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Luxury homes in India’s top seven cities saw the highest price rise—40% in three years—driven by strong demand, according to Anarock. NCR led the surge, while Hyderabad saw major growth across segments. Affordable housing grew more modestly at 26%
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A 44-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her live-in partner in southwest Delhi after a drunken fight. The accused attempted to dispose of her body but was too intoxicated to drive and returned home to sleep. Police have arrested him and are tracing his associates
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Muskan, accused in the ‘blue drum’ murder of her husband, has been shifted to Meerut jail’s Barrack 12A with her newborn daughter after being discharged from hospital. Jail officials said both are healthy, though no DNA test request has been made yet
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BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao unveiled an inspirational song for the BRSV student wing at his Nandinagar residence. Conceptualised by Nagararam Prashant, the track aims to motivate and unite student activists. Senior BRS and BRSV leaders attended the event.
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A huge fire swept through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, killing 55 people and injuring many others. Over 200 remain missing. The blaze spread quickly due to renovation materials, and rescue teams are still working to control the fire and find survivors
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BRS leaders have filed a PIL in the Telangana High Court challenging the appointment of 16 advisors with Cabinet rank by the Congress government. They allege the move is unconstitutional, financially wasteful and amounts to creating an extra-constitutional authority without public mandate.
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A Dhaka court sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in jail and her two children to five years each for alleged corruption in a government housing project. The ruling follows political upheaval and earlier serious charges against her
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The Centre informed the Supreme Court that guidelines to regulate explicit and harmful social media content are in the final stages. The court urged stronger checks, including a possible autonomous regulator and stringent protections for disabled individuals against online mockery
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After a deadly fire at Gomathi Electronics in Shahalibanda killed two and injured six, residents and officials warn that many electronics shops operate without adequate fire safety measures. Exploding compressors intensified the blaze, raising concerns over repeated fires in the area.
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DK Shivakumar’s cryptic X post on “keeping one’s word” has intensified the Karnataka Congress power tussle, reviving debates over a reported power-sharing pact. With Kharge acknowledging the crisis, both Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah have been summoned to Delhi for a final decision
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Tension prevailed near the Telangana DGP office after Ayyappa Swamy devotees protested against police for denying permission to a Kanchanbagh sub inspector to wear Ayyappa attire during deeksha while on duty. Officials cited departmental rules and advised applying for leave instead.
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Adiala jail authorities refuted rumours claiming former Pakistan PM Imran Khan had died in custody, saying he is “fully healthy” and has not been shifted from the prison. The clarification came as PTI and Khan’s sisters demanded proof of his well-being and access to meet him.
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A 21-year-old woman from Vikarabad district died by suicide on Wednesday night, with her family alleging she was harassed by her husband since their marriage six months ago. Police said the harassment may have led to depression. A case has been registered.
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A massive fire broke out on NH-167 at Pilligundu, Mahabubnagar, after an ethanol tanker collided with a truck on Thursday. The tanker driver was charred to death, while two others sustained serious injuries. Fire services took nearly three hours to control the blaze.
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BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of executing a large-scale land scam under the HILTP by allotting undervalued prime land to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s relatives and associates. He demanded disclosure of all beneficiaries and warned of action if BRS returns to power.
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Top-ranking NEET-PG students are increasingly opting for non-surgical super-specialties such as General Medicine, Cardiology and Neurology. Senior doctors say demanding hours, burnout, delayed career stability and medico-legal pressures are pushing young doctors away from surgical branches.
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A Dhaka court sentenced former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison in three corruption cases linked to the Purbachal New City Project. The verdict follows an earlier ICT ruling sentencing her to death, which she termed politically motivated.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed India winning the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030, calling it a proud moment for every citizen. He lauded PM Modi’s leadership, saying the achievement boosts India’s global standing and commitment to sporting excellence.
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Director Ajay Bhupathi’s upcoming film, now titled Srinivasa Mangapuram, introduces Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni—grandson of Superstar Krishna and nephew of Mahesh Babu—in his acting debut. Presented by Ashwini Dutt, the love story promises emotional depth, realism and striking visuals.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Skyroot’s new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad and unveiled the Vikram-I orbital rocket. Highlighting the government’s space reforms, he said private participation has transformed India’s space ecosystem, with over 300 startups driving innovation and attracting global investment.
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Hema Malini penned an emotional tribute to her husband, legendary actor Dharmendra, calling him her “loving husband”, “guide”, and “go-to person.” She described her loss as “indescribable” while honouring his legacy as an iconic, humble public figure loved across generations.
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Benchmark indices extended their rally on Thursday, with the Nifty hitting a new record high on strong global cues, rising expectations of a US Fed rate cut and continued foreign inflows. Asian markets and Wall Street gains further supported sentiment.
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The Congress faced a setback in Narsapur after several key leaders, led by former ZPTC Anjaneyulu, joined the BRS in the presence of MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy. Harish Rao welcomed them and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises.
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A 24-year-old Pakistani man was detained after villagers found him hiding in a cattle shed near the International Border in Rajasthan’s Barmer district. BSF troops apprehended him and handed him over to police as agencies probe his infiltration route and motive.