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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government. They praised his leadership, public service and role in advancing Viksit Bharat and development
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Bharti Airtel has raised prices of its postpaid plans by around 3-10 per cent, with revised tariffs ranging from Rs 499 to Rs 1,799 monthly. The plans add one free international roaming trip annually, alongside data, calling and SMS benefits
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Earth’s magnetic north pole is moving rapidly, raising questions about whether the northern lights will shift as well. A new study finds auroras follow the slower-moving geomagnetic poles rather than the wandering magnetic poles, suggesting their visibility patterns will remain largely stable for now
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Delhi Police FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders following their protest against electoral-roll revision. He accused the government and Election Commission of enabling “vote chori” and defended Gandhi’s Satyagraha
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The trailer of Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer Telugu action entertainer ‘Comrade Kalyan’ has been released. Directed by Janakiram Marella, the 1992-set film blends romance, humour and action against the backdrop of a Naxalite-police conflict along the Andhra-Odisha border
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The Supreme Court will hear Vijayalakshmi, wife of jailed actor Darshan, challenging orders allowing accused Pradosh S Rao to become an approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. The petition questions his pardon and statement recording, upheld earlier by the Karnataka High Court
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The RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.50 per cent is expected to raise borrowing costs for floating-rate home loan borrowers. Banks may increase lending rates, lifting EMIs or extending tenures, as the central bank shifts to calibrated tightening
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Conflicting reports over the death of Russian plague researcher Darya Shipilova have sparked fears of pneumonic plague after nearly 200 people were quarantined in Siberia. Authorities cite pneumonia of unknown cause, while WHO says public health risk currently appears low
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The Trump administration unveiled plans for a “Golden Fleet” aimed at restoring US naval dominance by expanding shipbuilding capacity. During a Maryland visit, President Donald Trump announced a new high-tech shipyard, citing $76 billion in funding and plans for 80-plus Navy vessels
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Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced they are expecting their second child, sharing the news on social media with a picture featuring their firstborn daughter Saraayah. The couple married in 2023 and welcomed their daughter in June 2025
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US authorities arrested Washington state resident James Cody Bryant for allegedly helping plan a deadly Canadian school shooting, offering to livestream the attack, providing money and tactical advice, and helping conceal communications. Bryant faces a federal conspiracy charge and remains detained
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years as head of government, beginning as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and continuing as Prime Minister. At a BJP event, Nitin Nabin praised his public service, leadership, development initiatives and vision for a Viksit Bharat
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The Reserve Bank of India projected FY27 CPI inflation at 5.2 per cent, citing rising food and energy prices, supply-side risks and widening core pressures. Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned inflation is no longer benign, making policy-rate recalibration imperative
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Senior Sir Dorabji Tata Trust trustees have accused Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh of undermining board resolutions by publicly supporting a Tata Sons listing. The dispute highlights growing differences within Tata Trusts over ownership, regulatory requirements and the company’s unlisted status
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Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering light-gated ion channels and advancing optogenetics. Their work enables scientists to control nerve cells with light, transforming brain research and opening potential therapeutic applications
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The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s OSD Rajvir Ghuman and associates. The High Court had sought a report within two months
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Actress Ishita Dutta shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from ‘Drishyam 3’, featuring Abhishek Pathak, Shriya Saran and Mrunal Jadhav. Directed by Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and others, continuing Vijay Salgaonkar’s story as a fresh investigation threatens his family
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Gold futures fell nearly 1 per cent on Monday, slipping below the Rs 1.50 lakh level, while silver gained amid dollar movements and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts maintained a cautious outlook for gold but saw stronger momentum in silver above key support levels
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US President Donald Trump appeared to confuse Brazil with India in a Truth Social post praising the speed of Brazil’s election results. He incorrectly referred to an Indian presidential election, although India does not directly elect its President through popular voting
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Amitabh Bachchan recalled working with late filmmaker Yash Chopra on contrasting films “Kabhi Kabhie” and “Deewaar”, praising his ability to shift from romance to gritty drama. The actor shared memories on “Kaun Banega Crorepati” while celebrating Chopra’s versatility and filmmaking greatness
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Location-tracking technology can help parents monitor children’s safety, manage routines and support independence, but it also raises privacy, surveillance and data misuse concerns. Experts suggest parents review privacy settings, discuss consent regularly and treat location sharing as an ongoing conversation
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his three-day India visit. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, focusing on trade, investment, technology, innovation, mobility and strengthening bilateral ties
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A new study suggests Archaeopteryx, the 150-million-year-old transitional fossil linking birds and dinosaurs, could have taken flight using several forward jumps powered mainly by its legs. Its relatively weak wings may have maintained flight after reaching sufficient speed, challenging theories of early avian takeoff
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Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply higher on Monday, with Sensex gaining over 400 points and Nifty rising more than 100 points, tracking Asian markets after softer US jobs data. Gains spanned sectors despite crude prices, bond yields and FII selling concerns
