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Light rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning are likely at isolated places in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, ASR, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam, Chittoor and Tirupati districts, says APSDMA

The present tenure of Siddaramaiah has seen four intelligence chiefs so far and three ACSs. Two of his political secretaries have been sacked

The accused allegedly raped the woman passenger on board Visakha Express on April 26, says GRP official

There is no choice but to increase menu prices by up to 10%, says Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association State president

Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul has climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with his third half-century of the season. His impressive 75 against Rajasthan Royals propelled him past Abhishek Sharma and others with 433 runs from nine games. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rare failure saw him slip to fourth.

As the long-awaited project was thrown open by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the inauguration took some shine away as commuters got stuck for nearly three hours in and around Bhor Ghat stretch of the expressway; the project has found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records

A joint statement by the KNO and the UPF said that the day-long discussions focused on operational and security-related issues and “both sides broadly agreed on the need to relocate certain SoO camps to reduce friction with local populations and improve security issues”

Income details of an individual do not fall under the purview of ‘larger public interest’, thus remains exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act, the court rules

A cruise boat with 29 passengers and two crew members onboard overturned in the Bargi Dam after encountering a sudden storm

KL Rahul has set a new IPL record with the most 50-plus scores against Rajasthan Royals. He now shares the top spot with AB de Villiers. Rahul's performance came during a chase where he partnered with Pathum Nissanka. Earlier, Riyan Parag's strong batting propelled Rajasthan Royals to a high total. Rahul's consistent scoring against RR marks another milestone.

A tense practice moment involving Stefanos Tsitsipas, his father Apostolos, and mother Julia at the Madrid Open has gone viral. Insider Jose Moron said it explains the Greek’s struggles. Despite early losses this season, Tsitsipas showed some improvement in Madrid before losing to Casper Ruud. He now heads to Rome with focus on form and stability.

MS Dhoni's absence from the CSK dugout in IPL 2026 is a selfless act, according to batting coach Michael Hussey. Dhoni chose to stay away to prevent being a distraction, allowing the team to focus on their game. He remains involved behind the scenes and is progressing well from his calf injury, with a potential return soon.

Reports suggest New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and Arizona Cardinals RBs James Conner and Trey Benson need new homes. ESPN’s Mike Clay identified the Washington Commanders, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cleveland Browns as potential fits. Kamara’s veteran dual-threat ability makes him an interesting option for teams like Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, despite retirement concerns.

Riyan Parag silenced critics with a brilliant 90 against Delhi Capitals, a knock that came under immense pressure following a form slump and off-field controversy. His aggressive strokeplay, including a pivotal 6-4-6 sequence, helped Rajasthan Royals recover from an early collapse and post a formidable 225 for 6. Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Parag's performance, stating his bat did all the talking.

Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene offered a cautious update on Rohit Sharma's fitness ahead of their clash with Chennai Super Kings. Sharma was seen batting in the nets after a hamstring injury, but his return depends on the medical team's daily assessment. Jayawardene also highlighted the team's struggles with consistency and player availability, having used 20 players this season.