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The Telangana High Court questioned the conduct of 10 BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress, asking how they acted during Assembly proceedings. Petitioners argued the defectors continued to claim BRS membership despite switching allegiance. The matter was adjourned to Tuesday.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, addressing the Assembly, asserted that the Mega DSC-2025 teacher recruitment was conducted transparently and strictly as per rules. He accused YSR Congress leaders of spreading falsehoods through “hit-and-run politics,” highlighting that 15,941 posts were filled within 148 days under merit-based procedures, CBT exams, and grievance redressal mechanisms.
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US President Donald Trump has praised India’s election system while pushing for stricter electoral laws in America. He cited Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s remarks questioning the absence of voter ID in US polls. Trump highlighted India’s 646 million voters, nearly all using photo identification, and urged passage of the SAVE America Act mandating proof of citizenship, voter ID, and limiting mail-in ballots.
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Delhi Police recovered the body of a minor girl concealed inside a suitcase in Burari after arresting her relative based on a tip-off. The accused allegedly confessed to the previously unreported murder and led police to the spot. Further investigation is underway
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A hotel fire in West Bengal’s Tarapith killed nine people, including five members of a Meghalaya family, officials said. Two people, including the hotel owner, were detained as authorities investigated possible fire-safety lapses and ordered audits of hotels ahead of a major festival
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The Jharkhand government cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all recruitment tests conducted by outsourced agency TDPL since 2014 amid protests over alleged irregularities. Chief Minister Hemant Soren also announced an exam reforms committee, but protesters vowed to continue demanding a CBI probe
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Mumbai Police arrested a 27-year-old Bangladeshi woman for allegedly re-entering India illegally and staying in the city without valid documents, barely a month after deportation. Police are investigating how she returned, whether anyone assisted her and examining her contacts and travel details
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TGSRTC is developing ‘MeeTicket’, a MeeSeva-based digital platform that will integrate RTC buses, Metro services, autos and cabs. Passengers will be able to book tickets and arrange onward transport through one platform, with digital payments transferred to service providers.
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V D Savarkar’s grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar claimed during cross-examination in a criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi that Mahatma Gandhi remained at the spot for 20 minutes after being shot by Nathuram Godse. Satyaki’s lawyer also sought Gandhi’s voice samples
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India dominated the opening day of the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 Blitz events in Mumbai as Vignesh Vermula won the Open title and Saranya Devi claimed the Girls' crown, with Indian players sweeping all three podium places in the Open section
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Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a superb hat-trick as NorthEast United came from behind to defeat Shillong Lajong 5-2 in the Durand Cup quarterfinal. The Highlanders produced a dominant second-half display to book a fourth successive semifinal appearance
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Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi to produce the biggest upset of the BWF World Championships and reach the second round. PV Sindhu, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Kavipriya-Simran and Hariharan-Arjun also advanced with impressive victories
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India launched its first guide to grasslands and other open natural ecosystems at the UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, highlighting their biodiversity, ecological and socio-economic importance. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav called for science-based conservation of grasslands, savannas, deserts and other open ecosystems
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India suffered a 2-4 defeat to England in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup after defensive lapses proved costly. The loss leaves Harmanpreet Singh's side needing at least a draw against Pakistan to reach the second round
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced the Women's Open Selection Trials and Men's Districts Talent Hunt/Open Selection Trials for the 2026-27 season. Eligible and aspiring cricketers can register online through the official HCA websites to participate in the selection process
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The CBI has chargesheeted Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh, accusing them of subjecting former actor-model Twisha Sharma to sustained mental cruelty before her death in Bhopal. The agency invoked provisions concerning cruelty, abetment to suicide and common intention
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Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management inaugurated its 21st PGDM batch in Hyderabad on Monday. Institute leaders and industry experts encouraged students to focus on emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation, self-awareness, resilience and continuous learning.
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The Centre told the Supreme Court it will finalise rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam within three weeks, covering airfares, surge pricing and excess baggage charges. The court also warned that airlines violating government directions should face action, including grounding
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The death of seven people near Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district is a stark reminder that it is not miracles but proper planning and crowd management that save lives
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NALSAR’s decision to invite Chief Justice of India despite student objections raises a larger question: can a law school teach constitutional dissent while refusing to engage seriously with dissent within its own walls?
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The rupee fell 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by weak domestic equities and rising crude prices. Traders expect a slight negative bias amid delayed US-Iran talks, broader dollar support and changing FCNR(B) deposit rules
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Hyderabad District Election Officer R V Karnan said draft electoral rolls containing 27,95,225 voters were published on Monday under the Special Intensive Revision 2026. Electors can verify their names and file claims or objections by September 16.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for comprehensive investment and land policies, including land pooling, to facilitate industrial growth without forcible acquisition. He said employment generation would drive incentives and assured faster clearances for large investments while urging industries to hire locally
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Sebi on Monday cautioned investors against relying on live or real-time trading strategies offered on social media, warning that such sessions may involve unregistered investment advisers. The regulator urged investors to avoid such claims and deal only with Sebi-registered intermediaries
