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DP World Professional Golf Tour of India has appointed Rachana Bahadur, Country Head – India at Synchrony Financial, as an advisor. She brings extensive global leadership experience across banking and operations to support the growth of professional golf in India.

Revanth Reddy’s presence at a breakfast meeting with NDA leaders in New Delhi, a day after the delimitation bill setback, triggered political speculation despite claims it was informal and focused on Hyderabad’s electric bus rollout

Villagers of Jevula Thanda in Sangareddy staged a rasta roko protesting a month-long drinking water shortage, forcing residents to fetch water from distant sources and disrupting livelihoods amid inaction from Mission Bhagiratha officials.

German rock band Scorpions has cancelled its four-city India tour due to medical issues affecting members. The band was scheduled to perform in Shillong, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, with organisers confirming automatic ticket refunds for all bookings.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says he enjoys the ‘Sarpanch’ tag and is focused on staying present as his team pushes for the IPL title. He emphasised teamwork, player inputs, and maintaining pressure in key match situations.

Vijay Deverakonda has announced his next film with director Shouryuv, unveiling a strong international technical team. The project, tentatively titled VDxShouryuv, has generated excitement among fans, with speculation rising over actress Mrunal Thakur’s possible involvement.

Parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions, with temperatures crossing 44°C in several mandals. Daily life was disrupted as people stayed indoors and farmers suspended agricultural activities amid extreme weather conditions.

The GHMC intensified its footpath encroachment clearance drive across Hyderabad, carrying out demolitions in multiple zones. With police support, officials deployed earthmovers in key locations to reclaim pedestrian spaces and address long-standing encroachment issues across the city.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African pacer Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for injured David Payne for the remainder of IPL 2026. Coetzee brings international experience and added pace strength as SRH push for a strong finish this season.

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off at least 10 per cent of its workforce next month, with further cuts likely in 2026. The move comes amid a global surge in tech layoffs driven by AI-led restructuring and post-pandemic corrections.

Rashmika Mandanna is undergoing martial arts training for her upcoming film Mysaa, with director Rawindra Pulle calling her character a “weapon”. A new poster showcases her intense, battle-worn look in the female-driven action drama set against a tribal backdrop.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu criticised the Congress-led Opposition for blocking key bills on women’s reservation and delimitation, warning of reduced representation for southern and smaller states and calling it a setback to federal balance and women’s empowerment.

Costa Rica received a second group of migrants deported from the US under a third-country agreement, including an Indian national, offering options for voluntary return or residency amid concerns over migrants facing legal uncertainty abroad.

Pune airport runway was temporarily shut after an Indian Air Force aircraft incident on Friday night. The IAF confirmed the aircrew are safe with no civil damage. Efforts are underway to restore operations and resume normal flight services soon

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli's brilliant form, will look to extend their winning run when they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals side. Despite a few star performances, DC’s lack of consistency makes them underdogs in this contest

Shubman Gill's 86 guided Gujarat Titans to a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, while Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj's fiery spells reduced KKR to 180. Cameron Green's 79 was not enough to save KKR from defeat

Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming discusses the team's confidence after consecutive wins, MS Dhoni's progress, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's form ahead of the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also praises Dewald Brevis' return to the team

Ravinder Singh Bhinder, the Rajasthan Royals team manager, was fined Rs 1 lakh for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This violation was against BCCI’s IPL PMOA protocols

At the Thrive 2026 conference in Stanford, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale emphasised that technological progress must be tempered by ethics, equality, and respect for nature. He highlighted India’s civilisational traditions that integrate science and spirituality, while warning that rapid innovation without social balance could deepen inequality.

A late-night fire broke out in a private AC sleeper bus at KPHB, Hyderabad, sparking panic among passengers. Thanks to the quick response of the bus crew, all 20 passengers were evacuated safely before the flames consumed the vehicle.

Protests broke out across Telangana after BJP MP Tejasvi Surya likened the state’s formation to the partition of India and Pakistan. BRS leaders condemned the remarks as insulting to Telangana martyrs and warned of intensified agitation.

Telangana has accelerated scientific restoration of Kaleshwaram barrages. Advanced tests and studies are under way, with designs to be finalised before monsoon. Repairs will begin after rains, aiming to ensure long-term structural safety.

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at amending the Women’s Reservation Act, failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised parties opposing the bill, warning of adverse consequences for southern states if delimitation is based on the 2026 census.