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Telangana police have toughened charges against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Bandi Sai Bageerath, in the POCSO case, invoking stringent non-bailable provisions carrying a minimum 20-year sentence.

India’s Young Tigresses suffered a 0-3 defeat to hosts China PR in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals, ending their FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. Despite the loss, the team achieved India’s best-ever performance by reaching the last eight

Chidvilas Sai Surapaneni clinched the 240th Brilliant Trophy Classical Chess Tournament title at Dilsukhnagar after defeating Santosh Sai Karthik Kandi on tie-break following a tied finish with 7.5 points. Sricharan Sandipagu secured third place in the tournament

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, speaking at a Hindu Ekta Yatra in Karimnagar, vowed to take revenge on those who conspired against his family. His remarks came amid the POCSO case against his son Bhageerath, with the minister stressing respect for law while admitting personal failings in neglecting his family.

Lakshay Phogat emerged as India’s lone finalist at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships in Tashkent after a dominant semifinal win in the 75kg category. Four other Indian boxers settled for bronze medals following defeats in their respective semifinal bouts

Attapur police arrested a man for fraudulently using another vehicle’s registration number to evade traffic fines. The accused had used a Mumbai car’s number plate, leading to challans being wrongly reflected against its owner.

Humanscale has emerged as the most decorated brand in the office furniture category after winning multiple iF and Red Dot Design Awards in 2026, underscoring its focus on ergonomic innovation, sustainability, and collaboration with leading designers.

The Kothagudem police have intensified measures against illegal cattle transportation ahead of Bakrid, setting up inter-State and inter-district check-posts with round-the-clock surveillance.

Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose was remanded to ED custody till May 21 in the municipal recruitment scam case. The agency alleged he gave contradictory statements and was linked to irregular civic appointments, financial discrepancies, and recommendation of candidates during investigations

Bakka Judson, social activist and former Congress leader, staged a protest at the Telangana DGP office demanding the arrest of Bandi Sai Bhageerath in a POCSO case. He accused the police of shielding influential suspects while targeting the poor.

Fencers from Deccan Fencing Club have been selected to represent Telangana at the 21st Cadet National Fencing Championship in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The athletes impressed at the Telangana Cadet Selection Trials with medal-winning performances in foil and epee events

The IMD, Hyderabad has warned of rising temperatures and intense heatwave conditions across Telangana over the next four days. Several districts are expected to record temperatures between 41 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius, while dry weather is likely to prevail statewide.

The Hyderabad Professional Premier League Season 1, a corporate box cricket tournament exclusively for the Company Secretary fraternity, was launched in Hyderabad. Featuring 22 teams, the event aims to promote mental wellness, fitness and professional bonding through sport over a three-week competition

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a qualified woman pursuing her career and ensuring a stable environment for her child cannot be termed “cruelty” or “desertion.” The court criticised patriarchal assumptions and upheld women’s autonomy, dignity, and professional identity within marriage

Cotton prices have surged to Rs 10,000 per quintal in the erstwhile Adilabad district, but most farmers could not benefit as they had already sold their produce earlier at lower rates. Farmers blamed volatile markets and moisture-related procurement conditions for their losses

Jowar farmers in Kubeer mandal of Nirmal district expressed concern over possible damage to their produce due to unseasonal rains. Farmers urged officials to speed up procurement by ensuring enough gunny bags and transport vehicles at procurement centres

Two residents of Bandla Mirzapur in Sangareddy district died after a Karnataka RTC bus hit their motorcycle near Shamshalpur on the Telangana-Karnataka border. The bus later plunged into a roadside gorge, injuring 15 passengers, including the driver and conductor

The Supreme Court of India directed the Rajasthan government to implement mother tongue-based education and gradually introduce Rajasthani in schools. The court ruled that language comprehension is a constitutional and existential right essential for meaningful education and social participation

A police inspector was injured after a mob attacked officers with stones during a cattle transportation dispute in Saroornagar, Hyderabad. The police dispersed the mob, registered a case under BNS, and arrested nine individuals.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has made annual e-KYC mandatory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. Gujarat’s Agriculture Department asked farmers to complete biometric or face-authentication verification before June 30 to continue receiving financial assistance under the central scheme

The Krishna River Management Board approved water releases from the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs to meet the drinking water needs of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh till August 15. Telangana raised concerns over Andhra Pradesh allegedly utilising more water than its allocated share.

Piyush Goyal urged Indian industry to treat global disruptions as a wake-up call for self-reliance, productivity and innovation. He emphasised reducing import dependence, accelerating EV adoption, leveraging AI, and boosting exports to strengthen India’s economy amid global uncertainty

Emergency repair works on a major pipeline under the Singur project will disrupt drinking water supply in several Hyderabad localities. Authorities have assured tanker supply and urged residents to use water sparingly until restoration.

BRS leaders in Karimnagar demanded that Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar produce his son Sai Bageerath before the police in connection with a POCSO case. They questioned the delay in arrest, alleged special treatment and sought a comprehensive investigation into the matter.