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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Delhi Police FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders following their protest against electoral-roll revision. He accused the government and Election Commission of enabling “vote chori” and defended Gandhi’s Satyagraha
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A woman identified as Mangamma was found burnt and dead near Thatti Annaram in Nagole on Wednesday. Police suspect murder and are examining CCTV footage. A missing-person complaint had been filed at Osmania University police station on September 28.
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The trailer of Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer Telugu action entertainer ‘Comrade Kalyan’ has been released. Directed by Janakiram Marella, the 1992-set film blends romance, humour and action against the backdrop of a Naxalite-police conflict along the Andhra-Odisha border
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The RBI has raised Telangana’s Ways and Means Advances limit by 13.5 per cent to Rs 2,733 crore, based on average revenue receipts of Rs 1,65,662 crore over three years. The increase provides the State with Rs 326 crore additional short-term borrowing headroom.
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The Supreme Court will hear Vijayalakshmi, wife of jailed actor Darshan, challenging orders allowing accused Pradosh S Rao to become an approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. The petition questions his pardon and statement recording, upheld earlier by the Karnataka High Court
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A three-year-old child died after being run over by a private school bus at Pittakalubodu Thanda in Nekkonda mandal, Warangal, on Wednesday. Police said the child had run onto the road to pick up a toy when the accident occurred.
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A 55-year-old tenant farmer allegedly died by suicide in Thalamadugu village after becoming distressed over mounting debts and lower-than-expected soybean yield. The death came a day after another farmer from the same village allegedly died amid financial distress.
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The RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.50 per cent is expected to raise borrowing costs for floating-rate home loan borrowers. Banks may increase lending rates, lifting EMIs or extending tenures, as the central bank shifts to calibrated tightening
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India batter Tilak Varma says vice-captaincy has brought greater responsibility, particularly off the field. The Hyderabadi also spoke about learning leadership from Rohit Sharma, adapting to middle-order roles and mentally preparing for opposition bowlers.
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Conflicting reports over the death of Russian plague researcher Darya Shipilova have sparked fears of pneumonic plague after nearly 200 people were quarantined in Siberia. Authorities cite pneumonia of unknown cause, while WHO says public health risk currently appears low
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Delhi Police has registered an FIR following a complaint against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and INDIA bloc MPs over their alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhawan during an Opposition protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and electoral roll revision.
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The Trump administration unveiled plans for a “Golden Fleet” aimed at restoring US naval dominance by expanding shipbuilding capacity. During a Maryland visit, President Donald Trump announced a new high-tech shipyard, citing $76 billion in funding and plans for 80-plus Navy vessels
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GITAM alumnus Trilok Kothapalli is representing India in the 2026 C2C4C Asia Pacific Ride, a 1,800-km cancer-focused cycling relay in Japan. He will cycle from Ueda in Nagano to Gifu and has raised Rs 1 lakh for cancer research and care.
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Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced they are expecting their second child, sharing the news on social media with a picture featuring their firstborn daughter Saraayah. The couple married in 2023 and welcomed their daughter in June 2025
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US authorities arrested Washington state resident James Cody Bryant for allegedly helping plan a deadly Canadian school shooting, offering to livestream the attack, providing money and tactical advice, and helping conceal communications. Bryant faces a federal conspiracy charge and remains detained
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Arijit Singh will celebrate 20 years of his musical journey with a nine-city India tour in 2027. The tour will begin in Ahmedabad on January 9 and conclude in Hyderabad on May 15 with a stadium-scale concert.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years as head of government, beginning as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and continuing as Prime Minister. At a BJP event, Nitin Nabin praised his public service, leadership, development initiatives and vision for a Viksit Bharat
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The Reserve Bank of India projected FY27 CPI inflation at 5.2 per cent, citing rising food and energy prices, supply-side risks and widening core pressures. Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned inflation is no longer benign, making policy-rate recalibration imperative
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Lionel Messi ended his Argentina career with a goal in a 3-0 win over Benin at the Monumental Stadium. Nicolas Otamendi and Nicolas Paz also scored as Argentina celebrated Messi’s farewell with tributes, music, fireworks and an emotional address.
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The Greater Hyderabad RTC has reduced fares on Pushpak AC buses connecting several parts of the city with Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The revised fares, effective Wednesday, offer reductions of up to 40 per cent on six routes.
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Nandamuri Balakrishna has resumed shooting for Dada in Mysuru after recovering from an injury. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the mass action entertainer is currently filming talkie portions and also stars Manoj Manchu and Kajal Aggarwal.
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A Canadian citizen has complained to Punjagutta police, alleging that his wife and her family took his documents, forced him to undergo a medical examination and later claimed he was impotent before allegedly demanding Rs 2 crore.
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Indian equity benchmarks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the RBI's monetary policy decision. Sensex dropped 462 points and Nifty declined 176 points, while consumer durables, metals and auto stocks led sectoral losses.
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From cinema and theatre to painting, photography and literature, B. Narsing Rao has spent decades documenting Telangana's people, culture and social history. His honorary doctorate from Dr B R Ambedkar Open University recognises a multifaceted artistic legacy rooted in the region's soil.