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The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Raj Kesireddy, the prime accused in the ₹4,000-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The arrest followed multi-city raids unearthing a ₹1,048-crore money trail involving cash and gold kickbacks extorted from local distilleries

Forum for Good Governance has urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a vigilance inquiry into recent temporary promotions and postings of Tahsildars. The organisation alleged procedural violations and raised concerns over promotions granted to officials facing vigilance and ACB cases.

Senior TMC MP and advocate Kalyan Banerjee has issued a stark ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee to choose between him and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, citing humiliation and "arrogance" after being abruptly replaced as Abhishek's legal counsel in a high-profile court case

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic identities to bypass authentication systems, conduct financial fraud and steal identities. Citizens and institutions have been urged to strengthen safeguards and remain vigilant against emerging cyber threats

YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a CBI inquiry into Andhra Pradesh's Mega DSC teacher recruitment process, alleging massive irregularities, centralized manipulation, and the fraudulent appointments of 270 individuals under a compromised sports quota

Social activist Oruganti Ranjith Kumar from Kumram Bheem Asifabad entered the India World Record and Telugu Book of Records after completing a 1,000-km bike ride across Andhra Pradesh. The 17-day journey aimed to create awareness about the dangers of narcotic drugs.

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha has firmly rejected invitations to join a rebel party faction, asserting he will not abandon Mamata Banerjee during difficult times, recalling how the West Bengal Chief Minister supported him during his own political low phase

The Supreme Court recognised homemakers as “nation builders” and held that the loss of a wife's domestic care should be monetised at a minimum of Rs 30,000 per month. The court also stressed faster disposal of motor accident compensation claims

A realtor was arrested by Malkajgiri police for allegedly shooting his wife dead at Maruthi Nagar following marital disputes. Police recovered weapons and arrested another suspect, while one more accused remains absconding. Investigation is ongoing into the murder case.

Around 1,200 students and parents attended NISAU UK 2026 in Hyderabad to explore higher education opportunities in the United Kingdom. The event featured representatives from leading UK universities, government officials and motivational speaker Manasi Joshi, who encouraged students to pursue their goals.

A study by two physics researchers from Handique Girls' College found that Zubeen Garg’s signature humming is defined by distinct acoustic properties, including temporal precision, spectral balance and harmonic richness, which contribute to its perceived warmth, resonance and emotional appeal

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, controversial dynamic pricing has driven ticket costs to historic highs. While marquee elimination rounds remain surprisingly un-unified, the entry-level ticket tiers have completely vanished for almost all host matches

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated that this is “not an era of war” and stressed dialogue and diplomacy as the only solution to global conflicts. During his Bulgaria visit, he also highlighted concerns over terrorism, supply chains and economic security

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das has called for an impartial, transparent probe into alleged financial irregularities regarding Ram Mandir donations. While the opposition has demanded accountability, Union Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed the allegations as politically motivated ahead of the 2027 polls

The Supreme Court stressed the need for strict enforcement of the PCPNDT Act, citing persistent gender bias and sex-selection practices. The court said welfare schemes and legal safeguards must continue until societal attitudes change and every girl child is valued equally

Congress leaders have welcomed a potential merger with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faction, citing her political roots in the party. The speculation follows high-level meetings in New Delhi, though the breakaway rebel TMC legislative bloc has completely rejected the idea

Kerala Police has launched Hackup 2026, a nationwide hackathon under CoCon 2026, inviting innovators, startups and cybersecurity experts to develop AI-based tools for cyber investigations. The initiative aims to enhance digital policing, analyse evidence efficiently and strengthen responses to emerging cyber threats

The Trinamool Congress faces an unprecedented structural crisis as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik became the third parliamentary lawmaker to resign this week. The exit follows a massive legislative rebellion that split the party’s state and federal wings

Actor Kriti Kharbanda appeared to take a dig at the viral Rs 370 biryani controversy with a sarcastic Instagram post. Her remark, widely linked to the debate on consent and misogyny, drew attention amid growing criticism of the audience member’s comments

Dr P Raghu Ram and the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases secured a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest audience at an AI-enabled holographic health awareness lecture. The event also launched NARI, a national initiative promoting breast health awareness.

Wimbledon has announced a record 20% increase in total prize money to £64.2 million for the 2026 tournament. The move follows escalating player protests over revenue distribution, including boycott warnings from World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

Viyona Fintech has completed certification as a Biller Operating Unit under the Bharat Bill Payment System. The approval enables the Hyderabad-based company to onboard billers onto the Bharat BillPay network, strengthening its digital payments portfolio and expanding payment collection capabilities.

England Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the second Test against New Zealand following a midnight curfew breach in London. The ECB has named Joe Root interim captain as Stokes reportedly weighs his international future

The Junior Cricket Committee has announced India Men's U19 squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, consisting of three One-Dayers and two Multi-Day fixtures. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will captain both teams, while Lakshya Raichandani serves as vice-captain