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India’s young boxers delivered an impressive show at the Asian Under-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent, with five pugilists advancing to the semifinals. The strong quarterfinal performances guaranteed at least five medals and boosted India’s hopes of multiple gold-medal finishes
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Hyderabad teenager Rishitha Reddy Basireddy claimed two consecutive women’s AITA Rs 1 lakh titles in Belagavi. The 18-year-old produced dominant performances throughout both tournaments, winning all her matches in straight sets and signalling a promising rise in Indian women’s tennis
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Sony Pictures Networks India unveiled a new teaser featuring Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma ahead of a major entertainment debut. The campaign will be promoted across Sony Entertainment Television, Sony LIV and the network’s broadcast, digital and social media platforms.
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The Telangana Cricket Association has sought written clarification from the BCCI regarding approval for the proposed TG20 League announced by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The TCA questioned the league’s governing structure and warned stakeholders against relying on unverified claims about official sanction
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Indian shooter Shapath Bharadwaj scored 71 out of 75 to lead the country’s challenge on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty. Manisha Keer emerged as the best Indian woman shooter with a score of 69 in trap
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Teen golfer Anshul Mishra secured a commanding eight-shot victory at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 17-year-old carded a final-round 71 to finish at six-under 282 and claim his second amateur title of the season
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Indian golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill retained the lead at the ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur despite a brief mid-round slump. Gill carded a two-under 70 to move to 13-under, staying one shot ahead of Filipino golfer Sean Ramos after the second round
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India defeated Lebanon 4-0 in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Pritika Barman scored twice, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya added goals as the Young Tigresses secured their first victory in the tournament since 2005
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The ICC’s Training and Education Programme has expanded global cricket learning, with over 63,000 users completing more than 43,000 courses in 14 languages. The initiative has strengthened grassroots cricket, women’s participation and coaching development across ICC Member and non-Member countries
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Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, Oman captain Jatinder Singh and UAE seamer Ajay Kumar were shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April. Laura Wolvaardt, Imesha Dulani and Laura Cardoso earned nominations in the women’s category
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Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues is enjoying a memorable holiday in Switzerland with her brothers Enoch and Eli. From snow-filled adventures in Grindelwald to chocolate-making sessions at the Funky Chocolate Club, the siblings shared moments filled with laughter, fun and scenic beauty
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Hyderabad Chess Centre felicitated J V Subrahmanyam for successfully organising the Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament continuously for 20 years. Officials praised his dedication towards promoting chess, noting that several Grandmasters and leading players participated in the prestigious tournament over the years
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Apollo Hospitals inaugurated a specialised Centre of Excellence for Sports Injuries & Orthopaedics at its Financial District facility in Hyderabad. Equipped with advanced diagnostics, surgery and rehabilitation services, the centre aims to provide comprehensive sports medicine care for athletes and fitness enthusiasts
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Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets after their spinners restricted DC to 142/8. Finn Allen then smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls, helping KKR register a fourth consecutive win and keep their IPL playoff hopes alive
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The Congress’ fallout in Tamil Nadu could finally push the long-discussed ‘Federal Front’ from theory into political reality
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced the establishment of special degree colleges for minorities in 10 district headquarters. These institutions will focus on skill development and AI training to enhance employability.
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Hyderabad has witnessed repeated burglaries by Nepali gangs who infiltrate households as domestic help before looting valuables. Over the past year, several high-profile cases have emerged, including thefts worth crores in Jubilee Hills, Secunderabad, and Kachiguda.
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One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan continue to redefine regional security dynamics
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Cyberabad police reported cyber fraud losses of Rs 104 crore so far this year, with Rs 438 crore lost in 2025. At a coordination meeting with bankers, Commissioner M Ramesh highlighted the growing threat of online scams, including cryptocurrency and call centre frauds.
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The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles and UAVs targeting its territory, resulting in three moderate injuries. UAE air defence systems intercepted two missiles and three drones. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that three Indian nationals were among the injured.
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At a public gathering in Gurugram, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP has created a system to manipulate polls by deleting and adding voter names, claiming elections in states like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra were compromised. He warned that public anger is mounting against such practices.
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Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly’s Austrian businessman husband Peter Haag under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing cruelty, intimidation, and harassment.
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At least five people died in Bihar following lightning strikes and falling trees caused by heavy rain and strong winds. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced ₹4 lakh compensation for victims’ families and urged residents to remain cautious
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Alsa Mamatha, a Class VII student from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, received patent recognition for her project “Parking Management in Crowded Places”. The innovation uses IR sensor technology to identify vacant and occupied parking slots and earned appreciation from School Education officials