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Teaching and non-teaching staff of KGBVs, Urban Residential Schools and Samagra Shiksha institutions in Telangana will begin phased protests from Monday, demanding better service conditions, salary revisions and health benefits, with a ‘Chalo Assembly’ programme planned if their issues remain unresolved.

Cyberabad police booked 273 motorists during weekend drunk-driving checks across the city. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Officials said 16 persons recorded blood alcohol content above 301 mg/100 ml and all accused would be produced before the court.

The Maharashtra ATS has detained two more individuals in connection with its investigation into engineering student Ayan Yusuf Sheikh, who was arrested for suspected links to Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS.

Contract employees working under the National AYUSH Mission and National Health Mission in Telangana have not received salaries for three to four months, affecting nearly 19,000 families. Workers say the delay has forced many to take loans to manage household expenses.

Around 150 contract employees working at computer centres and libraries under the Telangana State Urdu Academy have not received salaries for nine months. Their association has urged the government to clear pending dues immediately, warning of protests if the issue remains unresolved.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the demolition of Madhu Park Ridge apartments under the Gandhi Sarovar project, stating that the complex was built illegally within the 50-metre buffer zone of River Esa. He alleged that builders misrepresented the river as a drain to secure permissions in 2004.

A 32-year-old woman was robbed of a gold chain and mobile phone by two unidentified men near KBR Park in Banjara Hills on Saturday night. Police registered a case and formed special teams to identify and arrest the suspects.

The SFI Telangana committee has urged the State government not to implement NEP 2020, claiming it favours corporate interests. The student body demanded an alternative policy, timely scholarships, fee reimbursements, and improved hostel and mess facilities for students.

Lance Havildar K G George (retd), a decorated Vir Chakra recipient for his bravery during the 1965 India-Pakistan War, passed away at his residence in Kottayam, Kerala, at the age of 95.

India and New Zealand are set to face off in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The final is expected to hinge on individual brilliance, with match-ups like Matt Henry vs India’s openers, Santner vs Suryakumar, and Bumrah vs Kiwi batters likely to shape the outcome.

Huzurabad Assistant Labour Officer has been suspended by Joint Labour Commissioner Vineetha in Warangal for neglecting duties and misusing powers. Senior officials found her actions in violation of norms, leading to disciplinary action.

A cyber fraud case has been reported in Sangareddy where Ulligaddala Nagaraju, husband of Congress councillor Umarani from Sadasivapet municipality, lost Rs. 7.79 lakh after clicking on a fraudulent link.

Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut, killing 12 people, while also targeting commanders linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Kuwait reported two border guards killed in missile and drone attacks.

A 16-year-old Class 10 student allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Mandamarri, Mancherial district, on Sunday morning. A suicide note indicated that he was depressed after being scolded by his father for poor performance in recent examinations.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated the renovated Nizam-era assembly hall in Hyderabad, which will now serve as the state’s legislative council. Originally built between 1905 and 1913 as the Town Hall during Nizam rule, the heritage structure is celebrated for its Indo-Saracenic architecture.

Indian-American scientist Vinay Prasad has stepped down for the second time as director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within a year. His tenure saw record approvals but also sharp disputes with pharmaceutical companies, including Moderna and UniQure, over trial standards.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of attempting to replace the Indian Constitution with its party manifesto. She vowed to resist what she described as BJP’s “Banglabirodhi agenda” through a dharna at Dharamtala.

A sub-adult male tiger from Maharashtra’s Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has made Adilabad district its new home, settling across 2,000–3,000 hectares of forest. Forest officials are monitoring its movements with camera traps and awareness drives.

The Telangana Students Association for Solidarity (TSAS) has accused the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of RGUKT-Basar of favouring agencies with a history of irregularities by awarding them mess contracts under altered names.

An anonymous bomb threat email sent to Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday caused panic and delayed a Singapore-bound flight by 13 hours. Security teams thoroughly checked the aircraft before declaring the threat a hoax.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand has ignited nationwide celebrations and prayers. Fans across the country, from Varanasi to Mysuru, are performing rituals and havans, while thousands have gathered in Ahmedabad to witness the historic clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen", has led the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to a decisive victory in Nepal’s general election, defeating veteran leaders including former prime minister K P Sharma Oli. The RSP, formed in 2022, secured 107 seats, signalling a generational shift in Nepal’s politics.

On International Women’s Day, BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao emphasised the equal role of women in nation-building and called for greater empowerment initiatives while party’s working president KT Rama Rao stressed that women should be respected as individuals, not merely as family relations.

Tehran has come under intense US and Israeli airstrikes targeting military and security infrastructure, causing widespread destruction and civilian disruption. Intelligence assessments suggest the campaign may damage Iran’s military but is unlikely to quickly topple its leadership.