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Four members of a family, including two minors, died after a fire broke out in their home in Kumhari town of Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, followed by a gas cylinder explosion. Authorities suspect an electrical spark may have triggered the tragedy
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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported an 86 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax for the March quarter at Rs 221.3 crore, mainly due to lower generics sales in North America. The company, however, recorded growth in India and European generics businesses
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The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of irregularities has left more than 22 lakh students awaiting fresh examination dates and further instructions. The NTA has confirmed a re-exam, while the Centre has ordered a CBI probe into the matter
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Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, accused in a POCSO case, has evaded arrest and sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. Meanwhile, the police officials planto re-record the victim’s statement, while Bageerath remains absconding.
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A Kerala Fast Track POCSO court in Idukki sentenced 44-year-old Rajesh to 24 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in 2024. The court also imposed a ₹2.2 lakh fine and directed compensation support for the victim
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DVSR Murthy, a 1998 batch Indian Postal Service officer, assumed charge as the Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle on Tuesday. Previously serving in the J&K Postal Circle, he has held several important positions in the Department of Posts during his career
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The Telangana Jail Museum and ‘Feel the Jail’ experience were inaugurated at the Chanchalguda Prison Complex in Hyderabad. The initiative allows visitors to explore prison history and experience simulated imprisonment while promoting awareness about prison reforms and rehabilitation efforts
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The Supreme Court of India Collegium, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, approved the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. The recommendations will now be forwarded to the Centre for final clearance and presidential approval
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An Etihad Airways flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi was cancelled on Tuesday after engineers detected a hydraulic leak moments before takeoff. Emergency protocols were activated and passengers were safely evacuated.
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India will supply 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Nepal under a government-to-government arrangement after Kathmandu sought help due to supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions. The shipment aims to support Nepal’s agriculture during the upcoming farming season
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Teacher and writer Banibrata Mahanta won the Muse India Translation Award 2025 for translating Kusum Khemani’s Hindi novel Lavanyadevi. The award received 103 entries from 18 Indian languages and carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with a framed certificate
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Shekhar Suman is making a comeback to late‑night television after 14 years with Shekhar Tonite, a show created by his son Adhyayan Suman. The programme aims to raise social awareness and confront issues respectfully.
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Four cheetah cubs born to Kuno National Park’s female cheetah KGP12 were found dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, likely killed by predation. Officials said the mother is safe and an investigation and post-mortem will determine the exact cause
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A 78-year-old self-styled godman in Thane has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl by falsely claiming to perform rituals to remove “evil spirits.” Police have booked him under multiple laws, including POCSO, and remanded him to custody
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A 45-year-old woman died after being electrocuted while drying clothes at her residence in Narregudem under Ameenpur division in Sangareddy district. The clothesline reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire, leading to the fatal incident on Tuesday
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The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government appointed astrologer and close aide Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The move, aimed at political coordination, has triggered debate over non-traditional appointments in governance
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Senior Maoist leader Pasunuri Narahari alias Santosh reportedly surrendered before the Telangana Police along with his wife. Carrying a Rs 20 lakh reward, Narahari had been underground for nearly three decades and was allegedly associated with the Maoist organisation’s East Regional Bureau
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Advertising Standards Council of India released draft guidelines for labelling AI-generated ads under a risk-based system aligned with IT Rules 2026. It classifies content into high, medium, and low risk, aiming to curb deception while avoiding excessive labelling
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Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has adequate fuel supplies for two months despite global disruptions, but warned that state-run oil companies could face losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a quarter if crude prices remain elevated and fuel prices unchanged
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Bajaj Finserv plans to gradually expand its market share and reach every Indian household within the next decade, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Bajaj said. The company also plans to launch private equity and real estate funds later this year amid growing competition
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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal revolt as about 30 MLAs reportedly oppose chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging alliance talks with DMK and backing TVK. The party denies the claims, while political confusion intensifies ahead of a key floor test
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An Indian tourist has died after mysteriously losing consciousness along with three others at a cafe in Phuket, Thailand. The Embassy of India, Bangkok is coordinating with local authorities as investigations continue into the incident
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BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao chaired a meeting with party leaders and members to discuss organisational restructuring and measures to strengthen the party across Telangana
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R Seenivasa Sethupathi has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging a Madras High Court order barring him from participating in Assembly floor tests amid a disputed one-vote victory in Tiruppattur. The case stems from alleged postal ballot irregularities and EVM discrepancies
