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A farmer in Narsapur mandal put up a warning banner after drunkards repeatedly damaged his mango orchard by breaking liquor bottles. Fed up with injuries to workers and littering, the banner threatens fines and punishment, drawing wide attention on social media.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress of historically betraying Telangana’s river water rights, alleging the Revanth Reddy government restored an unfair Krishna water-sharing formula and surrendered the State’s interests to Andhra Pradesh and the Centre.

As part of an age-old Raj Gond tradition, a woman from the Thodasam clan drank two kilograms of sesame oil to formally inaugurate the annual Khamdev Jatara at Narnoor in Adilabad. The ritual is believed to bring fertility, prosperity and well-being.

Bhogapuram Airport near Visakhapatnam took a major step towards commercial operations with a successful validation flight by Air India. The GMR-led project is over 90% complete and is targeted to begin operations by June.

Andhra Pradesh has become India’s top investment destination in FY26, attracting over 25% of total proposed investments. Backed by reforms, infrastructure and policy clarity, the State is emerging as a key driver of India’s next industrial growth phase.

A US military operation capturing Venezuelan President Maduro disrupted Caribbean travel, grounding flights to Puerto Rico, Aruba, and the Lesser Antilles. Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, waived change fees, and added extra services as restrictions lifted by Sunday

Actress Diana Penty says a good actor must look beyond personal relationships and stay true to the character on screen. Speaking during promotions of Do You Wanna Partner, she said her off-screen rapport with Tamannaah Bhatia made their on-screen chemistry effortless.

Marwadi Siksha Samithi Law College, Hyderabad, hosted a lively Freshers’ Party for the Class of 2025. Guided by college officials, the event featured cultural programs and inspiring speeches, welcoming new students into the legal fraternity and motivating them for their academic journey

X Corp said it continues to act against illegal content, including CSAM, after the Centre issued a notice over misuse of its AI tool Grok. MeitY warned of strict legal action and possible loss of safe harbour protection.

Television couple Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali announced their separation after nearly 15 years of marriage via Instagram. They emphasized peace, mutual respect, and co-parenting their three children, assuring fans there is no negativity or drama in their decision

In Ernakulam’s Kadathy, a 68-year-old man, Ravi, died and another, James, suffered serious burns after a firecracker explosion at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church during festive preparations. Police registered a case against the priest and church officials

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the East Sea, its first 2026 test. The US confirmed no immediate threat, reaffirmed ally defense, while South Korea highlighted rising instability due to Pyongyang’s nuclear program and military cooperation with Russia

Dravidian ideologue L Ganesan, former MP and DMK stalwart who championed Tamil linguistic and social justice causes, passed away at 91 in Thanjavur. He served in state assemblies, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha, leaving a lasting political legacy

In a shocking update, police revealed a 25-year-old woman was gang-raped inside a private hospital ambulance, not a van, in Faridabad. Both accused drivers have been arrested. The victim remains hospitalized while investigations continue via a surfaced testimonial video

British and French warplanes struck an underground Islamic State facility near Palmyra, Syria, targeting weapons and explosives. The joint operation, using guided bombs, aimed to prevent IS resurgence, with initial assessments suggesting the target was successfully engaged

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by US forces and jailed in New York on narco-terrorism charges. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president amid disputes over Venezuela’s political legitimacy and international intervention

X Corp said it continues to act against illegal content, including CSAM, after the Centre issued a notice over misuse of its AI tool Grok. MeitY warned of strict legal action and possible loss of safe harbour protection.

In West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, Pradhan Purty was arrested for murdering a 25-year-old woman. He confessed to strangling her and crushing her head with a stone after she demanded marriage and money. Evidence, including her mobile and a blood-stained stone, was recovered

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said the Ballari violence, triggered by a banner dispute between BJP and Congress supporters that left one dead, may be handed to the CID. Two private gunmen have been detained, with ballistic reports awaited

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the clearing of 1,732.5 acres of reserve forest land in Hojai district from encroachments. The government has reclaimed over 47,850 acres since 2021, emphasizing zero tolerance for illegal settlements, particularly targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims

The Andhra Pradesh government rejected Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Rayalaseema Lift Project was halted at his request, saying the suspension occurred earlier due to lack of statutory approvals and NGT and Centre directives.

Celebrity chef-filmmaker Vikas Khanna directs Shabana Azmi in his upcoming film *Imaginary Rain*, exploring grief, family, and Indian cuisine. Khanna also returns as a judge on *MasterChef India 2026*, which introduces a ‘jodi’ format celebrating culinary diversity

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu denied Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Rayalaseema Lift Project was halted at his request. AP clarified the project was suspended due to lack of statutory approvals under the previous government, not political pressure

After the US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, uncertainty gripped Venezuela. High court-appointed Delcy Rodríguez claims interim leadership, while Maduro loyalists denounce the operation. Streets emptied, protests erupted, and questions remain over US involvement, succession legitimacy, and the military’s loyalty