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An eviction drive in Khammam’s Vinoba Navodaya Colony triggered high tension as officials, backed by hundreds of police and disaster relief personnel, demolished houses built by poor families on Bhoodan Board land. The police also restricted media coverage, leading to friction with journalists.

In Shivamogga, Karnataka, 15-year-old Sanket died after being assaulted while saving his friend from a group attack. Two minors have been taken into custody. The incident sparked communal tension and prompted police to heighten security in the area

A family of three, a couple and their young son allegedly died by suicide at their residence in Amberpet, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Police have begun an investigation and shifted the bodies for post-mortem.

  Veteran Bollywood actor Dalip Tahil, 73, showcased his adventurous side by river rafting on the Ganges in Rishikesh. Sharing the thrilling experience on social media, he highlighted the excitement and reflected on his four-decade-long acting career across films and platforms 

  A retired Kannur school principal and motivational speaker, K C Shaju, was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 17-year-old girl during a counselling session at his home. He has been remanded to 14 days judicial custody; investigation continues 

Unseasonal rains continued across Telangana, with Hyderabad and Nalgonda witnessing heavy overnight showers. Hyderabad recorded up to 42.8 mm of rainfall in Bahadurpura, while Nalgonda’s Chandampet reported the state’s highest at 70 mm.

Rajasthan Police detained a suspect for the strangulation of a 13-year-old girl in Bikaner. The victim was murdered while walking to her Class 8 board exams. Authorities suspect sexual assault, while local protests over the tragedy have delayed the post-mortem

Ninety-one countries and organisations have endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact following the AI Impact Summit 2026. The declaration promotes equitable, trustworthy and accessible AI, emphasising global cooperation, open ecosystems, digital infrastructure and inclusive growth under shared development principles

Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit, Canada has moved to revoke Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship, alleging he misrepresented residency details during his application. Extradited to India in 2025 for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Rana is contesting the decision in court

The Telangana government’s ambitious Gandhi Sarovar Project, which aims to build the world’s tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat, Hyderabad, has triggered widespread criticism. Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, has strongly opposed the move, calling it “un-Gandhian.”

The Election Commission of India held a National Round Table Conference with State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam, the first in 27 years. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, discussions focused on EVMs, electoral rolls, technology sharing and cooperative federalism

NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces a section on “corruption in the judiciary,” sparking political debate. While detailing case backlogs and accountability mechanisms, the addition drew criticism from Kapil Sibal, who questioned why corruption in other institutions was not highlighted

VIYONA has received UIDAI’s OVSE certification, enabling offline Aadhaar-based identity verification without real-time database access. The approval strengthens privacy safeguards, accelerates paperless KYC processes and enhances digital onboarding across banking, fintech and enterprise sectors in India.

Unidentified persons allegedly damaged idols at the Sri Sri Devamukha Anjaneya Swamy temple in Hyderabad’s Balapur Road area on Monday night. The incident was discovered by the local priest the next morning, prompting the temple committee to alert police.

Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib over a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit. Congress leaders termed the action illegal, while police cited evidence and alleged non-cooperation during prolonged questioning

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell nearly 1 per cent in early trade, led by a sharp selloff in IT stocks amid AI disruption fears. Rising crude prices and fresh tariff concerns following US President Donald Trump’s remarks further dampened investor sentiment

In a horrific incident in Lucknow, 19-year-old Akshat Pratap Singh allegedly shot and dismembered his father, Manvendra, following a dispute over NEET exam pressure. The accused hid the torso in a drum and discarded other remains before confessing to police

  Six members of a cloth merchant’s family, including five children, died after a massive fire engulfed their two-storey home in Meerut’s Lisari Gate area. The blaze, intensified by stored cloth, left one elderly woman critical and injured a neighbour during rescue efforts 

A Leh-bound SpiceJet Boeing 737 carrying around 150 passengers returned to New Delhi on Tuesday morning after experiencing an engine-related technical issue. The aircraft operating flight SG121 landed safely, and all passengers were disembarked normally, according to the airline 

Paradox Museum opened in Hyderabad’s Somajiguda, offering over 50 interactive illusion-based exhibits. Inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, the global edutainment brand blends art and science, bringing its immersive experience to the city

Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan have reunited after nearly four decades as shooting for the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD begins. Bachchan shared images from the Hyderabad sets and expressed excitement about their collaboration

The United States said Pakistan has the right to defend itself after airstrikes on alleged militant camps near the Afghanistan border. India condemned the strikes over reported civilian casualties and reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty

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