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The Lok Sabha passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which replaces the 1958 Act and empowers the Centre to detain stateless vessels. The bill aims to modernise maritime law, even as Opposition protests over Bihar electoral rolls continued
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A three-year-old LKG student sustained a head injury at a private school in Saidabad after a teacher allegedly threw a tiffin box at him. The parents have filed a police complaint, and an investigation is ongoing
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Karimnagar’s famed Peacock Restaurant is set to open its first international branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Known for its Hyderabadi cuisine, the restaurant aims to cater to the diaspora and locals alike, serving as a cultural and culinary bridge
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of 10 planned Common Central Secretariat buildings under the Central Vista project. It will house several ministries, replacing outdated structures to streamline government operations and enhance administrative efficiency
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Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has accused the BJP-led Centre of blocking Presidential assent to the BC Reservation Bills. During a protest in Delhi, he warned that Congress would escalate its agitation if the delay continues, calling it anti-BC
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Osmania University police arrested eight students for abusing officials during a public drinking incident on campus. A scuffle broke out when police objected to the act near Tagore Auditorium. All were granted bail after being produced in court
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Sunil Naik, 20, was caught with 14 kg of ganja at Secunderabad railway station. He had purchased the contraband from Odisha and returned to Hyderabad by Konark Express. A case has been booked under the NDPS Act
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Japan and China later this month. The trip includes summit talks in Japan and potential participation in the SCO summit in China, marking his first visit there since the Ladakh standoff
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Paytm is now fully Indian-owned after Ant Group exited by selling its residual 5.84 per cent stake. The move marks a major shift in the company’s ownership structure, aligning with its long-standing vision of building a homegrown tech champion
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The Pakistan Army has dismissed rumours that Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir plans to become president, calling the speculation baseless. Officials reaffirmed that Munir remains focused on national stability and has no political ambitions.
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A Musheerabad resident was duped of Rs 35.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a fake rental portal. Promised commissions and bonuses, he kept depositing funds until the scamsters demanded Rs 12 lakh more. Cybercrime police are investigating
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WhatsApp has rolled out a ‘Safety Overview’ feature to protect users from being added to unknown groups, as part of a broader anti-scam push. Over 6.8 million scam-linked accounts were banned, with operations disrupted across Southeast Asia
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India and Russia have reaffirmed their defence partnership as Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin met Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow. The talks come amid tensions with the US over India’s Russian oil imports and Trump’s proposed tariff hikes
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ACB officials arrested Jagtial District Transport Officer Banothu Badru Naik for accepting a bribe of Rs. 22,000 from a JCB owner. He had earlier demanded Rs. 40,000 for releasing a seized vehicle and two phones. His retirement was due this month
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ACB officials arrested Jagtial District Transport Officer Banothu Badru Naik for accepting a bribe of Rs. 22,000 from a JCB owner. He had earlier demanded Rs. 40,000 for releasing a seized vehicle and two phones. His retirement was due this month
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Putin met Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of a looming US deadline demanding a peace deal with Ukraine. Failure could result in steep economic penalties. Trump has condemned Russia’s intensifying strikes on civilians despite previous appeals to de-escalate.
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Infosys has inaugurated a new Centre for Advanced AI, Cybersecurity, and Space Technology in Hubballi, Karnataka. Part of its global Living Labs network, the facility enhances digital innovation and pushes its local workforce beyond 1,000 employees
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The proposed widening of the Kothagudem–Yellandu bypass road remains stalled, despite letters from the local MLA and civic appeals. Residents continue to suffer due to traffic congestion, poor road conditions, health risks, and frequent accidents amid complete administrative inaction
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Medipally police busted a prostitution racket run under the guise of a spa in Dwaraka Nagar and arrested a woman organiser and a client. Two women were rescued. The organiser had lured them with false promises of jobs and income
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President Trump hinted at Vice President JD Vance as the likely heir to his MAGA movement, while also suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio could join him in some role. Trump said it was still “too early” to confirm a successor.
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Former BC Commission chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao criticised the Congress’s Delhi protest on BC reservations, calling it a publicity stunt. He urged the government to take the legal route and questioned the legitimacy of the hastily prepared BC reports
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Lok Sabha that confirmed/RAC e-ticket passengers can avail of travel insurance by paying a premium of just Rs 0.45. Over Rs 27 crore has been disbursed in settled claims over five years, he said
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The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra in Himachal Pradesh has been suspended after heavy rain damaged trekking routes. ITBP and NDRF rescued 413 stranded pilgrims. Statewide, 617 roads are shut due to landslides, and schools have been closed in several districts
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Actor, author and cancer survivor Lisa Ray shared her inspiring life journey at an interactive session hosted by FICCI FLO Hyderabad. She spoke about battling illness, embracing self-healing, and the power of meditation in reclaiming resilience and peace
