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Tamannaah Bhatia and producer Pragya Kapoor visited Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, where they attended the Bhasma Aarti and offered prayers. The duo described their spiritual visit as “amazing,” sharing glimpses on social media

A tiger was found dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, with officials suspecting it died in a territorial fight with another big cat. The eight-year-old tiger, nicknamed Pujari, showed injury marks, and an investigation is underway following NTCA guidelines

Shiv Sena UBT’s Saamana editorial claimed Tamil Nadu saw a political shift as Vijay’s TVK formed government, ending DMK–AIADMK dominance. It highlighted slim majority concerns, central influence, and early welfare measures, while noting challenges for stability, governance, and fiscal discipline

Benedict Cumberbatch was involved in a heated roadside argument with a cyclist in London after being accused of running red lights while cycling. The verbal altercation, captured on video, reportedly lasted around 10 minutes before the actor later posed for photos with fans

Telangana is witnessing rising heatwave conditions as maximum temperatures crossed 40°C in several districts. Nizamabad recorded the highest temperature at 42.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 38.7°C amid dry weather and declining thundershower activity

Google reported that state-backed hackers from North Korea and China are increasingly using AI to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop zero-day exploits. The report highlighted sophisticated AI-driven hacking attempts linked to North Korean group APT45, raising global cybersecurity concerns

India’s gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in 2025-26 despite lower import volumes, driven mainly by soaring global prices and safe-haven demand amid West Asia tensions. Rising imports widened India’s trade deficit, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urge austerity and postpone gold purchases

Mira Nair announced “Amri,” a biographical drama on pioneering artist Amrita Sher-Gil, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jaideep Ahlawat and Jim Sarbh. The film explores Sher-Gil’s artistic journey, identity struggles and cultural duality across India and Europe

A chemical tanker caught fire on NH-65 near Madgi in Sangareddy, but a major disaster was averted after firefighters quickly controlled the blaze

Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second session amid geopolitical tensions, with Sensex and Nifty falling nearly 0.5 percent. IT, financial and realty stocks led declines, while metal and oil sectors gained. Analysts highlighted pharmaceuticals, FMCG and capital goods as relatively resilient sectors despite market volatility

Samsung denied Dua Lipa’s lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging, saying a content partner assured all permissions were secured. Lipa seeks $15 million damages over alleged copyright, trademark, and publicity rights violations tied to a 2024 backstage festival photograph 

The Centre reduced royalty rates on offshore deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production to boost exploration and ease industry costs amid global energy volatility. The revised framework lowers levies for initial production years while retaining existing rates for onland and shallow-water categories

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared an emotional Mother’s Day moment after daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas gifted her a heartfelt handwritten note. Priyanka, currently in Hyderabad for filming, praised her four-year-old for knowing her favourite things so well 

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government led by C. Joseph Vijay faces its first Assembly test with Speaker elections. Senior leader J.C.D. Prabhakar is expected to win unopposed amid a deepening leadership crisis within the opposition AIADMK.

A Spanish evacuee from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius tested preliminarily positive in Madrid after evacuation from the Canary Islands. European authorities are coordinating containment measures as health experts monitor the outbreak, believed to involve the Andes strain capable of limited human-to-human transmission

US President Donald Trump jokingly floated a potential 2028 Republican ticket featuring Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling them a “dream team” while insisting he had not officially endorsed either candidate 

A software employee identified as Madhuri died by suicide at her residence in Madinaguda. Police suspect personal issues led to the incident. Her father alerted neighbours after unanswered calls, following which her body was discovered

Iran warned it is prepared to respond forcefully to any aggression after Donald Trump questioned the survival of the Iran-US ceasefire. Tehran reiterated that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable while demanding sanctions relief, maritime security, release of frozen assets, and regional peace through Pakistan-mediated talks

Pakistan allegedly allowed Iranian military aircraft, including a reconnaissance plane, to use Nur Khan Airbase during the Iran-US conflict, according to US officials cited by CBS News. Islamabad denied the claim, amid rising regional tensions involving Afghanistan, China, Iran, and the United States.

The POCSO case involving Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has drawn sharp reactions from activists and actor Manchu Manoj, who called for swift, transparent and impartial investigation into the allegations

Police arrested three persons in connection with the murder of Dalit youth Jula Vamshi, a private security guard who went missing on April 29. Investigators said the accused lured him to Hyderabad, killed him and dumped the body near Gudulagandi

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has made submission of an anti-drug affidavit mandatory for 2026-27 admissions. Lecturers’ association urged a simpler declaration to avoid inconvenience. Admissions begin May 12, with classwork scheduled to start on June 1

Deputy Commissioner of Police Ritiraj visited Petbasheerabad police station to oversee the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son. She confirmed a detailed investigation plan, victim re-examination, and assured that justice will be delivered after proper inquiry

An FIR registered by Petbasheerabad police against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, contains allegations of repeated sexual abuse, emotional manipulation and coercion of a minor girl. The complaint also alleges intimidation, circulation of private information and incidents leading to self-harm attempts