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Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad arrested two persons from Mancherial for allegedly peddling ganja sachets. Authorities seized 3.6 kilograms of contraband, a motorcycle and mobile phones, and said the accused sourced the drugs from neighbouring states.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s strong fiscal position and healthy reserves give the RBI policy flexibility. She highlighted low debt levels, stable borrowing plans, and government measures to manage inflation risks amid global uncertainties and rising crude prices
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A CAG report has revealed that 518 lakes in Jammu and Kashmir have vanished or degraded due to human activities. It also flagged conservation failures, while a separate study warned of high flood risks from glacial lakes in the region
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Thousands of voters whose names were deleted from electoral rolls lined up across West Bengal as tribunals began hearings. Around 23 lakh people await decisions, with April 22 set as the deadline to approach tribunals for inclusion before elections
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha shared a cryptic social media post featuring The 48 Laws of Power after being removed as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. He denied allegations against him, calling them politically motivated and highlighting his parliamentary record
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A 19-year-old tea seller has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a driver to death following a dispute over the price of gutka near Azadpur Mandi in northwest Delhi. The accused confessed during interrogation and has no prior criminal record
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Mamata Banerjee alleged a tacit understanding between the BJP, Congress and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, claiming large-scale officer transfers from Bengal. She said she would tour the country to build opposition unity after the Assembly elections
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A 39-year-old farmer, Kova Annu, drowned in a canal of the Kaddam Narayana Reddy project in Mancherial district while attempting to irrigate his field. Police registered a case following a complaint from his family and began an investigation.
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Three persons, including a couple from Rajahmundry, died and three others were injured in separate road accidents in Khammam district. The incidents involved collisions on a highway bridge and a truck falling off an unfinished bridge in Tallada mandal.
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Arvind Kejriwal appeared in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case. The court will hear the plea on April 13, while the Solicitor General termed the allegations frivolous and contemptuous
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao will attend the Entrepreneur India Idea Awards 2026 in Bengaluru as chief guest, where he will address over 300 entrepreneurs and industry leaders, highlighting his role in promoting innovation and Telangana’s startup ecosystem.
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TGIIC notified the auction of over 15 acres at Osman Nagar in Sangareddy on April 23, a month after postponing earlier plans. TGIIC attempts to acquire lands for establishment of industrial parks at other places triggered protests and objections from farmers.
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A masked man drove an SUV into the Delhi Assembly premises, placed a bouquet near the Speaker’s office and fled, triggering a security scare. Police detained three people, seized the vehicle and launched an investigation after a thorough security sweep
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CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad, launched its five-day IDE Bootcamp Edition 3 – Phase I to mentor students in idea validation, prototyping, and pitching. Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, AICTE, and MoE Innovation Cell, it featured 250 participants and industry experts.
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The government said 16 Indian vessels remain in the Persian Gulf while over 1,599 seafarers have been repatriated. India has evacuated 1,777 nationals from Iran and continues monitoring the situation, ensuring safe transit and normal port and flight operations
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Rahul Gandhi criticised Narendra Modi and Pinarayi Vijayan during a Kerala rally, calling them arrogant and accusing the LDF of colluding with the BJP. He also attacked the LDF’s campaign slogan and outlined UDF’s welfare promises
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The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea to prevent stray cattle from entering highways. The petition calls for national guidelines, fencing, shelters, and compensation measures to address accidents caused by stray animals
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The LDF government in Kerala has released its progress report ahead of Assembly polls, claiming nearly 97 per cent of its 2021 promises have been fulfilled. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted achievements in housing, poverty reduction, and development
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu criticised Jagan Mohan Reddy for alleging corruption in Amaravati works. Naidu defended the project’s progress and rejected the MAVIGUN proposal, calling it impractical, while asserting Amaravati as the state’s sole capital
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Hyderabad-based QCIL signed agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables to supply solar power to five hospitals in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. This is the first phase of a 19-hospital plan targeting 30 MW and 80% renewable energy adoption.
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The Supreme Court has asked the Union home secretary to appear before it to assist in implementing CCTV installation in police stations. The court expressed concern over delays, funding issues, and compliance, while reviewing progress and past directives on surveillance infrastructure
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A car caught fire on Khairatabad Road in Hyderabad on Sunday night, causing panic. The driver escaped safely, and a fire tender extinguished the flames. Officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. No casualties were reported.
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Rahul Gandhi and M K Stalin campaigned separately in Puducherry without sharing a stage, raising speculation over INDIA Bloc coordination. The leaders continued campaigning across southern states as elections near, with parties intensifying efforts ahead of voting
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Filmnagar police arrested three YouTubers—Mohammed Taj, Mohd Taufeeq, and Mohd Al Hasan—for impersonating Civil Supplies Department officers and extorting Rs 50,000 from an LPG delivery boy. A complaint led to their swift arrest and case registration.