AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi criticized actor Allu Arjun for his alleged insensitive response to a fatal stampede at a Pushpa 2 screening. Owaisi claimed Arjun, upon hearing of the death and injuries, remarked about the film’s success and continued watching. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy condemned Arjun’s actions and revealed the actor defied police denial of security permission for the event.

Forest Survey of India also found a loss of 58.22 km2 of forest cover in the Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Areas (WGESA) in six southern states over the last ten years

The senior official said a ceasefire deal is close but key issues remain that need to be bridged. 

​The senior official said a ceasefire deal is close but key issues remain that need to be bridged.