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The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to grant an interim stay on the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members who can prove their OBC antecedents, directing the state to file a detailed response within four weeks
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Global digital engineering company Nagarro plans to hire around 1,000 professionals in India over the next 12–18 months to strengthen its presence in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. CEO Manas Human said AI-driven transformation and hiring challenges are shaping market trends
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A woman named Swapna returned home in Filmnagar after visiting her in-laws and found her house burgled. Thieves stole 43 tolas of gold and Rs 1 lakh in cash. Police registered a case and are checking CCTV to find suspects
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A 36-year-old man from Yousufguda lost Rs 1.9 lakh after installing a fake BigBasket app sent by cyber fraudsters posing as customer care staff. Police said the scammers diverted his calls to intercept banking messages and steal funds
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A minor girl in Nalgonda was allegedly raped and murdered by her lover, tractor driver Gaddam Krishna, who lured her to a room on her way to college. He assaulted and strangled her; police have filed charges under rape, murder, and POCSO Act, with the accused absconding
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BRS’s Congress Dues Card campaign, led by KT Rama Rao, exposes 420 unfulfilled promises of the Congress government across Telangana. Distributed door-to-door, it has drawn voter resentment, undermining Congress and strengthening BRS momentum ahead of local body elections.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets President Trump amid strained US-Canada ties over tariffs and annexation rhetoric. With USMCA under review in 2026, Carney seeks tariff relief, especially on steel and aluminum, as fears of trade termination loom in Canada
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A blast derailed five bogies of the Jaffar Express in Sindh, Pakistan, injuring several passengers. The train has faced multiple attacks in 2025, often linked to Baloch separatists. Authorities are investigating the latest explosion near Shikarpur’s Sultan Kot
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BRS leaders KTR and Harish Rao paid tributes to tribal freedom fighter Kumram Bheem on his death anniversary, highlighting his fight for Adivasi rights. Memorials, district renaming, and Adivasi Bhavan commemorate his enduring legacy in Telangana.
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The Game of Thrones prequel, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”, will premiere on JioHotstar in January 2026. Adapted from George R.R. Martin’s novella, it follows Ser Duncan the Tall and squire Egg in adventures across Westeros.
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SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman raised objections to alleged derogatory remarks by BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, calling for a public apology. He has written to party leaders and plans to meet top Congress figures amid election season tensions.
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An intruder experiencing a mental health crisis broke into Washington state’s Capitol, causing major damage, including arson and vandalism. He shattered a glass door, burned a historic rug and flag, and toppled busts before being arrested. No political motive was found
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Dubai chocolate, known for its rich fillings and crunchy texture, has surged in global popularity since 2023. Originating in the UAE, it’s inspired a wave of confections and products, driving demand—and even contributing to a pistachio shortage
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A new academic study reveals the U.S. has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began in 2023. Additional regional operations raised U.S. Middle East spending to over $31 billion in two years
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Public trust in social media is declining in Australia and globally, driven by concerns over misinformation and mental health impacts. While podcasts are viewed more positively, they too spread false claims. Critical thinking and accountability across platforms are essential
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In Shabad, Hyderabad, a man was allegedly beaten to death by his son following a domestic dispute. The father collapsed and died after sustaining multiple punches. Police have arrested the son, who has been remanded to judicial custody.
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PM Narendra Modi marks 25 years in public service, thanking citizens for their trust. He highlighted his tenure as Gujarat CM, achievements as Prime Minister, efforts toward poverty alleviation, women empowerment, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and pledged to work for a Viksit Bharat.
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Congress leader Naveen Yadav has been booked for allegedly distributing voter ID cards during the Model Code of Conduct in Jubilee Hills. The Election Commission viewed it as voter influence, and police registered a case under the Representation of the People Act.
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Gold prices hit record highs on MCX amid US economic uncertainty, government shutdown fears, and expectations of further Fed rate cuts. Silver also gained, while analysts await key events including FOMC minutes, Fed Chair remarks, and China’s market reopening.
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Delhi Police STF seized 10 tonnes of red sandalwood smuggled from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and arrested two suspects. Authorities said further investigation is ongoing, with a detailed press briefing scheduled later at Delhi Police headquarters.
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Vivek Kiran Reddy, a 22-year-old IIT graduate, died after being electrocuted while removing a flexi banner that touched overhead power lines in Siddipet. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem.
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Australia announced its ODI and first two T20 squads against India, welcoming back Mitchell Starc, Matthew Renshaw, and other key players. The selections balance workload management with preparation for the upcoming World Cup and Test series.
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Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll and ambassador Pedro de la Rosa visited Cognizant’s Hyderabad campus, interacting with associates and leadership as part of the company’s “Celebrating Cognizant” series, marking the success of their digital transformation partnership.
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BRS MLAs D Sudheer Reddy, Kaleru Venkatesh and Mutha Gopal protested the RTC fare hike by travelling on a city bus to the Assembly, accusing the Congress government of burdening commuters and demanding an immediate rollback of the decision.