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Bajaj Finance conducted its financial literacy programme, Arthsutra Samvad, in two villages of Kasipet mandal, Mancherial district. The initiative focused on financial discipline, digital safety and cyber fraud awareness, while encouraging villagers to adopt responsible financial practices.

Indian pacer Mayank Yadav credited mental toughness and improved body awareness for his successful return to international cricket. Coming off a 21-month injury layoff, Mayank took a wicket on his first ball to finish with 2-18 against Zimbabwe

Malkajgiri MLA M. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the Telangana government to review the proposed CURE Bill, 2026, saying several provisions weaken democratic local self-governance. He called for wider consultations with elected representatives, RWAs, experts and other stakeholders before finalising the legislation.

Defending champions India have learned their route to gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian women's cricket team faces hosts Japan in the quarterfinals, while the direct-seeded men's team awaits the preliminary qualifiers' outcome

A Hyderabad court sentenced a 32-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife after a domestic quarrel in 2022. The convict assaulted, stabbed and strangled the victim. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 along with a default jail term.

Medak Collector Prathima Singh said 86 per cent of the digitisation of enumeration forms has been completed in the district. She directed Booth Level Officers to maintain separate voter records and ensure every eligible voter is included in the Special Intensive Revision process.

Mehbooba Mufti expressed support for the CJP-led protest over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, describing it as a movement to protect the Constitution and democracy while urging the government to address students' concerns and ensure transparency

India’s 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in men's international cricket to score a half-century. Sooryavanshi reached the milestone off 18 balls against Zimbabwe in Harare, breaking Nepal's Kushal Malla's world record

Hyderabad EOW arrested six alleged QNET independent representatives from Goa in connection with a suspected pyramid and money circulation scheme. Police alleged that a Hyderabad businessman was lured into investing Rs 7.5 lakh through social media-based recruitment tactics.

The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that high courts rarely adhere to the prescribed timeline of recommending judicial appointments six months before vacancies arise. It said filling higher judiciary vacancies is a continuous and collaborative process between the executive and judiciary

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that 10,389 km of High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across India, with 4,809 km completed. Rajasthan tops the state list with 1,340 km of awarded corridors

A local court convicted former 3F Industries Depot Manager M. Veera Venkata Krishna Rao in a Rs 1.23-crore cheating case and sentenced him to one year's simple imprisonment. The case involved alleged diversion of company stock during an ERP-to-SAP migration.

A mini truck caught fire on Bachupally–Miyapur Road near Urbanrise on Thursday, causing panic among commuters. Bachupally police quickly reached the spot and used fire extinguishers to control the flames, preventing major damage. No casualties were reported.

Para discus thrower Sagar Thayat, whose sporting career was nearly ended by a devastating accident in 2012, has earned selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Inspired by Devendra Jhajharia, the Uttarakhand athlete now aims to surpass his personal best in Glasgow.

Student protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak erupted in Patna and Katihar on Thursday. Police detained several demonstrators and used mild force to clear a sit-in outside the Katihar Collectorate complex

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation launched its women-only Pink Bus service to provide safer travel for women, especially late-night workers. The initiative will initially operate in Thiruvananthapuram before expanding to other districts based on passenger demand

Librarian aspirants in Telangana have urged the government to fill long-pending vacant posts, saying recruitment has not taken place for decades. They also expressed concern over ageing out of eligibility, while library employees highlighted staff shortages and inadequate infrastructure.

Hours ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, host city Glasgow remains remarkably quiet. A scaled-down sports programme has resulted in fewer visiting athletes and supporters, though organizers remain confident crowds will arrive once competition begins

Shivam Tiwari, Irfan Khan, Pranav Varma, Karan Yadav, Nihaal Reddy and Shashank Lokesh starred with centuries as the HCA A-Division two-day league witnessed several dominant batting performances. The B-Division also produced notable individual knocks and convincing victories across multiple matches.

Osmania University has announced the Semester IV and Semester VI degree examination results. Overall, 74.38 per cent of Semester VI students passed, with women outperforming men across all undergraduate programmes. Students can check their results on the University's official website.

Lovlina Borgohain secured India's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after receiving a bye into the women's 75kg semifinals. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist is now guaranteed at least a bronze, completing her medal set across all major multi-sport events

A Mumbai police driver was removed from duty after a viral video showed him threatening student protesters with fabricated drug charges. The incident sparked political outrage, with Congress alleging state repression and CM Devendra Fadnavis condemning the driver's actions

Droupadi Murmu arrived in Romania on the final leg of her three-nation European tour, marking the first visit by an Indian president in over three decades. The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation in trade, tourism, technology and other strategic sectors

SMS-based scams in India jumped 146 per cent between late 2025 and early 2026, while mobile fraud sessions rose 67 per cent, according to a BioCatch report. Attackers are becoming faster and targeting higher-value transfers via mobile channels