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AP Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju condemns a threat by some Telangana leaders against Pawan Kalyan and says a democracy has no place for threatening politics

Jairam Ramesh and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav have exchanged several letters over the issue, with the former slamming the government over the project and claiming it would cause great ecological damage

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a unique political formation born from an internet sensation, has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka as its official spokespersons. This move signals the party's ambition to reshape India's political discourse with a new generation of leaders.

In response to escalating regional tensions, IndiGo Airlines has suspended all its services to and from Kuwait, following a drone strike impacting the airport's passenger terminal. This closure of Kuwait's airspace has led to considerable disruptions for travelers.

In a post on X, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan says his support for Telangana statehood sprang from conviction not politics, and traces it to his 2009 stand alongside Gaddar

​In a significant political message, the letter submitted to the assembly speaker referred to Mamata Banerjee as the party's chairperson, suggesting that the rebel camp is positioning its challenge against the current leadership of the legislature party rather than against the TMC chief herself. Sources aligned with the dissident group told news agency PTI that the legislators have also rejected any role for Abhishek Banerjee in determining the affairs of the legislature party.

SoftBank has surpassed Toyota as Japan's most valuable company, driven by massive investments in AI, particularly in OpenAI. Founder Masayoshi Son's pledge of €75 billion for European AI data centers fueled a significant stock surge. This shift highlights investor confidence moving from traditional manufacturing towards the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector.

Andhra Pradesh's new cash incentives for more children signal a policy U-turn, aiming to counter falling fertility and an ageing population. However, critics argue this approach ignores the high costs of raising children, gender inequality, and the need for robust social support systems, potentially reinforcing patriarchal norms rather than addressing demographic concerns effectively.

FWICE has withdrawn its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh with immediate effect, following intervention by IMPPA, Producers Guild, and CINTAA. The rollback came after Ranveer served a legal notice to the body. The controversy stemmed from his exit from Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 over creative differences and production delays.

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be making his debut in the Cabinet.

This will allow the couple to approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court since the FIR is registered in that State

Khader, the MLA representing the Mangaluru constituency, submitted his resignation to Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani

The civic authorities had recently advised educational institutions to clean their premises before the onset of the rainy season. During the exercise, workers entered the college union room and found two old suitcases

From The Hindu’s archives, a look at some of major fire accidents across the country since Independence

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar restaurant claimed 21 lives, with many victims being foreigners. Rescue efforts saw dozens saved, but the blaze intensified rapidly. Locals bravely attempted to help those trapped, using mattresses for escape. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.

Indian applicants for the EB-2 visa category will face a temporary halt as the US has exhausted its FY2026 quota. Embassies can no longer issue these visas until October 1, 2026, when the new fiscal year begins and limits reset. This impacts those seeking permanent residency through advanced degrees or exceptional abilities.

Justice G.R. Swaminathan criticises the authorisation committee in Chennai for denying permission for the renal transplantation on “irrelevant” grounds