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Union Minister G Kishan Reddy led Hyderabad’s Sundays On Cycle event, promoting the Fit India movement. He warned about rising health problems due to lifestyle habits. Reddy joined a six kilometre cycling rally with athletes and enthusiasts. Sports Authority of India organised the event with support from Telangana government officials.
The Communist Party of India’s centenary celebrations begin today in Khammam district, Telangana, with a grand parade of CPI cadres and a public meeting at the SRBGNR Degree College grounds. CM Revanth and CPI General Secretary D. Raja will address the gathering, joined by international delegates from countries including China, Cuba, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
The 30th death anniversary of legendary leader NT Rama Rao will be observed today at the TDP central office in Mangalagiri today. AP CM Chandrababu, along with top leaders, will offer floral tributes at NTR’s statue. The program will include receiving public petitions, followed by a meeting with available party functionaries to discuss organizational matters.
Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha announced that the Sanath Nagar TIMS Hospital in Hyderabad will be inaugurated by the Ugadi festival. He stated that the state govt will soon fill over 7,000 vacant posts in the health sector. Authorities are expediting the installation of operation theatres, with arrangements at hospital now nearing completion.
The YSRCP questioned Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu over law and order, blaming TDP politics for the murder of party activist Salman from Pinnelli in Palnadu district. The party said he was killed while visiting his sick wife. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called the family, expressed condolences, and announced Rs 5 lakh financial assistance.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP’s sweeping wins in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad reflect public faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, not a rejection of Ajit Pawar. The BJP clinched 119 PMC seats and a majority in Pimpri-Chinchwad, humbling the NCP. Fadnavis thanked voters, called citizens the real “dada.”
The Telangana govt issued orders transferring 20 IPS officers. CS Ramakrishna announced new postings. Gajarao Bhupal became PR IG, Abhishek Mahanti Vigilance DIG, Bhaskaran Intelligence DIG, Chandana Deepti Future City Additional CP, T Annapurna Cyberabad DCP, and Rahul Hegde Traffic-3 DCP. The reshuffle aims to strengthen administration and state policing
The BJP blamed Congress, TMC and AAP for Booth Level Officer suicides during voter list revision, rejecting claims of work pressure. BJP alleged officers faced threats, terming deaths “political murder,” especially in West Bengal. Sambit Patra accused the TMC of intimidation, raised infiltration charges, criticised AAP over a media raid.
Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya sparked outrage after claiming men rape marginalised women due to caste, religion and “pilgrimage rewards,” and making offensive remarks on beauty and rape. The BJP condemned the comments, demanding his suspension, with leaders calling them divisive and hurtful. Baraiya, however, defended his statement amid mounting criticism.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for IIIT Mahabubnagar, to be built at a cost of ₹200 crore and completed next year. He said education and irrigation are top priorities of the government. Reddy announced new schools and support for civil services aspirants. He also blamed the previous BRS government for Mahabubnagar’s backwardness.
The US-supported Palestinian Technocratic Committee met in Cairo to govern Gaza after Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on reconstruction over three years. Ali Shaath pledged to address urgent needs like shelter. Meanwhile, violence persists: a 14-year-old boy was killed in the West Bank, and two children died in Gaza near the Yellow Line, highlighting ongoing unrest.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray claimed Eknath Shinde fears the BJP, moving corporators to a five-star hotel to prevent defections after BJP-Shinde alliance won the BMC. Despite losing control, Uddhav’s faction remains relevant with 65 seats and insists it still wishes to elect its mayor, warning the political battle is far from over.
Murshidabad, West Bengal, saw renewed unrest as protesters blocked NH-12 and disrupted trains following assaults on migrant workers. Violence earlier left 12 injured, including journalists. Police deployed heavily to restore order. The BJP blamed Mamata Banerjee for encouraging unrest, while the TMC accused the opposition of targeting Bengali-speaking migrants.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called US President Donald Trump a “criminal” for causing casualties, damages, and unrest in Iran. He accused Washington of backing protests and vowed punishment for instigators while avoiding war. Rights groups report over 3,000 deaths in nationwide demonstrations, the deadliest unrest since 1979.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accused BJP of winning Mumbai’s BMC elections through “betrayal” but said his party will install its mayor “if God is willing.” BJP won 89 seats, Mahayuti alliance 118, while Sena (UBT) secured 65. Thackeray stressed the battle for Mumbai isn’t over.