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TJS founder M Kodandaram warned of rising public negativity against the Congress government, citing controversies, adverse media reports and delays in releasing the job calendar, and urged the party leadership to take immediate corrective steps to restore public confidence

Vijay Deverakonda revealed the title and first look of his upcoming pan-India film RanaBaali, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna. Inspired by 19th-century historical events, the movie is set for worldwide release on September 11, 2026, with music by Ajay-Atul

Former Minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent by targeting government employees seeking a Pay Revision Commission, while favouring contractors and harassing opposition leaders, leading to distress among employees, farmers and triggering a slowdown in the real estate sector

A Cisco report revealed that 97 per cent of Indian firms have expanded privacy frameworks to support responsible AI use. While businesses see benefits like innovation and customer trust, challenges remain in data governance and cross-border data flows

Suryakumar Yadav struck back-to-back fifties against New Zealand, rediscovering his touch ahead of the T20 World Cup. Experts Sunil Gavaskar and Aakash Chopra hailed his confidence and adaptability, noting his ability to handle pacers and spinners with calculated aggression

Sanju Samson’s T20I struggles continue, with recent failures against New Zealand highlighting his inconsistency. Experts WV Raman and Zubin Bharucha believe his issues are both technical and mental, stressing adjustments in bat-speed and clarity of mindset to unlock his potential

Buzz in Congress circles suggests heightened surveillance on select Telangana Cabinet Ministers amid recent controversies, reportedly at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s behest, even as his extended US tour and lack of official updates fuel internal unease and political speculation

World Champion D Gukesh defeated Vladimir Fedoseev to bounce back at the Tata Steel Masters. Anish Giri beat leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov, while Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa held draws. Abdusattorov still leads with 5.5 points after eight rounds

Young Indian shuttlers including Priyanshu Rajawat, Kiran George, Tharun Mannepalli and Anmol Kharb will begin their campaigns at the Thailand Masters Super 300 in Bangkok. Several players face seeded opponents in a crucial early-season test on the BWF World Tour

Ahead of the municipal elections, former Wardhannapet MLA Aroori Ramesh quit the BJP and announced his return to the BRS, calling it his home party, dealing a setback to the saffron party in Telangana.

Jannik Sinner defeated Luciano Darderi to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, joining Djokovic, Swiatek and Musetti in the last eight. Anisimova and Pegula advanced in women’s singles, while Rybakina set up a clash with Swiatek. Sabalenka and Alcaraz headline day 10

Nat Sciver-Brunt scored the first-ever century in Women’s Premier League history as Mumbai Indians beat RCB by 15 runs. Richa Ghosh’s explosive 90 kept Bengaluru in the hunt, but Hayley Matthews’ all-round brilliance sealed Mumbai’s crucial win

BRS leaders slammed the SIT notice to former MP J Santosh Kumar in the phone-tapping case, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government aimed at diverting attention from corruption allegations, including the coal scam

India and the European Union have concluded official-level negotiations for a long-pending free trade agreement, paving the way for expanded trade, duty-free access for key sectors and deeper economic integration, with a formal announcement expected at the India-EU Summit

Strategic patience, backed by calibrated leverage, remains India’s best option for navigating the Bangladesh crisis

High female STEM enrolment contrasts with low career entry, reflecting persistent cultural and systemic barriers that push women out of India’s technology workforce

Scientific wildlife surveys under the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 were conducted in the Kondagattu and Kodimial forest ranges, with officials recording animal footprints and signs to assess population trends and habitat use, officials said

Public sector bank services are set to be disrupted nationwide as the United Forum of Bank Unions goes on strike seeking implementation of a five-day work week, with branch-level operations affected while digital services continue

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek defeated Australia’s Maddison Inglis 6-0, 6-3 to reach her 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal and third at the Australian Open. She now faces Elena Rybakina, with a career Grand Slam in sight

Bihar crushed Manipur by 568 runs in the Ranji Trophy Plate Division final at Patna, earning promotion to the Elite Division. Piyush Singh’s unbeaten 216 and Bipin Saurabh’s 143 powered Bihar, while Suraj Kashyap starred with the ball

India’s 13-year-old tennis star Srishti Kiran clinched her fourth consecutive ITF Junior singles title at the J30 tournament in Huamantla, Mexico. She defeated Canada’s Natalie Tsatsalashvili in the final and also finished runners-up in doubles with partner Tamara Herman

Hyderabad Toofans clinched third place in the Hero Hockey India League with a 4-3 win over HIL GC at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Amandeep Lakra scored twice, while Nilakanta Sharma and Jacob Anderson added goals in a thrilling contest

India’s men’s futsal team defeated Pakistan 4-1 to clinch the silver medal at the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 in Bangkok. Lalsawmpuia scored twice, while Vincent Laltluangzela and Nikhil Mali added goals as India finished second behind Maldives

Kandi Ravi won the OGCA Veterans Chess tournament held in Hyderabad on Monday. T Gowtham and G Satyanarayana finished second and third respectively. The event saw strong participation, with J Harender and B Deo Raju also featuring in the top five