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Panic erupted at a Bachupally apartment when residents spotted a large python on the second floor. Police alerted the forest department, and volunteers safely captured the snake, which will later be released into a nearby forest.
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BRS leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao, led the ‘Chalo Bus Bhavan’ protest against the RTC fare hike in Secunderabad. Heavy police deployment, house arrests, and scuffles with party workers marked the rally, with several detained en route.
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City-based wildlife photographer Jeet Aman received a special award for his “leopard with full moon” image at the Global Big Cats Photography Competition 2025. Out of 1,400 submissions, his photo ranked sixth among the top eight selected by the jury.
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BRS leaders, including KTR and Harish Rao, were initially placed under house arrest but later allowed to board city buses to stage the ‘Chalo Bus Bhavan’ protest against the RTC fare hike. Police detained some leaders en route, delaying their movement.
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The WHO has sought clarification from Indian authorities on whether the cough syrup Coldrif, linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, was exported to other countries. The agency may issue a global alert after official confirmation from New Delhi.
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BRS senior leader T Harish Rao condemned the house arrests of party leaders ahead of the “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest, accusing the Congress government of suppressing dissent. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy regime was burdening citizens and planning to privatise the RTC.
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Gold and silver prices eased in early trade Thursday on the MCX as investors booked profits after record highs. December gold futures slipped 0.34% to ₹1,22,789 per 10g, while silver dropped 0.75% to ₹1,48,738 per kg amid global cues.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s West Asia peace plan, under which Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza. Modi praised Israeli PM Netanyahu’s leadership and hoped the deal would bring lasting peace.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by the US, saying it offers a path to a two-state solution. He urged all parties to honour the agreement and ensure humanitarian access, calling the peace effort a “momentous opportunity.”
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Police placed BRS leaders, including KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, under house arrest to prevent them from joining the “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest against the RTC fare hike. Heavy police deployment was seen across Hyderabad as tensions rose Thursday morning.
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The Maharashtra ATS carried out late-night searches at several locations in Pune’s Kondhwa area over suspected radicalisation of individuals. Acting on specific intelligence, ATS and Pune Police teams verified multiple people as heavy security deployment continued across four police station limits.
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Police said the explosion in Kanpur’s Mishri Bazar was triggered by firecrackers, not a bomb, after forensic tests confirmed traces of low-intensity explosives. Six people were injured, and several detained as probes revealed illegal firecracker sales in the crowded market.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hailed US President Donald Trump for his “sacred mission” in brokering the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas. Calling it a “great day for Israel,” Netanyahu said the agreement would bring home all hostages and pave the way for peace.
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US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, which includes hostage release and Israeli troop withdrawal. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey helped broker the deal after indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Bharat Hooda marked his 100th PKL game with an absolute masterclass, registering 20 points - including 16 raid points and 4 tackle points
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Honouring Dilip Vengsarkar with a statue at Wankhede is a tribute to one of Mumbai’s greatest cricketing icons, says Ajinkya Naik, president of MCA
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Shameem, who has the FIVB Referees Badge, compares PVL to the T-20 format in cricket and having played junior grade volleyball
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Raunak Sood bags a ‘triple’ by winning the Open men’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles in the Ranga Reddy district pickleball tennis tournament
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Tamil Nadu has sealed a Chennai-based pharma unit that made the banned cough syrup Coldrif, linked to 20 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. The state warned of criminal action as an MP police SIT probed the factory, which tested positive for toxic chemicals
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India, seeded second, had beaten Nepal and Sri Lanka in their earlier Group H clashes and went into the final round as the only unbeaten team in the group
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With West Indies greats Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson, alongside current stars Shai Hope and Roston Chase, being present, this was a first-of-its-kind networking experience that brought together cricketing legends, global business leaders, and sporting icons on one stage
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Dhrithi was brilliant in the field, picking two catches and was adjudged ‘best fielder’ of the match
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The Indian senior men’s national team are currently bottom of Group C in the qualifiers, having earned just a point from their previous two matches
