The Vijayawada Sunrisers secured a commanding 51-run victory over Kakinada Kings in the Andhra Premier League T20 championship. Stellar performances from M. Abhinav and M. Lekaz Reddy highlighted the high-scoring encounter at Visakhapatnam, with Sunrisers successfully defending their formidable total.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has joined the extensive search for two-year-old Sunkara Gnaneswari, missing since June 6 from a Kakinada district palm oil plantation. Over 400 personnel, drones, and specialized teams are involved in the urgent operation, which has been complicated by the recent death of the girl's pet dog. Authorities are offering a reward for information.

Actor Pawan Kalyan expressed his admiration for the film 'Dhurandhar,' specifically highlighting its 'boldness' as the primary reason for his appreciation. He emphasized his preference for compelling storytelling across all languages, irrespective of industry origins.