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The 111-year-old John Morris Fire Engine from Hyderabad won two major awards at the Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally 2026 in New Delhi. Maintained by SCR’s Lallaguda workshop, the vehicle was honoured for age and preservation.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX aims to build a self-growing city on the Moon within a decade, citing faster launch cycles, while maintaining plans to establish a self-sustaining human settlement on Mars within about 20 years.

Pakistani security forces killed a senior TTP commander, Maulana Younis alias Billa, during an operation in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police said he was involved in planning attacks against law enforcement agencies and civilians.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from within his Labour Party after a scandal involving former diplomat Peter Mandelson. The crisis has cost him his chief of staff and raised fresh doubts about his leadership just 18 months into office.

The Ghaziabad tragedy has raised questions about digital dependence among young people. This explainer looks at otome love games, loneliness, and how everyday online gaming habits blur boundaries between virtual relationships and real life, highlighting the urgent need for balance

Iranian authorities have arrested senior reformist figures as part of a broader crackdown on dissent following deadly protests. The move comes amid renewed nuclear talks with the United States and growing regional tensions involving Israel and Iran.

Traffic police booked a youth and seized his scooter during a special drive in Banjara Hills after he was caught riding without a visible number plate. Police later found the plate hidden inside the vehicle and discovered 23 pending challans.

A 46-year-old man was robbed by three unidentified persons while drinking alone in a secluded area at Boduppal on Sunday night. The accused fled with his gold jewellery, mobile phone and wallet. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage.

Scotland registered a dominant 73-run win over debutants Italy in their Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, powered by George Munsey’s 84 and a four-wicket haul from Michael Leask.

A 10-year-old boy died after falling from a building while trying to retrieve a kite in Mailardevpally on Monday. The child reportedly slipped through roofing sheets of a shed and died on the spot, police said.

Actress Shilpa Shetty shared a yoga video showcasing a variation of Vyaghrasana, highlighting its fitness benefits. The 50-year-old actor continues to inspire fans with her disciplined workout routines and clean lifestyle, while awaiting the release of KD: The Devil.

LED streetlights in several municipalities have gone defunct following the expiry of EESL maintenance contracts, triggering public complaints ahead of civic polls. Financial constraints, manpower shortages and pending government dues have worsened maintenance issues across urban local bodies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s assurance on retaining Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, citing unfulfilled Congress guarantees. Addressing a municipal poll roadshow, he urged voters to treat the elections as a referendum on credibility.

Manchester City scored twice late to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive. Bernardo Silva equalised before Erling Haaland converted a penalty, while Dominik Szoboszlai was sent off late.

Mummadi Rajasimha, a native of Kodimial mandal in Jagtial district, has been selected as a scientist at ISRO. An aerospace engineering graduate from IIST Thiruvananthapuram, he was picked through campus interviews during his final year.

Former minister T Harish Rao on Monday alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was avoiding campaigning in the erstwhile Medak district due to fear of defeat, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfil election promises.

Regular walking can significantly improve cardiovascular health by reducing blood vessel resistance and lowering blood pressure, experts say. Studies show benefits begin at just 2,700 steps a day, with optimal gains reached well below the often-cited 10,000-step target.

A community awareness event in New Jersey marked the launch of ‘Help Before Scam’, an initiative aimed at combating fraud targeting Indian Americans, as experts warned seniors and students about impersonation scams, legal risks and the need for early reporting.

Italy captain Wayne Madsen says his side are not at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 merely to participate, as the debutants aim to leave a lasting legacy for Italian cricket and build momentum against elite opposition.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday, tracking firm Asian markets, foreign fund inflows and optimism following an interim trade agreement between India and the US, while gains were capped by mixed sectoral cues.

The rupee strengthened 21 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment after India and the US reached a framework for an interim trade pact, alongside firm equities and a weaker dollar.

The fading threat of a US strike on Iran signals a fragmented, deterrence-driven regional order where crises simmer rather than explode

Stability in benchmark lending rates, combined with a supply-side push in the recent Union Budget, is expected to complement demand traction across sectors