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The government informed the Rajya Sabha that the famed collection of Nizam’s jewels, comprising 173 pieces, continues to be safeguarded under a high-security custodial arrangement with the Reserve Bank of India. The jewels, stored in RBI vaults since 1995, remain a matter of public sentiment in Hyderabad.

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma praised the Telangana–North East Connect initiative, stressing the importance of continuous sports and cultural programmes to strengthen ties between Telangana and the North-Eastern states

Indian Railways and Maharashtra advanced to the quarterfinals of the Senior National Women’s Kabaddi Championship in Hyderabad. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh also qualified, with standout performances from R Karthika, Monika, Bhumika and Muskan Sharma

Former India football captain Shabbir Ali was conferred with Joy Bangla Sambad’s Bengal Excellency Award in Kolkata. He was also inducted into the Hall of Fame of Indian football, recognising his legacy in the Kolkata League and Indian football history

Keshav Chopra of USA stunned seventh seed M Rifqi Fitriadi of India 6-3, 6-2 in the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour second round in Hyderabad. Vishnu Vardhan and Mukund Sasi Kumar also advanced with straight-set wins

Paras Raj smashed an unbeaten 102 to lead Osmania University to a one-wicket win over Bangalore North University in the South Zone inter-university cricket championship. Earlier, he scored a half-century in Osmania’s first-round win against Centurion University

Telangana Minister Mohd Azharuddin unveiled the jersey of the International Arena Polo Championship 2026 at the Secretariat. He accepted the invitation to attend the event, with Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club officials briefing him on the championship’s plans and significance

Shivani Goud’s unbeaten 91 guided Osmania University to a third consecutive win in the South Zone Inter-university women’s cricket tournament. Osmania posted 138/4 before bowling out Jeppiaar University for 72, sealing a place in the quarterfinals

The 9th Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship, a flagship fundraiser and cancer awareness initiative, begins at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club. Over 450 golfers will compete across five sessions, with proceeds supporting cancer treatment, rehabilitation, research and education programmes

The SR Nagar police arrested a habitual cybercrime offender who posed as a cybercrime officer to extort money from victims. The accused is linked to 44 fraud cases across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Indrani Roy struck an unbeaten 107 to lead Uttarakhand to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Hyderabad in a senior women’s one-day practice match. Hyderabad posted 199/7, but Uttarakhand chased down the target in 39 overs

Mohd Siraj’s four-wicket burst reduced Chattisgarh to 58 for five before a 183-run stand revived the innings. Chattisgarh posted 283, but Hyderabad replied strongly with openers P Aman Rao and Abhirath Reddy guiding the team to 56 without loss.=

India’s economy is projected to grow 6.8–7.2 per cent in 2026-27, according to the Economic Survey, which flagged global trade risks and US tariffs, but maintained that strong fundamentals, policy reforms and resilient demand will keep growth momentum intact

The 2026 Grammy Awards return to normalcy after last year’s wildfire relief focus, with Recording Academy chief Harvey Mason Jr. predicting history-making moments. Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, followed by Lady Gaga and Jack Antonoff with seven each.

The European Union has formally listed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation, citing Tehran’s violent suppression of nationwide protests that activists say killed over 6,000 people. The EU also sanctioned Iranian officials and organisations linked to censorship.

Backward Classes Welfare Department has directed officials not to treat candidates from 26 omitted communities as BCs in local body elections after instances of ineligible candidates being elected in recent Gram Panchayat polls

Political leaders must resist exploiting human tragedy for partisan gain and instead address urgent safety and regulatory failures in India’s expanding aviation sector

Young investors are entering financial markets at record levels, driven by digital platforms that prioritise speed over judgment

Kushals Fashion Jewellery has launched four new stores in Hyderabad as part of its Telangana expansion. The outlets, offering over 5,000 designs, were unveiled at an event in Kondapur attended by actor and brand ambassador Priyanka Mohan

A 20-year-old youth of Mogarallaguppa village, drowned while fishing in the Mukamamidi irrigation project at Mulakalapally mandal. A case was registered based on a complaint from the victim's father.

Nava Bharat Energy India Limited, Palvancha, inaugurated newly built washrooms at the Telangana Minority Residential Girls' School in Burgampahad as part of its CSR initiatives.

Sakthi Aviation and Defence Systems Private Limited has signed a MoU with OMNIPOL Group to bring the Czech-made L410 NG 19-seater aircraft to India. The agreement, formalised at Wings India 2026, includes plans to explore a final assembly line in India, enabling Transfer of Technology and strengthening the domestic aviation ecosystem.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has sought a fresh date for questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone tapping case, citing municipal election work, and requested that the examination be conducted at his Erravelli residence.

The GHMC Standing Committee approved renaming Bathukamma Kunta Park after former MP V Hanumantha Rao and cleared several civic proposals, including flyovers, a community health centre, road naming and restoration works, with some proposals forwarded for Council approval.