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A 14-year-old girl delivered a baby boy at a district hospital in Pithoragarh. Authorities have registered a case against the father under BNS and POCSO Act, while the Child Welfare Committee has taken responsibility for the minor’s care

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s sisters were once again denied permission to meet him at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, despite Islamabad High Court orders allowing bi-weekly visits. Aleema Khan stated that police routinely stop them at the checkpost and the jail administration misinforms the court about their absence.

Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in IPL 2026, exposing batting struggles and tactical issues in KKR’s setup, as Noor Ahmed starred with the ball on a tricky Chepauk pitch

Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov clinched the 2026 Candidates tournament with a round to spare, setting up a World Championship clash with India’s Gukesh Dommaraju, while the women’s section remains undecided going into the final round

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has proposed adopting degressive proportionality in Lok Sabha seat allocation to balance population and federal equity, urging wide consultations before delimitation, while warning against marginalisation of smaller and southern states

At least 14 people, including police personnel, were injured after violence broke out during an Ambedkar Jayanti procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district. The clash escalated into mob attacks, prompting police action and a flag march to restore order

The US, Israel and Lebanon held rare talks amid rising tensions involving Iran, as Washington claimed success in enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports. Meanwhile, the UN urged continued diplomacy, warning that violations of international law are worsening instability

Revanth Reddy met Jagtial Congress leaders ahead of the BRS rally, criticised Jeevan Reddy’s exit, accused him of betraying party workers, and urged local leaders to remain united as he plans a visit to the constituency.

A report highlights that over 80 per cent of Balochistan’s population lacks access to primary healthcare due to budget shortfalls, weak infrastructure, staffing gaps and poor governance, with experts pointing to systemic failures and lack of effective policy implementation

The Roland Garros 2026 entry list features 100 of the top 101 WTA players, led by Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. Former champions and rising stars promise a strong competition in the season’s second Grand Slam in Paris

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy urged motorists to avoid overtaking to reduce road accidents during the launch of the ‘Arrive Alive’ campaign in Nirmal. As part of the initiative, radium stickers and first aid kits were distributed to heavy vehicle drivers at a toll plaza on NH-44.

Taylor Swift leads the 2026 American Music Awards nominations with eight nods, extending her dominance. Several artistes follow closely, while the awards ceremony will be held on May 25 in Las Vegas with public voting determining winners

Care Ratings CEO Mehul Pandya said India can challenge global credit rating norms and reduce subjectivity in assessments. The firm is expanding globally, covering 45 countries, while focusing on transparency, emerging markets and strengthening India’s position in sovereign ratings

The Telugu Dalit community from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in Qatar commemorated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 136th birth anniversary in Doha. The event, attended by prominent Indian community leaders, emphasised Ambedkar’s teachings on education and equality.

Carlos Alcaraz began his Barcelona Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Otto Virtanen. Lorenzo Musetti and Alex de Minaur also advanced to the next round with comfortable victories in their respective opening matches

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation and women’s reservation. In his letter, Reddy rejected the pro-rata model, warning it would be unacceptable to southern states.

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya has appealed to citizens in Telangana to avoid venturing outdoors between 11 am and 3 pm due to soaring summer temperatures. She directed officials to establish drinking water kiosks in major Gram Panchayats and mandal centres to ensure safe water supply.

The resilience of Hungary’s democracy amid authoritarian governance will inspire activists worldwide

President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of talks with Iran may take place in Islamabad within two days, crediting Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir for facilitating dialogue. The US blockade of Iranian ports, enforced by CENTCOM with warships and aircraft, has pressured Tehran back to negotiations.

Global shocks, driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, act as a ‘stealth tax’ on vulnerable groups, threatening gender equity

LinkedIn is testing an AI labour marketplace offering roles that pay up to Rs 14,000 per hour. The platform is hiring trainers across sectors to improve AI systems, with early trials underway and limited availability currently in the US

A 40-year-old woman allegedly killed her teenage daughter and died by suicide at their home in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area. Police suspect financial stress as a possible reason. Two cases have been registered and further investigation is underway

Harsh Kumar Goumte and K Veena have been selected for Indian camp based on their performances in the recent Sub-Junior Nationals in Ranchi

RCB will want to cash in on the home stretch of three matches beginning with their clash against LSG