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A Peregrine Falcon was spotted in the Kawal Tiger Reserve during the Asian Water Bird Survey, marking its first recorded appearance in five years. Wildlife researcher Dr Venkat Anagandhula photographed the bird perched on a mobile tower near Kistapur Lake.

Authorities in Mancherial district have made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Maha Shivaratri festivities at Sri Bugga Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Kannala and Sri Mallikharjuna Swamy temple in Velala.

The BRS has tightened its grip on Dubbak municipality after independent councillor-elect Mohammed Chand joined the party. MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy expressed gratitude to voters for their mandate, calling it a reaffirmation of trust in the party’s leadership.

The Kothagudem Municipal Corporation remains in suspense as the CPI has yet to decide whether to align with the Congress or the BRS for the upcoming mayoral election. With both CPI and Congress winning 22 divisions each, the hung council requires nine additional corporators to secure the mayor’s seat.

Aiden Markram’s explosive 86 guided South Africa to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, virtually sealing their Super 8s spot in the T20 World Cup. The Proteas chased 176 in 17.1 overs, topping Group D with six points

Adil Rashid’s three wickets and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 helped England beat Scotland by five wickets in Kolkata, keeping their Super Eights hopes alive in the T20 World Cup. Scotland collapsed from 113/3 to 152, undone by England’s spinners

Noted poet Dr. Jayaraju emphasised the importance of scientific temper and rational thinking while addressing students in Kothagudem as part of the Prakriti Vijnanika Yatra. He urged youth to abandon superstitions and take responsibility for protecting nature amid global warming.

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup’s marquee clash at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium. With Abhishek Sharma’s fitness uncertain and Pakistan’s spin attack ready, India’s middle-order stability will be key. Rain could also impact the high-voltage encounter

Lorcan Tucker’s explosive 94 and disciplined bowling helped Ireland thrash Oman by 96 runs in a Group B T20 World Cup clash in Colombo. Ireland posted 235, the highest total of the edition, boosting their Net Run Rate significantly

With hung verdicts in 38 Urban Local Bodies, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed Congress leaders to step up efforts to secure control, particularly by engaging Independent candidates.

An independent councillor’s decision to join the BRS has handed the party the advantage in Indresham Municipality ahead of Monday’s chairperson and vice‑chairperson elections.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao conveyed Maha Shivaratri greetings to the people of Telangana, praying to Lord Shiva for peace, happiness and the State’s continued development.

Hyderabad City Police carried out large-scale combing and cordon-and-search operations in Charminar and Shamshabad zones, deploying over 600 personnel.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar criticised the inaction of IAS and IPS Officers’ Associations after TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy allegedly abused and threatened police officers during Sangareddy municipal elections. Despite video evidence, no arrests have been made in 72 hours.

The Nizamabad Municipal Corporation elections have triggered a political storm after BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind accused the Congress of misusing police machinery to secure the Mayor’s post. The hung verdict has intensified suspense over who will claim the Mayor’s chair.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a major bridge over the Brahmaputra, unveiled IIM Guwahati and launched a regional data centre in Assam. He also flagged off electric buses, aiming to improve connectivity, education, digital services and public transport

Indian space companies are using artificial intelligence to track debris, improve satellite safety and analyse data in orbit. Experts say AI will play a major role in autonomous operations, geospatial mapping and building a strong space economy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies over trade deals and said farmers and fishermen are fully protected. Addressing a rally in Karaikal, he also attacked the previous Congress government in Puducherry over corruption

The Andhra Pradesh government presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, focusing on welfare and development. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav outlined allocations for major sectors, welfare schemes and infrastructure while highlighting fiscal challenges

The Mancherial Municipal Corporation elections witnessed several nail-biting finishes, with candidates scraping through by narrow margins. In Kyathanapalli municipality, BRS nominees Bomma Bhumaiah Goud and Koppi Rajashekhar won their wards by margins of three and four votes respectively.

Five persons were arrested in connection with a residential robbery in Jubilee Hills, where jewellery worth about Rs 1.3 crore was stolen. Police said a domestic help facilitated the crime. Three key suspects remain absconding.

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of cheating cotton farmers and textile exporters through the India-US trade deal, claiming it favours Bangladesh and harms domestic sectors. Textile Minister Giriraj Singh rejected the charge, saying India secured a balanced agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic landing at the northeast’s first emergency landing facility in Assam’s Dibrugarh district. The runway will strengthen defence, disaster response and connectivity, and serve as an alternative airport during emergencies

Factionalism within the Congress has left the Jagtial municipal council in limbo, with no group securing a majority in the 50-member body. Congress won 23 seats, but internal divisions between senior leader T Jeevan Reddy and MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar have split the party’s strength.