A private bus travelling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad caught fire near Miduthuru in Anantapur. The driver noticed smoke and alerted all 33 passengers, helping them evacuate moments before the bus was completely engulfed. No casualties were reported. A short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire.

YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan is reportedly scheduled to launch a statewide padyatra on July 8, 2027, coinciding with YSR Jayanti. According to party sources, the proposed tour is expected to cover various parts of Andhra Pradesh as part of the party’s preparations for the next political battle.

Reacting to reports of her removal from the Telangana Cabinet, Konda Surekha questioned why her daughter Sushmitha’s personal views were being targeted. She asked why those making comments and their families were not held responsible, asserting that women have the right to remain independent and express their opinions freely.

Telangana Congress leadership has reportedly decided to remove Minister Konda Surekha from the state Cabinet. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has recommended her dismissal to the Governor, seeking immediate action. The Governor is now expected to take a decision on the Chief Minister’s recommendation.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has alleged political vendetta after his name was marked “shifted” in Punjab’s draft electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision. Chadha questioned the move despite his voter ID being registered in Mohali. AAP rejected the allegations, saying the Election Commission conducts the revision.

The Madras High Court has dismissed DMK chief MK Stalin’s plea challenging TVK MLA Babu’s victory in Kolathur. Stalin had alleged EVM irregularities and sought 100% VVPAT counting. The court held that his writ petition was not maintainable, leaving Babu’s election victory intact.

Congress high command is expected to decide today on action against Konda Surekha and Chinna Reddy. Mallikarjun Kharge will reportedly review the reports again, with the TPCC pushing for strict action, including Konda Surekha’s dismissal from the cabinet.

Hyderabad’s iconic Shadab Hotel near Charminar has had its licence suspended by Telangana Food Safety officials after inspections reportedly found expired and spoiled food items and poor hygiene in the kitchen. The action against one of the city’s most popular biryani destinations has shocked food lovers.

The Upparpally Court has granted bail to Sandeep, son of art director Anand Sai, in the Rayadurgam hit and run case. Sandeep was arrested in connection with the incident, which reportedly sparked attention after details of the accident emerged.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced in the Assembly that cases registered against farmers and teachers for peaceful protests between May 2021 and April 2026 will be withdrawn. The decision includes cases linked to protests in Tiruvannamalai and Parandur, citing humanitarian grounds and respect for democratic rights.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 14 premises across multiple states in connection with an alleged fraudulent NHAI toll collection case. The probe reportedly focuses on unauthorised software used to generate toll receipts and divert collections outside the official accounting system. The searches were conducted under the PMLA.

A tragic incident occurred during Pawan Kalyan’s birthday celebrations in Amalapuram. Prem Kumar from Bendamurlanka reportedly died after suffering an electric shock while putting up a flexi near a college. He was working in Hyderabad and had returned to his village with friends to celebrate Pawan Kalyan’s birthday.

Amid growing rumours of a postponement, the Jailer 2 team has reportedly clarified that the film remains on track for its announced release date. The Rajinikanth starrer is set to hit screens on October 15 as planned, putting an end to speculation over a possible delay.

Director Sujeeth shared an emotional birthday note for Pawan Kalyan, recalling how he grew up admiring him before getting the opportunity to direct him. Interestingly, Sujeeth also hinted at a small treat for the OG Universe at 4:05 PM, sparking strong speculation about an OG 2 update.

Tragedy struck Pawan Kalyan’s birthday celebrations in Amalapuram after a fan died of electric shock while putting up a flexi near a college. The deceased was identified as Rolla Prem Kumar from Bendamurlanka. Prem Kumar, who worked in Hyderabad, had returned to his village with friends to celebrate Pawan Kalyan’s birthday. The incident has left fellow fans deeply shocked.

Flying internationally from India is set to become more seamless as the mandatory stamping of boarding passes for international departures has been discontinued. Passengers can now present their e boarding passes on mobile phones, while the move is expected to save paper used for over 1.2 lakh boarding passes every day.

The Vijay government has reportedly introduced new restrictions on smartphone use inside 52 major temples across Tamil Nadu. The rules, effective from Tuesday, require devotees carrying phones to deposit them at designated counters for Rs 5 per device. Phones without cameras will reportedly be permitted inside the temples.

Anna Konidala shared a heartwarming post featuring a lovely, candid moment with her husband and actor-politician Pawan Kalyan on birthday. The actor rarely poses for photos in such a lighthearted manner with his signature style all white long sleeved kurta. She penned a sweet birthday note praising how many lives he has touched and wished him a Happy Birthday.

A major political buzz is doing the rounds in Tamil Nadu that CM Vijay may soon take a big decision on shifting the Assembly and Secretariat. Reports suggest three sites are being considered for a new government complex, raising speculation over whether the TVK government could eventually move out of Fort St George. However, there is no official confirmation yet.

Nara Lokesh extended birthday wishes to Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, describing him as a “god-gifted brother.” He praised Pawan as Power Star for cinema fans and Senani for Jana Sena supporters, while wishing him a long, healthy and happy life.