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The inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026 was officially unveiled in New Delhi. Scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad from June 4 to 8, the event will feature athletes from over 60 nations as India pushes for global recognition of Yogasana as a competitive sport
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A POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced Chilkur Sandeep to 20 years’ imprisonment and fined him Rs 50,000 for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2019. The court also awarded Rs 3 lakh compensation to the victim.
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Mudunuri Rama Krishnam Raju and Penmatsa Krishna Chaitanya have been selected to represent India in the AVC Senior Asian Beach Volleyball Tour in Chinese Taipei from June 4 to 7. Both players have represented India internationally and won several medals
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Unbeaten centuries by Mohd Afreedi Ahmed, Vikram Naik, Amgoth Srikanth and M Sai Pratheek were the standout performances in the HCA league cricket championship. Several teams registered high-scoring wins in the A and B-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out matches
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Textbook prices for Telangana’s intermediate first-year students have risen by 14–38 percent despite syllabus cuts, with Physics seeing the steepest hike. While subjects like English, Chemistry, and Maths have become cheaper, Botany and Zoology remain unchanged.
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Clashes involving supporters of major political parties and allegations of booth capturing were reported from several places during Punjab civic polls. Polling witnessed sporadic violence, injuries and police intervention, while political leaders traded charges over law and order ahead of the 2027 assembly elections
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A private travel bus overturned in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district, injuring around 30 passengers, including 10 critically. Separate road mishaps in Telangana, including a bus fire at Hyderabad’s MGBS and a multi-vehicle collision in Nizamabad, also triggered panic and left several injured
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Villagers of Seethampet in Khammam district have innovatively modified a tractor water tanker into a mini fire engine at a cost of Rs 30,000 to tackle frequent fire accidents caused by stubble burning.
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Arshad Madani urged Muslims ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to avoid sacrificing prohibited animals and refrain from sharing slaughter images online. He also stressed cleanliness, adherence to government guidelines and maintaining communal harmony during the festival celebrations across India
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BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged a Rs 1,000 crore land scam involving 179 acres in Shamshabad and demanded a SIT or CID probe. He accused officials of illegally converting government land into private property and sought strict action against those responsible
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England spinner Linsey Smith climbed to a career-best second spot in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after a strong series against New Zealand. Sophie Devine returned to the batting top 10, while Hayley Matthews reclaimed the number one all-rounder ranking
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India and Canada signalled a rapid reset in bilateral ties, aiming to conclude a free trade agreement by year-end. Leaders from both nations highlighted expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, technology, agriculture and education to strengthen economic relations and diversify exports
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Suryakumar Yadav triggered massive online speculation after posting a cryptic tweet about entering the “T60 Life”. The viral message has left cricket fans guessing about a possible major announcement, with discussions intensifying over his future plans and T20 leadership role
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said the rapid rise of some political forces leaves him with a “sense of envy” as he reflected on his long political struggle. He also announced organisational appointments and stressed discipline and unity within Janasena
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was granted 30-day parole from Sunaria Jail while serving sentences in rape cases. The Dera chief, released under tight security, will stay at the Sirsa headquarters and is allowed only virtual interaction with followers during parole
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The Centre informed the Delhi High Court that no forceful possession of Delhi Gymkhana Club land will take place on June 5. The court issued summons on lawsuits filed by club members and staff challenging the government’s order to hand over the premises
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A Medchal court has granted three days’ police custody of Bandi Sai Bageerath, the prime suspect in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad. Police sought custody for further investigation after discovering erased data on his mobile phone.
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Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible revival attempt by terror outfits Al-Badr and Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu and Kashmir despite setbacks following Hamza Burhan’s killing. Officials say the groups are coordinating recruitment, propaganda and local mobilisation efforts with alleged backing from Pakistan’s ISI
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The NIA arrested 15 people in connection with road blockades and the alleged detention of judicial officers during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The incidents in Malda district had triggered political controversy ahead of the Assembly elections
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Senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and six party MLAs attended an administrative review meeting chaired by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kalyani, triggering political speculation amid signs of internal dissatisfaction within the Trinamool Congress after the Assembly poll defeat
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Rescue teams in Kedarnath Temple airlifted two ailing pilgrims for advanced treatment amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra rush. Meanwhile, Badrinath Temple recorded over 5.56 lakh devotees within a month, surpassing previous pilgrimage records
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Internal conflict within AMMA has intensified as actors demanded transparency over finances and leadership functioning. Public criticism from Mallika Sukumaran and Mala Parvathy has increased pressure on senior Malayalam cinema figures to intervene and restore stability
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BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had pushed Singareni Collieries into financial crisis through mismanagement and rising dues. He also questioned missing coal stocks, overdrafts, solar project decisions and the alleged misuse of Singareni funds for publicity activities
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A brief drizzle brought relief to people in Mancherial town amid intense heat wave conditions. While the IMD predicted a delayed southwest monsoon, light showers on Tuesday helped reduce soaring temperatures that had remained above 44 degrees Celsius in the district