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A 65-year-old woman, Venaganti Rajeshwari, died after being electrocuted at the Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple in Jagtial. Her family alleged negligence by temple authorities and delayed medical response. A monkey was earlier electrocuted at the same spot

Pushkaraj Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots have approached the Supreme Court, seeking a judicially monitored inquiry into the June 12 Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. They allege the AAIB report unfairly blames the pilots

India and Brazil agreed to deepen trade and investment ties across energy, agriculture, technology, and defence sectors. High-level discussions between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin set a USD20 billion trade target over five years

Filmmaker DS Kannan conducted a masterclass at Annapurna College of Film and Media, teaching students about screenplay structure, character development, and Indian storytelling. He also shared practical tips on pitching ideas, planning action sequences, and collaborating in the film industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 13,430 crore across Andhra Pradesh, covering industry, transport, energy, and defence sectors. The developments include industrial hubs, highways, railway lines, and energy pipelines, generating jobs and investments

The Heartfulness Organisation has launched the Heartfulness Academy of Research and Innovation (HARI), India’s first greenfield private deemed university. Guided by Daaji’s vision, HARI begins in 2025 with Agriculture and Horticulture programmes; admissions are now open

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board meeting was postponed after MLA Sri Ganesh and MP Etala Rajender walked out, protesting the denial of voting rights. The meeting was to discuss key road projects, while Karkhana residents staged a protest over road widening

A 25-year-old housewife, Ayesha Parveen, died by suicide at her residence in Mailardevpally on Thursday. Her husband returned home to find the gate bolted and discovered her hanging from a ceiling fan. Police registered a case and are investigating.

Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s

Rachakonda She Teams caught 162 persons, including 70 minors, for harassing women in public during a two-week special drive. They also handled 180 complaints, registered five criminal cases, and conducted decoy operations in metro trains to curb harassment

Cyberabad police traced and returned 1,061 lost and misplaced mobile phones worth Rs 3.20 crore to their owners. The devices were located through the CEIR system and recovered by police teams from different parts of the country using technology.

A 32-year-old man from Malakpet lost Rs 6.49 lakh after being duped in an online dating and friendship scam. The cybercrime police said the fraudsters, posing as company agents, persuaded him to transfer money for fake bookings and verifications

Chilkalguda police arrested two men for cheating car owners by taking vehicles on rent and later selling them. Eight cars were recovered, while their associate is absconding. The gang promised high rental payments before duping vehicle owners

With the model code of conduct in force for the Jubilee Hills bypoll, families planning weddings in November may face hurdles due to cash restrictions and police checks. Priests say several auspicious dates fall within this period, adding to the challenge

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala gold plating. He warned that if Vasavan doesn’t quit, the party will seek a CBI or ED probe into the issue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, seeking the well-being and prosperity of all Indians. He also visited the Sree Shivaji Spoorthi Kendra and will address a GST awareness meeting

A man, Raghupal Reddy, attacked his parents with a sharp-edged weapon at their apartment in Gandipet, Rajendranagar. Both were severely injured and hospitalised. Police said the accused, who suffers from mental health issues, was taken into custody

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of collapsing law and order in Telangana and demanded the dismissal of the Revanth Reddy cabinet. He alleged that mafia groups were influencing governance and sought probes into extortion and corruption cases

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Moscow’s energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests, describing Russian crude as the most cost-effective option globally. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Modi assured him of reduced oil imports

A nine-year-old boy, Ghouse Pasha, drowned after accidentally falling into a rainwater-filled sump at an under-construction site in Pahadishareef. The boy had gone to play with friends. Police registered a case and started an investigation

A global study in ISME Communications shows that wild ancestors of modern crops sustain unique soil microbes vital for ecosystem health. The University of Hyderabad team contributed fieldwork on wild little millet, offering insights for sustainable and climate-resilient farming

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as the finest example of India’s defence self-reliance, highlighting that most equipment used was indigenous. He said defence production rose to ₹1.5 lakh crore and aimed to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029

After an eight-year campaign by Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh, the FSSAI has banned beverage makers from using the ‘ORS’ label. The decision ensures only WHO-approved medical ORS can carry the name, protecting children from harmful sugary drinks

India reaffirmed that its oil and gas import policy is guided solely by consumer interests and market stability, amid reports of US pressure to curb Russian crude purchases. Officials said India continues to diversify energy sources to ensure secure supplies