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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar joined the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, sharing a photograph of the national flag at his residence. This year’s campaign celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram and promotes patriotism and unity
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West Bengal STF is investigating how a suspected Pakistani national and his associate obtained maps and photographs of Fort William, the Eastern Command headquarters. Investigators are examining deleted digital communications, alleged ISI links, military information gathering and possible wider networks ahead of Independence Day
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US shippers including FedEx, UPS and DHL have begun passing tariff refunds to customers after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs. While direct refunds are reaching some consumers, major retailers may lower prices instead, amid dozens of class-action lawsuits over tariff costs
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A 25-year-old bank employee and her 26-year-old fiancé were found dead in Kerala and Karnataka within hours of each other. Police said the couple, who had recently got engaged and planned to marry in December, were investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths
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A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist entity with decentralised cells and expanding financial and logistics networks
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Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Dharman’, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, has commenced its second shooting schedule. The action entertainer features Rajinikanth as a doctor taking on criminals, with music by Anirudh and stunts by Anbariv
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed police to adopt modern technology and best practices to tackle emerging crimes, especially cybercrime. He stressed public trust, zero tolerance for crimes against women, road safety, drug prevention, and monthly police performance reports
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A parliamentary panel has flagged inadequate preparation time for schools to implement the third-language requirement from Class 6 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It recommended faster textbook development, teacher recruitment support, and timely distribution of multilingual resources.
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A Pentagon review has revealed that US airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in April 2025 killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others. The strikes, aimed at stopping Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, caused massive destruction at Ras Isa port.
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Bharti Airtel has discontinued all prepaid plans offering 1.5 GB data per day with unlimited calling, including the popular Rs 299 plan. Customers must now opt for higher-priced packs such as the ₹349 plan, which offers unlimited 5G data.
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The YSR Congress Party has warned it will raise the issue of illegal mining at Panchadarla in Anakapalli district in Parliament if the government does not issue a permanent order declaring the sacred hill a No-Mining Zone. Party leaders met Union Ministers, demanded a CBI probe into Anakapalli MP C.M. Ramesh, and highlighted environmental damage caused by excessive gravel extraction.
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US President Donald Trump declared that America has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the naval blockade as a “Wall of Steel” against Iran. He claimed Iran’s military and economy are collapsing, though he offered no evidence or operational details.
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Six persons, all residents of Rajgiri village near the Telangana-Karnataka border, were killed after a speeding tanker rammed into a passenger auto on NH-65 in Sangareddy district. The victims, daily wagers from Karnataka, were returning home when the accident occurred, leaving six others injured.
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The Election Commission has approved rationalisation of polling stations in Telangana, increasing the total from 35,985 to 36,353 across 33 districts. Nalgonda district recorded the highest addition with 49 new stations, followed by Hyderabad with 32, while several constituencies saw location changes, nomenclature updates, and mergers.
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The Telangana High Court has directed electricity utilities to review all promotions granted since June 2014 and complete the process within six months. The order, issued on petitions by BC and OC employees' associations, comes amid disputes over seniority and reservation following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
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Forest Beat Officer Banoth Naveen Naik was electrocuted while dismantling an illegal electric trap set by hunters in Burgampad mandal, Kothagudem. Forest Minister Konda Surekha expressed grief, ordered a probe, and directed officials to provide ex gratia and employment support to the bereaved family.
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The Khammam district administration has completed the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, digitising over 1.08 million enumeration forms. Collector Divakara TS said anomalies in more than 1.3 lakh entries will be corrected after field-level verification, while notices will be issued to those not mapped.
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Targeted, risk-based scrutiny—not blanket vesting powers—is the way forward to balance national security concerns with legitimate humanitarian work
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Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Komaram Bheem Adivasi Bhavan on Thursday. Moderate congestion is expected on Road No. 10, Banjara Hills with diversions suggested for motorists.
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The Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye signals a shift towards regional powers assuming greater responsibility for their own deterrence while retaining multiple external partnerships
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Two suspects linked to the sensational Afzalgunj shooting at Roshan Travels and the Bidar ATM robbery have been arrested in Bihar by Karnataka police. The duo, accused of looting Rs 93 lakh and killing a security guard, was traced and brought to Karnataka for further investigation.
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Controversy continues in Warangal district over the installation of a statue of former MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy at Sarvapuram near Narsampet. BRS cadres, led by former MLA Nannapuneni Narender, staged a protest against alleged attempts by the district administration to remove the statue, prompting heavy police deployment.
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The Telangana High Court on Wednesday castigated HYDRAA for demolishing a compound wall at Malkajgiri despite subsisting court orders protecting the landowners’ possession. Justice NV Shravan Kumar questioned whether the agency was running a parallel government and initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath.
