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A fire broke out at a scrapyard in Balapur, gutting property worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Four fire engines controlled the blaze after three hours of firefighting. No casualties were reported.
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Sri Charan Sandipagu won the Open Rapid chess tournament in Hyderabad, edging past Kandi Santosh Sai Karthik on tie-break after both finished with 5.5 points. Charan secured the top prize, while Karthik settled for the runner-up position.
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Y. Venugopal Rao credited Delhi Capitals’ win over RCB to momentum, key partnerships and David Miller’s finishing. He also praised Axar Patel’s all-round performance and highlighted the importance of tactical bowling decisions and building partnerships in IPL matches.
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A sexual harassment and conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services in Nashik has triggered arrests and multiple FIRs. The family of accused employee Raza Rafiq Memon alleges internal rivalry and office politics behind what they claim are false allegations
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Telangana’s real estate sector remains under pressure as registration revenue declines over recent years. Developers cite global uncertainties, policy concerns and cautious buyer sentiment, with unsold inventory rising and the government unlikely to meet its revenue target this fiscal
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Bangladesh PM adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir warned IMF loan conditions may slow growth and worsen inflation. Experts at a Dhaka seminar cautioned that rigid reforms, rising debt, and weak institutions could push Bangladesh toward economic and middle-income traps
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Two children drowned while swimming in a village tank near Dabilpur in Medchal on Sunday. The victims, aged 14 and 12, were part of a group of six children. Police and SDRF teams were deployed for recovery operations.
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Sadhvi Satish Sail of Goa won Femina Miss India World 2026 in Bhubaneswar and will represent India at Miss World. Femina Miss India 2026 crowned winners including Rajnandini Pawar and Sree Advaita G amid Odisha’s first-ever hosting of the event
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Borewells in several GHMC parks have dried up due to groundwater depletion, affecting greenery maintenance during peak summer. The civic body has deployed tankers and water bowls for animals while vertical gardens and park vegetation face growing stress.
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Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin released DMK’s ‘Chennai Super-6’ manifesto ahead of Assembly polls, promising improved urban infrastructure, AI-enabled transport, 1,000 mini-buses, stormwater upgrades, and initiatives in emerging tech and civic management
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A viral video from the SRH vs CSK IPL match sparked humorous claims of black magic affecting players. Fans circulated fake letters blaming each other, leading to widespread amusement online after Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings
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Ravichandran Ashwin has praised Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and batting form, saying the Punjab Kings captain is evolving into a strong leader. Iyer’s consistent performances have helped PBKS top the standings in IPL 2026 with strong early-season momentum.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the All India Trinamool Congress of protecting infiltrators and enabling corruption during a rally in Jhargram. He claimed the upcoming West Bengal election is a battle to protect the state’s identity
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Indian negotiators led by Darpan Jain will meet US officials in Washington from April 20–22 to advance the bilateral trade agreement. Talks may revise tariff terms amid shifting US policies and ongoing trade disputes under Section 301
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India is integrating artificial intelligence with digital infrastructure, local-language systems and governance safeguards to improve rural access. A report says the approach focuses on low-cost solutions, enabling farmers and village institutions to use AI directly and address real-world challenges
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The Election Commission of India warned parties ahead of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu polls against AI-manipulated content, mandating clear labelling. Over 11,000 illegal social media posts have been removed since March 15 under monitoring and enforcement actions
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India’s nuclear programme reached a milestone as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieved criticality, advancing toward thorium-based self-reliance. The development strengthens long-term fuel security by converting plutonium fuel efficiently, though nuclear power still contributes a small share
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United Breweries CEO Vivek Gupta said the Indian beer industry is facing major challenges due to rising input costs, supply shortages and pricing restrictions, urging government support to sustain growth, manage costs and prevent supply disruptions in the sector
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The Himachal Pradesh Government has deferred salaries of officers and employees for six months from May 2026 to manage finances. Higher officials face up to 30% deferment, with assurances of later release and no impact on benefits
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Harshvardhan Rane has completed shooting for Omung Kumar’s Silaa, a romantic action drama co-starring Sadia Khateeb. The makers announced the wrap on social media. Rane and Khateeb also have upcoming projects slated for release this year.
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Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has joined Bhavna Talwar’s Valmiki Ramayana as music director. The film, based on the ancient epic, is set for an October 2 release, with posters unveiled on Akshaya Tritiya confirming his association.
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The Telangana government is reportedly considering a proposal to offer free MMTS train travel in Hyderabad from June 2 as a one-year pilot. The plan aims to boost public transport use, though official confirmation and Railway Board approval are pending.
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A Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Umer Harris alias ‘Khargosh’ reportedly fled India using forged documents and is believed to be in Saudi Arabia. Investigations by Srinagar Police uncovered a wider inter-state terror module involving fake identities, infiltration routes, and arrests across states
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A 30-year-old paddy harvester driver, Pakalla Madhu, drowned after the vehicle accidentally plunged into an agricultural well near Nandagiri in Jagtial district. Police launched a search operation to retrieve the body following the incident
