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Telangana Roads and Buildings Department is accelerating delayed Integrated District Offices Complex (IDOC) projects in five districts for completion by June. The facilities aim to improve administrative efficiency, alongside ongoing construction of legislator residence-cum-offices across the state
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Supreme Court of India ruling on rape survivor pregnancy termination case urged law reform to allow abortion beyond 20 weeks in rape cases, stressing survivor choice and trauma. The court questioned AIIMS’ plea against terminating a 15-year-old’s 30-week pregnancy
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Telangana Forest Department ordered a major reshuffle, transferring multiple IFS officers across districts including Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. The administrative move aims to streamline forest governance, with new postings assigned across Telangana’s forest circles and divisions
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Tamil Nadu will launch a literacy programme under the NILP to educate over four lakh adults by 2026–27. The initiative uses community centres, volunteers, and surveys to improve basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills across the state
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India’s iPhone exports reached a record ₹2 lakh crore in FY26 under the PLI scheme, making Apple the top branded export contributor. Strong manufacturing growth boosted smartphone shipments, while Apple also announced leadership change with John Ternus replacing Tim Cook
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A tigress and her cub died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, pushing Madhya Pradesh’s tiger deaths to 27 this year. Officials cite treatment issues, while activists point to infection risks, poor monitoring, and disease spread concerns
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Bhagwant Mann will meet Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to raise concerns over AAP MPs joining BJP, vowing to defend Punjab’s mandate and democratic values following a major राजनीतिक setback to Aam Aadmi Party
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Global oil prices surged as Brent crude crossed $125 amid stalled US-Iran talks and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating tensions in the Iran war triggered market uncertainty, impacting Asian stocks and raising energy concerns worldwide
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A tragic car fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Alwar killed five passengers, while the driver escaped with critical burns. Authorities are probing the cause of the blaze that engulfed the moving vehicle within minutes
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Nepal Airlines apologised after sharing a map incorrectly depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The airline removed the post, citing error, amid backlash, while reaffirming respect for regional ties and accuracy
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Tension erupted in Hyderabad’s Rajendranagar after unidentified persons allegedly desecrated a mosque, damaging property and holy books. Police registered a case and increased security, while local leaders visited the site. Authorities assured swift action to identify and arrest those responsible
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In Medak district, 17-year-old student Banoth Sai Priya died by suicide fearing exam failure, but later secured 480/600 marks. The incident highlights academic pressure among students, as her strong performance shocked family and raised concerns over mental health awareness
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In Telangana’s Mancherial district, tribal communities long engaged in eco-friendly tasar sericulture face restrictions from forest authorities citing wildlife protection, threatening livelihoods. Despite government support and profitable yields, tensions rise over conservation, land access, and sustaining traditional silk farming practices
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A special court in Hyderabad sentenced a 29-year-old man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment under the POCSO Act for sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy over four months in 2023. The accused was arrested following a complaint by the victim’s father
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The inaugural season is scheduled for June–July 2026, with detailed fixtures and team announcements expected shortly
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the ongoing US-Iran war has severely impacted Pakistan’s economy, with the oil import bill surging from USD 300 million to USD 800 million.
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SRH rode on a combined batting show to win with eight balls to spare, Ryan Rickelton's record 123 not out goes in vain
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to Punjab-based YouTuber Jasbir Singh, arrested in June 2025 on charges of spying for Pakistan’s ISI. Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj noted the absence of corroborative evidence, lack of sensitive material in his content, and his clean antecedents.
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Exit polls projected a mixed outcome, with BJP leading in Assam and holding an edge in West Bengal, while DMK and UDF are likely to retain Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Puducherry is expected to favour the NDA
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The Muslim side in the Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque dispute told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the complex has historically been recorded as a mosque in revenue records, with no clear evidence of a Saraswati temple established by Raja Bhoj.
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Twelve labourers were killed and 20 injured when a pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday night. Authorities confirmed that the victims were returning home when the driver lost control near Chikliya crossing.
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The Telangana High Court closed contempt proceedings against Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao after confirming compliance with its earlier order directing payment of timescale wages to two part-time sweepers in the Irrigation Department, Suryapet District.
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The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has objected to remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Atul Sreedharan, who criticised the NHRC for not taking suo motu action in cases of attacks on Muslims while ordering an inquiry into aided madrasas in Uttar Pradesh.