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Shaheen Bhatt, sister of Alia Bhatt, got engaged to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra, sharing photos on Instagram, with family and celebrities congratulating the couple on their announcement
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The Supreme Court of India refused interim protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an Assam defamation case, directing him to seek anticipatory bail locally, after questioning alleged jurisdictional misuse involving Assam FIR
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A Telangana SEEEPC survey revealed about 89,000 children are engaged in daily wage work, highlighting severe economic inequality across caste groups. The study by the Telangana government shows higher incidence among SC and ST communities
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A study by Indian researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics found dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way may host intermediate-mass black holes, with stellar motion data consistent with their presence, advancing understanding of galaxy and black hole evolution
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A deadly collision between a car and private bus in Yadgir caused a fire that killed six people instantly. The accident near Devapur in Surpur taluk is under investigation, with authorities yet to determine the exact cause
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Top Gun 3 has been officially announced with Tom Cruise returning as Maverick. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the sequel follows the success of *Top Gun: Maverick*, which grossed $1.5 billion globally
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Bihar government, led by Samrat Choudhary, conducted statewide surprise jail raids to strengthen prison security and reforms, with extensive searches across facilities finding no contraband while signalling stricter monitoring and discipline in correctional institutions
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National Investigation Agency took over probe into ISI-linked spy network using CCTV cameras across India, uncovered by Ghaziabad police, to examine espionage, funding, and national security breaches involving sensitive locations
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Gautam Adani became Asia’s richest person, surpassing Mukesh Ambani in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as Adani Group stock gains boosted his net worth amid global market volatility in 2026
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Harivansh was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for a third term, becoming the first nominated member to hold the post, with leaders including Narendra Modi extending congratulations
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Global energy disruptions from the Iran war are pushing Asian and African nations to expand nuclear power, with countries accelerating reactor plans and boosting output to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid rising costs and supply uncertainties worldwide
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Students of Tamil Nadu National Law University protested against Vice Chancellor V Nagaraj over remarks linking women’s dress to harassment, demanding apology as controversy grew, while he clarified comments were misinterpreted and intended as general advice
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film Maa Inti Bangaaram unveiled its first song “Thassadiya,” a vibrant wedding number by Santhosh Narayanan, showcasing energetic choreography ahead of the movie’s May 15 theatrical release
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New Delhi police arrested four more accused in the Vasant Enclave assault case involving an Army brigadier and family. The suspects allegedly attacked them after a dispute, fled briefly, and were later traced and apprehended
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Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer lead talks in Paris with dozens of nations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade, aiming to secure global oil trade without involvement of United States
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Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress Party government of underpaying compensation to Sigachi Industries blast victims, alleging safety violations, delayed justice, and failure to fulfill ₹1 crore promise to affected families nearly a year later
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Panic gripped Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum after a World War II-era live bomb was found near the Subarnarekha River. Police secured the area as experts warned of explosion risks, with repeated recoveries raising fears of more buried explosives.
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Vijay unveiled TVK’s manifesto promising cash transfers, loan waivers, free services and welfare schemes ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, despite criticising “freebie politics”, positioning the party competitively against Dravidian rivals with extensive voter-focused benefits.
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Fatih Birol warned Europe faces jet fuel shortages within weeks if the Strait of Hormuz closure continues, risking flight disruptions, rising prices, and wider global economic impact, especially for developing nations dependent on Middle East energy supplies.
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Pawan Kalyan congratulated Nara Lokesh on becoming the Telugu Desam Party national working president, praising alliance unity and cooperation. Lokesh thanked him, calling for continued coordination and commitment to Andhra Pradesh’s development and strengthening party values.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all parties to unanimously pass the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, emphasizing women’s representation in policymaking. He stressed no delays after decades, offered opposition credit, and highlighted upcoming delimitation and increased parliamentary capacity reforms
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Derek O'Brien accused the government of pushing a “delimitation agenda” through women’s quota bills, calling it a failed political plot. The Opposition strongly opposed the move in Parliament, arguing it is politically motivated and will be defeated in voting.
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Byreddy Shabari supported women’s quota bills in Lok Sabha, backing “women-led development” vision. She highlighted empowerment initiatives by TDP as the government introduced the bills amid Opposition protests, while NDA allies including JD(U) also extended support.
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Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker pledged to strengthen India-Austria ties, focusing on innovation, trade, and sustainability. The leaders highlighted growing cooperation in emerging technologies, defence, and startups during Stocker’s first India visit in over four decades.
