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Seven people were killed in two separate road accidents in Karnataka’s Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts on Monday. Four members of a Bengaluru family returning from Tirupati died after their car overturned, while three women were killed in another collision.
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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has compared artificial intelligence with the Industrial Revolution, saying AI is beginning to “erase” jobs requiring human thinking and creativity. He warned that technology could eventually replace both physical labour and the human mind.
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Mahesh Gawali’s disciplined approach has taken India back to the AFC U20 Asian Cup after a 20-year wait. Following a 3-0 win over Bangladesh, Gawali anxiously watched Uzbekistan beat Syria before finally celebrating qualification with his coaching staff.
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Folk dancer Madhuri Rathod allegedly attempted suicide at her Hyderabad residence, with the incident coming to light on Sunday. She is undergoing treatment at a private hospital and has alleged that fellow dancer Eshwar Sai deceived her with a marriage promise.
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The BRS accused police of manhandling its women legislators during a confrontation at the Telangana Assembly gate on Monday. The party alleged that several leaders were injured, demanded action against those responsible and said it would complain to the Speaker.
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Telangana chess player Rajkumar won the sixth Nagpur All-India FIDE-Rated Below-1700 Chess Tournament, scoring 8.5 points in nine rounds without a defeat. The TSWREIS alumnus finished first among 547 participants and received a cash prize of ₹50,000.
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and RLP leader Hanuman Beniwal shared the stage at a Jaipur rally, sparking speculation over a potential third political front in Rajasthan. Both leaders attacked the BJP and Congress and indicated their cooperation could continue beyond civic polls
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay attacked the DMK over alleged corruption, citing the Sarkaria Commission report, Veeranam pipeline project and ED allegations. He also warned against derogatory remarks targeting women and defended his political commitment to public service
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‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, starring Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Pankaj Tripathi, has earned Rs 112.35 crore gross at the domestic box office during its opening weekend. The film expands the popular streaming franchise onto the big screen.
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Climate change images showing wildfires, drought and extreme heat can make the crisis more immediate and emotionally powerful. Research suggests such negative imagery may cause disengagement but can also raise awareness, encourage environmental involvement and motivate action when impacts feel local
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Military veterans criticised Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh for suggesting retired Army officers should stay away from politics and public debates. Veterans, including Maj Gen Harsha Kakar and Lt Gen P R Shankar, defended their constitutional rights to participate in democratic discourse after retirement
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The BRS has called for State-wide protests against the Congress government over the alleged police action that prevented its MLAs and MLCs from entering the Assembly in black T-shirts. K T Rama Rao urged party leaders and cadre to stage protests.
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A new neuroaesthetics study suggests beauty is represented in the brain through two distinct dimensions: visual content and emotional pleasure. Researchers found these systems operate separately but interact, while visual arts expertise appears to reshape how the brain represents aesthetic experiences
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The Telangana Assembly was adjourned for 15 minutes on Monday after BJP MLAs demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge into lands and properties included in the prohibited category under Section 22-A, despite the government offering a short discussion.
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Actor Varun Dhawan praised Shobhinaw Satyaa’s performance in “Hanuman Ansh” and urged audiences to watch the film. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the spiritual drama follows Lakshminarayan’s journey after his mother’s death and transformation into saint Neem Karoli Baba
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The Telangana Assembly session began amid protests as BRS legislators wearing black T-shirts were stopped from entering the premises. Several MLAs, including K T Rama Rao, T Harish Rao, were arrested, while the Opposition accused police of high-handedness and demanded discussions on unfulfilled electoral promises
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The rupee gained 4 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by strong FCNR-related dollar inflows. However, elevated crude oil prices and global tensions weighed on the currency, limiting its gains.
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A 68-year-old Hyderabad woman was allegedly duped of Rs 21 lakh in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters posing as telecom, police and CBI officials threatened her with arrest over alleged illegal activities and pressured her into transferring money.
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The Congress marked the fourth anniversary of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, calling it a decisive turning point in Indian politics. Jairam Ramesh said the 4,080-km march sought to hear public concerns, challenge political polarisation and inspire renewed hope
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A minor girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Durga Bhavaninagar under IS Sadan police station limits on Monday. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and the reason behind the incident.
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Malayalam superstar Mammootty turned 75 on Monday, receiving birthday wishes from fans, politicians and film personalities. His new movie Mela was also announced. With a career spanning over five decades and 400 films, Mammootty remains an iconic figure
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Jharkhand CID arrested Kundan Kumar in the alleged JSSC-CGL examination irregularities case, taking total arrests to 10. The probe concerns the 2024 recruitment test, whose cancellation was stayed by the Jharkhand High Court following petitions from successful candidates
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Television actress Mahhi Vij clarified that she quit her previous show in January and her exit was unrelated to entering Bigg Boss 20. She said she is excited about the reality show and described herself as kind-hearted, short-tempered and loyal
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Indian equity benchmarks opened marginally lower on Monday as investors weighed liquidity absorption from a busy IPO calendar and rising crude prices amid Middle East tensions. Nifty and Sensex declined, while media and IT stocks led early sectoral losses