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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, celebrated for her unique voice and entrepreneurial spirit, expanded her restaurant brand across the Gulf after opening her first outlet in Dubai in 2002. As a mark of respect, the Dubai branch remained closed for a day following her passing.

Inter Miami CF drew 2-2 with Red Bull New York in the MLS, extending their unbeaten run to six matches. Goals from Mateo Silvetti and German Berterame secured a point, while Jorge Ruvalcaba and Adri Mehmeti scored for RBNY

Shubman Gill became the youngest player to reach 4,000 IPL runs during Gujarat Titans’ match against Lucknow Super Giants. He achieved the milestone in 118 innings, becoming the second-fastest Indian to the mark, behind KL Rahul

Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won India’s first gold medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026 in Naples, Florida, defeating top seeds Ryder Brown and Soli Messiri. Naga Moksha added a bronze in women’s singles, boosting India’s tally

A street near Begumpet in Hyderabad named ‘James Bond Street’ appears on Google Maps but has no physical signboards or official records. Residents remain unaware of the name, making it a curious case of a location existing only on a digital platform

Rajasthan Royals will look to strengthen their hold on the top spot when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. With four wins already, RR’s strong batting and bowling contrast SRH’s inconsistency, making the clash a test of momentum and resilience

The Congress government in Telangana has been criticised for failing to expedite the construction of BC Atma Gourava Bhavans, despite allocating Rs. 100 crore in the 2026-27 budget. While the previous BRS government had sanctioned land and funds for 42 bhavans across Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri and Hyderabad, only a few were completed.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana will fast-track repairs of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages. A steering committee has been formed, with focus on completing designs, tests and rehabilitation works to restore KLIS operations

Marri Gold and Diamonds inaugurated its mega showroom near Kukatpally Metro Station in Hyderabad, opened by actor Venkatesh. The launch includes major offers on gold, silver and diamonds, along with value-added schemes and customer savings plans.

Monalisa Bhosle’s mother alleged that her minor daughter was lured away, prompting a POCSO case against Farman Khan. An enquiry confirmed her age as 16, raising questions over the marriage and alleged fake birth certificate

At a rally in Siliguri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC of supporting the "tukde-tukde" gang that allegedly threatened to sever the strategic Siliguri Corridor, vital for connecting the Northeast to the rest of India. He labelled the TMC as anti-tribal, anti-women, and anti-youth, criticising its appeasement politics and alleged neglect of North Bengal.

Folk singer Mangli lodged a complaint at Panjagutta police station alleging extortion and harassment by an advocate. The case comes amid a counter-complaint filed earlier against her, with police investigating mutual allegations involving financial disputes and threats.

Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha said Congress would honour party workers with nominated posts while addressing an AMC swearing-in event in Patancheru. Ministers highlighted development plans and credited Congress for bringing major institutions to Sangareddy district

OK Sporting FC registered a dominant 5-0 win over Young Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division league, while Reeds FC and Dilsukhnagar FC played out a draw, with multiple players contributing goals in Sunday’s matches

B Rithwik and RVSS Ramanjaneyulu won the juniors and open category titles respectively at the 239th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad, with strong performances across multiple age categories in the competition

India rejected China’s move to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a baseless attempt to assert claims. The MEA said such actions cannot change reality and urged Beijing to avoid steps that harm bilateral ties

Elegans Eagles defeated FNCC Lions 7-4 in the FNCC-Pullela Gopichand Badminton League in Hyderabad, with strong performances across singles and doubles matches during the weekend fixtures at Film Nagar Cultural Centre

Y Setumadhav won the Open rapid prize money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy in Hyderabad with 5.5 points, defeating Kandi Santosh Sai Karthik in the final round, while securing the top prize of Rs 4,000

Hyderabad traffic police seized a BMW in Jubilee Hills after discovering a Chinese-style flip number plate system during a drunk driving check. The driver, found intoxicated, was booked for DUI and cheating, while police launched further investigation into the illegal modification.

KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of widespread corruption, including in Singareni, alleged a Congress-BJP nexus, demanded a CBI probe, and warned of protests while criticising delays in implementing welfare promises and governance failures

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy inaugurated a police station in Kannepalli and stressed improving public safety through technology, while also promoting road safety awareness during events held across Mancherial and adjoining districts

KT Rama Rao warned of protests against delays in SCCL medical board meetings affecting coal workers’ dependents, accused the coal company of irregularities, and demanded timely action while also targeting the state government over alleged administrative lapses

Around 65 closely contested seats and large-scale voter deletions under SIR could play a decisive role in West Bengal’s 2026 elections, with both TMC and BJP focusing on marginal constituencies where even small vote shifts may change results

TMC and BJP are targeting women, youth and welfare beneficiaries through their West Bengal poll manifestos, while shaping narratives around identity and nationalism, with the Left and Congress focusing on jobs as they try to regain political relevance