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Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, raising India’s cheetah population to 53. This marks the 10th successful cheetah litter on Indian soil, highlighting the progress of Project Cheetah
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Pakistani producer Abid Merchant announced an international co-production film based on Rabindranath Tagore’s 1893 short story *Shasti*, directed by Bangladeshi filmmaker Leesa Gazi. The murder-mystery courtroom drama stars Pori Moni, Chanchal Chauwdhry, and Arka Das, with filming set in Dhaka
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has urged the South Central Railway to provide job guarantees to farmers who gave land for the Kazipet railway manufacturing unit. The SCR assured that the concerns would be forwarded to the Railway Board.
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A retired Hyderabad district judge lost over Rs 1 crore to a "digital arrest" scam, where cybercriminals falsely accused him of involvement in crimes and demanded money. Police are investigating the case following the victim’s complaint
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The WB Police’s Special Task Force has arrested two Bangladeshi nationals accused of assassinating political activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka last December. The suspects, Rahul alias Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, travelled across the North-East and north Bengal using false identities.
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In Ballia, a 38-year-old man, Shashi Singh, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old nephew under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred on March 5 in Dokati area, and the case was filed following the boy’s father’s complaint
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The CBI challenged the trial court’s discharge of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy case, calling the order “perverse” and alleging it amounted to acquittal without trial in a major corruption scam
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The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments on Monday as Opposition members disrupted proceedings demanding a full-fledged debate on the West Asia crisis. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s statement was drowned out by slogans.
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Hyderabad witnessed unusually humid conditions on Monday morning, with relative humidity levels touching 76 percent by 8.30 am, according to the IMD. Typically known for dry heat in March, the city is experiencing sticky mornings and discomfort among residents.
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Actor Mammootty faced widespread criticism after asking CPI(M) district secretary K Rafeek to step aside during a Wayanad landslide relief visit, sparking a social media storm. The actor clarified privately, but outrage and political backlash continue in Kerala
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As the second phase of the Budget Session began, Congress MPs stepped up their criticism of Speaker Om Birla, supporting a no-confidence motion against him. Leaders Mallu Ravi and Sukhdeo Bhagat accused the Speaker of silencing Opposition voices, including Rahul Gandhi, during debates.
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A thief broke into OM Sri Parashakti Men’s Hostel in Adibatla, Hyderabad, on Sunday and stole four laptops while students were asleep. The incident was recorded on CCTV cameras.
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A TGSRTC bus travelling from Karimnagar to Husnabad emitted smoke near Chapala Colony in Thimmapur mandal on Monday morning. Passengers alerted the driver, who promptly stopped the bus and avoided a potential mishap.
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A 24-year-old woman in Gurugram suffered severe burns after a man, who had assaulted her earlier, threw a corrosive substance on her at Civil Hospital. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and recording statements from the victim and her family
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Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, dedicated the T20 World Cup victory against New Zealand to Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar and Jay Shah. He highlighted India’s shift in approach at ICC tournaments, focusing on aggressive batting and aiming for 250 runs rather than conservative totals.
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West Bengal Police revealed how two Bangladeshi suspects fled to India after allegedly shooting activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka. The accused crossed into Meghalaya using border “cut routes” and moved across several states before being arrested near Bangaon
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Meesho received an income tax demand of around Rs 1,500 crore for AY 2023-24, which it plans to contest. Despite rising revenue, the e-commerce firm reported a widened Q3 loss of Rs 490.6 crore due to higher expenses
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Two daily wage labourers died on the spot after an iron stand they were carrying accidentally touched an 11 kV power line at a fuel filling station in Medaripet village, Dandepalli mandal. Police shifted the bodies to Luxettipet government hospital for post-mortem.
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Shares of oil marketing and paint companies fell sharply as crude oil prices surged above $110 per barrel amid escalating West Asia conflict. Rising energy costs triggered fears of inflation and higher import bills, dragging benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty significantly lower
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The story highlights Hyderabad’s enduring contribution to Indian cricket across decades, from PR Man Singh’s managerial role in 1983 to Venkatapathi Raju’s selection panel presence in 2007, and now the new generation of stars – Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj, and fielding coach T Dilip – playing pivotal roles in India’s recent T20 World Cup victories.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests by Trinamool Congress activists showing black flags and “Go Back” posters outside Kolkata’s Kalighat temple during his visit. Demonstrators raised slogans against him and the Special Intensive Revision as the Election Commission began meetings with political parties
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Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Monday after members paid tributes to sitting MP Ricky Andrew J Syngkon and four former MPs who recently passed away. The House will later discuss an Opposition-sponsored resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged faster integration of India’s education system with the real-world economy, emphasising greater focus on AI, automation, digital economy and design-driven manufacturing. He also highlighted improvements in healthcare infrastructure and the global popularity of yoga and Ayurveda
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Tech Mahindra has firmly denied social media rumours of large-scale layoffs, clarifying in an exchange filing that no such proposal is under consideration. The IT major, employing 1.5 lakh people globally, recently partnered with Microsoft to launch an Agentic AI platform for telecom and enterprise modernisation.
