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India’s Shree Charani climbed to a career-best 11th in ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings after a strong series against South Africa. Laura Wolvaardt also moved to third in batting rankings following a record-breaking performance in the series

A man from Rajanna-Sircilla district, Ponnala Venkat Reddy, died of a heart stroke in Malaysia where he had migrated for employment. Local leaders, including the village sarpanch, have requested the Transport Minister and MLA KT Rama Rao to help repatriate his body to his native village.

Hyderabad Runners Society launched Charity Bibs for the 2026 NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, encouraging runners to raise funds for social causes. With 35 NGOs already associated, the initiative aims to combine fitness with philanthropy and scale fundraising efforts this year

Godrej Enterprises Group unveiled NX Pro Ncrypt, India’s first facial recognition-enabled home locker, at Smart Home Expo 2026 in Hyderabad. Alongside, the company announced a Rs 100 crore investment over three years to boost consumer-centric digital security solutions and launched a connected home app powered by Advantis IoT 9.

Donovan Ferreira’s unbeaten 52 powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring IPL match. Chasing 223, Royals sealed victory with four balls to spare despite Yuzvendra Chahal’s three-wicket effort

Contractors in Telangana are avoiding tendu leaves collected by tribals due to poor quality, preferring supplies from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. This has led to a sharp decline in procurement, threatening the seasonal livelihood of tribal families who depend on the activity for income.

The Sports Authority of India has provided over Rs 90 lakh support to the Indian table tennis team for the World Team Championships in London. A 19-member squad will compete, aiming to improve on their Round of 32 finish in 2024

Revanth Reddy asserted that land acquisition for Future City cannot be stopped despite farmer protests. He urged cooperation, assured fair handling of concerns, and highlighted rising land prices and the project’s long-term development potential

India is assured of the World Billiards Championship title as Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari reached the final in Carlow. Advani dominated his semifinal, while Kothari staged a comeback win to set up a repeat of last year’s final

Khammam district has seen three Collectors transferred in less than two years, reportedly due to political pressures from three Ministers whose overlapping schedules and directives have left officials struggling to balance competing agendas.

Former champions India defeated Australia 5-0 in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 Group A clash to enter the quarterfinals. India will now face China to decide group winners after securing back-to-back wins over Canada and Australia

With an increasingly aware citizenry, constitutional morality should now be instinctive rather than cultivated

The Supreme Court’s directive on uniform guidelines can curb overuse, reduce costs, and bring much-needed accountability to critical care

A couple from Karimnagar abandoned their two daughters at the LMD Police Station following marital disputes. The mother left after discarding her marital symbols, while the father also walked away, leaving the children behind. The police later handed the children over to their grandmother.

Unseasonal rains accompanied by gusty winds damaged maize and paddy stocks at procurement centres in Nagarkurnool and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts, leaving farmers worried. Delays in procurement have worsened losses, with farmers demanding urgent government intervention and compensation

The government has ruled out any immediate hike in petrol and diesel prices despite rising crude oil costs and panic buying in some states. Officials assured adequate fuel supplies and urged the public not to believe rumours

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Hyderabad Zonal Unit) seized 11.4 kg of amphetamine (Crystal Meth) worth Rs 11.4 crore from two women at Secunderabad Railway Station. The drugs were hidden in trolley bags, and both accused have been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985.

A 64-year-old painter, Madari Gopi, died after falling from scaffolding at a construction site in Balanagar, Hyderabad, when the rods broke and an iron rod struck his head.

In Keonjhar, a tribal man exhumed his sister’s skeleton to prove her death at a bank, sparking outrage over alleged insensitivity, though Indian Overseas Bank said officials only sought valid documents for withdrawal

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad welcomed new lion and tiger cubs, held a naming ceremony, and introduced several visitor-friendly initiatives including a self-ticketing kiosk, WhatsApp ticket booking, and a new food court.

Sajjapur chamadumpa from Telangana has moved closer to receiving a GI tag after technical acceptance of its application. The recognition is expected to benefit farmers through better pricing, market access and protection of the region-specific variety.

The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has increased fuel supply by 126 per cent to tackle panic buying and cross-border demand. Officials said strict monitoring and emergency measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted fuel access, especially for farmers.

RGUKT Basar has launched an interactive Physics Hub portal to help students understand concepts through simulations. Developed by faculty, the platform aims to improve learning for PUC and engineering students by offering virtual experiments and visual tools.

A seminar in Hyderabad organised by COVA, in collaboration with Amoomat Society and PUCAAR, brought together intellectuals and activists to discuss the urgent role of civil society in denouncing wars and sectarian violence.