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Shubhankar Sharma won the inaugural Boulders Classic in Hyderabad with a record 25-under 263, securing his seventh DP World PGTI title. He dominated the field, finishing eight shots ahead and ending a long wait for a professional victory
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A man vandalised a restaurant and attacked staff in Kerala’s Haripad after alleging insufficient chicken in his fried rice order. Police registered a case based on a complaint, and efforts are underway to identify and trace the accused
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A Bengaluru court sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others to life imprisonment in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The case dates back to 2016 and was investigated by the CBI following public demand
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Shott Amusement Limited has launched a new entertainment centre at Lakeshore Mall in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Spread across 20,000 square feet, the facility offers arcade games, VR experiences, bowling, laser tag and dining, with plans for further expansion in India and abroad.
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Rahul Gandhi praised Priyanka Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, saying she achieved in minutes what he could not in years. His remarks, along with comments on women’s role and the Prime Minister, sparked laughter in the House
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Nashik TCS case involves serious allegations of sexual harassment and religious coercion carried out under a systematic module, with investigations ongoing and the company cooperating fully with authorities
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The Ministry of External Affairs said India evacuated 2,361 citizens from Iran amid West Asia conflict, including students and fishermen, using routes via Armenia and Azerbaijan, while coordinating with embassies and international partners during ongoing regional tensions
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Rahul Gandhi criticised the Constitution amendment bill in Lok Sabha, alleging it aims to change India’s electoral map by reducing representation of southern and smaller states, and called the move anti-national while demanding implementation of the 2023 Women’s Reservation Act
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Rahul Gandhi, during a Lok Sabha debate, made a light-hearted remark that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi do not have a “wife issue”, while highlighting the influence of women in their lives and praising Priyanka Gandhi’s speech
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The Supreme Court of India issued notice on a CBI appeal challenging the Kerala High Court acquittal of police officials in the 2005 Udayakumar custodial death case, where earlier convictions for murder, conspiracy and torture were overturned
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The Supreme Court refused to grant protection from arrest to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case related to allegations against Assam Chief Minister’s wife. The court asked him to approach a competent court in Assam for anticipatory bail
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Karnataka has made nature guides mandatory for trekking on forest routes under a new SOP. The move aims to improve safety following recent incidents, with rules on registration, group size, communication, and environmental protection measures for trekkers
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The Delhi High Court ruled that EWS candidates cannot claim age or attempt relaxations equal to SC/ST/OBC groups, stating economic disadvantage differs from caste-based discrimination, and upheld existing UPSC policies and related government notifications
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Four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district. The operation was launched following a tip-off in a forest area. No security personnel were injured, and identities of the Maoists are being established
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A close aide of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his wife were killed after their car hit a stationary truck on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra. Their son was injured. Police have registered a case and launched a crash analysis
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A Bengaluru special court sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for conspiring in BJP leader Yogesh Gowda’s murder, awarding compensation to the victim’s family and convicting multiple accused after a prolonged Central Bureau of Investigation probe
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The Income Tax Department conducted raids at premises linked to TMC MLA Debashis Kumar and Miraj Shah in Kolkata ahead of Assembly polls. The TMC termed the action politically motivated, while officials said it was part of a probe into unaccounted money
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Modernisation works at Khammam Agricultural Market are progressing slowly despite significant funding. Former AMC Chairman Gundala Krishna alleged lack of planning, design flaws, and inadequate infrastructure, warning of future transport issues and urging better facilities for farmers
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The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to Maharashtra authorities and Tata Consultancy Services over alleged sexual exploitation and forced conversion at its Nashik office, seeking detailed reports on FIRs, POSH compliance and internal mechanisms
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Hundreds of parents protested at Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, demanding rollback of fee hike and a fee freeze. They alleged decline in standards, lack of transparency, and threatened to withhold fees until management addressed their concerns
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DGP B Shivadhar Reddy said strict enforcement of traffic rules will be the next step to reduce road accidents. He highlighted the impact of the Arrive Alive programme, stressed helmet and seat belt use, and warned against drunk driving
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BRS leader Vemula Prashanth Reddy alleged that the State government filed illegal cases against farmers and party workers demanding farm loan waiver implementation. He claimed many eligible farmers were left out and warned of protests if the issue was not addressed
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India welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal backing peace efforts, while noting due process on designating Hamas as a terror outfit amid regional tensions.
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Vigilance and Enforcement officials inspected the Sub-Registrar office in Mancherial following bribery allegations. Transactions were verified, while document writers shut shops. Officials are suspected of collecting large sums to register assets in illegal layouts