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Several Indians, including students, returned to India on commercial flights from Iran amid widespread protests and a crackdown. The government said around 9,000 Indians remain in Iran and advisories have been issued urging citizens to avoid travel and consider leaving

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the party could have its mayor in Mumbai if God is willing, a day after the BJP-Shiv Sena combine won the BMC elections. He accused the BJP of winning through betrayal

Actress Nayanthara and husband Vignesh Shivan attended the Dubai 24H Series to support Ajith Kumar. The actor’s racing journey, including behind-the-scenes moments and global races, will be captured in a docu-film directed by A L Vijay, releasing on May 1 next year.

Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector is slowly recovering after the Pahalgam attack and adverse weather, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. The government is planning sustainable tourism projects and new destinations to reduce pressure on traditional hotspots and support long-term growth

Security forces killed four Naxalites, including senior Maoist cadre Dilip Vedja, in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation. Weapons were recovered, and a search operation is continuing in the forested area

The makers of “Dhamaal 4” have announced that the comedy film starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi will release in theatres on June 12. Directed by Indra Kumar, it is the fourth film in the popular franchise.

On the 10th death anniversary of Rohith Vemula, Rahul Gandhi said discrimination against Dalit students continues on campuses and renewed the demand for an anti-discrimination law, asserting that caste bias remains deeply entrenched in educational institutions

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has ruled out any alliance with the BJP or NDA in Maharashtra after the party won 125 seats in municipal elections. The party is now preparing for upcoming civic polls in Telangana.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched rail and road projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal, including new Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express trains, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting development in the region

Ahead of GHMC elections, the MA&UD Department has issued a government order granting higher Transferable Development Rights for lands affected by lakes, rivers and nalas. The move offers compensation ranging from 200 to 400 per cent of built-up area surrendered.

Osmania University will host its inter-collegiate cross country races at the OU Synthetic Track on January 20. The 10 km event for men and women will serve as selection trials for the All India Inter-University Championships.

Sandhya Gora smashed an unbeaten 110 to guide Team A to a six-wicket victory over Team B in the HCA Senior Women’s One-Day Probables. Team C also registered a comfortable win over Team D in the day’s other match.

Despite renovation works and darshan being shifted, the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple at Vemulawada is witnessing heavy crowds, with over 75,000 devotees visiting in a day, driven by holidays and the approaching Sammakka-Sarakka jatara.

Heavy police deployment continued at Puranapul Darwaza following vandalism at a place of worship and subsequent violence. Police detained suspects, registered five cases and ruled out a conspiracy, saying the crowd swelled after social media messages triggered protests.

A series of chain-snatching incidents were reported across three areas under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate, with women losing gold chains while walking on roads. Police have formed special teams and are analysing CCTV footage to identify and catch the suspects.

More than 70 bird species have been recorded during the Asian Waterbird Census 2026 in and around Kawal Tiger Reserve. The findings highlight the importance of Telangana’s freshwater wetlands as key habitats for resident and migratory birds.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced road closures and traffic diversions around Charminar on Saturday due to a Ghazal programme at Chowmahalla Palace. Restrictions will be in place from 2 pm to 11 pm, affecting all vehicles and RTC buses.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the Congress government and police over repeated disturbances in Puranapul, alleging weak intelligence and failure to catch culprits. He urged the government to study incidents carefully and ensure public safety.

Mumbai Indians elected to bowl against an unchanged UP Warriorz in the 10th WPL match at DY Patil Stadium. Hayley Matthews returned to the MI lineup, while Nalla Kranthi Reddy earned her debut as both teams looked to gain momentum.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will invest Rs 35,000 crore to set up a new car manufacturing plant in Gujarat’s Khoraj. The project will have a capacity of 10 lakh vehicles annually and create over 12,000 jobs

At least 14 people, including six children, died after a passenger truck fell from a bridge into a dry canal in Punjab’s Kot Momin due to dense fog. The victims were travelling to attend a family funeral.

India is likely to see a favourable market environment in 2026, supported by strong earnings growth, easing global risks and policy support, according to a report by HDFC Securities. Metals, BFSI and capital goods are expected to lead gains

A 19-year-old youth was killed after a fire broke out in a mud house in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district. His mother escaped unhurt. Police suspect a candle, angithi or electrical fault and have launched an investigation

A hot air balloon carrying three passengers made a safe emergency landing near Ibrahim Bagh Lake in Hyderabad on Saturday after a technical glitch caused a loss of air pressure. The incident occurred during the State government-organised hot air balloon festival.