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The Sports Authority of India has approved financial assistance for India’s participation in the IBSF World Men’s Billiards Championship in Ireland. The support covers travel and related expenses for top players Sourav Kothari, Pankaj Advani and coach Ashok Shandilya

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy staged a protest during the praja palana programme in Siddipet, criticising the Congress government for delays in procuring paddy and other grains from farmers. The event turned chaotic as BRS cadres stormed the venue, raising slogans against the government.

The Allahabad High Court stayed demolition of a house in Prayagraj’s Dal Mandi area, questioning the notice issued in a deceased person’s name and directing authorities to submit an inspection report while maintaining status quo till May 7

The squad of 15 players for the Women's T20 World Cup has been announced.

Actor Tarun Khanna expressed confidence in Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Ram in Ramayana, praising his dedication while the film features a star-studded cast including Yash, Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol

Civil society organisations, NGOs, and academicians in Telangana have urged the Congress leadership to intervene in the ongoing fee reimbursement crisis. The State government’s GO Ms 7, which mandates direct transfer of funds to students instead of colleges, has been stayed by the High Court.

India’s new envoy Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Shanghai to assume his role as ambassador to China, amid efforts to normalise ties following the Ladakh standoff and revive bilateral engagement across sectors

Khammam housing officials clarified that a Palair Indiramma scheme beneficiary met eligibility criteria despite controversy over her remarks. An enquiry found the family had no land, lived in poor conditions, and had not violated any rules under the scheme.

A 65-year-old labourer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering a four-year-old girl in Pune district’s Bhor tehsil. The incident triggered protests by villagers, while political leaders demanded strict punishment and speedy implementation of the Shakti Act

TG EAPCET 2026 will begin on May 4 with strict entry rules, including a one-minute late policy. Over 90,000 students will appear for the A&P test, while JNTU-H has prohibited wrist watches and electronic gadgets inside exam halls.

Police in Kollam registered an attempted murder case after a 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by a friend over giving chocolate to his sister. The accused and accomplice are absconding, and a search operation is underway

Shaik Lateef, an auto driver from Siripuram Kakanagiri in Wyra mandal, has been offering free rides to pregnant women for medical check-ups and childbirth for six years. His dedication earned recognition from former MP Nama Nageswara Rao, who commended Lateef’s service despite rising fuel costs.

Farmers across Telangana staged widespread protests against the Congress government, demanding immediate procurement of maize, paddy, and jowar crops. Demonstrations erupted in Kamareddy, Adilabad, Warangal, Mulugu, and Narayanpet, with farmers squatting on highways and staging rasta rokos.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the sharp rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices was driven by global factors and India’s import dependence. While domestic LPG and fuel prices remain unchanged, the hike is expected to affect restaurants, eateries and commercial establishments nationwide

The trailer of ‘Sathi Leelavathi’, starring Lavanya Tripathi and Dev Mohan, was launched by Ram Charan in Hyderabad. The team expressed confidence in the film, which is directed by Tatineni Satya and set for release on May 8.

The alleged sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district’s Nasrapur area has triggered outrage across Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised strict action and a fast-track trial, while Opposition leaders criticised the state government over law and order concerns

A Sultanpur court rejected a plea seeking a voice sample of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader, posting the matter for May 11, with the complainant planning to challenge the order

A viral video from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district allegedly shows junior high school students loading sand during school hours. The incident has triggered outrage, with allegations that teachers forced children into manual labour. Authorities have said an enquiry will be conducted into the matter

BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared that Congress has lost public trust in Telangana after two-and-a-half years of governance, citing corruption, scams, and unfulfilled promises. He also criticised the BJP-led Central government over rising LPG prices, urging BRS leaders to organise protests.

Final rites of six persons, including three children, who died in a road accident on ORR near Shamshabad were held in Sircilla. The tragedy left the town in grief, with leaders and residents paying tributes to the victims.

Reeds FC received a walkover because Social Sporting FC failed to show up for the match in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Saturday.

The CBI has secured the extradition of fugitive Kamlesh Parekh from the UAE in connection with a major banking fraud case involving a consortium of banks led by SBI. Parekh allegedly diverted bank funds through overseas entities and fraudulent financial transactions

A Hyderabad father and son were felicitated by police for exposing an LPG cylinder theft racket after noticing a weight discrepancy. Their complaint led to arrests and seizure of illegally refilled cylinders, highlighting the importance of consumer vigilance.

Re-polling in 15 booths across Magrahat (Paschim) and Diamond Harbour Assembly constituencies in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district remained peaceful on Saturday. More than 55 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 p.m. amid heavy deployment of central and state forces