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The deceased, identified as Sushma, 35, was working with a private IT company and had been married to Puneeth Kumar for five years. The couple has a four-year-old son.

Passengers who arrived at Hyderabad airport from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, said they did not face any difficulties due to the prevailing situation in the Gulf region

Alliance arithmetic has strained in recent days, especially with a section of the national party airing a preference for actor Vijay’s TVK

Mr. Stalin laid the foundation stone for the first phase of works to develop the Guindy Eco Park. The park will be developed with features including theme gardens, a children’s play area, bird habitat islands, herbal gardens, an aviary habitat centre, lawns, viewing decks and gazebos.

Posters of ‘Manalmedu’ Shankar pasted around Nanguneri reportedly angered members of an intermediate caste and they attacked some people who were standing in front of a roadside teashop

Ahead of India’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Wankhede, bowling coach Morne Morkel warned dew and small boundaries could be crucial factors. He urged bowlers to stay attacking despite tight margins. Head coach Gautam Gambhir said lower dew levels have tested India’s adaptability, stressing game awareness over strike rate in high-pressure World Cup matches.

In this series, we trace the unseen lives of the State’s sanitation workers, capturing the human cost, systemic failures, and hidden labour that keeps the sanitation network functioning.

In a throwback interview, Rashmika Mandanna made heartfelt reflections on motherhood and her now-husband Vijay Deverakonda. Following their dreamy Udaipur wedding on February 26, 2026, this interview has resurfaced where the 'Pushpa' star discussed her protective instincts for her future children and her plans for a balanced life in her 30s. On the work front, Rashmika Mandanna will be seen in 'Cocktail 2' with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. She will also be seen in the period drama, 'Ranabaali' opposite Vijay Deverakonda.

Babar Azam has been dropped from Pakistan’s ODI squad for the Bangladesh series after a poor T20 World Cup. Despite a strong ODI record, he is among several senior players left out as Pakistan rebuild for next year’s World Cup. Shaheen Shah Afridi will captain a refreshed squad featuring six uncapped players.

As per Power department projections, average daily consumption in March is likely to touch 103.5 million units (mu), and that of April and May, 111.7 mu and 96.4 mu respectively

Sixty Hyderabadi tourists get into touch with each other for updates

A senior official said the district-level variations underline the need for targeted public health strategies rather than a uniform approach

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said India has had very strong relations with Iran in the past

Taking strong objection to the practice of writing Hindi names even in Tamil and English instead of using appropriate terms in the respective languages, Mr. Stalin, in a post on X, described the practice as “one language – three scripts” and said it was a form of Hindi imposition.

Here is a quiz on Holi, which is celebrated as a festival of colours in India