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Two persons were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly attempting to bribe Odisha Congress MLAs staying at a resort ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of orchestrating “Operation Lotus”.

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched an Integrated Phygital Service Centre in Madhya Pradesh, saying the initiative will use BharatNet connectivity to deliver healthcare, education, agricultural support, financial and e-governance services to people in rural and remote areas.

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions and encroachments along the Ganga riverbanks and floodplains, and asked about steps taken to protect the river and implement Ganga rejuvenation measures.

As Kerala prepares for the Assembly election schedule announcement, the ruling LDF appears ahead in candidate selection and seat-sharing discussions, while the Congress-led UDF is still negotiating with allies and finalising its list of candidates.

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called for peace amid tensions in West Asia while also outlining plans to expand its organisational presence across the country as it approaches its 100th year, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Sunday. Addressing the media during the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) meeting, Hosabale said […]

Two persons died in separate accidents in Hyderabad. A man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run while taking a U-turn near Shamshabad, while another man died after accidentally falling from the second floor of a building while erecting a banner.

A 45-year-old man from Kalyan East in Maharashtra’s Thane district allegedly died by suicide after cybercriminals blackmailed him with morphed obscene photos and extorted money over several months. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 increase in the monthly honorarium for purohits and muezzins hours before the Assembly poll announcement, raising it to Rs 2,000 and approving fresh applications under the scheme.

The Union Environment Ministry has informed the Supreme Court that it has no objection to a Central Empowered Committee proposal to form a 10-member expert panel to frame a uniform definition for the Aravalli hills and ranges.

A servant couple from Nepal allegedly stole valuables worth Rs 2 crore from a businessman’s house in Jubilee Hills on Saturday night. The couple, employed recently as housemaid and security guard, fled after breaking open a locker while the homeowners were asleep.

Actor Vijay’s much-anticipated political debut through Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) comes in the aftermath of the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. With a CBI probe underway, Vijay is busy interviewing candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Members of Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam discovered a quartz stone tool on a hill near Manchirevula Beerappa Gudi in Hyderabad. Experts identified it as an Upper Palaeolithic quartz point, suggesting prehistoric human activity in the region thousands of years ago.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education and State universities are introducing several new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields including aviation, maritime technology, climate science and medical microbiology from the next academic year to bridge skill gaps and improve employability.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned drug use and demanded strict action against those involved in narcotics. He warned against attempts to link the party to drug cases for political reasons and said he was ready to undergo any test.

Faf du Plessis believes Sunrisers Hyderabad possess one of the most destructive batting lineups in the IPL but lack clear wicket-taking options. He also backed Abhishek Sharma to overcome his dip in form ahead of TATA IPL 2026.

With just a day left for the Rajya Sabha elections, political activity has intensified across party lines. NDA leaders, including JD(U)’s Narendra Narayan Yadav and BJP’s Ram Kripal Yadav, expressed confidence in sweeping all five Bihar seats.

Former India captain Mithali Raj’s coach-cum-mentor RSR Murthy congratulated her on receiving the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award, praising her remarkable 22-year international career and describing her as a trailblazer who inspired generations of women cricketers in India.

Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram be awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously. The Congress leader highlighted Kanshi Ram’s role in mobilising Dalits and marginalised communities.

Mild tension prevailed in Attapur after HYDRAA teams, assisted by police, removed a temporary tin-sheet boundary around 6,000 square yards of disputed land near a temple. Officials said the land belongs to the government, while some locals objected to the demolition.

The Cyberabad traffic police have intensified their drunk driving checks in Hyderabad. Last weekend, 187 offenders were caught, with two sentenced to a two-day jail term, 23 fined and assigned social service, and 162 fined.

The ongoing LPG shortage in Telangana has sparked a fresh round of political sparring between Congress and BJP. Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy admitted to severe shortages in commercial LPG. The BJP, however, accused the Congress government of creating artificial scarcity.

Israeli soldiers opened fire on a car in Tammun, northern West Bank, killing four members of the Odeh family, including two children. The Israeli authorities claimed the car accelerated toward troops during a pursuit of suspected militants.

Taiwan detected 26 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval ships near the island after a recent dip in such activity. Analysts link the surge to military training, US–China diplomacy, and ongoing tensions, while Taiwan maintains its defensive posture

The Telangana State Legislature’s budget session begins Monday, with Congress and BRS poised for sharp confrontations over welfare guarantees, irrigation projects, and the Musi riverfront development. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will address the joint sitting, while the State budget of Rs 3.2 lakh crore is scheduled for March 20.