaming previous BRS leadership for structural issues in Medigadda barrage

A 55-year-old woman died after a speeding car hit the bike she was travelling on with her husband at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The victim succumbed at a hospital. Police booked the car driver and launched an investigation.

he Election Commission of India (ECI) dismissed allegations of large-scale duplication in Bihar’s draft electoral rolls, stressing that the lists are provisional and open to objections. Officials said duplication claims based on digital data are premature and legally unsustainable

The SNDP Yogam welcomed the Travancore Devaswom Board’s Global Ayyappa Sangamam, calling it a boost for devotees and the economy. Rejecting BJP’s criticism, SNDP said the event upholds traditions and supports livelihoods linked to Sabarimala while maintaining temple sanctity

The Army successfully conducted ‘Yudh Kaushal’ 3.0 in Arunachal’s Kameng region, showcasing drone warfare, precision strikes, and the debut of ASHNI platoons. A parallel ‘Achook Prahar’ drill with ITBP validated joint high-altitude operations, underlining India’s combat readiness and indigenous defence integration

The Congress slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Xi Jinping in Tianjin, alleging it legitimises Chinese territorial aggression. Jairam Ramesh cited Galwan, border issues, Chinese product dumping, and a hydel project on Yarlung Tsangpo, accusing the government of silence and spinelessness.

Global Art Academy’s Kolor Champ 2025 saw 570 children reimagine Hyderabad’s future with flying autos, rainbow lakes, and futuristic ideas. Held at SR Classic Convention, Shamshabad, the event also highlighted art as a healthy alternative to excessive screen time

A plea in the Supreme Court has sought directions to the Election Commission to frame rules for registering and regulating political parties, alleging that many “bogus” outfits appoint criminals as office bearers and misuse donations, undermining democracy and transparency

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defended the decision to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara, calling it a secular festival for all communities. He accused the BJP of politicising the issue and rejected criticism of Mushtaq’s past remarks.

Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota agitation entered its third day at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, with the activist threatening to stop drinking water from Monday. BJP ministers urged the community to use the EWS quota instead, as talks for a resolution continued

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, hosted the national ‘GYN ROBOCON’ conference, bringing together experts in robotic gynecological surgery. The event featured live surgeries, keynote talks by global pioneers, panel discussions, and training sessions, fostering collaboration and innovation in women’s healthcare.