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BRS leader T. Harish Rao objected to SIT chief V.C. Sajjanar describing the alleged phone-tapping case as “illegal,” saying such a characterisation before judicial determination was unconstitutional and could create apprehensions of bias in a politically sensitive investigation.

Hyderabad Black Birds owner Naga Chaitanya is eyeing a crucial weekend at the Indian Racing Festival’s Goa street circuit, with his team just one point behind the leaders after Round 3, as street racing makes its debut at Manohar International Airport.

A case involving the alleged cheating of retired High Court judge Justice D.S.R. Varma of Rs.2.5 crore in the name of electoral bonds has been transferred to the Hyderabad Central Crime Station, which has taken up further investigation.

Burglars who broke into a liquor shop at Chityala town fled with just two beer bottles and Rs.20,000 in cash, leaving behind a fully stocked store. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the offenders.

Hyderabad is experiencing a brief pleasant weather phase as winter recedes and summer approaches, with low-level easterlies keeping temperatures in check. Day temperatures are touching 30 degrees Celsius, while nights remain cool, according to weather officials.

A 29-year-old man died by suicide in Uppal, allegedly due to financial losses in online trading. Police said the victim was under severe mental distress and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances behind the incident.

Panic gripped Veerdhandi village in Koutala mandal after a crocodile was sighted on the banks of the Wardha river on Monday. Farmers halted agricultural activities and urged officials to prevent any risk to human life.

Smooth-coated otters, listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, were sighted for the first time in an irrigation tank near Gollapur village in Adilabad district, delighting forest officials and highlighting the region’s improving aquatic biodiversity.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday on value buying in blue-chip stocks, a day after markets slumped sharply on Budget day following a hike in securities transaction tax on equity derivatives.

The rupee strengthened by 37 paise to 91.56 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by easing crude oil prices a day after the Union Budget, even as high government borrowing weighed on sentiment.

Two daily wage labourers died under suspicious circumstances in Karimnagar after collapsing at a labour adda on Sunday. Police are probing whether the deaths were due to natural causes, illicit liquor consumption, or other intoxicating substances.

Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Carlos Alcaraz after his Australian Open 2026 victory over Novak Djokovic. The 22-year-old Spaniard became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, joining tennis greats Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, while earning his seventh Grand Slam singles crown

India’s teenage squash star Anahat Singh reached her maiden PSA Bronze-level final at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, beating Sabrina Sobhy 3-1. The 17-year-old will face England’s Georgina Kennedy in the title clash after a strong run

Haryana Thunders won the Pro Wrestling League 2026 title after a dramatic 5-4 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Noida. Paris Olympic silver medalist Iryna Koliadenko sealed the win in the final bout, capping an exciting season

Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus stunned Vladimir Fedoseev with a brilliant win at Wijk Aan Zee, while World Champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in round 12. Nodirbek Abdusattorov regained sole lead, inching closer to the title

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old Spaniard won 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, joining Nadal, Federer and Djokovic in the elite list

India defeated Pakistan by 58 runs in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup at Bulawayo to reach the semi-finals. Vedant Trivedi scored 68, while Ayush Mhatre and Khilan Patel took three wickets each as Pakistan collapsed to 194

Delhi Capitals secured a playoffs berth in WPL 2026 with a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz. Laura Wolvaardt scored 47, Jemimah Rodrigues hit 34 not out, and Marizanne Kapp took three wickets as DC chased 123 in Kotambi

The ICC rejected Pakistan’s proposal for selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying it undermines sporting integrity. Awaiting PCB’s official communication, the ICC urged a resolution that protects the interests of global cricket and fans

G Rakesh Sekhar has been named captain of Hyderabad for the next two matches in the South Zone Inter-State under-14 cricket tournament at Vizianagaram. The squad includes CV Chetan Aditya, G Sai Vaibhav, M Dakshdeep and CH Ritesh Reddy

The Allen World Junior 10K Run at Gachibowli Stadium saw over 2000 students from 180 schools participate. Flagged off by Agasara Nandini, the event awarded Rs 3 lakh in prize money across categories, promoting equal opportunities in sports

Thailand’s Pawit Sornlaksup clinched his second singles title on the professional circuit, defeating India’s Manish Suresh Kumar 6-3, 6-1 in the ITF Men’s World Tour final at Hyderabad. Manish’s strong run ended against Pawit’s flawless all-court game

A 16-year-old boy from Misrigunj died in a road accident in Falaknuma on Sunday morning. Police said the teenager was riding a motorcycle with his friend when a GHMC vehicle collided with their bike.

Andhra qualified for the Ranji Trophy knock-out phase after finishing second in Elite Group A with 31 points. Led by Ricky Bhui and mentored by Gary Stead, the team will face Bengal in the quarterfinal, keeping title hopes alive