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It was alleged that the accused of Mallaram village in the mandal telephoned the minor girl late at night, lured her outside, and raped her three days ago.
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The Supreme Court stayed the Telangana High Court’s transit anticipatory bail granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation case linked to Assam Chief Minister’s wife. Khera may now seek relief from Assam courts
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BRS has decided to support the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament while opposing any delimitation exercise that reduces southern states’ representation. The party will study the Bill before finalising its stand on constituency restructuring proposals.
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BRS working president K T Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for the death of a student at a Kamareddy BC Girls’ Hostel, seeking Rs 25 lakh compensation and a probe, alleging negligence in Gurukul institutions.
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Hyderabad police have busted a job scam in which a group cheated unemployed youth by promising overseas employment and collected nearly Rs 60 lakh. Two persons were arrested, while efforts are underway to trace other accused in the case.
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A boiler steam pipe blast at Vedanta Limited power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has killed 16 workers and injured several others. Authorities have launched multiple probes, while compensation and safety investigations have been announced
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Neena Gupta shared a nostalgic post with Gajraj Rao, expressing hope to work together again after their hit film Badhaai Ho. Their on-screen chemistry remains widely appreciated by audiences
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Dewald Brevis expressed relief at returning from injury after CSK’s win over KKR, while experts Ravichandran Ashwin and Dale Steyn backed Ruturaj Gaikwad to regain form and highlighted young talents as key to the team’s momentum.
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The Election Commission directed West Bengal officials to inspect violence-prone areas and report security measures ahead of Assembly polls. It also mandated enhanced communication systems, strict polling protocols, and action on pending warrants to ensure smooth voting across constituencies
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Akshay Kumar paid tribute to late actor Asrani ahead of Bhooth Bangla release, recalling their 12-film journey and praising his comic mastery, calling the film a heartfelt memory and salute to the veteran star
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Gold prices remained steady amid easing US-Iran tensions, which tempered safe-haven demand. Silver, however, saw stronger buying interest. Analysts expect gold to gain momentum above key resistance levels, while downside risks persist if prices breach support levels.
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John Abraham began shooting Force 3 with Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala. Directed by Bhav Dhulia, the action film is slated for a March 19, 2027 release
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Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister, becoming the first from BJP to hold the post. Nitish Kumar stepped down, paving the way for the NDA-led leadership transition in the state
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Andhra Pradesh Police detained Srihari Pudi over a social media post against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. YSRCP alleged unlawful detention, while police said he will be produced in court
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Akshay Kumar revealed he has avoided eating samosa for over 15 years due to acidity issues, not dieting. The actor highlighted his disciplined lifestyle while promoting his upcoming film Bhoot Bangla
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Amid a US blockade on Iranian ports, vessels altered AIS data while crossing the Strait of Hormuz to mask destinations. Limited traffic continues as tensions rise, with Washington deploying forces and warning ships, complicating maritime monitoring and regional trade flows
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The team of Sharwanand’s upcoming film Bhogi, directed by Sampath Nandi, has begun a key shooting schedule in Rajahmundry. Major action sequences will be filmed in Rampachodavaram forests as part of the film’s ambitious pan-India production.
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Around 250 people, including Rohingya refugees, went missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea en route to Malaysia. Overcrowding and rough seas caused the हादसा, as UN agencies highlighted ongoing displacement and risky migration conditions
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The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 93.15 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by softer crude oil prices and a weaker dollar. Improved sentiment also followed renewed hopes of US-Iran talks, boosting domestic equity markets.
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Enforcement Directorate raided multiple business entities linked to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal in Punjab under a FEMA probe. Searches covered Jalandhar, Phagwara and other locations, targeting financial dealings tied to the Lovely Group headed by the businessman-educationist
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BRS leader K T Rama Rao cautioned the Centre against reducing southern states’ representation in Parliament during delimitation. He said such a move would undermine democratic values and could trigger a mass movement across South India.
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Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. It was the team’s first offence under the league’s Code of Conduct this season.
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A man allegedly murdered his elder brother in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat area following a heated family dispute. The accused, Shaptaan Hussain, reportedly used sharp weapons. Police detained him, launched an investigation, and are probing the motive behind the fatal altercation
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Indian equity markets rallied sharply Wednesday as Sensex and Nifty surged on global optimism and lower crude prices amid US-Iran diplomacy hopes. Gains were broad-based despite recent foreign outflows, with IT and aviation stocks leading the early advance across sectors