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A man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to secretly record a woman while she was bathing. The woman noticed a mobile phone camera near the bathroom ventilator, leading to a complaint, police action and the accused's arrest.

An unbeaten 64 by M. Yuvan helped Kakinada Kings post 219/5 before bowlers M. Anjaneyulu and G. Manish restricted Simhadri Vizag Lions to 148, sealing a comfortable 71-run victory in the Andhra Premier League at Visakhapatnam.

A farmer in Khammam district was fined Rs 5,000 by Thirumalapuram gram panchayat for burning paddy stubble, violating Telangana government norms. Officials warned against crop residue burning, citing environmental pollution, soil degradation, reduced fertility, and adverse impacts on agricultural productivity

Indian equity markets opened higher with the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining on buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, supported by easing crude oil prices and mixed global market cues

Serena Williams made a winning return to professional tennis at Queen’s Club, partnering with Victoria Mboko in doubles. The 44-year-old, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, impressed in her first match since 2022, but remains undecided about playing at Wimbledon

The Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has challenged CID summons in the Calcutta High Court over a signature mismatch case involving legislators. The hearing follows raids on party offices in Kolkata amid an ongoing investigation into alleged procedural irregularities

Starlink said discussions with the Indian government remain active and positive as it awaits final approval to launch satellite internet services. The company reaffirmed its commitment to India, highlighting its potential to improve connectivity in remote and underserved regions

Singer Katy Perry revealed she is deeply in love with Justin Trudeau, describing him as the love of her life. Perry said the relationship has brought stability and happiness following a challenging period marked by personal changes

Two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The injured soldiers succumbed despite treatment at an army hospital in Srinagar

Veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai at 84 due to age-related complications. Renowned for revolutionising rural storytelling in Tamil cinema, he gained fame with 16 Vayathinile and remained an influential director, writer, producer, and actor

RIL and Meta and will develop a 168-megawatt AI-focused data centre in Jamnagar, powered by renewable energy. The project strengthens India’s position as a global AI infrastructure hub and supports Meta’s growing computing and data requirements

The United States blocked a joint Pakistan-China proposal at the UN Security Council to blacklist the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade under UN sanctions. Pakistan cited regional security threats, while the US already classifies both groups as terrorist organisations

India and its diplomatic missions across the US are preparing large-scale celebrations for the 12th International Day of Yoga. Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra highlighted yoga's widespread popularity in America, while events will promote healthy ageing and India's cultural heritage

Afghanistan accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, killing 13 civilians and injuring 14. The attacks mark a new escalation in border tensions, with both countries blaming each other for supporting militant groups and cross-border violence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru with 4,399 days in office. The NDA marked 12 years in power, highlighting major infrastructure projects, governance achievements, and future political priorities

Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Kuwait, and claimed strikes on Bahrain and Jordan, after US airstrikes targeted Iranian military sites following a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Rising tensions threaten ceasefire efforts, disrupt shipping, and fuel global energy price increases

Five women at PBM Hospital in Bikaner developed severe post‑delivery complications, including kidney failure, prompting a high‑level review by Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar.

A group of Indian-American students from Virginia won the first Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Award at the White House for developing a chatbot to prevent bullying. The awards, presented by First Lady Melania Trump, recognized student innovators across elementary, middle, and high school categories nationwide.

Captain Lalrinawma Sailo of Mizoram has been awarded the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, for exceptional bravery during a counter-terror operation in Srinagar. The 27-year-old Special Forces officer is only the second Mizo to receive the honour

India’s exports have touched a record USD 863 billion in FY 2025-26, up from USD 468 billion in FY 2014-15, growing at a CAGR of 5.7 percent. Commerce ministry official Nitin Kumar Yadav highlighted strong growth in merchandise, services, and non-petroleum exports, backed by landmark trade agreements with EFTA, EU, UAE, and Mauritius.

Former West Bengal Correctional Services Minister Ujjal Biswas was arrested in Krishnanagar on charges of hoarding government relief materials, sparking local protests. His arrest follows a series of corruption cases against Trinamool Congress leaders.

Two persons were electrocuted in Hyderabad’s Bandlaguda area after coming into contact with snapped live wires during heavy rains. The victims, identified as Jaffer and Abu of Chandrayangutta, died on the spot. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

The International Criminal Court’s oversight body has suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after an investigation found he engaged in “serious misconduct” and breach of duty over sexual misconduct allegations with a female aide.