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Escalating tensions in West Asia have disrupted Kerala’s exports of fruits, vegetables and fish products, bringing shipments to a near halt. Exporters say losses are mounting as cargo routes remain affected during the crucial Ramzan export season
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University of Hyderabad students protested alleging irregularities in the use of Institution of Eminence funds. Citing RTI data, they claimed very little money was spent on research scholars and demanded a detailed expenditure report and better academic funding
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BPharmacy students of JNTU-Hyderabad staged a protest demanding promotion of fourth-year detained students under the December 2023 circular. Protesters questioned how hall tickets were issued earlier and sought application of the same promotion rules used for previous academic years
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The closure of Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% world’s oil supply, could push up oil prices for import-dependent India, widening the current account deficit, weakening the rupee, and fuelling inflation
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The Ministry of Defence has released Rs 14.54 crore as grant-in-aid to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board, which is facing a financial crisis. The funds are part of Rs 221.84 crore sanctioned for 48 deficit cantonment boards across the country
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State-run GAIL may cut natural gas supplies after around 30 per cent of India's LNG imports were disrupted due to the escalating conflict in West Asia and shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over supply and prices
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As refugees from Myanmar and violence-hit Manipur seek shelter in Mizoram, India confronts a growing humanitarian challenge without a formal protection framework
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A police head constable in Hyderabad, Raziullah, gifted 20 pairs of clothes to students of Government High School in Ghousenagar after noticing their poor condition. His Ramzan goodwill gesture went viral on social media and received praise from many
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A Khammam court sentenced three persons to 20 years in prison and fined them Rs 2 lakh each in a ganja case. Police seized 194 kg of ganja from their car in 2021 and proved they were supplying it to Hyderabad
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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigned unexpectedly days before the Assembly election schedule is expected. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and said Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi would hold additional charge, alleging possible pressure from the Centre
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a GHMC official in Secunderabad for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to process a retirement benefits file. The accused was arrested after accepting Rs 35,000 and produced before court for judicial remand.
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Traffic diversions have been announced in parts of Secunderabad due to sewer line construction work at Gopalapuram. Vehicles from several junctions including Punjagutta, Begumpet, Clock Tower and Regimental Bazaar will be diverted through alternate routes
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A few students at the Tribal Welfare Residential Girls Junior College in Eturunagaram of Mulugu district fell ill due to suspected food poisoning on Wednesday night. They were treated at a hospital and discharged the same day.
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BRS leaders alleged that Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s family-linked company was operating crusher units without permissions at an illegal quarry in Kotwalguda near Rajendranagar. A fact-finding team demanded seizure of the units, a probe, and the Minister’s resignation
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Cotton farmers in Adilabad and neighbouring districts are facing losses after the Cotton Corporation of India stopped procurement on February 27. With no extension granted, farmers are selling produce to private traders at much lower prices
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The Bombay High Court refused relief to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers seeking space to offer namaz near Mumbai airport, stating that security concerns override religious demands and prayers cannot be offered anywhere, especially in sensitive areas like airports
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Ride-hailing platform Rapido has entered the food delivery market with the launch of its Ownly app in Bengaluru. The platform offers a zero-commission model for restaurants and charges customers a flat delivery fee, potentially challenging Swiggy and Zomato
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HMWSSB has announced a 36-hour disruption in water supply in several parts of Hyderabad from March 7 morning to March 8 evening due to replacement of electrical panels and pipeline repair works at the Manjira Phase-3 Peddapur Pump
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A camera trap in Kawal Tiger Reserve captured a rare moment of a sloth bear carrying two cubs on its back while walking along a forest track. Officials say such sightings are uncommon in the Telangana reserve
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Indian intelligence agencies have warned of possible spillover effects of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, raising concerns about infiltration attempts and terror strikes. Security forces have been placed on high alert along the Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab borders
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Nitish Kumar’s reported plan to move to the Rajya Sabha has triggered speculation about a new government in Bihar, with the BJP likely to have its own chief minister. Several leaders are being discussed as possible candidates
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Indian intelligence agencies have detected fresh online chatter aimed at radicalising youth amid the Israel-US-Iran conflict. Officials warn that AI-generated propaganda videos in multiple languages are being circulated to target Indian audiences and incite extremist activity
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Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov urged negotiations to end the escalating West Asia conflict, warning of global price concerns amid speculation over a Strait of Hormuz closure. He said India is free to decide its oil suppliers while Russia remains open to supplying oil
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A 17-year-old boy was beaten to death by an angry mob in West Bengal’s Malda after he allegedly opened fire during a quarrel between two groups on Holi, injuring four villagers. Police said tension prevailed and an investigation has been launched
