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The rupee gained 28 paise to 87.81 against the US dollar on Fed rate cut hopes and dollar weakness. Traders remain cautious ahead of the FOMC outcome as equities rallied and India-US trade talks showed progress.
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Tollywood stars Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Vijay Deverakonda wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. Nagarjuna recalled a memorable meeting with Modi in 2014, while Chiranjeevi and Deverakonda praised the PM’s leadership, energy and commitment to India’s progress.
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A government school principal was shot dead and a woman teacher injured in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, after bike-borne assailants tried to snatch his gold chain. Police have launched a probe and formed special teams to trace the culprits.
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Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have destroyed over 1,500 homes and partially damaged 6,503 others, killing 417 people. With losses exceeding Rs 4,500 crore, landslides, floods and road blockages continue to disrupt normal life across the hill state.
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After Charlie Kirk’s killing, Trump has threatened to target the “radical left” with terrorism designations and racketeering probes, raising concerns about silencing dissent. Critics say the White House is exploiting outrage to weaken progressive groups ahead of midterm elections.
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The ED has arrested former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar in connection with alleged large-scale illegal site allotments. The case, based on a Lokayukta FIR, also names Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife, and relatives. Kumar faces money laundering charges.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with BJP launching a two-week “Sewa Pakhwada” of outreach and welfare programmes. Dignitaries, including President Murmu and top leaders, hailed his leadership, as Modi marked the day by launching health and tribal development initiatives in Madhya Pradesh.
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Six shooters from Pune missed their Akasa Air flight to Goa for the West Zone Shooting Championship after alleged delays in clearing their firearms at Pune airport. Gun For Glory slammed the airline, while Akasa cited extended security procedures and promised assistance.
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Actor Vijay Deverakonda wished PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, calling him a “powerhouse of a man.” Modi marked the occasion in Madhya Pradesh, laying the foundation of India’s first PM MITRA Park and launching major health and nutrition initiatives.
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Andhra Pradesh leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy joined former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu in greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his leadership, reforms, and vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
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In September 1947, three freedom fighters disguised as labourers unfurled the national flag on Devgiri fort in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, defying Nizam rule. The daring act inspired resistance, with arrests, land seizures, and memories that echo through Marathwada Liberation Day celebrations.
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Former TTD chairman Bhuma Karunakar Reddy alleged an act of sacrilege at Alipiri, claiming a Vishnu idol was found amid filth, while the Andhra Pradesh government dismissed it as false propaganda, calling it an incomplete Shani statue abandoned a decade ago.
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In a purported statement, the outlawed CPI (Maoist) has announced a temporary suspension of its armed struggle and offered to hold peace talks with the central government. The rebels have requested a one-month ceasefire and halt to security operations to consult with their leadership. The statement, issued in the name of spokesperson Abhay, follows the death of Maoist leader Basavaraju in an encounter.
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Neeraj Chopra returns to Tokyo National Stadium for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, seeking another Medal in Men’s Javelin, facing tough Rivalry from Arshad Nadeem, Julian Weber, and other global Contenders
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Pakistan cancelled its pre-match Press Conference before the Asia Cup Game against UAE after ICC rejected PCB’s Appeal to remove Referee Andy Pycroft, raising doubts over continued participation in the Tournament
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PV Sindhu breezed past Denmark’s Julie Dawall Jakobsen in straight games to enter the Round of 16 at the Li-Ning China Masters 2025. She will next face Thailand’s sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong.
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Kasturba Gandhi Degree College secured the Team Championship in the Osmania University Inter-College Yoga event, with P Pooja of Siddhartha topping the Individual Category and Sarojini Naidu Vanitha Mahavidyalaya finishing second
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Dewald Brevis left MI Cape Town after three years to join Pretoria Capitals for a record Rs 8.3 Crore SA20 signing, calling it a new Chapter in his Hometown
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India’s Smriti Mandhana has regained the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings following her 58-run knock against Australia in the series opener at New Chandigarh. Despite Mandhana’s performance, Australia won convincingly, with Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Phoebe Litchfield making significant gains in the rankings.
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BCCI announced Apollo Tyres as new Lead Sponsor of Team India in a multi-year deal. The Partnership enhances Commercial Value, with Apollo Logo featuring on National Team Jerseys across all Formats
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Medicover Hospitals inaugurated its 24th facility in India with a 300-bed multispecialty hospital in Secunderabad. Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar hailed the initiative, while CMD Dr Anil Krishna announced further expansion across States
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Sreenidi Deccan FC signed an MoU with Centre for Spine and Sports Health, appointing CSSH as Sports Science Partner to enhance Player Welfare, Performance, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation through advanced Facilities and Expertise
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Residents of Noorinagar in Bandlaguda staged a protest rally demanding capital punishment for Mohd Akbar, who allegedly killed his three-year-old son Anas and disposed of the body in the Musi river. The child, who had a congenital heart condition, was reportedly smothered before being stuffed into a bag.
