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Alexander Zverev cruised into the Munich quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Gabriel Diallo. He now faces a tough challenge against Francisco Cerundolo, while other players including Alex Molcan and Denis Shapovalov also advanced in the tournament
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Lionel Messi has acquired Spanish fourth-tier club UE Cornellà, marking his entry into football ownership. The move reflects his focus on youth development and long-term investment in Catalonia, building on his legacy and connection with Barcelona
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India and South Africa begin their T20I series in Durban, using it as vital preparation for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. With strong squads and recent form, both teams aim to fine-tune strategies ahead of the global event
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India delivered an impressive performance at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026, winning six medals including four golds. Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh led the charge with a gold, while Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth secured silver
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The Reserve Bank of India has announced a Rs 2 lakh crore seven-day VRRR auction on April 17 to manage surplus liquidity in the banking system. The move comes ahead of GST-related outflows that typically tighten liquidity. Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated the RBI’s proactive stance on liquidity management.
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The Union Law Ministry has notified the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, which provides a 33 per cent quota for women in legislatures, effective from April 16, 2026. Parliament had passed the landmark Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in September 2023, but its implementation is tied to the completion of the delimitation exercise after the 2027 Census.
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Punjab Kings outclassed Mumbai Indians with a seven-wicket win, chasing down 196 comfortably. Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer starred, while Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century failed to prevent Mumbai’s fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament
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An expert group led by Justice B Sudershan Reddy analysed the Telangana caste survey (SEEEPC 2024) and found that 135 of 242 castes are more backward than the state’s average Comprehensive Backwardness Index score of 81. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are three times more backward than General Castes, while Backward Classes are 2.7 times more backward.
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EU’s degressive proportionality allows India to acknowledge population growth while preserving the federal character of the Union, ensuring fair Lok Sabha representation for both populous and smaller States
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The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Exclusion or Injustice) Bill, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in higher education. The legislation proposes compensation for affected students and penal provisions against offenders.
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The BJP is pushing a deeply flawed delimitation exercise under the guise of advancing women’s reservation, raising concerns over fairness, federal balance, and political representation
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YSR Congress Party General Secretary (Media) Pudi Srihari was granted bail by a Kuppam court after being arrested for an alleged derogatory social media post against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Srihari denied involvement in the post, claiming he was targeted by certain media groups.
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The Telangana High Court has directed several MLAs accused of defecting from the BRS to the Congress to file their counters by May 6. The order came during hearings on petitions filed by BRS legislators seeking disqualification of defectors.
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Kolkata Knight Riders look to arrest a poor run of form as they face a confident Gujarat Titans in an IPL match. While KKR struggle with tactics and player form, Gujarat enter the contest with better balance and momentum
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following their first direct diplomatic talks in decades, held in Washington. President Donald Trump announced the truce, set to begin at 5 pm Eastern Time, after discussions with Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty fell ill during a roadshow in Baharampur, Murshidabad, while campaigning for BJP candidate Subrata Mitra. Party leaders attributed his sudden illness to extreme heat and fatigue. He was rushed away for rest and first aid, while the roadshow continued under Mitra’s leadership.
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the government of using women’s reservation as a political ploy while undermining OBC rights and weakening democratic structures. She invoked Chanakya to highlight Amit Shah’s political manoeuvring and criticised Prime Minister Modi for projecting the BJP as the sole champion of women’s empowerment.
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Panic gripped Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum after a World War II-era live bomb was found near the Subarnarekha River. Police secured the area as experts warned of explosion risks, with repeated recoveries raising fears of more buried explosives.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Assistant Divisional Engineer S. Saidulu from Devarakonda, Nalgonda, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000.
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The Telangana Cricket Association has announced teams for the TCA T-20 Super League, starting April 20 in Warangal. Based on performances in the Telangana Gold Cup 2025-26 Inter-district League, six zonal teams will compete, followed by an inter-zonal summer league
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Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is emerging as a major hub for aerospace, defence and space sectors, with strong growth and exports. He invited US collaboration in technology, research and manufacturing during a meeting with a US delegation.
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The second phase of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 will begin on April 27 in Kolkata, featuring 29 matches across two venues. Defending champions East Bengal FC lead the table, while Sesa FA and Kickstart FC face relegation battles
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The SEEEPC Survey-2024 in Telangana has revealed caste-wise disparities and classifications, drawing criticism. The report highlights population shares, backwardness categories, and socio-economic trends across BC, SC and ST communities.
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Former Minister Motkupalli Narsimhulu criticised the Telangana government, alleging instability and inaction on corruption charges against Ministers. He questioned the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and demanded removal of those facing allegations to restore public trust
