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Nearly 2,000 Telugu people from Andhra Pradesh, including transit passengers and those on tourist visas, have returned from West Asia amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran. Around 70 individuals remain in Bahrain and are expected to return soon.
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Afghan analyst Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan’s ISI of targeting Chinese projects in Afghanistan, aiming to preserve CPEC’s strategic role. Arms shipments to anti-Taliban groups in Wakhan Corridor highlight proxy conflicts, regional insecurity, and Pakistan’s efforts to influence Beijing-Kabul engagement
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Opposition leaders warned of potential LPG shortages and rising fuel prices amid West Asia tensions, citing impacts on households and businesses. Ruling alliance MPs dismissed fears, citing India’s alternative energy sources and urging against public panic over supply disruptions
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Secunderabad Club defeated Press Club by four runs in a closely fought Inter-club T20 cricket match in Hyderabad.
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A staff member of the Agriculture Department in Mancherial allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide after reported harassment by District Agriculture Officer E. Surekha. The employee, Srinivas, was reprimanded for arriving late, which his family claims led to the drastic step.
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Shiv Pratap Shukla arrived in Hyderabad to assume office as the new Governor, succeeding Jishnu Dev Varma A. Revanth Reddy and senior officials
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The Supreme Court has observed that the time has come for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), while hearing a plea challenging the Shariat law of 1937 for being discriminatory against Muslim women. Chief Justice Surya Kant and the bench cautioned that striking down the law could create a legal vacuum, stressing that reforms should be left to the legislature.
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Farmers in Nagaram, Suryapet district, India protested on the Suryapet–Jangaon road demanding water release from the Sri Ram Sagar Project. They warned that inadequate supply threatened their paddy crops, disrupting traffic despite police appeals
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Seven labourers were killed and four injured when soil collapsed during excavation at an under-construction residential project near Bhiwadi, close to the Rajasthan–Haryana border.
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The parents of a critically injured student have sued OpenAI, alleging its chatbot ChatGPT was used by Jesse Van Rootselaar to plan the deadly 2026 Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, claiming the company knew about potential violence but failed to alert police
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The Madhapur Special Operations Team (SOT) in Hyderabad uncovered a major food adulteration racket during a raid at Sri Jasnath Traders in Vattinagulapally. Officials seized over 5,000 litres of adulterated cooking oil and more than 5,000 kg of expired wheat flour during the raid.
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Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party, thanked Narendra Modi after the party’s sweeping win in Nepal’s parliamentary elections. He pledged “development diplomacy” to strengthen Nepal-India cooperation in connectivity, tourism, energy and trade as the party prepares to form a majority government
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Opposition MPs in India moved a no-confidence motion against Om Birla in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of partisan conduct. The move sparked procedural disputes over who should preside, with leaders including Asaduddin Owaisi raising objections during the heated debate
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to appear as a cop in Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated sequel Jailer 2. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the film has already generated massive buzz following the success of Jailer 1.
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Following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil depots, reports of “black rain” and toxic smoke have raised alarm among scientists. The rainfall likely contains hydrocarbons, PM2.5, acids, and carcinogenic pollutants, posing serious short- and long-term health and environmental risks for nearby populations
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The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply as hotels and restaurants report shortages. To prevent hoarding, the minimum waiting period for LPG cylinder refills has been extended from 21 to 25 days amid panic buying triggered by Middle East tensions.
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The oil ministry has formed a committee to address the sudden shortage of commercial LPG cylinders that has alarmed India’s hospitality industry. The government has prioritised household LPG supplies, leaving hotels and restaurants struggling.
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A flexi board displayed at Ashok Nandan Garden function hall in Mahabubabad has gone viral for warning uninvited guests of legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines under Section 441 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Iran launched missiles and drones toward Gulf Arab states including the UAE and Bahrain, escalating regional tensions. An airstrike killed pro-Iran militants in Iraq as disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz pushed global oil prices higher amid widening regional conflict
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At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inadvertently admitted responsibility, acknowledging that India’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan was being destroyed by Pakistan’s actions.
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Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, Gautam Gambhir’s coaching, and the selectors’ balanced squad were praised by the BCCI. With multiple ICC titles across men’s, women’s, and youth cricket, officials hailed this as a golden era for Indian cricket.
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Police in Thane district registered a case against a man for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in Bhiwandi. The complaint was filed months later by the victim’s mother, and police booked the accused under BNS sections and the POCSO Act
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Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar’s wife Bindhu Menon withdrew her complaint after he admitted his mistake and apologised. She said her earlier allegations of infidelity were made during an emotional outburst and added the issue would be resolved privately
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Two drivers lost their lives and a support staff member was critically injured in a road accident at the Nalgonda crossroads flyover in Narketpally. The mishap occurred when a private bus collided with a truck, leading to an argument between the drivers.