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Protests near the US Consulate in Karachi turned violent after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel airstrikes. Demonstrators clashed with police, causing property damage, injuries, and traffic disruptions, prompting law enforcement to use tear gas and baton charges
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for Puducherry projects worth ₹2,700 crore, spanning roads, urban mobility, healthcare, education, industrial estates, and water supply, aiming to boost infrastructure, economic growth, and ease of living across the Union Territory
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) unveiled their IPL 2026 jersey, featuring bold front stripes and five stars for their titles. MS Dhoni returned to camp, while the squad sees Sanju Samson joining, Jadeja and Curran traded, and young talents added
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Singer Arijit Singh released his first post-retirement song, "Raina", composed by Shekhar Ravjiani with lyrics by Priya Saraiya. Singh had earlier announced retirement from playback singing, thanking fans for their support and ending new assignments as a vocalist
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A massive blast at SBL Energy Limited explosives factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra, killed 17 and injured 18. PMO announced ex-gratia relief, while rescue operations continue. Authorities, including NDRF and PESO teams, are investigating the cause of the tragedy
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Thousands protested across Kashmir, including Srinagar, condemning the US-Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shia-majority areas held peaceful marches, religious leaders expressed solidarity with Iranians, and a complete strike was called by local Muslim organizations
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Lac-made ‘gulal gota,’ traditional Holi colour shells from Jaipur, are seeing rising demand nationally and internationally. Social media reels have revived this royal-era craft, boosting artisan income, increasing production, and attracting younger generations to preserve the centuries-old festive tradition
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A blast at Surya Sri Fire Works in Vetlapalem, Andhra Pradesh, killed 21 people, including owner Adabala Srinivas. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan blamed safety violations, vowing stricter enforcement as the government covers treatment for injured workers
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Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls, V. K. Sasikala launched Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK), invoking J. Jayalalithaa’s legacy, challenging T. T. V. Dhinakaran and reshaping the state’s fragmented “Amma” political landscape
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Following Sri Lanka’s Super 8 exit at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, head coach Sanath Jayasuriya announced he will step down, citing inconsistency despite recent ODI and Test successes during his tenure
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India’s digital payments platform Unified Payments Interface recorded 27% annual growth in February transaction volumes, reaching 20.39 billion, as per National Payments Corporation of India data, strengthening its global expansion and dominance over cash transactions domestically
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The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei triggers a complex succession process led by the Assembly of Experts, with potential interim leadership and speculation over contenders, including his son, amid heightened regional tensions and political uncertainty
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Rising Israel-Iran tensions may pressure Indian markets as crude prices climb on Strait of Hormuz concerns. Analysts warn inflation risks if oil tops $80, while energy and defence stocks could gain. Nifty 50 signals weakness amid volatility and geopolitical uncertainty
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US President Donald Trump ordered sweeping strikes on Iran after failed nuclear diplomacy and intelligence assessments, despite doubts about an imminent threat. Backed by regional allies including Mohammed bin Salman, Washington pursued military escalation to curb Tehran’s enrichment ambitions
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At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, escalating regional tensions
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died at 86 after a reported joint US-Israel strike, ending decades of hard-line clerical rule marked by nuclear standoffs, regional proxy conflicts, and violent crackdowns on dissent, leaving Iran’s political future uncertain
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The Israeli Prime Minister said there are “growing signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the US-Israeli military operation. Netanyahu stated that strikes had targeted Khamenei’s compound. The Iranian leader has not appeared in public since the offensive began
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Catholicos Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church welcomed Prime Minister Modi’s stance supporting the Church’s unity. Speaking at Vattasseril Thirumeni’s memorial, he emphasized historical legacy, Supreme Court rulings, and the need to maintain a united Malankara Church
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In Kasaragod, Kerala, the Sree Poobanam Kuzhi Temple hosted a community Iftar during the Brahmakalashotsavam festival, reflecting religious harmony. Local Muslim residents, unable to attend previous feasts due to Ramadan, shared dates and meals in the temple courtyard
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In Devanahalli, Karnataka, a residential school owner Dhananjay and his wife Shailaja were booked under the POCSO Act for repeated sexual harassment of minors, illegal confinement, and cover-up. Victims contacted parents, prompting police action and ongoing legal proceedings
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Israel launched “preventive” strikes on Tehran, including areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, under Operation Shield of Judah. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as U.S.-backed attacks escalate tensions amid fears of Iranian retaliation
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In Hyderabad, Mangalhat police arrested five individuals, including prime suspect Munna Singh, for the murder of Rushab Agarwal. The group allegedly kidnapped and tortured him after suspecting a plot, while three other accomplices remain absconding
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Mythri Movie Makers released a glimpse of the wedding song "Endhayya Saami" from director Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, ahead of its grand pan-India release on September 11
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In Amaravati, the Andhra Pradesh government plans to develop rare earth and titanium-based minerals from its beach sand reserves, aiming to reduce dependence on China, build a coastal value-addition corridor, and boost domestic manufacturing for clean energy and defense
