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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, reviewing India-Indonesia ties and ASEAN cooperation. Jaishankar also held bilateral talks with Russian, Brazilian and Maldivian counterparts on strategic, regional and global issues

Cisco will cut fewer than 4,000 jobs globally as part of a restructuring plan focused on artificial intelligence and high-growth technologies. The company cited stronger AI-linked demand, raised its outlook, and reported quarterly revenue growth while expanding investments in security, silicon and optics

Indian equity markets traded higher despite rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions, led by gains in pharma and banking stocks. Sensex and Nifty climbed over 0.6 per cent, while IT shares lagged amid rupee concerns, FPI selling pressure and global market uncertainties

Delhi barber Mohd Azeem, arrested for kidnapping a 16-year-old girl from Tandur and traced in Hyderabad, escaped from Tandur police station in Vikarabad district while awaiting court production. Police rescued the minor and formed teams to capture the absconding accused

Two persons were killed and three others injured after a car collided with a TGSRTC bus on Khadarguda flyover in Manakondur mandal. Police shifted the injured to hospital and launched an investigation into the accident

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have imposed traffic diversions around Darussalam for 45 days from May 13 due to RCC box drain construction works between SBI Bank and Chaknawadi culvert. Motorists travelling via Mallepally, Aghapura and Alaska Junction have been advised to take alternate routes

Sri Vidya wins two golds in the aerobics and artistic events of the Gymnastics Sports & Aerobic fitness championship

Bulldozing KBR Park contradicts Hyderabad’s environmental goals, including Musi River rejuvenation and Hydraa initiatives

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her red carpet debut at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, dazzling in a custom coral silk couture gown by British designer Tamara Ralph. She was also spotted in a hand-painted gown by Indian designer Yash Patil.

A powerful storm accompanied by heavy rains swept across five districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, leaving at least 33 people dead and dozens injured.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during Operation Roaring Lion, holding high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Officials described the meeting as a “historic breakthrough” in bilateral relations.

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 examination following paper leak exposes the deepening rot in India’s examination system and proves that no lessons have been learned from past crises

US President Donald Trump received a rare red‑carpet welcome in Beijing, with Vice President Han Zheng breaking protocol to greet him at the airport. His visit, accompanied by top American CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, signals high‑stakes talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war.

Hyderabad police have issued fresh notices to Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Bageerath, in the POCSO case after he failed to appear for questioning.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that Andhra Pradesh will adopt fully data‑driven governance with real‑time monitoring of GSDP. He directed officials to strengthen institutional capacity, train staff across districts and mandals, and integrate AI‑based economic analysis to achieve 15% growth under the Swarna Andhra–2047 vision.

Congress leader Pawan Khera was questioned for over 10 hours by Assam Police Crime Branch in Guwahati on Wednesday in connection with criminal complaints filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to adopt a long-term urban-centric development strategy for the proposed Mega Growth Corridor covering Karimnagar, Warangal, and Khammam.

CPM leaders staged a blindfold protest in Karimnagar demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Sai Bageerath, in a POCSO case. They accused the police of delaying action due to political influence and urged the minister to resign on moral grounds.

A 14-month-old boy was killed after being run over by a reversing TGSRTC bus in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. His family staged a protest demanding compensation and support.

BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar accused the Telangana government of diluting the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Sai Bageerath, citing alleged political interference. He demanded immediate arrest and criticised police procedures.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) unearthed irregularities at Shamshabad Tahsildar Office, seizing unaccounted cash from officials including a Revenue Inspector and Tahsildar.

Chicken prices in Karimnagar and across Telangana have surged by nearly Rs 100 per kg in just ten days, driven by extreme heat, reduced poultry production, and higher bird mortality.

Brigadier N.R. Babu, Director of the Sainik Welfare Department, urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to establish a Telangana Ex-Servicemen Corporation. The CM responded positively, directing officials to draft a framework and study similar models in other States.