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The US military said it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran in an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. CENTCOM claimed all missiles were intercepted, while Tehran had not responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
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India's Gulveer Singh clinched a historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming the first Indian to medal in the event. He produced a stunning final-lap sprint to finish second behind Australia's Ky Robinson.
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India's Harjinder Kaur clinched the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a total lift of 227kg. The medal took India's weightlifting tally to seven, including one gold, five silvers and one bronze.
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A 70-year-old man went missing after allegedly falling into an open drain near the Vaishali Nagar underpass in Miyapur during repair works. Rescue teams are searching for him, while family members blamed the contractor and civic authorities for inadequate safety measures.
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Mandengbam Jadumani Singh assured India of at least a bronze medal after reaching the men's 55kg boxing semifinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Priya and Preeti also secured semifinal berths, guaranteeing more medals for India's growing boxing tally in Glasgow.
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Indian boxer Preeti assured herself of a Commonwealth Games medal after defeating Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde 5-0 to enter the women’s 54kg semifinals. She dominated throughout the bout, while Ankush and Sachin also advanced in their respective boxing events
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Indian boxer Priya defeated Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell 4-1 to enter the women’s 60kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, assuring India another medal. Earlier, Preeti also secured a medal by reaching the women’s 54kg semifinals with a dominant win
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US President Donald Trump held separate White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran, regional diplomacy and peace efforts, as Washington balanced two major international conflicts
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P Nitish Reddy’s double century and several other big knocks highlighted the HCA A-Division and B-Division two-day league matches in Hyderabad. Deccan Wanderers, Budding Star and other teams recorded impressive performances in a day filled with high-scoring games
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Gen Z slang featured prominently during the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak amendment Bill, with NDA MPs using terms like MIA, FOMO and delulu to target the Opposition. Opposition leaders criticised the government over NEET paper leak concerns and education reforms
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Ayodhya temple donation scam strikes at the core of the BJP’s Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma political identity, which is closely intertwined with the Ram Mandir project
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Jubilee Hills Circle Inspector Srinivasulu Reddy has been suspended by Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar following allegations of misconduct involving a woman complainant. A preliminary departmental inquiry reportedly found serious violations, while a detailed inquiry into the matter is underway
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denied allegations of paper leaks under his government and accused opposition parties of defaming Punjabis for political gains. He said his government provided jobs on merit and claimed strict action was taken against cheating attempts in examinations
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India’s water crisis is also a gender and labour crisis. The unpaid burden of fetching water costs women time, education, income, and opportunity—and demands policy recognition
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as Education Minister, alleging it sends a wrong message on women’s safety. The BJP has faced criticism from Congress over Joshi’s remarks on the Bilkis Bano case
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The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The accused face charges under multiple laws, while authorities have initiated fast-track measures to speed up trials and strengthen action against examination-related offences
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A TGSRTC conductor, driver and passengers helped save a minor girl who allegedly attempted to jump from a moving bus in Hyderabad. Their alertness helped identify her as a Telangana Minorities Residential Gurukul student and ensured she was handed over for counselling
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Birla Blazers opened their Sub-Junior and Youth League basketball championship campaign with a convincing 43-18 victory over Keesara Kings at YMCA Secunderabad. After a close first half, Birla Blazers strengthened their defence and pulled away in the second half
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TRAU FC and NEROCA FC played out a goalless draw in a high-intensity Imphal Derby at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Both teams created chances, but strong defending and goalkeeping kept the scoreline unchanged, even after TRAU FC were reduced to ten men
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Lions Club International-District 320 A honoured five Padma awardees from Telangana at its annual installation function in Hyderabad. The awardees were recognised for their contributions in medicine, science, engineering, arts and culture, with LIFE Trophies and citations presented to them
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana needs up to Rs 2,400 crore annually for fee reimbursement and assured timely payments through a new mechanism. He said action would be taken against institutions making false claims and dues would be released only to eligible institutions
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Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy encouraged students to become entrepreneurs and create jobs. Under an MoU between KU’s K-Hub and T-Hub, around 3,000 students will receive support to transform innovative ideas into startups through mentoring and training
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Heavy rains in Medak brought relief to farmers as Ghanpur anicut started overflowing and Singur project received its first inflows of the season. Officials released water from Singur to Manjeera dam to meet drinking water needs in Hyderabad and nearby districts
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Education Minister Pralhad Joshi of defending rapists and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing him. Priyanka Gandhi echoed the attack in Lok Sabha, while the BJP demanded proof. Congress cited Joshi's past remarks on the Bilkis Bano convicts' release