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England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared by the independent Cricket Regulator due to insufficient evidence. Both players are set to return to the squad for Thursday's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority conducted a pre-bid meeting for the proposed Mokila Layout, attracting more than 150 prospective bidders. Officials explained key project features, planning aspects and development works ahead of the e-auction scheduled for June 29 and 30

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar questioned the State government's handling of the Petbasheerabad minor rape case, alleging lapses in protecting the victim’s interests and opposing bail. He demanded a review of the bail order and immediate filing of the charge sheet.

The Tamil Nadu government is developing a Standard Operating Procedure to fast-track sexual assault trials. Following submissions by Advocate General Vijay Narayan, the Madras High Court directed the state to present a comprehensive infrastructure status report within two week

The RBI Bulletin has warned that an adverse south-west monsoon could affect India's growth and inflation outlook. While domestic economic momentum remains strong, geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and uncertainty surrounding the global economy continue to pose significant risks

The Telangana High Court upheld the local candidature of an Assistant Executive Engineer aspirant, ruling that early schooling outside Telangana does not negate local status. In a separate case, the Court rejected an LRS plea for land earmarked as a road in a layout.

Four cargo ships carrying vital urea, DAP, and sulphur shipments have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz en route to Indian ports. The arrivals will supplement India's robust 196.08 lakh tonne fertiliser stockpile for the kharif season

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared "Operation Tiger" complete after six Lok Sabha MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the ruling Shiv Sena. The move marks another split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction and strengthens Shinde's position

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after six dissident Lok Sabha MPs formally joined the ruling Shiv Sena. The crossover marks another setback for the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction

Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision in Telangana, election officials admitted there is no mechanism to identify voters registered in two States. Nearly 89.88 lakh voter records showed discrepancies, while authorities outlined measures to update and clean electoral rolls.

The CBI has arrested former RCFL CEO Devang Mody and former RHFL CEO Ravindra Sudhalkar in separate cases linked to an alleged Rs 7,623 crore fraud involving multiple public sector banks. The agency alleges diversion of borrowed funds to Reliance ADA Group companies

The GHMC has completed Hyderabad’s first footpath made entirely of recycled plastic paver blocks at Somajiguda. Developed as part of a pilot project, the eco-friendly walkway uses single-use plastic waste and offers durability, safety, lower maintenance and long service life.

The rebel faction of the TMC led by Ritabrata Banerjee convened a special session in Kolkata and appointed Arup Roy as chairperson of what it called the “real” Trinamool Congress, marking a major organisational challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s leadership

Iran's football team left a handwritten note promoting peace and honoring Minab school strike victims after a 0-0 World Cup draw against Belgium. The squad faces severe travel restrictions while preparing for their final group match against Egypt

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal seeking clarity on private participation, shareholding patterns and tender timelines for the proposed transhipment port at Great Nicobar Island, while reiterating concerns over the project's environmental impact

The West Bengal government has allocated Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojana in its 2026-27 budget. Budget estimates indicate coverage of one crore women beneficiaries, lower than the 2.4 crore beneficiaries claimed under the previous Lakshmir Bhandar welfare scheme

The BJP government in West Bengal presented its first full budget, announcing one lakh government recruitments, a 20-percentage-point DA hike and expanded welfare measures. The Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget also prioritises infrastructure, employment generation, healthcare, education and fiscal discipline

Padma Shri awardee and Kinnera artiste Darshanam Mogulaiah has sought issuance of a house patta for a residential plot allotted to him in 2022. He raised the issue with the Rangareddy Collector, saying ownership documents are still pending despite repeated efforts.

The independent Cricket Regulator has cleared England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson of regulatory breaches due to insufficient evidence. Both players are free to play in Thursday's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar accused the Congress of taking contradictory positions on US President Donald Trump and sought clarification from Rahul Gandhi. He questioned the proposed Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, arguing that it conflicts with the party’s national rhetoric

Residents of Anandbagh in Malkajgiri have complained about recurring power cuts lasting up to five hours, disrupting water supply and affecting vulnerable groups. TGSPDCL attributed the outages to pre-monsoon maintenance work and assured that normal supply would be restored soon

Rains accompanied by strong winds damaged houses, uprooted trees and disrupted power supply in parts of Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. While residents sought compensation for losses, farmers welcomed the rainfall, saying it would help cotton seeds germinate

Dabeerpura police arrested a 57-year-old rowdy sheeter for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 50 lakh from a builder constructing a house in Hyderabad. The accused was taken into custody after the victim filed a complaint, and a case has been registered.

Indian spin sensation Manav Suthar claimed his maiden County Championship five-wicket haul (5/100) for Warwickshire against Somerset. The performance concludes his brief two-match English summer stint with 11 wickets, cementing his status as India's rising red-ball star