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Odisha’s Jharsuguda recorded the country’s highest temperature at 44.6°C, according to the IMD. Twenty-five other towns crossed the 40°C mark, with several districts including Sambalpur, Angul, and Titlagarh experiencing severe heat. Bhubaneswar touched 41.2°C for the first time this summer.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prioritise reputed companies in land allocation for investment projects. Reviewing MoUs signed at Davos and the Telangana Rising summit, he urged speedy land acquisition and infrastructure development, particularly in Future City.

The Telangana High Court set aside adverse findings of the PC Ghose Commission against K Chandrashekhar Rao, T Harish Rao and others, citing violation of natural justice, while upholding the Commission’s constitution and barring any action based on its report

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy clarified that the recent High Court verdict on the Justice PC Ghose Commission report does not absolve individuals involved in the Kaleshwaram project irregularities. He emphasised that the court upheld the commission’s constitution and findings.

Two men in Hyderabad were booked by Kachiguda police for tampering with vehicle registration numbers to evade traffic challans. The accused, Shaik Abbu Baba and Shaik Rehan, swapped the number plate of their Hero Glamour with that of a Honda Activa by altering one alphabet.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government in Telangana of violating constitutional rights by evicting tribals from forest lands and obstructing housing schemes. He warned that the party would escalate the issue to national commissions if the harassment continues.

US President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely at Pakistan’s request to allow more time for talks, even as Tehran escalated tensions by firing on ships and seizing two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

In a special drive conducted in Karimnagar town, traffic police seized 140 mopeds (TVS XL) for being operated without valid documents, particularly driving licences. The police also imposed fines under the Motor Vehicles Act and counselled riders.

Actor Allu Arjun is set to move into a luxurious Rs 100 crore house in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills. He is also preparing for upcoming films, including “Raaka” with Atlee, while continuing his role in the popular Pushpa franchise

A petition has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the constitutional validity of Punjab’s newly notified anti-sacrilege law, which prescribes stringent punishments including life imprisonment for acts of sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib.

GHMC Sanathnagar defeated G9 71-59 to enter the semi-finals of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad, with strong performances from Bharath and Sudershan, while other teams also recorded wins in the ongoing competition

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission, calling it a victory for Telangana and farmers. He accused the Congress of misinformation and urged immediate repairs to the Medigadda barrage

Anne Hathaway has gone viral after naturally using the phrase “Inshallah” during an interview with People magazine. The 43-year-old actor, who will reprise her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, spoke about ageing, motherhood, and her reunion with co-stars.

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will look to regain consistency in their IPL clash at Wankhede, with focus on the possible return of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, as both teams struggle with form and team balance

The Goa Police have issued a Look Out Circular against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar after his alleged derogatory remarks against St Francis Xavier triggered widespread protests. His brother, Madhav Khattar, was arrested in Haridwar for preparing and circulating the speech.

TGSRTC employees extended strong support to a strike in Karimnagar, citing increased workload and staff shortage after the Mahalakshmi free bus scheme. Employees demanded recruitment, better pay scales, and merger of the corporation with the state government

Polytechnic and degree students in Telangana will soon earn while studying as the Education department plans MoUs with over 100 companies to offer paid internships and apprenticeships, improving industry exposure and job opportunities after course completion

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged a covert understanding between the Congress and BJP in Telangana, questioned the Centre’s inaction on financial claims, and extended support to RTC workers’ strike while demanding fulfilment of employee-related promises

India has strongly denied reports that its vessels paid cash or cryptocurrency to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The clarification follows an April 18 incident where two Indian ships, including the Sanmar Herald, came under fire from Iranian forces and were forced to turn back.

The Election Commission said seizures in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have crossed Rs 1,000 crore since February 2026, highlighting intensified enforcement efforts to curb electoral malpractices and ensure free and fair elections in the two poll-bound states

A 23-year-old software professional injured in a fire at a Gachibowli residential complex succumbed to his injuries. The incident left 17 persons injured and several bikes gutted, with victims admitted to hospitals for treatment.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad organised ‘Hands-on-Heart’ CPR and First Aid awareness sessions, engaging over 620 students and staff from 16 institutions. The programme focussed on practical training on mannequins to teach hand placement, compression depth, and rescue breathing.

Former BRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao welcomed the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project, calling it a significant development and alleging that earlier actions against BRS leaders were politically motivated.

India has been selected by FIFA for the Women’s Development Programme focused on commercial strategy for 2026. The initiative will help strengthen women’s football by supporting clubs, improving sponsorship opportunities, and preparing for upcoming licensing requirements