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The SOT and Vanasthalipuram police arrested six persons, including two juveniles, and seized 12 kg of hashish oil worth about Rs 1.5 crore near Chinthalkunta. Police said the alleged network transported the contraband from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru through Hyderabad.

Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja shared seven wickets as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284, securing a 178-run first-innings lead. Sonal Dinusha hit his maiden Test century, while Niroshan Dickwella scored 80 in Sri Lanka’s resistance

Tehreek Muslim Shabban president Mohammed Mushtaq Malik has demanded transparency in the Telangana Waqf Board’s income, expenditure and property records. He sought audited accounts, regular meetings, published resolutions and details of major Waqf properties and proposed transactions.

Five persons were arrested for allegedly burgling temples, houses and shops across Nirmal district, police said. The accused were reportedly involved in 25 offences. Police seized three motorcycles, 7.5 grams of gold, 300 grams of silver and five mobile phones.

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed uproar over alleged irregularities in Mega DSC-2025 recruitment for 16,347 teaching posts. The YSRCP demanded a CBI probe and Education Minister Nara Lokesh’s resignation, while ruling coalition leaders accused the Opposition of political double standards.

A few live rounds and spent cartridges were reportedly found in the baggage of a retired Army officer during security screening at Hyderabad’s RGIA. The ammunition was seized and handed over to police, who registered a case and began an investigation.

Australia great Ellyse Perry has praised Smriti Mandhana’s incredible willpower and strong mindset, while highlighting Harmanpreet Kaur’s tenacity and competitiveness. Perry also backed the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy and reflected on the evolution of women’s cricket and learning from younger players

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government would investigate the delay in Kalyana Lakshmi scheme benefits and fix responsibility for any lapse. He said the scheme had not been scrapped and the government was pursuing legal remedies

Tom Holland’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has crossed USD 2 billion worldwide in 17 days, becoming the second-fastest film to reach the milestone. The superhero movie has also become the highest-grossing instalment in the “Spider-Man” franchise, surpassing “No Way Home”

The BRS staged protests across Telangana against the Congress government's alleged move to discontinue the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. BRS leaders demanded immediate release of pending benefits and warned of intensified protests involving women across the State

Janhvi Kapoor has extended her support to Veer Pahariya’s upcoming romantic comedy ‘Prem Keetanu’ by sharing its teaser on Instagram. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, the film follows a free-spirited college student navigating hostel life, dating, heartbreak and other firsts

CSIR-IICT and Re Sustainability have signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainable environmental technologies. Their partnership will focus on plastic recycling, waste-to-value solutions, resource recovery and circular economy technologies, with the aim of accelerating research, scale-up and commercialisation.

Anupam Kher wished Robert De Niro on his birthday, recalling how he wrote about Mean Streets and Taxi Driver during drama school. Kher said his childhood dream of meeting De Niro eventually became a friendship and screen collaboration.

India is the world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing 8 per cent to global output, the government said. Since 2015, Rs 39,272 crore has been invested in fisheries and aquaculture, supporting livelihoods, infrastructure, technology, exports and the country’s Blue Economy

The Telugu Christian Community in Dubai celebrated Indian Independence Day with patriotic spirit, highlighting India's unity in diversity. Yahweh Shalom, a Telugu Church, organised celebrations after Holy Mass, with community members displaying the national flag and celebrating cultural diversity

State Planning Board Vice Chairman G Chinna Reddy has criticised the Congress for giving priority to turncoat MLAs and leaders from the previous BRS government. However, he said he would not quit the party and would continue fighting against defections

Cristiano Ronaldo says the Saudi Pro League season could be his last in professional football. The 41-year-old Portugal superstar, who has scored 976 career goals, wants to leave a spectacular legacy after 25 years marked by trophies, sacrifice and success

The rupee is expected to weaken to Rs 97 per dollar by FY27-end and Rs 99 by FY28-end, BMI said. Elevated energy prices, global risk aversion and interest-rate differentials will pressure the currency, while capital inflows and remittances may cushion depreciation

A young woman and her family members staged a dharna outside a youth’s house in Paloncha mandal, accusing him of sexually assaulting her after promising marriage. They demanded a thorough police investigation and legal action against the alleged perpetrator

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised CM N. Chandrababu Naidu over the suspension of five teachers who met Union government representatives seeking TET exemption for in-service teachers, demanding their reinstatement and legal support.

A 30-year-old youth, identified as Pakalapati Sai, was found dead on railway tracks near Isukavagu at Gondigudem village in Aswapuram mandal on Monday. Police have launched an investigation to determine whether his death was accidental or a suicide

Niroshan Dickwella and Sonal Dinusha hit unbeaten fifties to rescue Sri Lanka from 99/5 and take them to 215/5 at tea on Day 3 of the Galle Test. Their 125-run stand reduced India’s first-innings lead to 247 runs

Asian and European shares traded mixed on Monday after US stocks retreated from their all-time high following weaker economic data. Investors also monitored oil prices, US interest rate policy, corporate earnings and uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz

Superstar Rajinikanth has unveiled the motion poster of Suseenthiran’s crime thriller ‘Oru Kaidhiyin Diary’, starring Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Seeman. Set against Madurai’s backdrop, the film explores a father-son relationship while combining family emotions, action and crime