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A woman undertrial prisoner who escaped from police custody during a hospital visit was re-arrested in Hyderabad after travelling to Vijayawada and Bhimavaram, with police tracking her movements using technical evidence before nabbing her in Gachibowli
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CCOB Sub-junior FC and OK Sporting played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship, with Nikesh scoring a hat-trick for CCOB in a high-scoring contest at Gymkhana Ground
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre after ED raids on a state minister, alleging misuse of agencies to target non-BJP governments, while Arvind Kejriwal also questioned the motive behind repeated actions against AAP leaders
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A domestic LPG cylinder was stolen from the balcony of a house in Paloncha town, Kothagudem district, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis that has disrupted gas supplies across India. The theft, which left other household items untouched, has raised concerns about rising cylinder-related crimes.
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The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law is eligible for compassionate appointment on par with a daughter, directing immediate appointment of a petitioner in a PWD case and warning officials against delay or contempt action
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CPI (ML) New Democracy leader A Lal Kumar demanded a SIT probe into alleged land deals involving Jaganmohan Rao, claiming misuse of power and official support. He urged the government to take stern action and clarify Rao’s political links.
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A Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women’s reservation from 2029 and expand Lok Sabha seats was defeated in the Lower House, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. While 298 MPs supported it, 230 voted against the proposal
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Bhavani Nagar police arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly killing another youth following an argument at a pan shop in Talabkatta. The victim suffered internal injuries and later died during treatment. Police are continuing the investigation.
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Excitement grips Hyderabad as CSK face SRH, with MS Dhoni’s presence drawing huge fan interest. While CSK aim to continue their winning run, Sunrisers look to build on their recent victory in what promises to be a high-energy contest
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Ajit Doval met Ukraine’s NSA Rustem Umerov in New Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with India reiterating its stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution
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SRH head coach Daniel Vettori expressed confidence in the team’s batting depth ahead of the CSK clash, praised debutant bowlers for their fearless performance, and confirmed Pat Cummins will join the squad before the Rajasthan Royals match
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A tourist van carrying teachers from Kerala’s Malappuram district met with a fatal accident on the Pollachi–Valparai ghat road in Tamil Nadu, killing nine people and injuring several others after the vehicle lost control at a hairpin bend
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BRTU State president Rambabu Yadav announced support for the April 22 RTC workers’ strike, alleging unfulfilled promises by the Telangana government. He also backed electricity workers’ protests and warned of intensified agitation if long-pending issues remain unresolved.
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Authorities in Noida initiated action against 203 contractors for labour law violations after unrest, moving to cancel licences, recover ₹1.16 crore in dues, and enforce a 21% wage hike while warning of strict penalties for non-compliance across factories
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Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for injured Tom Banton for IPL 2026, with the 24-year-old set to make his debut in the tournament after a strong international start
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Malkajgiri She Teams nabbed 88 persons during a special drive against harassment of women. Acting on 106 complaints, police registered cases, counselled offenders and addressed serious incidents including stalking, molestation and blackmail, reinforcing measures to ensure women’s safety.
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The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force in Secunderabad arrested the accused for allegedly stealing silver ornaments worth Rs 30,000 from a passenger aboard the Godavari Express
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Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau intensified its anti-corruption drive, leading to surrender of 13 absconding accused across districts, while also arresting two officials in Purnea for bribery, signalling stricter enforcement and zero tolerance against graft
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An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Bengaluru’s Hesaraghatta area led to culling of birds and eggs, creation of infected and surveillance zones, and intensified monitoring, with authorities urging caution but confirming properly cooked poultry remains safe
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Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir moved the Calcutta High Court seeking a probe into an alleged AI-generated video claiming a BJP deal, calling it a conspiracy ahead of polls, while parties denied links
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Bhagwant Mann accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like ED and CBI to target AAP leaders ahead of Punjab polls, alleging intimidation tactics while asserting his party will not be cowed down
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Amit Shah accused the Indian National Congress of historically opposing caste census and OBC reservations, citing Mandal Commission episodes, while asserting the current government prioritises backward class representation amid Lok Sabha debates on women’s quota and delimitation
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Balkonda MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy has accused the Congress government and local leaders of deliberately obstructing the upcoming BRS public meeting in Jagtial by excavating NH-63 just days before the event. Despite the disruption, he asserted that the rally would be a success.
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Raj Thackeray alleged the Centre is using delimitation linked to women’s reservation to retain power, warning population-based seat allocation may disadvantage southern and other states while asserting his party supports women’s quota but opposes delimitation
