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Telangana DGP CV Anand struck an unbeaten 126 for Secunderabad Club, while Ajay Kumar Sangem smashed 142 for Kakatiya as centuries highlighted Sunday’s HCA C-Division one-day league action. Several matches were affected by rain, with two ending without results

Rinku Singh’s 60 offered Central Zone a fighting platform, but East Zone’s pace attack dominated the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semi-final. Abhijit Sarkar and Mukesh Kumar claimed three wickets each as Central Zone were bowled out for 266

A West Bengal woman was arrested with 16 kg of ganja at Kozhikode railway station, police said. The narcotics were allegedly brought from the Andhra Pradesh border for distribution in Kozhikode. Police suspect links to a gang arrested last week

Vidhwath Kaverappa claimed four wickets as South Zone bowled out North Zone for 195 on day one of their Duleep Trophy semi-final. South Zone reached 40/2 at stumps, with N. Jagadeesan unbeaten on 34

Police arrested a couple in Manipur in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase aboard the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra. The suspects will be brought to Tambaram on a transit warrant

A man was arrested in Hapur after allegedly throwing acid on his former fiancée and her sister, seriously injuring both. Police said the woman’s family had called off her marriage to the accused, following which the alleged attack took place

Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan on Sunday called for the appointment of distinguished jurists to the apex court, saying legal academics could diversify the bench and strengthen decision-making. He expressed regret that the constitutional provision remains unused after 76 years

Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist as Inter Miami thrashed CF Montreal 7-1 in MLS. Messi struck twice in the first half and twice after the break, helping Miami extend its winning run against Montreal

Two sisters were killed and three others, including a six-month-old baby, injured after a speeding truck allegedly hit their motorcycle from behind on National Highway-2 in Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah district. The family was returning to Madhya Pradesh after celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Rescued tourists from West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala recounted harrowing near-death experiences after being stranded during flash floods in Nepal. Many described landslides, buses swept away, and buildings collapsing before state governments facilitated their safe return home.

BRS Deputy Floor Leader T. Harish Rao alleged that the Telangana government was attempting to hand over valuable Oilfed land in Azamabad to a private party. He demanded the proposal be scrapped and sought freehold rights for Oilfed

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government is willing to discuss constitutionally and legally valid Maratha quota demands as activist Manoj Jarange continued his hunger strike in Jalna. Jarange has threatened a Mumbai march if demands for Kunbi certificates remain unmet

The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST as the single national reference for all legal, administrative, commercial, and official purposes. Effective 180 days after notification, the move aims to eliminate inconsistencies in time sources, strengthen digital and financial systems, and reduce reliance on foreign satellite-based timing.

The Sports Authority of Telangana concluded three days of sports and fitness programmes across the State to mark National Sports Day. Events were held at 32 district headquarters and Hyderabad venues, promoting sports participation, healthy lifestyles and the Fit India Movement

Kimi Antonelli remains cautious despite holding a 59-point lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship after 12 rounds. The Mercedes driver says the job is only halfway done as he targets a historic maiden world title

More than 26,500 people have been arrested and narcotics worth Rs 3,253 crore seized in Assam since 2021, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He attributed the sustained crackdown to coordinated efforts by state police, central agencies and improved surveillance

Former India captain Shabbir Ali believes upcoming matches against Brazil and Uruguay will provide Indian footballers with valuable exposure and confidence. Recalling his own encounters with Argentina and Uruguay, he said regular competition against top sides can help India grow

A research team has identified an 11th-century inscription at Siddheshwara Temple in Nandivanaparti, Ranga Reddy district. The Kannada-language inscription, dated April 7, 1077 CE, records a donation and mentions Kalyani Chalukya emperor Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI and his capital, Kalyana

West Bengal has urged the Centre to safeguard its water, port and industrial interests while renewing the Ganga-Padma water-sharing agreement with Bangladesh. The State has stressed adequate dry-season flow, citing navigability issues, river erosion, silt accumulation and emerging water needs

Yash-starrer “Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups”, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has crossed Rs 200 crore in gross domestic box office collections. The film, reportedly made on a budget exceeding Rs 500 crore, features Yash in dual roles

Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma has hailed the UP T20 League as an ideal platform for Uttar Pradesh cricketers to gain match exposure and prepare for the IPL. He credited UPCA for creating an ecosystem that prioritises opportunities and match-readiness

Seven of India's 10 most-valued companies lost a combined Rs 1.13 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week amid weakness in equities. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries led the decline, while TCS, ICICI Bank and SBI bucked the broader market trend

IHM-Hyderabad launched two books authored by Principal Sanjay Thakur and Head of Food and Beverage Service Puneet Razdan. The books explore food and drink idioms and India's diverse culinary traditions through language, culture, gastronomy and an interactive quiz format

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and Uzbekistan will establish a long-term arrangement for uranium supplies. During talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Modi also outlined plans for stronger ministerial coordination, a business summit and cooperation on technology and urban development