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Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has urged the CPI(M) to expel former MLA A Padmakumar, who is in judicial custody in the Sabarimala gold theft case. He cited court observations and raised concerns over the party’s inaction

Sneha Raju from Hyderabad has become the world’s first two-time kidney transplant recipient to complete an Antarctic expedition, including overnight camping and crossing the Antarctic Circle. Her journey highlights resilience, medical success and the possibilities of life after organ transplantation.

Elena Rybakina defeated world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win her maiden Australian Open title. The Kazakh avenged her 2023 final loss to claim her second Grand Slam crown after Wimbledon 2022.

A 17-year-old Kashmiri boy recalled being assaulted by a shopkeeper in Uttarakhand for speaking in his native language. The incident led to police action and strong political reactions, with leaders demanding strict punishment and better protection for J&K residents

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 23 Palestinians across Gaza on Saturday, according to hospitals, despite an ongoing ceasefire with Hamas. The attacks came a day before the Rafah border crossing is set to reopen, highlighting continued violence as negotiations move into a second phase.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth straight Union Budget on February 1. Key focus areas include fiscal deficit, capital expenditure, borrowing, tax revenue, GST collections, and nominal GDP growth, which will guide market expectations

A satellite-based study by PJTAU has found that the cropped area in Telangana was 8–12 percent lower than the total cultivable land during the last Kharif season. The data will help improve crop insurance and delivery of government schemes.

Falaknuma police detained six persons for gambling after raiding a house in Fatimanagar. Police seized cash, playing cards and mobile phones, and registered a case against the accused under the Telangana State Gaming Act.

Hyderabad police have launched a manhunt after two armed robbers shot a businessman and looted ₹6 lakh at a Koti SBI ATM. Special teams are analysing CCTV footage and coordinating with neighbouring areas to track down the suspects.

Armed clashes and explosions were reported across several districts of Balochistan after the Baloch Liberation Army announced a new phase of Operation Herof. The group claimed coordinated attacks on Pakistani security forces, while residents reported heightened tension, especially in Quetta.

From February 1, the government will introduce a new tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco products, and pan masala. The move includes additional excise duty, a new cess, and MRP-based valuation to curb evasion and improve revenue

Apple’s iPhone 16 base model emerged as India’s top-selling smartphone in 2025, signalling a shift away from budget devices. A Counterpoint Research report cites strong brand appeal, EMI-led affordability and record Apple revenues in India.

A tiger that travelled nearly 400 km from Maharashtra has unsettled villagers and forest officials in Turkapally mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. The big cat, first sighted by a forest officer in Chinna Laxmapur, has been captured on trap cameras and identified through pugmarks across multiple villages.

South Korea held a funeral ceremony for former prime minister Lee Hae-chan, attended by the president and top leaders. A key figure in the nation’s democracy movement, Lee died at 73 after suffering cardiac arrest during a trip to Vietnam.

Alia Bhatt said her upcoming production reflects Eternal Sunshine’s focus on honest storytelling. She praised Prime Video for supporting bold creative choices and called the project deeply special, while also preparing for films Love & War and Alpha.

A 19-year-old first-year degree student from Hyderabad was killed after an autorickshaw overturned following a collision with a car in Paloncha, Telangana. Seven others were injured and shifted to a local hospital. Police have registered a case.

Newly released US Justice Department files include draft emails containing unverified allegations involving Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein. Gates’ spokesperson strongly denied the claims, calling them false and defamatory, as Epstein-related documents continue to draw scrutiny.

A landslide caused by heavy rain collapsed artisanal coltan mines in eastern Congo, killing more than 200 people. The mines, controlled by M23 rebels, are known for unsafe working conditions and supply a major share of the world’s tantalum.

Actor Kiccha Sudeep marked 30 years in the film industry, expressing gratitude to fans, colleagues and the Kannada film fraternity. Calling humility his biggest lesson, he pledged to work harder and honour the craft that shaped his journey.

Samsung’s India #WithGalaxy photography campaign has set two Guinness World Records for the largest smartphone photography competition and most contributions to an online photo artwork, showcasing India’s diversity through the Galaxy S Series.

BRS general secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of political vendetta in the phone tapping case, alleging double standards by the SIT in serving notices to former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao and harassing BRS leaders.

Gold and silver prices fell sharply this week on profit booking and a strengthening US dollar after a historic rally. Analysts view the correction as a healthy reset, with long-term bullish trends supported by industrial demand and central bank gold accumulation.

Devotees attending the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara at Medaram faced severe hardships as traffic snarls, blocked washrooms, water shortages, and poor coordination among government departments caused long delays, leaving many pilgrims stranded and staging protests for relief.

Former TGREDCO chairman Y. Sathish Reddy criticised the Congress government for mismanaging the Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, highlighting traffic snarls, shortage of buses, inadequate drinking water, poor sanitation, and VIP-centric arrangements that inconvenienced lakhs of devotees.