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The Sanskriti Foundation will host the 11th Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival from January 19 to 25. The week-long Carnatic music festival will feature evening concerts and the Pancharatna Seva, celebrating Saint Tyagaraja’s musical legacy.
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Despite rapid urban growth around Hyderabad’s Thukkuguda, a decades-old weekly cattle and poultry market continues to draw farmers from nearby districts, offering a traditional platform for buying and selling livestock amid changing suburban landscapes.
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The GHMC has begun development and beautification works at Errakunta on NH 765 after a newspaper report highlighted poor road conditions. Workers were seen clearing weeds and sand from the divider to prepare the area for planting flowers and grass.
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While GTA VI dominates attention, 2026 has much more to offer gamers. From epic RPGs to stylish action adventures and racing spectacles, this column highlights five major games worth watching — and possibly playing — before Rockstar’s blockbuster arrives.
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The Indian Army will hold a recruitment rally at AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from February 2 to May 10. The rally is open for Agniveer posts, outstanding sportsmen, and musicians under the Unit Headquarters Quota.
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India has surpassed China as the world's largest rice producer, reaching 150.18 million tonnes. The government launched 184 improved crop varieties to boost yields and address agricultural challenges
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Keesara police arrested five people for a daylight robbery at a jewellery shop in Nagaram. The suspects posed as customers before attacking the owner and fleeing with gold ornaments. Police recovered vehicles and a dummy pistol.
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Around 30 people were injured in stray dog attacks across several colonies in Bhainsa town on Monday. Residents raised concerns over frequent incidents and sought urgent intervention, while officials assured treatment and preventive measures.
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Miyapur police arrested a 24-year-old man while he was attempting to steal from an SBI ATM in Hafeezpet late on Sunday night. Swift action following a Dial-100 alert helped prevent damage, police said.
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The Telangana government has no immediate plan to trifurcate the GHMC, Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu told the Assembly. He said GHMC has not taken fresh loans in a year, while HMDA is seeking Rs 5,000 crore in new funding.
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BRS Council Whip Deshapati Srinivas criticised the Congress government for exempting toll fees for Andhra Pradesh-bound travellers during Sankranthi while denying similar relief to Telangana residents during State festivals, alleging discrimination and misuse of public funds.
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A young priest in Ujjain survived a throat injury from banned Chinese manja while riding a motorcycle. Authorities have arrested suspects, urging responsible kite flying with cotton threads to prevent accidents
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Iran has faced recurring protests over the past 50 years, from the 1979 Islamic Revolution to economic and social unrest in 2024-25. Key triggers include political repression, election disputes, economic hardships, human rights violations, and government crackdowns, resulting in thousands of deaths and mass detentions
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Gold and silver prices surged on Monday amid strong safe-haven demand following US action in Venezuela. Geopolitical uncertainty, expectations of US rate cuts and a weaker rupee supported domestic bullion prices, though gains were capped below December record highs.
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Bangladesh suspends IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the tournament by BCCI, sparking controversy. The Bangladesh Cricket Board seeks ICC intervention for the 2026 T20 World Cup’s venue
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Delay in shifting old stock of normal variety rice from ration shops in Karimnagar district is causing storage issues for dealers. With worms affecting piled-up rice, beneficiaries are refusing supplies, forcing dealers to seek urgent government intervention.
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Protests in Dhaka on Monday disrupted traffic, with clashes between police and protesters over issues like mobile phone shop closures and justice for a student’s death, causing widespread congestion and hardship
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Intelligence inputs warn that Jamaat-e-Islami’s subcontinental hawala network has reactivated ahead of elections, raising funds for terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The network is allegedly being used by the ISI to rebuild terror infrastructure and influence regional stability
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A 15-year-old boy, Ram Potam, was injured by a pressure IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. He received medical attention at a CRPF camp and district hospital. Security forces launched a search for additional explosives
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EAM S Jaishankar visited the Paris exhibition *Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France*, highlighting India’s textile heritage. His visit reinforces India-France cultural and strategic ties, with upcoming talks on bilateral cooperation and global issues
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said India will respond to the Venezuela crisis in line with national interest and diplomatic sensitivities. He criticized selective enforcement of international law, while the US maintains Maduro’s capture was a law-enforcement action, not a military invasion
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A 30-year-old migrant worker from Odisha was allegedly strangled to death by three colleagues at a brick kiln near Chennur following a drunken brawl. The dispute reportedly arose over remarks made to his wife. Police have registered a murder case.
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A Hyderabad man was cheated of over Rs 2.42 lakh by fraudsters posing as cruise booking agents. Lured by an online offer, he was made to pay multiple charges before the booking was cancelled. Cybercrime police have registered a case.
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Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s upcoming film 'Beyond The Kerala Story', directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, is set to release on February 27, 2026. The sequel continues the hard-hitting narrative of the 2023 National Award-winning 'The Kerala Story'
