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Mineral-bearing States legitimately deserve an equitable share of the economic value generated from their natural resources

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the investigating officer not to insist on conducting a potency test on suspended trainee IPS officer M Uday Krishna Reddy until Tuesday. The court adjourned the hearing on Reddy’s plea challenging the test.

The Telangana High Court on Monday heard a petition by former OSD Sumanth seeking quashing of a case registered at Jubilee Hills police station over the alleged assault of businessman Harikrishna. The court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday.

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday alleged that the exclusion of over 2.06 crore voters from Maharashtra’s electoral rolls under SIR vindicated Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” claims. He questioned the BJP and ECI’s earlier confidence in the 2024 voter list

The US has revoked the citizenship of Indian-origin man Gurmeet Singh after a federal court found that he concealed a rape and kidnapping during his naturalisation process. Singh was later convicted of rape and kidnapping in New York and sentenced to 20 years.

Congress workers protested outside the KPCC office in Bengaluru on Monday against an FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning a purification ritual in Haldwani. KPCC chief B K Hariprasad accused the BJP-led Centre of political vendetta and diversion

India has rescued 158 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal and stepped up relief and rescue operations in coordination with Nepalese authorities. Indian forensic and tunnel rescue teams are assisting local authorities as thousands remain missing across affected areas.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met UK Chancellor John Healey on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Asheville, US, on Monday. The meeting comes during Sitharaman’s six-day US visit, with global growth and geopolitical conflicts topping the agenda

Kothagudem police arrested 23 of 27 youths accused in the murder of Simhadri Shiva Kumar at Manuguru Netaji Ground on August 27. Police said a gang led by Jettipat Ramyakanth had planned the attack following a dispute involving the victim.

Four people were killed after a truck allegedly lost control, broke through a railing and collided with a Delhi-registered car on the Yamuna Expressway in Noida’s Jewar area. The truck driver was taken into custody, while police began further legal proceedings

CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday accused independent MLA T K Govindan of betraying the party and contributing to its defeat in Thaliparamba. Govindan hit back, accusing the CPM leadership of pursuing selfish interests and destroying the party

The BRS hit back at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks against party president K Chandrashekhar Rao. Former Minister T Harish Rao demanded that Revanth Reddy withdraw his comments, apologise unconditionally and focus on fulfilling government promises

Four pilgrims from Nirmal were killed and seven others injured after their jeep overturned near Thotamba village in Maharashtra’s Nanded district on Monday. The victims were returning from a temple visit when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

A 47-year-old cook, Ramabai Ranveer, won a 3-km race in Maharashtra’s Beed district after running barefoot in her everyday sari. With no formal training and only slippers, she said her determination to support her two daughters’ education drove her victory

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova returns to Grand Slam action at the US Open after winning her maiden major title. The 21-year-old Czech has climbed to a career-best sixth in the rankings and is determined to put her Wimbledon success behind her.

Kerala Police on Monday formed an SIT to conduct a further probe into the alleged attack on former Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists at Kannur railway station in February. The team will investigate the case and submit fortnightly progress reports

A woman was killed and five others injured after a car driven by a 70-year-old man collided with three auto-rickshaws and a motorcycle in Mumbai’s Malad area. Police arrested the driver and registered a case under the BNS and Motor Vehicles Act

India’s economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of FY27, beating expectations and the RBI’s 7 per cent forecast. Despite geopolitical tensions and the Iran conflict, strong domestic activity helped sustain growth, keeping India the fastest-growing major economy

Survivors of devastating floods in Nepal’s hydropower corridor have recounted desperate escapes as rescue teams search for hundreds of missing workers. Many are believed trapped inside tunnels, while teams from Nepal, India and China continue efforts to locate and rescue them.

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, a 10,500-tonne indigenously built deep-sea diving vessel, in Mumbai on Monday. Capable of diving operations up to 300 metres, submarine rescue, underwater intervention and HADR missions, the vessel significantly strengthens India’s specialised underwater capabilities

Adivasi outfits in Telangana demanded Rs 5 crore compensation and a government job for the family of a nurse who was raped and murdered in Tukkuguda. They also sought a fast-track trial and an inquiry into alleged safety lapses at her hospital.

The BRS demanded that the Telangana government scrap GO 97 and the Shakti Scheme, alleging they were against students’ interests. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud backed protests by polytechnic students and warned of large-scale agitation over the government’s decisions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly trade, investment, energy and defence, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict and West Asia crisis also likely discussed

Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a celebrated 20-year Argentina career that included the 2022 World Cup, two Copa América titles and a record 207 appearances. Messi said the decision was painful but the right time to step away