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National Investigation Agency teams have been deployed to investigate a blast near BSF headquarters in Jalandhar and another in Amritsar’s Khasa Cantonment. Authorities are probing possible causes, with forensic analysis underway and no injuries reported in either incident
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Post-election uncertainty in Tamil Nadu has triggered alliance negotiations as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam seeks support to form government, with divisions in DMK, AIADMK, and Congress over backing Vijay’s party amid fragmented results and shifting coalition dynamics
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A retired bank manager in Mumbai was held under a 54-day “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency, who extorted ₹40.9 lakh by threatening false terror and money laundering charges
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A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital
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Rashmika Mandanna’s action thriller Mysaa, directed by Rawindra Pulle, has completed its Kerala schedule, featuring intense stunt sequences and extensive training, with the film highlighting her role as a tribal warrior and aiming to set new standards in female-led action cinema
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Unseasonal rains and strong winds in Mancherial district disrupted life, killing four farmers when a shed collapsed and injuring six others, while damaging paddy at procurement centres, cutting power lines, blocking roads, and causing widespread agricultural and transport losses
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Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has decided to stop encouraging defections from other parties and warned against takeover politics, while also urging restraint and legal action against post-poll violence following recent assembly election results
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The government debunked a deepfake video falsely showing Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh claiming cyber systems were jammed, calling it Pakistani misinformation linked to propaganda accounts, amid heightened awareness following India’s counter-terror operation Operation Sindoor
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KT Rama Rao accused the Congress-led Telangana government of negligence after farmers died at procurement centres amid heavy rains in Mancherial, demanding compensation and faster crop procurement as harvested produce remains uncollected in unsafe conditions
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Gyanesh Kumar directed authorities in West Bengal to arrest those involved in post-poll violence after fatalities and vandalism, urging strict law enforcement as tensions rise following the Bharatiya Janata Party victory in the state elections
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IIT Madras Global Research Foundation opened its first US centre in Menlo Park, California, to boost deep-tech startups and innovation, aiming to connect India–US ecosystems through research, incubation, and venture partnerships, with further expansion planned on the East Coast
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Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican primary for Ohio governor with 87% of votes, backed by Donald Trump, and will face Democrat Amy Acton in November amid campaign controversies and strong financial backing
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Vietnamese President To Lam received a ceremonial welcome in New Delhi during his first India visit, meeting leaders including Narendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu, to strengthen the India–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership
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Rahul Gandhi alleged that a significant number of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs won through “vote chori,” questioned electoral fairness, and claimed the party would struggle to win even 140 seats in free elections amid ongoing political tensions
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Indian markets rose nearly 1%, with BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining on global optimism and easing oil prices amid hopes of West Asia de-escalation, though analysts expect volatility and range-bound trade in the near term
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A wanted criminal accused of raping and murdering a minor boy was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The accused opened fire during arrest, prompting retaliation, while a police officer was injured in the operation
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Tamil Nadu Congress has decided to support Vijay and his TVK in forming a secular government after elections, following party deliberations and his request, as he seeks additional support to secure a majority in the Assembly
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The Archaeological Survey of India told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex was built using remains of earlier temples from the Paramara period, citing scientific survey evidence, as hearings continue over the site’s religious character
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Assam Police arrested a suspected ULFA-I militant, Rontu Asom alias Biren Chetia, in Sivasagar district, recovering arms and explosives. The operation follows intensified anti-insurgency efforts amid concerns over attempts by the banned outfit to revive activities in Upper Assam
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The United States announced a phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, shifting diplomatic responsibilities to Islamabad while citing staff safety and resource efficiency. Washington said engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and broader US-Pakistan relations will continue through remaining missions
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US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom” naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in Iran negotiations and international requests, while maintaining the blockade amid ongoing tensions, military pressure, and the waterway’s critical role in global energy security
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A clash broke out between student groups at the University of Hyderabad during a theatre performance titled ‘Holi’, with SFI alleging ABVP disruption and violence while ABVP claimed its members were attacked during a protest over alleged hurt sentiments, leaving several injured
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana Congress government of frequent transfers and centralisation in TGSWREIS alleging irregularities in officer appointments and procurement processes while demanding vigilance and ACB inquiry into misuse of welfare funds
