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Cooper Connolly reflected on his debut for Punjab Kings, where he scored an unbeaten half-century. He credited Ricky Ponting for keeping him calm and expressed his eagerness to learn from teammates like Shreyas Iyer during the tournament
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Former MP B Vinod Kumar criticised Union Minister CR Patil for remarks on the Kaleshwaram project, calling them misleading, and sought clarification in Parliament while raising concerns over amendments to the Reorganisation Act and Telangana’s pending demands.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government, calling April Fools' Day as “Congress Manifesto Day” in Telangana, alleging failure to deliver on promises. He made the remarks while on a US visit for a business conference
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The Telangana government will launch the Bhu Bharati portal in five mandals from April 2 on a pilot basis, integrating land, survey and registration services into a single platform to improve transparency, efficiency and ease of access for farmers.
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A coal miner was injured after being trapped between two tubs at the RK5 underground mine in Srirampur Area of SCCL. Workers raised concerns over safety measures, urging authorities to improve conditions inside underground mines
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Malkajgiri police arrested nine individuals involved in an online trading fraud. The gang duped a professor of Rs 36.35 lakh in a stock market scam. Seized items include laptops, phones, ATM cards, cheque books, and identification documents.
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A 28-year-old man from Maddulapalli in Khammam died in a road accident just two days before his engagement. The incident has left the family in deep shock, turning a moment of celebration into mourning
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A temporary pandal collapsed at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagtial during Hanuman Chinna Jayanthi celebrations, injuring several devotees and barbers. Two persons were seriously hurt and shifted to hospital, with poor quality work suspected as the cause
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The Delhi High Court issued notice to Arvind Kejriwal on an ED plea challenging his acquittal in summons-related cases linked to the excise policy probe. The matter is scheduled for hearing on April 29 amid ongoing parallel legal proceedings
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The government said only commercial LPG prices have been increased due to a global surge caused by supply disruptions, while domestic LPG rates remain unchanged to protect households. Oil companies continue to face under-recoveries amid rising international fuel prices
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that the LDF betrayed Lord Ayyappa and claimed that God was not secure in Kerala. He also accused both LDF and UDF of corruption, division and failing to deliver on promises ahead of Assembly elections
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that TMC and other parties failed to ensure development of Muslims in West Bengal despite receiving their votes for decades. He urged voters to elect leaders from the community ahead of the Assembly elections
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the Congress would introduce a law to protect infiltrators if voted to power in Assam. Addressing rallies, he criticised the party’s record and highlighted BJP’s development agenda ahead of the state elections
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A truck driver was allegedly robbed by two youths on the PVNR Expressway in Hyderabad. The accused stopped him on the pretext of an accident, demanded money, and fled after snatching his mobile phone. Police are investigating.
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The Lok Sabha passed a Bill granting Amaravati legal status as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, with support from Congress and NDA. YSRCP opposed the move and staged a walkout, citing concerns over farmers, funding and implementation clarity
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ideaForge and IIT Bombay have launched a six-month programme to support early-stage deep-tech entrepreneurs. Open to students and founders, the initiative focuses on innovative solutions in advanced technology domains. Registrations for participation are open until April 30.
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The World Allergy Foundation has raised concerns about HPV vaccination in individuals with yeast allergies, urging mandatory screening. It warned that ignoring hypersensitivity risks during large-scale vaccination campaigns could pose avoidable public health challenges.
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The Telangana government has imposed a 60-day ban on the sale, distribution, manufacture and use of the pesticide Paraquat citing concerns over its adverse effects on human health and animals, invoking provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1968.
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Wildlife filmmaker Aishwarya Sridhar’s documentary Leopard Dynasty: The Rise of Rana has received two nominations at the Pridelands Film Festival 2026 and will also be screened at the REEL WILD New York Film Festival, marking another milestone in her career.
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Liquor outlets in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, and Cyberabad will remain closed from April 2 to April 3 for Hanuman Jayanti. Police have exempted star hotels and registered clubs while enforcing the ban to maintain public order during the festival.
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Traffic restrictions will be in place across Hyderabad for the Hanuman Jayanti procession on April 2. With over 100 processions and a 12-km rally route, police expect heavy congestion and have advised commuters to plan travel accordingly.
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The CBI has registered a case against Reliance Communications Ltd, Anil Ambani, and others over allegations of causing Rs 3,750 crore loss to LIC through fraudulent debenture investments, based on findings from a forensic audit highlighting fund diversion and misutilisation
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IMAGE Infotainment Limited has launched ‘The GIANT Hunt’, a global anime and manga art contest with a Rs 3 crore prize pool, aiming for a Guinness World Record while offering participants international exposure and opportunities across multiple age categories
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Monda Market police arrested a 34-year-old catering agent for allegedly extorting money from a client through abusive calls and social media harassment after an event, contacting relatives and spreading false information to pressure the victim.
