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Twelve years after achieving statehood, Telangana continues to face cultural and linguistic prejudice, particularly in cinema and social media. The backlash against the film 'Idupu Kayitham' has once again highlighted the deep-rooted stereotypes and discrimination that fuelled the Telangana movement.

The Global Chess League Season 4 player draft will hit Mumbai on June 29, featuring the return of Magnus Carlsen. Six franchises will build six-player teams before heading to Bengaluru for the main tournament from September 3–13

A Muslim panchayat member in Kerala's Kasaragod performed the last rites of a Hindu cancer patient after his family declined to claim the body. Her gesture, guided by humanity beyond religious differences, earned widespread praise and admiration across social media and political circles

ISRO has successfully completed a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine Power Head Test Article at 175 tonnes of thrust, paving the way for full-capacity testing. The milestone strengthens India's next-generation launch vehicle programme and future deep-space and human spaceflight missions.

A 35-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and two young sons with an axe in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district before dying by suicide after jumping in front of a train. Police are investigating domestic disputes and other possible motives behind the family tragedy

Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj believes Novak Djokovic's relentless hunger for success remains his greatest strength as the Serbian chases a record 25th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. He also backed Jannik Sinner while expecting Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev to challenge strongly.

DR Congo faces debutants Uzbekistan in a high-stakes final Group K match at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Round of 32 qualification on the line. Indian viewers can stream the match live on Zee5 or watch on Unit8 Sports channels

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will place the Global South at the centre of a secure, resilient and sustainable global energy future during its BRICS Chairship 2026, emphasising international cooperation, clean energy transition, innovation and stronger partnerships among emerging economies for energy security

The Maharashtra State Council of Examinations postponed Sunday's Teacher Eligibility Test following a midnight police raid in Bhiwandi that exposed a major question paper leak. The postponement leaves over 4.28 lakh teaching aspirants in limbo amid widespread outrage

Kolkata Police arrested former TMC councillor and Borough 11 chairman Tarakeswar Chakraborty early Saturday on extortion and molestation charges. Chakraborty’s arrest marks the 11th detention of former KMC councillors facing similar criminal allegations amid ongoing civic cleanups

Iran's hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 remain uncertain after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt. A stoppage-time winner was ruled out for offside following a VAR review, leaving Iran dependent on results elsewhere to advance.

Maharashtra's Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, scheduled for June 28, has been postponed after police found suspects in Bhiwandi possessing questions matching the actual paper. A criminal case has been registered, and authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the alleged leak

West Bengal Health Minister Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee has ordered a high-level investigation after contraceptives, luxury beds, and premium furniture were uncovered inside a locked Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation ward office previously run by a now-missing TMC councillor

Ahead of India’s must-win T20 World Cup encounter against undefeated Australia, opener Shafali Verma urged her team to avoid overthinking. Verma highlighted her own form turnaround, new-ball bowling duties, and backed India’s heavily critiqued fielding unit to deliver

A petition in the Supreme Court seeks a nationwide fire and life safety framework for high-risk public buildings, mandatory safety audits, stricter accountability for officials, and enhanced protection for schools, hospitals, hotels and commercial establishments following recent deadly fire tragedies in Delhi and Lucknow

AFI has confirmed that Neeraj Chopra will defend his Asian Games javelin title after recovering from a back injury. The Olympic medallist will also compete at the Commonwealth Games as India targets another strong athletics performance at the continental meet.

Choosing the wrong lender, opting for a longer tenure, overlooking legal checks and ignoring hidden costs can make a home loan far more expensive. Understanding these common mistakes and reviewing loan terms regularly can help borrowers reduce repayment costs over time

Actor Vishnu Manchu shared a heartfelt social media note marking one year since the release of his ambitious mythological drama Kannappa. Despite a star-studded cast including Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, the film saw mixed reviews and low box-office returns

Four people were killed and eight others injured in two separate lightning strike incidents in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district. The victims were struck during adverse weather in the Baihar and Garhi police station areas, with several injured persons undergoing treatment

India will look to bounce back from a shock defeat in the opening T20I when they face Ireland in the series-deciding second match. The visitors need an improved batting display to avoid a series loss before travelling to England

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, marking the cooperative ride-hailing platform's expansion into the state. The initiative plans to reach 125 cities and 30 major urban centres across India by March 2027 under a cooperative ownership model

India secured a quarterfinal berth in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a commanding 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan in their Group C opener. The win sets up a decisive clash against Chinese Taipei to determine the group winners.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government over its stance on Gaza, calling its silence morally and strategically indefensible. She alleged India had distanced itself from historical allies and urged the country to reclaim an independent and humanitarian foreign policy

The Supreme Court has ruled that homebuyers can pursue compensation for delayed possession even after taking possession of their flats. It restored a long-pending consumer complaint and held that such claims must be decided on merits by the consumer commission