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BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has strongly criticised IndiGo after his checked-in baggage went missing on a flight from New Delhi to Belagavi. He demanded an immediate explanation from IndiGo’s CEO and urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to intervene.
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Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy accused the Congress government of blocking MLAs from releasing irrigation water via the Ramayampet canal, citing protocol violations, delayed canal desilting, and slow progress on the Irkode Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana
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Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises even after 800 days in office, despite pledging to implement them within 100 days. He vowed that the BRS would continue to fight for people’s rights and raise these issues in the Assembly.
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Sabarimala Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru secured bail in gold loss cases, claiming his arrest was retaliation for his 2018 stand on women’s entry. Court noted lack of evidence, while political leaders demanded SIT clarify reasons for his 41-day detention
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The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim injunction protecting Kajol Devgan’s personality and publicity rights, restraining unauthorized commercial use of her image, name, or likeness and ordering the removal of pornographic and AI-generated content online
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North Korea launched the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, its largest political event in five years. Leader Kim Jong-un highlighted economic progress, set five-year policy goals, and formed a 39-member presidium
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The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed heated exchanges as Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju adjourned proceedings following protests over the alleged display of Sri Venkateswara Swamy’s images by YSRCP members.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP/MLA court in Sultanpur over a defamation case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra for alleged remarks against Amit Shah. Proceedings lasted 20 minutes; next hearing is March 9
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India joined the US-led Pax Silica to strengthen resilient supply chains for critical minerals and AI. Officials, including Ashwini Vaishnaw and US Ambassador Sergio Gor, highlighted enhanced economic security and bilateral cooperation
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India’s drug regulator, the CDSCO, has issued a safety advisory for thyroid patients, warning of potentially life-threatening side effects from carbimazole and doxycycline. Manufacturers have also been directed to update packaging with clear warnings.
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In Gurugram, a 19-year-old biotechnology student from North Tripura was critically injured after being brutally assaulted by her live-in partner, Shivam. Police arrested him, registered an FIR, and are investigating with CCTV and evidence from the PG accommodation
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The Rajasthan High Court Jaipur Bench received its 10th bomb threat since October, warning of RDX ahead of CJI Surya Kant’s visit. Security sweeps found nothing suspicious, and court proceedings resumed after brief disruption
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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking restrictions on the construction or naming of mosques and religious structures after Mughal emperor Babur or Babri Masjid.
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Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy was admitted to KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad, after suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea, reportedly due to food poisoning.
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Nearly four years after invading Ukraine, Russia controls 20% of its territory, with civilians facing repression, poor infrastructure and alleged abuses. Rights groups report secret detentions and forced Russification, while displaced families recount fear, destruction and hardship in annexed regions
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A violent family dispute in Godavarikhani’s Markandeya Colony, Peddapalli district, resulted in three people being injured after Gadsella Ramdoot attacked his relatives with a coconut-cutting knife.
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With tighter border security, the Dawood Syndicate is allegedly shifting to large-scale domestic meth production in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Agencies, including the Central Bureau of Narcotics, have seized major consignments, exposing extensive interstate networks
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A 30-year-old software professional, Sunitha, was brutally murdered in her home at KNR Meadows, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. She was pregnant at the time of her death.
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Singer Hariharan addressed the debate on performing at weddings, stressing the need for decorum and proper ambiance. His remarks follow contrasting views by Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Neha Kakkar on whether wedding performances affect a singer’s stature
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Iran’s UN envoy warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any US aggression, citing self-defence under the UN Charter. Tensions rose after remarks by Donald Trump on Diego Garcia, amid ongoing nuclear talks and concerns over military build-up
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A large-scale study of 27.8 million US Medicare beneficiaries has found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) directly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings underscore the importance of improving air quality as a preventive measure against dementia.
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Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh arrested an National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) militant in Longding, foiling a major terror plot and seizing arms. In a separate operation, police in Namsai recovered heroin and arrested a woman under the NDPS Act
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defended the Bharat AI Impact Summit despite criticism from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Narendra Modi highlighted equitable AI access, global consensus-building, and regulatory safeguards during the high-level international gathering
