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Hyderabad police have begun conducting drug tests on rowdy-sheeters following a rise in criminal activities. Of the 250 individuals screened so far, around 190 tested positive for marijuana, prompting authorities to intensify action against narcotics suppliers in the city.
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The rupee appreciated 10 paise to 92.41 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by RBI directives on forex positions. However, global tensions, oil price movements and fading domestic support could keep the currency volatile.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission is nearing completion after astronauts travelled farther than any humans in history during a lunar flyby. The Orion spacecraft is set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean, marking a milestone in humanity’s return to deep-space exploration.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflects on his journey from playing backyard cricket in Guyana to representing one of the IPL’s biggest franchises. He recalls childhood struggles, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo and the strong camaraderie inside the RCB dressing room.
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Kerala High Court granted 30 more days to Vigilance Bureau to probe alleged misappropriation in Sabarimala ghee sales, citing wider involvement and poor records. Court ordered a detailed investigation into TDB staff roles in the scam causing revenue losses
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The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier following his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case and Armed Forces Tribunal intervention, resolving a prolonged service dispute over his career progression
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Mumbai equities surged tracking gains despite geopolitical tensions and Strait of Hormuz concerns, with Sensex and Nifty rising led by banking, auto and metals, while IT lagged; analysts expect easing energy prices and remain optimistic on growth and upcoming earnings
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Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal suspended seven third-year MBBS students for six months and expelled them from the hostel after they allegedly ragged juniors, following complaints lodged with authorities and police over the incident
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Comedian Kunal Kamra appeared before the Maharashtra legislature’s Privileges Committee after a breach of privilege notice was issued against him for remarks targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra categorically refused to apologise, stating that any apology would be insincere and set a harmful precedent for artistes’ freedom.
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C D Gopinath, last surviving member of India’s team to win its first Test against England, passed away at 96 in Chennai. He was a former captain of Madras State and Ranji Trophy star, remembered for his cricketing legacy
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The RBI has proposed new safeguards to curb rising digital payment frauds, including a one-hour delay for transfers above Rs 10,000, trusted-person authentication for seniors, limits on large credits, and a “kill switch” to disable digital payments instantly
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The DRI busted a major gold smuggling racket at Mumbai airport, arresting 24 women carrying 29.37 kg of gold worth Rs 37.74 crore. The well-planned syndicate operated from Nairobi, and investigations continue to trace the kingpins behind the crime
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A 56-year-old social worker from Warangal, EV Satish Kumar, was declared brain dead following an intracranial bleed. His family consented to donate his liver and lungs under the State-run Jeevandan programme, helping save multiple lives.
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Dacoit: A Love Story is a moody, character-driven film where Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur deliver strong performances. Blending love, heartbreak, and revenge, the film’s intense narrative and atmospheric visuals offer a gripping, though occasionally slow, cinematic experience
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Peddapalli trapped Anthergaon Revenue Inspector Sreeman while he was accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a farmer. The inspector had allegedly demanded the money to conduct a field inspection of agricultural land in Rayadandi village.
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The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing a regulatory framework to restrict social media access for children under 13 and introduce age-appropriate digital environments for teenagers. Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh chaired a Group of Ministers meeting with social media representatives, stressing the need for graded content access and robust age-verification mechanisms.
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Indonesia defeated India 2-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I, while Korea maintained a perfect record over New Zealand and Thailand bounced back with a 3-0 win against Mongolia. Top two teams will advance after round-robin play
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A 21-year-old nurse was found hanging from the ceiling of her house in Warangal district, triggering widespread protests. Her family alleged that four youths abducted her to a maize field, raped and murdered her, and staged the scene as suicide.
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World No.2 Jannik Sinner overcame a challenging three-set contest against Tomas Machac to reach the Monte-Carlo Masters quarterfinals. Despite a second-set slip, the Italian top seed recovered to win 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-3 and will face Felix Auger-Aliassime next
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Meenakshi Goyat staged a late comeback to reach the 53kg final at the Asian Wrestling Championships, while Hansika Lamba and Neha secured bronze medals. India continued its strong run with multiple podium finishes in Bishkek
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Newly elected Sarpanches in Telangana have not received their monthly honorarium for three months, leaving them struggling to carry out promised development works. With the government owing over Rs. 24 crore, many leaders are dipping into personal funds to meet village needs.
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Carlos Alcaraz overcame a strong challenge from Tomás Martín Etcheverry to win in three sets and reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals. The World No 1 recovered after losing the second set to keep his title defence on track
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The Khammam forest department, in collaboration with Vaaswik Foundation, felicitated the production team of the award-winning biopic Vanajeevi Ramaiah. The event, led by DFO Siddharth Vikram Singh, honoured the film crew for portraying the life and contributions of Padma Shri awardee late Ramaiah, who dedicated his life to environmental protection.
