Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi services across 14 major cities in Gujarat. He accused private ride hailing companies of exploiting both drivers and passengers and alleged they were cutting fares despite losses to block competition. Shah said Bharat Taxi aims to end such practices, with plans to expand the service to over 500 cities across India within two years.

Police arrested NRI priest Ramalacha Rao at Hyderabad's Shamshabad Airport after he allegedly cheated a software employee of Rs 20 lakh in the name of performing rituals and later threatened him with black magic. Investigators suspect there could be more victims linked to the alleged fraud.

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved bar licences at all airports except Tirupati. Airport bars can operate round the clock, subject to airport operations and security guidelines. Each licence will allow up to three serving points. The policy was framed after studying airport bar models in several states.

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday evening. Tremors were felt across Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. As the quake originated at a depth of 215 kilometres, authorities have reported no casualties or major damage so far.

SKN made an interesting revelation about his journey with Allu Arjun. He said Bunny gave jobs to him and a few others in his PR team simply because they were Mega fans. SKN added that Allu Arjun always encouraged his team to grow, helping many of them eventually become successful producers and filmmakers.

The Pune murder case has taken a chilling turn. According to reports citing police sources, accused Siya Goyal allegedly told investigators she believed killing her fiancé Ketan Agarwal was easier than convincing her family to call off the wedding. Police also found she and co accused Chetan Chaudhary reportedly exchanged around 2,000 calls lasting 238 hours this year.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu described himself as the "biggest Gen Z" while highlighting his futuristic vision. He said he always thinks 40 years ahead instead of focusing only on the present, stressing that long term planning is the key to building a stronger and more prosperous future. VIDEO

Visakhapatnam Collector Abhishek Kishore said five of the seven key road connectivity projects linking Visakhapatnam and Bhogapuram Airport have been completed. Dedicated RTC bus services and a dedicated bus bay are also planned. The airport's inauguration date will be announced soon, raising hopes for North Andhra.

MDMK chief Vaiko announced that his party is leaving the DMK alliance and will support TVK in the upcoming by elections. Praising Chief Minister Vijay, Vaiko said the government has eliminated corruption and commission culture. He also confirmed meeting Vijay and expressed readiness to campaign for TVK if invited.

India has exported its first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapally mangoes to Singapore. The 5 tonne consignment from Andhra Pradesh reached Singapore after meeting strict quality standards. Farmers earned nearly double the domestic price, while APEDA plans to boost global exports through cost effective sea freight.

Neha Verma from Ludhiana has topped the Punjab Class 10 board exams with 647 out of 650 marks, securing 99.54 percent. Daughter of a truck driver earning a modest income, she overcame financial struggles to achieve the state first rank. Her success has become an inspiration, proving that hard work and determination can overcome poverty.

The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rainfall across Telangana for the next seven days under the influence of the southwest monsoon. Yellow alerts have been issued for several districts. Hyderabad is expected to receive light to moderate showers this afternoon, with heavy rain likely after 6 pm.

Andhra Pradesh government has allotted 70 acres of land to Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in Chinnarapalli village of Vizianagaram district. The land in Kothavalasa mandal will be used to set up a Food and Herbal Park. The project, linked to yoga guru Ramdev, aims to boost herbal and food-based industrial development in the region.

A Hyderabad woman approached Banjara Hills police with a complaint seeking reentry into a WhatsApp residents’ group after being removed for allegedly sharing political messages. The NBT Nagar group admin had warned members to avoid such posts and later removed her. Despite repeated requests, the admin refused to add her back, leading to her allegation of mental harassment.

Andhra Pradesh hurdler "Jyothi Yarraji" has qualified for the 2026 Asian Games after a stunning comeback from injury. The Visakhapatnam athlete clocked 13.14 secs in the heats to secure qualification before winning the women's 100m hurdles gold medal in 12.9 secs at the National Inter State Athletics Championships. The achievement marks a major milestone as she prepares to represent India at the Asian Games.

Viral social media personality Goldman Suryabhai has been arrested by Hyderabad Police for allegedly cheating people of Rs 32 lakh. Police say he claimed close ties with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Hyderabad Police Commissioner to lure victims with promises of cheap imported gold. The allegations are under investigation.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington could restore previous tariff levels if ongoing Section 301 investigations are completed successfully. The current 10 percent temporary tariff under Section 122 is set to expire on July 24. The move could reshape global trade, with countries including India closely watching the outcome.

The Telangana government has announced free laptops for BC Gurukul students who secure admissions into premier institutes like IITs, IIITs, and NITs. The BC Gurukul Society also approved renaming the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Society and introduced key education reforms, including ex gratia support, new recruitment rules, and improved digital infrastructure in educational institutions.

The Centre has clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document and not conclusive proof of citizenship. Officials said this is a long standing legal position under existing laws and court rulings. The statement has triggered nationwide debate over what documents can legally establish Indian citizenship.

A warm interaction between BRS Working President KTR and BJP MP Eetela Rajender at former MP Vinod Kumar’s son’s wedding has caught political attention. Despite their sharp political differences today, the two leaders shared a candid conversation, reflecting the strong bond built during their long association in the TRS. The rare moment sparked discussions among guests and political observers alike. VIDEO