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The monsoon has become active over Telangana after a brief lull, bringing heavy rain to several districts. More showers are expected over the next week, with yellow alerts issued for some areas. Hyderabad experienced persistent drizzle and cloudy conditions.

The government is closely monitoring onion prices, arrivals and availability, saying stocks are sufficient to meet domestic demand in coming months. Buffer stocks are being released in a calibrated manner, while Kanda Express is facilitating supplies to major consumption centres

Rishabh Pant broke MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test runs by an Indian wicketkeeper away from home after scoring 63 against Sri Lanka. Pant now has 2,534 away Test runs and is also closing in on 3,000 World Test Championship runs

A New-age Rakhi does not do away with traditions altogether; it just interprets them differently. The emphasis here is on aesthetics, surprises, wearability and personalisation.

Dhruv Jurel struck an unbeaten 115 as India declared their first innings at 503/9 on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Jurel completed his second Test century after rain delayed play by over two hours

Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted flight operations in Delhi-NCR on Monday, with more than a dozen flights diverted. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet issued advisories, while the AAI urged passengers to check weather and flight updates

Children’s entertainment brand EMOMEE has launched its animated series on Netflix, expanding its global reach. Big Skills for Little Ones, Minis features 20 episodes designed to help preschoolers develop confidence, kindness, curiosity, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills

England fast bowler Olly Stone has signed a two-year contract extension with County Championship holders Nottinghamshire. The pacer, who recently claimed 10 wickets against Surrey, has taken 26 Division One wickets this season after returning from injury

A 32-year-old motorcyclist, Prasanth of Pulkal, died after a private company bus hit his motorcycle at Isnapur on NH-65 on Monday. The accident occurred on a narrowed stretch where an underpass is being constructed. Police registered a case

The Oggu Katha Universe 2025 Honours at the University of Hyderabad celebrated Telangana’s folk heritage by honouring 25 artists. The event featured folk performances, a screening of the English documentary ‘Gods in the Voice’ and a Bathukamma workshop.

Following the Anjaiah Nagar building collapse, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation enforcement teams identified 38 unauthorised under-construction buildings. Officials served 28 notices, seized one building and demolished nine structures, targeting construction violations on plots below and above 75 square yards.

Delhi Police have busted a fake airline job racket allegedly operating through “Bretish Airways” and Future Wings Learning Institute, arresting six people in Noida. The accused allegedly duped job seekers by promising airport jobs and collecting registration fees

TGSRTC plans to expand bus infrastructure in Greater Hyderabad, with new terminals proposed at Uppal, Gajularamaram and Bahadurpura. New depots are planned at Musheerabad and Jawaharnagar, while the corporation aims to increase its total depots from 26 to 31.

Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed his longtime friend Imran Khan, urging humane treatment and adequate facilities for the imprisoned former Pakistan prime minister. Kapil said his appeal was about basic humanity and not Khan’s ongoing legal proceedings

Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 190.5 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project at Kalasar in Rajasthan. Part of a 460 MW project, it will supply power to three discoms and takes the company’s renewable utility capacity to 12.4 GW

Morgan Rogers has said Xabi Alonso’s football philosophy and promise of freedom on the pitch influenced his decision to join Chelsea. The England midfielder, returning to his childhood club, is eager to begin a new chapter under the Spanish manager.

Hyderabad CCS officials arrested an Andhra Pradesh man accused of cheating a businessman of Rs 1.2 crore by posing as a senior police officer. Police said he promised high investment returns, used documents and cheques to gain trust and later threatened victims.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures facility in Hyderabad, where he toured the C-130J Super Hercules production line. The visit highlighted the expanding Tata-Lockheed partnership and India’s growing role in aerospace and defence manufacturing.

The rupee pared initial gains to settle 3 paise lower at 95.74 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar, crude prices, importer demand and caution over fresh US sanctions on Iran amid weak domestic equity markets

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday as geopolitical tensions, elevated crude prices and caution ahead of fresh US sanctions on Iran weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 171.72 points, while Nifty declined 32.95 points

Sri Lanka recorded 1.34 million tourist arrivals in the first seven months of 2026, down 1.8 per cent year-on-year. India remained the largest source market, with more than 338,000 visitors, a 21.2 per cent increase from last year

Larsen & Toubro has secured an ultra-mega contract worth more than Rs 15,000 crore for gas compression facilities and related infrastructure in the Middle East. The project includes processing facilities, utilities and two 230-kV extra-high-voltage substations

FESA 2026 in Hyderabad brought together fire, security and EHS experts to address safety challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The seminar highlighted a six-pillar safety approach and showcased technologies including AI video analytics, thermal imaging and advanced fire detection systems

HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath has ordered identification and demolition of unsafe buildings in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, following the collapse of a seven-storey building that killed two workers. Officials said several structures were illegally extended beyond their approved limits.