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A POCSO case has been registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, following allegations by a minor girl in Hyderabad. Bageerath has filed a counter-complaint accusing the girl’s family of attempting to extort Rs 5 crore

Herve Delphin said the European Union-India partnership has reached a “totally new level” strategically and economically. He highlighted progress on a free trade agreement, defence cooperation and mobility while praising Narendra Modi’s “not an era of war” message

Hiyya Dino Mandi Restaurant has opened at GPR Multiplex in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Inaugurated by Manchu Manoj and Suma Kanakala, the dinosaur-themed restaurant promises a unique dining experience for families and children, with plans for expansion across the city.

NS Raja Subramani has been appointed India’s next Chief of Defence Staff, while Krishna Swaminathan will become Navy Chief. Their key priorities include military theaterisation, tri-services integration and naval modernisation amid evolving regional security challenges

Navrattan Cement Industries LLP will invest Rs 250 crore to establish a green cement manufacturing unit in Punjab’s Patiala district. The project will focus on low-carbon cement technologies, generate employment, and support sustainable industrial development and green infrastructure growth in India

A 49-year-old woman who accidentally fell into the Musi River near Amberpet spent the night trapped in the water before being rescued on Saturday morning by HYDRAA, DRF, and Fire Department personnel.

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami congratulated winning candidates and parties after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as uncertainty over government formation persisted. Vijay-led TVK continued efforts to secure majority support, while allegations of forged support letters and horse-trading intensified the political deadlock.

Indian Coast Guard commissioned fast patrol vessel ICGS Achal at Goa Shipyard Limited, strengthening maritime security capabilities. The indigenous Adamya-class vessel will support surveillance, rescue, anti-smuggling and pollution-response operations from Gujarat’s Vadinar coast

Yashoda Hospitals Group has been featured in the ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026’ rankings by Newsweek and Statista for the eighth consecutive year, with its Somajiguda, Secunderabad, and Malakpet units earning recognition among India’s top hospitals.

The CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai in connection with cases registered against Reliance ADA Group companies over alleged bank fraud. Investigators seized incriminating documents and said multiple intermediary firms were found operating from the same address

Sanjay Shirsat accused Imtiaz Jaleel of pressuring an AIMIM corporator to shelter accused Nida Khan in the TCS harassment and religious coercion case. Shirsat demanded a wider SIT probe into those allegedly aiding Khan

A retired IPS officer moved the Supreme Court of India challenging R N Ravi’s refusal to invite Vijay to form the government despite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections

Supreme Court of India ruled that a person accused of murder or abetment cannot inherit the victim’s property, even during a pending trial. The court said the disqualification under the Hindu Succession Act applies to both intestate and testamentary succession based on principles of justice and equity

The controversy over Bhopal’s 90-degree overbridge has intensified after seven suspended engineers were reinstated despite an ongoing inquiry. The Ashbagh bridge, criticised for its sharp turn, remains closed as rectification work awaits clearance following inter-departmental coordination with Railways.

SEBI has proposed additional safeguards and a 66-working-day completion timeline for open-market buybacks through stock exchanges. The regulator also suggested measures to protect minority shareholders, align buyback rules with the Companies Act, and improve communication with shareholders

The makers of ‘Rowdy Janardhana’ released a new still featuring Vijay Deverakonda on his birthday. Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, the action entertainer stars Keerthy Suresh and is set in 1980s East Godavari, with a worldwide release planned for December 2026

Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Telangana on May 10 to attend Art of Living Foundation’s 45th anniversary in Bengaluru and launch development projects worth Rs 9,400 crore in Hyderabad, spanning highways, railways, textiles, industry, energy and healthcare sectors

Their supply networks were stretched to the limit, as panic buying triggered a sharp spike in demand after the war disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for the majority of India's energy imports.

Five Indian National Congress MLAs from Tamil Nadu are camping in Hyderabad amid uncertainty over government formation after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party. Congress has backed Vijay, while VCK support is also expected soon

Thol Thirumavalavan is set to announce Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s official position on supporting Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in forming the Tamil Nadu government. The announcement follows deliberations by VCK’s high-level committee amid ongoing alliance discussions in state politics

BRS extended support to protesting paddy farmers in Wanaparthy demanding timely procurement. Former MLA A. Venkateshwar Reddy accused the Congress government of delays, lack of arrangements and failure to fulfil promises, alleging farmers were forced to sell produce at losses.

A 44-year-old farmer, Pirisingula Kamalakar, died of electrocution while ironing clothes at Jakkapalli village in Mancherial district. Police suspect faulty wiring caused the accident. He was rushed to Bellampalli hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Former Minister C Laxma Reddy accused the Congress government of negligence in maize procurement and transportation, supported protesting farmers in Jadcherla, and warned of large-scale BRS protests as farmers also staged demonstrations in Jogulamba Gadwal.

Around 2,000 police personnel will be deployed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad. Tight multi-layer security, CCTV surveillance, bomb disposal squads and NSG support have been arranged for crowd control, safety and emergency response.