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At least 188 people were killed, over 1,500 injured and more than 200 trapped after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. Rescue operations intensified in the worst-hit coastal regions as authorities declared a state of emergency and international aid began arriving

The Telangana High Court on Thursday directed Congress MLAs Danam Nagender and Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy to file their counters in petitions challenging the Speaker’s refusal to disqualify defected legislators.

Vijayawada Sunshiners posted an imposing 208 for five and then restricted Royals of Rayalaseema to 189 for nine to register a 19-run victory in the Andhra Premier League. DB Prasanth starred with 60, while B. Pranav Reddy claimed four wickets

A 16-year-old boy has been booked under the POCSO Act in Warangal for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old neighbour. The incident came to light after the victim’s mother lodged a complaint.

Mohd Abdul Khalique Khan Mustafa Khan and Dhavalika Devi Nyamurs emerged as the standout performers at the Open Telangana State Shooting Championship, winning three gold medals each. P. Homanshika Reddy added two gold medals to underline a dominant display at Gachibowli

The National Rifle Association of India has launched a four-day Shotgun Referee Course for 14 participants from across the country. The programme focuses on officiating, range management and competition rules, aiming to enhance technical standards and strengthen India's shooting ecosystem

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met his counterparts from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh along with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in Hospet to discuss the long‑standing Tungabhadra water‑sharing issue. While officials from all three States participated, details of the deliberations were not made public.

Chennai Bulls secured a semifinal berth after a 14-14 draw with Bengaluru Bravehearts in the HSBC Rugby Premier League. Delhi Redz knocked out Kolkata Banga Tigers 40-28, while Hyderabad Heroes dominated Mumbai Dreamers 33-0 with a commanding all-round display

Palamuru Strikers registered their first win of the Sreenidhi University TG20 season with a five-wicket victory over Medak Falcons. Rohit Rayudu’s unbeaten 54 and Vignesh Reddy’s brisk 39 helped chase down 165 after disciplined bowling restricted the Falcons to 164/9

The Telangana High Court has questioned the Election Commission of India’s decision to distribute physical Enumeration Forms only in Telugu outside GHMC limits during the ongoing revision of electoral rolls.

Shafali Verma’s explosive 53 off 34 balls guided India to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Manchester. India chased 137 in 16.5 overs despite fielding lapses, with Radha Yadav and Shree Charani starring

BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao described Muharram as a symbol of righteousness, truth and sacrifice, noting that Muslims observe it in remembrance of these values.

The Labour Code offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, productivity-linked wage system that delivers dignity and growth

Justice Juvvadi Sridevi of the Telangana High Court has suspended the operation of G.O.Ms. No.9 on fee reimbursement admissions until next Tuesday, questioning how private colleges can function when arrears running into thousands of crores remain unpaid.

Metro services on Bengaluru’s Purple Line were briefly disrupted Thursday evening after train doors failed to close at Cubbon Park station. The issue was resolved in 17 minutes, affecting five subsequent trains.

Climate variability is no longer an occasional disruption but a recurring reality, underscoring the need for resilient agricultural systems that can withstand uncertainty

A 63-year-old woman from Venkatraopet village died after being run over by a TSRTC bus in Luxettipet town, Mancherial district, on Thursday.

CPI (M) leader Pothineni Sudharshan Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting the Sitarama Project, meant to irrigate seven lakh acres in Khammam and Mahabubabad districts. He alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy failed to honour his 2024 promise to complete the project by August 2026.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s celebrations over the replacement of Tungabhadra dam gates, arguing that Telangana’s core water issues remain unaddressed. He said the State continues to be deprived of its rightful Krishna River share under the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appealed to government employees to work an extra hour daily to boost State revenues, assuring them that the funds would be used for their welfare. He admitted being called a "Gumpu Mestri" and emphasised his bond with employees.

Former BRS MLA Balka Suman was released from Chanchalguda Central Prison on Thursday after the Telangana High Court granted him conditional bail in a case linked to his remarks on Singareni coal establishments.

A political row has erupted over the status of passports as proof of citizenship. The government clarified that passports have never been conclusive proof of Indian citizenship under the Passports Act, 1967, while opposition parties accused the ruling BJP of attempting to undermine citizenship rights.

The construction of the fourth next-generation offshore patrol vessel for the Indian Coast Guard has commenced with a keel-laying ceremony in Mumbai. The vessel is being indigenously designed and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders under the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Conflicting reports have emerged over the Telangana government’s plan to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T, with the Centre reportedly advising the State to fund the project independently.