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Indian equity benchmarks declined nearly one per cent during the week, led by sharp losses in IT stocks amid AI-related concerns and weak global cues. Dollar strength, muted sectoral performance and resistance near key Nifty levels also weighed on investor sentiment.
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Oman chose to bowl against Ireland in a do-or-die Group B match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the SSC. With both teams needing a win to stay in Super 8 contention, key changes were made to the playing XIs.
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Experts at the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 said India must scale and coordinate its AI-in-education solutions to reach every learner, stressing teacher support, multilingual systems and a national orchestration platform for responsible, inclusive transformation of the education ecosystem.
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A 28-year-old man climbed a cell tower in Jogipet after alleging that Rs 4,000 given to him ahead of voting was stolen. Family members and friends intervened and persuaded him to come down safely after over an hour.
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Actor Malavika Mohanan released behind-the-scenes videos from The Raja Saab to counter claims that a body double performed her action scenes, explaining the role of stunt doubles and reiterating her love for performing physically challenging sequences herself.
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Pothole-related road deaths rose 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for over half the fatalities, the Centre informed Parliament.
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Singer Babul Supriyo said evolving playback trends have led male singers to perform in higher octaves, affecting female vocal range. He also expressed confidence in Arijit Singh’s reported decision to step away from playback singing
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Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to murder-for-hire and money-laundering conspiracy charges linked to a plot targeting a US-based Sikh separatist leader. The case now proceeds to sentencing.
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At least three people were killed in a plane crash in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, prompting an FAA and NTSB probe. In a separate incident, seven died after a jet crashed while landing in North Carolina.
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The Enforcement Directorate has taken Universal Srushti Fertility Centre owner Dr Namrata into custody in a money laundering case, probing alleged hawala transactions, illegal surrogacy practices and a possible child trafficking network operating across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
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In an unusual move, Khairatabad Zone DCP K Shilpavalli conducted a surprise inspection of Punjagutta Police Station by posing as a complainant, assessing staff behaviour, public dealing and efficiency before issuing instructions to officers concerned.
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Researchers at IIIT-Hyderabad are advancing cancer research by integrating genomics, epigenetics, gene regulation and artificial intelligence to identify tumour-driving mutations, cancer subtypes and early diagnostic markers, paving the way for personalised therapies and early detection
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KLH Hyderabad organised Kalaa Utsav 2026, a two-day national-level cultural festival, offering students a platform to showcase talent across music, dance, fine arts, literature, journalism and short films under the theme ‘Where Tradition Meets Creativity’
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Mental health experts have urged policymakers to view premeditated intimate partner killings as a preventable public health crisis rather than isolated crimes, stressing that such acts stem from personality vulnerabilities, emotional dysregulation and systemic failures, not severe mental illness
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The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has urged the State government to conduct vigilance inspections against private schools and coaching centres operating without recognition, warning that unauthorised admissions could jeopardise students’ academic records and future prospects
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The GHMC will begin construction of flyovers and underpasses under KBR Park Package-II works next week, covering four key junctions. Officials inspected the sites under the H-CITI initiative ahead of grounding the Rs 510-crore project
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A retired employee protested delays in payment of statutory retirement benefits by dropping a handwritten letter in a ballot box along with his vote. The note, found during counting in Luxettipet, reflected growing frustration among pensioners
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Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and money laundering in connection with a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York.
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India opener Abhishek Sharma, recovering from a stomach infection, returned to training ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy said Abhishek looks set to play after missing the Namibia game due to hospitalisation
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Junaid Siddique’s five-wicket haul and Aryansh Sharma’s unbeaten 74 guided UAE to a five-wicket win over Canada in the T20 World Cup. Sohaib Khan added 51 as UAE chased 150 with two balls to spare
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A victory rally by newly elected BRS councillor Pasikanti Ramya in Sircilla’s 31st ward turned violent on Friday when Congress activists allegedly attacked the procession.
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In Medak municipality, BRS secured 15 of the 32 wards, including victories by Batti Lalitha and her son Uday from the 17th and 29th wards respectively.
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Congress registered a sweeping victory in Khammam district, winning all five municipalities, including 24 of 32 wards in Edulapuram. The party’s total tally across Wyra, Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Kallur, and Madhira stood at 83 wards.
