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The Centre is considering invoking the Essential Commodities Act to prevent hoarding of APIs and stabilise medicine prices after disruptions in supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp rise in raw material costs for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and his son were involved in a Rs 1,400 crore land grab in Vattinagulapalli. He demanded action and announced that a BRS delegation would meet the Governor.
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Hockey India has announced a nine-day national coaching camp for the Indian women’s team from April 1 to 9 as preparations begin for the FIH Nations Cup, the Women’s World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands, and the 2026 Asian Games.
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Two teachers were suspended following the suicide of a Class VII student from a Telangana Social Welfare Residential School in Chennur, Mancherial district. Officials said the girl had reportedly been under stress due to personal issues and reprimand by teachers.
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A man was arrested in Hyderabad’s Attapur area for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman with an intellectual disability after entering her house when family members were away. Police registered a case following a complaint by the victim’s family.
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A Hyderabad businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 5.7 crore after being lured into investing in an apple trading business with promises of high monthly returns. Cyberabad EOW police registered a case after the accused reportedly went absconding
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A man was booked by Medipally police after a 29-year-old woman accused him of cheating her on the promise of marriage. The woman alleged that the suspect developed a relationship with her after meeting through a friendship-based mobile application.
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A 28-year-old woman died by suicide in Balapur after her boyfriend allegedly refused to marry her despite a four-year relationship. Police said the woman was upset after he reportedly told her that his family would not accept their relationship.
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GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan urged taxpayers to clear outstanding property tax dues before the March 31 deadline under the One-Time Settlement scheme, which offers a 90 per cent waiver on interest. Payments will be accepted only through online platforms.
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The Telangana Legislative Council witnessed high drama as BRS MLCs were suspended for the day following protests over alleged mining irregularities linked to Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. The legislators later staged demonstrations and were detained by police.
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US President Donald Trump said Cuba “will be next” to face collapse, blaming the country’s leadership while indicating the United States would allow oil shipments to ease hardships for civilians amid the island nation’s deepening economic crisis.
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Future City police arrested three persons, including a Central government employee and a Railways superintendent, after seizing 40 grams of cocaine in Mokila. Investigators suspect an interstate drug supply network involving Bengaluru and Goa.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade as escalating conflict in West Asia pushed crude oil prices higher and triggered heavy foreign fund outflows. Rising geopolitical tensions and global market weakness weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
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The rupee rebounded 128 paise from its record low in early trade after the Reserve Bank of India capped banks’ net open position at USD 100 million. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar continue to pressure the currency.
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Sixteen families narrowly escaped after a fire caused by a suspected short circuit engulfed a residential complex in Sangareddy, with an alert resident helping evacuate occupants before firefighters contained the blaze.
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An Indian worker was killed in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility, raising the death toll of Indian nationals in the West Asia conflict to eight, amid escalating regional tensions and continued attacks on critical infrastructure
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Mumbai Indians ended their 13-year wait for a season-opening win, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets. Rohit Sharma’s 78 and Ryan Rickelton’s 81 powered the chase, while skipper Hardik Pandya praised the team’s performance and bowlers’ efforts
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Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, a prominent Bengali actor, drowned in the sea at Talsari while shooting for a television serial. Despite immediate rescue efforts and being rushed to hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.
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Alex Fitzpatrick clinched his maiden Indian Open title in Gurugram, defeating Eugenio Chacarra by two shots. Recovering from early setbacks, he delivered a strong finish, while Indian golfers Manoj S and Om Prakash Chouhan emerged as best domestic performers
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Pramod Bhagat led India’s strong performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026, winning one gold and two silver medals. Indian shuttlers secured multiple podium finishes, highlighting the country’s depth and dominance in para badminton
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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the Sunshine Double, winning both Indian Wells and Miami titles. She secured her 24th career title, overpowering Gauff in a competitive three-set match
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Sanju Samson faces his former team Rajasthan Royals in an emotional IPL clash as Chennai Super Kings take on RR in Guwahati. Ravindra Jadeja also meets his old side, adding intrigue to the match between two teams rebuilding
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Mumbai Indians chased down 221 to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders, powered by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi helped KKR post 220, but MI completed a strong run chase
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Amid Myanmar’s ongoing challenges, India must manage immediate concerns while advancing its long-term strategy to counter China’s influence in Southeast Asia
