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Following Ward 48, voters in Ward 47 of Suryapet municipality attached written appeals to their ballot papers, urging the Congress government to release delayed retirement benefits. Pensioners said many were facing severe financial and health hardships due to prolonged non-payment.
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AAP leader Sanjay Singh urged the government to issue joining letters to 1.3 lakh candidates who cleared armed forces recruitment tests between 2019 and 2022. He also criticised the Agnipath scheme and demanded an end to the "orderly system" involving soldiers serving officers
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A BRS candidate clinched victory in Dubbak municipal elections after a tie in votes was resolved through a coin toss. With seven wards already secured, the party is hopeful of forming the municipal body as counting continues.
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A 33-year-old Bengaluru techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, was referred to NIMHANS for psychiatric evaluation after allegedly stabbing his parents to death over a financial dispute. Police suspect the US-educated suspect suffers from schizophrenia following erratic behavior during interrogation
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In Iruvaram village, Chittoor district, a software engineer was killed after a shipping container fell from a moving truck and crushed his car. Police confirmed the driver died on the spot in the fatal accident
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Asian markets mostly fell Friday, tracking Wall Street losses amid investor concerns over AI disruptions impacting tech stocks. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Australia saw declines, while South Korea’s Kospi gained. U.S. inflation data and tech earnings influenced global market sentiment
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Counting of votes in municipal polls gathered momentum on Friday, with results declared in 448 of the 2,996 wards. Congress led the tally. In a rare incident, voters in Suryapet attached appeal slips with ballots, surprising officials.
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The Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were granted bail by the Supreme Court of India in a ₹30 crore cheating case involving Indira IVF founder Ajay Murdia
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The BRS–CPI alliance secured power in Kyathanpalli municipality by winning 14 of the 22 wards, dealing a blow to the ruling Congress. The result is significant as the municipality falls in the Chennur Assembly constituency represented by Labour Minister Dr G Vivek.
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi emerged as the single largest party in Isnapur municipality, winning 12 of the 26 wards, while the Congress secured 10. Four Independent councillors will play a decisive role in forming the civic body as the Congress lacks a majority and ex-officio support.
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History was created in Chityala municipality in Nalgonda district after a transgender woman won from Ward One as an Independent candidate. N Sudhakar secured victory with a lead of over 100 votes, marking a significant moment in local body politics.
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Congress MPs protested at the Parliament House complex, demanding the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri after his name appeared in the US-released 'Epstein Files'. Puri denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes
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The Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain, marking its first leadership of the multinational task force focused on maritime training, security, and regional collaboration
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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent in early trade on Friday, led by sharp losses in IT stocks amid weak global cues and concerns over AI-led disruptions. Broader markets also witnessed heavy selling.
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A shooting at a residential complex of South Carolina State University left two dead and one wounded. The campus in Orangeburg was placed on lockdown, classes were cancelled, and investigators are on site
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In Chinaur village, Kangra district, a 58-year-old mid-day meal worker, Salochna Devi, was allegedly murdered with a sickle inside a government primary school in broad daylight. The accused, Rakesh Kumar, has been arrested; investigations are ongoing
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Ragini 3, produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and directed by Shashanka Ghosh, will star Tamannaah Bhatia and Junaid Khan, promising a bold, stylised horror experience; further details are awaited
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In Tumakuru, a 33-year-old woman allegedly smothered her mother with a pillow, influenced by an astrologer’s claims of black magic. Authorities arrested her and her husband after villagers raised suspicions over the unnatural death of Pushpavathi (55)
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Four labourers, including three women, died after consuming acid mistaking it for alcohol at a wedding venue in Bhilwara district. The incident occurred in Aloli village, with one person critically injured. Police are investigating safety lapses and storage of hazardous chemicals
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The makers of Nagabandham unveiled Jagapathi Babu as Prabhakar, ahead of the teaser release. Directed by Abhishek Nama, the period action drama stars Virat Karrna and portrays Abdali’s ruthless quest for the mythical Naga Bandham in 1750 India
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Tension erupted at the Huzurabad counting centre after candidates protested restrictions on entry passes. ACP Madhavi intervened, while counting was delayed by an hour at the Junior College centre after the strong room key went missing and officials broke open the lock.
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi secured control of Indresham municipality in Patancheru Assembly constituency, winning nine of the 18 wards. Congress won six wards, while the BJP and an Independent claimed three. With MLA support, the BRS is set to form the civic body.
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The Supreme Court of India criticised the functioning of Real Estate Regulatory Authority, saying it was high time governments revisited RERA’s role. The court stayed the Himachal Pradesh High Court order blocking the office shift from Shimla to Dharamsala
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A BJP candidate contesting from Ward No. 10 in Luxettipet municipality died of an ailment on the day of vote counting. Her death has led to uncertainty over the ward’s result, with authorities yet to decide on a fresh poll or alternative outcome.
