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At KSLU’s seventh convocation in Dharwad, Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Karnataka Governor Gehlot presented the honour, attended by Minister H K Patil and other dignitaries, with Nazeer thanking the university for the recognition

Microsoft will allow Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions to be processed locally in 15 countries by 2026, including India. The move enhances data security, sovereignty, and compliance for governments and regulated industries, following recent legal and operational updates in India

Under Operation NARCOS, RPF Secunderabad has seized narcotics worth Rs 5.79 crore and arrested 107 people in 88 incidents this year. The division strengthened train surveillance and coordinated with NCB, marking a significant rise in arrests and seizures compared to 2024

NASA and ISRO will declare their joint NISAR satellite operational on Friday, ISRO chief V Narayanan announced. Launched in July, the dual-band radar mission can scan the entire Earth every 12 days. Narayanan also revealed timelines for Gaganyaan and India’s planned space station

From jail, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called Army Chief Asim Munir the “most oppressive dictator” and “mentally unstable,” accusing him of tyranny and injustice. Khan vowed defiance, ruled out talks with the Shehbaz Sharif government, and condemned his and his wife’s treatment

In Maharashtra’s Latur district, a 70-year-old farmer and his 20-year-old son were killed over a land dispute in Rudhda village. Police arrested two men from the same village after the victims were found dead near a water tank on Tuesday morning

A 45-year-old painter from Uppal was abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered by four intoxicated youths who offered him a lift near LB Nagar. The victim’s dying declaration helped Nacharam police trace and arrest the accused.

Senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure sugarcane farmers get Rs 3,500 per tonne. With protests raging in north Karnataka, Bommai proposed Rs 3,300 from factories and Rs 200 from the government, warning delay would hurt thousands of farmers.

A VOTA survey shows BRS leading the Jubilee Hills bypoll with 48% support, ahead of Congress at 42%. The poll reflects public dissatisfaction with the Congress government and stronger minority and women voter preference for BRS.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the NDA is attempting to form the government in Bihar through “vote chori”, claiming 65 lakh people’s names — including many women — were deleted from the electoral rolls via the SIR exercise. She challenged voters to oust the ruling bloc and pledged jobs, land and medical cover under an INDIA-bloc government

Burglars looted gold, silver and cash from a locked house at Gosanpally in Dubbak mandal while the owners were away in Siddipet. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the burglary.

Former MLA Balka Suman accused CM Revanth Reddy of intimidating voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll and unleashing State-sponsored threats. BRS minority leaders also alleged Congress betrayed Muslim voters and failed to deliver on community welfare promises.

A murder accused escaped from police custody in Asifabad on Tuesday night. The suspect, who killed a villager over sorcery suspicions, fled during interrogation. Police have launched special teams to trace him as residents fear for their safety.

Prohibition and Excise officials in Chennur, including a head constable and four constables, were caught gambling inside the station. A viral photo triggered public outrage, prompting an internal inquiry by the Mancherial Excise Superintendent, who assured action against those found guilty.

KTR marked the tenth anniversary of T-Hub, crediting it for transforming Telangana into India’s startup hub. He highlighted the state’s innovation ecosystem, including WE-Hub, T-Works, and TSIC, as models of entrepreneurial success.

Samsung India has upgraded its Wallet app with new features, including UPI onboarding during device setup, PIN-free biometric authentication for payments, online card transactions, and Tap & Pay for FOREX cards — making digital payments faster and more secure for Galaxy users.

BRS leader P. Karthik Reddy criticised BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy for his remarks on the Chevella road expansion, blaming the Centre for delays. He said the previous BRS government completed land acquisition, while the Congress failed to push the project forward.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit warned citizens against rising online trading scams run via Telegram and WhatsApp. Fraudsters lure victims with false profit dashboards and demand repeated processing fees. Police urged investors to verify platforms and report scams to 1930.

Multiple pre-poll surveys, including those by People’s Insight and Chanakya Strategies, show BRS leading in the Jubilee Hills by-election, with Congress trailing closely. The bypoll outcome is being viewed as a key test for the Revanth Reddy government’s popularity.

A 28-year-old chartered accountant from Hyderabad, identified as Keerthika Agarwal, died by suicide along with her toddler daughter after jumping into Hussain Sagar Lake. Police suspect marital disputes led to the tragedy. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

Gold prices stayed weak amid a stronger US dollar and global market caution. Spot gold hovered around $3,940 per ounce, while MCX December futures fell 0.43 per cent to Rs 1,20,886 per 10 grams. Experts expect a rebound later this year.

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu’s wife and Heritage Foods MD Nara Bhuvaneswari received the IOD Distinguished Fellow Award and Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2025 in London. Naidu, Nara Lokesh, and Nara Brahmani congratulated her on the global recognition.

A 32-year-old man died by suicide after setting himself ablaze outside the Kushaiguda Traffic Police Station in Hyderabad. He was reportedly distressed after being booked in a recent drunk driving case. Police have begun an investigation.

A Mandal Agriculture Officer in Ramayampet has designed a ₹300 low-cost light trap to protect crops from moth infestations. Made using basic materials, the trap is helping farmers reduce crop losses and pest breeding cycles significantly.