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More than 30 homes were damaged or destroyed by a bushfire in Tasmania’s Dolphin Sands, forcing residents to evacuate. Authorities warned it is unsafe to return due to hazardous winds and debris. Over 120 structures were affected as investigations continue.

A realtor identified as Ratnam was brutally murdered in Hyderabad’s Saket Colony on Monday. Unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire and then attacked him with knives. Police suspect financial enmity and have formed special teams to trace the killers. Investigation is underway.

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts witnessed severe cold-wave like conditions as minimum temperatures dropped to single digits, with Hyderabad recording 8.4°C. Many districts saw temperatures between 6°C and 10°C. IMD forecasts colder nights over the next two to three days across isolated pockets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Doordarshan’s morning show ‘Suprabhatam’, describing it as a refreshing and inspiring programme rooted in Indian culture. Highlighting its focus on yoga, lifestyle, and traditional wisdom, he said the show offers viewers positivity and holistic guidance to begin their day.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to verify identities before hiring anyone as the state intensifies action against illegal immigrants. Citing recent Supreme Court remarks, he said a strict verification drive is underway, with infiltrators being identified and sent to detention centres.

Three Hyderabad-bound flights—IndiGo, Lufthansa and British Airways—received bomb threat emails on Sunday, prompting heightened security at RGIA. All aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated, and Bomb Squad teams conducted checks. The threats were later declared a hoax as police probe the source.

An 18-year-old first-year B.Tech student from Srinidhi College died after a speeding motorcycle skidded in Medipally on Sunday. The victim, Hasini, was travelling with her friend Akshay, who sustained serious injuries. Police said the bike was being ridden at high speed.

Delhi Airport has warned that IndiGo flights may continue to face delays and urged passengers to check flight status before travelling. The Civil Aviation Ministry said IndiGo has processed Rs 610 crore in refunds and that operations are steadily improving following recent disruptions.

Indian American entrepreneur and community leader Sunny Reddy was unanimously elected Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, marking a milestone for the state’s growing Indian American community. He pledged to work toward GOP victories ahead of a high-stakes 2026 electoral cycle.

US President Donald Trump warned that Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. may face antitrust scrutiny, citing concerns over the company’s expanding market share. The USD 72–83 billion deal would reshape global streaming and has major implications for India’s digital entertainment market.

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Two youths died after their car hit a road divider at Lalapet, Secunderabad, on Sunday morning. They were travelling with two friends to Tarnaka to play cricket when poor visibility due to fog led to the accident.

Television actor Gaurav Khanna, known for Anupamaa, won Bigg Boss 19 after three and a half months inside the house. He takes home Rs 50 lakh and the trophy, with Farrhana Bhatt as runner-up and Pranit More as second runner-up.

President Putin's visit, the extraordinary bonhomie that marked his meeting with Modi, and a flurry of agreements signed demonstrated the inherent strength of India-Russia relationship 

India’s ODI series win over South Africa saw Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deliver strong performances, while youngsters like Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna impressed. Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the balance between experienced players and emerging talent

Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, finishing behind China’s Li Yuehong. It was his second medal at the event, improving on the bronze he won two years ago

India’s bid to reclaim the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup ended with a 1-5 loss to Germany in the semifinal at Chennai. Anmol Ekka scored India’s lone goal. Germany will face Spain in the final, India meet Argentina for bronze

Life too tightly curated becomes one that can no longer surprise you, and when everything is an exhibit, nothing truly feels alive

Three athletes from Telangana — B Akira Nandan, G Shirisha and Srinikesh — have been selected to represent India in the Para Youth Asian Games starting tomorrow in Dubai. The announcement was made by G Prasanth, president of Para Sports Association of Telangana

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 was held nationwide on Sunday with nearly full attendance, 96.83 percent of Undergraduate and 92.45 percent of Postgraduate applicants. The test was conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities across 156 centres in 25 states, 93 cities, and 4 Union Territories.

Chennai boys and Sudev FC girls emerged champions in the HCL Foundation Football League 2 Tier 1 at Secunderabad RRC Ground. Former India captain Victor Amalraj and AFC coach E S Shyam attended the valedictory function

Armoor MLA P Rakesh Reddy has joined Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh in criticising the Telangana BJP leadership, urging a change in strategy to secure power in the state. Speaking at a protest in Hyderabad, Reddy compared the party’s struggles in Telangana with successes elsewhere.

A man in Adilabad was booked for caste-based abuse during a procession marking Dr BR Ambedkar’s death anniversary in Echoda mandal. Police registered a case under the SC, ST (Prevention of) Atrocities Act.

As gram panchayat election campaigning intensifies in Karimnagar, sarpanch aspirants are introducing novel promises to attract voters. While some pledge civic solutions backed by bond papers, others are offering financial deposits for newborn girls.