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The rupee strengthened sharply against the US dollar after the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and eased investment norms for FPIs. Improved capital flow measures and stable policy stance boosted investor sentiment and currency performance.

Farmers, who were heading to agriculture fields, found a carcass of a sloth bear close to their fields. Officials suspect that it could have died due to age related issues

The Telangana government is facing criticism over tree felling near KBR Park, environmental concerns in Kancha Gachibowli and declining plantation targets under Vanamahotsavam. Activists, residents and policy experts have raised questions about sustainable development and the effectiveness of green initiatives

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping can resolve border issues amicably. He stressed Russia's ties with both nations are independent and mutually beneficial

Gwalior Cheetahs captain Rajat Patidar has highly praised the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL), stating the tournament has successfully transitioned over 10 local players into the IPL while significantly strengthening the state’s grassroots cricket framework

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka in the presence of senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. The Congress has also fielded Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan for the Upper House polls

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed Sai Sudharsan will bat at number three in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, emphasizing the need to give the young left-hander a prolonged run to permanently solve India's top-order issues

Former India selector Devang Gandhi has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for an India T20I debut after his standout IPL 2026 and U19 World Cup performances. Gandhi praised his technique, temperament and adaptability, calling him a “mind-boggling” talent.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that AirTrunk will invest about Rs 3 lakh crore (USD 30 billion) in India to develop 5 GW of data centre capacity. The investment is expected to boost cloud computing, AI infrastructure, employment generation and digital innovation

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched Ahmedabad's 'Mission Five Million Trees' on World Environment Day, targeting 50 lakh saplings for 2026–27 alongside advanced real-time air pollution tracking laboratories to counter the city's intensifying urban heat island effect

Former AIFF general secretary Shaji Prabhakaran has called on India to convert its temporary, quadrennial FIFA World Cup fanaticism into a sustained, year-round movement focusing on youth qualification, grassroots development, and robust institutional governance for domestic football

A man in Hyderabad was booked for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number plate to evade traffic challans. The fraud came to light during a police verification drive, leading to a case at Langar Houz police station.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said demographic changes in West Bengal, Tripura and Bihar would not be tolerated, stressing stronger border management. Addressing BSF personnel in Tripura, he announced the smart border project is nearing completion and will be piloted at select locations

Hyderabad She Teams secured the conviction of five men for allegedly harassing women near Charminar. A Nampally court sentenced each to three days’ simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1,000 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and City Police Act.

Former selector Devang Gandhi has urged India to give its next number three Test batsman a sustained run to solve the team's batting instability since Cheteshwar Pujara's exit, ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan

Shreyas Iyer is set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20 captain, according to reports ahead of the selection meeting on Saturday. Tilak Varma may be named vice-captain, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to earn a maiden senior call-up.

Maruti Suzuki India announced two biogas projects involving an investment of Rs 150 crore, including a new facility at Kharkhoda and expansion of its Manesar plant. The initiatives aim to reduce fossil fuel use, lower emissions and support renewable energy adoption

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking speedy appointments to vacant posts in State Human Rights Commissions, advising the petitioner to approach respective High Courts. The petitioner later withdrew the plea, citing vacancies that could render some commissions ineffective and defunct

Former Vinukonda MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been detained by Cyberabad Police in connection with an alleged land encroachment case in Gandipet. Investigators say forged documents and fake government orders were used in an attempt to claim government property.

BHEL shares rose nearly 3 per cent after the state-run engineering company secured an EPC contract worth over Rs 21,000 crore for the Meja Stage-II thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh. The order adds to its strong order book and recent international wins

India lost 1-3 in a shootout to China after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in the U18 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final in Japan. Kiran Ekka and Nousheen Naz scored for India, who will now play for bronze.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for Test cricket, while reflecting on India’s 2021 Gabba win. He said bowlers must adapt to modern demands and urged urgent evolution to sustain red-ball cricket’s relevance globally.

A hauler operator was injured in SCCL's RK New Tech underground mine at Srirampur in Mancherial district after a drum struck a motor and then hit him. He was hospitalised and is stable. Coal miners later raised concerns over workplace safety.

Khammam police arrested another accused in the Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case registered at Sathupalli. The accused allegedly provided a bank account used by the fraud network. So far, 27 of the 28 accused have been arrested and remanded.