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A fierce encounter between security forces and Maoists continues in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest, West Singhbhum. Several Maoists, including a top leader with a Rs 50 lakh bounty, are reported killed, while search and anti-Naxalite operations remain ongoing
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Akshay Kumar’s playful banter with Shreyas Talpade and Riteish Deshmukh added humour to *Wheel of Fortune*, as the stars joked about married life, angry wives and the importance of saying “sorry,” leaving the set in laughter ahead of the show’s January 27 premiere
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Hyderabad is witnessing ‘mixed winter’ conditions, marked by hot days and chilly nights, with a temperature variation of up to 15 degrees Celsius. IMD-Hyderabad said fog and large diurnal variation are likely to persist till the second week of February.
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Actor Adil Hussain has joined the cast of “Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business,” replacing Milind Soman. The sequel stars Anshuman Jha, Riddhi Dogra and Eksha Kerung, continuing the animal-rights vigilante action franchise directed by Sanjay Shetty
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear the curative petition of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammad Arif, sentenced to death in the 2000 Red Fort attack that killed three Army jawans, marking his final legal remedy after dismissal of appeal and review pleas
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Police registered a case against the NIT Warangal chief warden and three dog catchers for allegedly relocating stray dogs from campus in an inhumane manner. Animal activists accused them of cruelty, saying dogs were dragged and injured before intervention halted the activity
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CPI(M) MLA Kadakampally Surendran admitted meeting Sabarimala gold loss case prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty several times, saying he had no reason to suspect wrongdoing then. He said the visits were open, official, and occurred years before allegations surfaced
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Two persons were killed after a car rammed their two-wheeler from behind at Alair on Thursday. The victims, identified as Sajuddin and Nitin Reddy from Jangaon, suffered grievous injuries and died on the spot, according to reports.
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Three people, including a bus driver, were killed after a private bus heading to Hyderabad hit a lorry and caught fire in Nandyal district following a tyre burst. Thirty-six passengers were evacuated, with four sustaining minor injuries
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At Davos, Donald Trump seeks to launch a “Board of Peace,” expanding from a Gaza ceasefire body into a forum. Allies are skeptical, some decline participation, while others weigh joining amid controversy over mandate, membership, and implications for United Nations
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A gun battle was underway between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district in which some Maoists were killed
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The rupee recovered 15 paise from record low levels to trade at 91.50 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by improved global risk appetite, easing tariff concerns, and firm domestic equities, even as geopolitical risks continue to weigh on sentiment.
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UP GRP rescued a ten-month-old abducted from a train after his mother was drugged. CCTV-led probe traced the accused, who sold the infant for Rs 3.5 lakh. Three arrests were made and the child reunited with his mother safely today
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Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case linked to Janakpuri and Vikaspuri violence. Charged with rioting earlier, Kumar remains jailed, serving life imprisonment in other riot-related murder convictions, as appeals await orders pending
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At least five monkeys were killed and several injured after being injected with tranquilisers and dumped near a roadside dhaba in Ankampally village of Biknoor mandal. Forest and police officials have launched an investigation and are examining surveillance footage to trace the offenders.
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Two persons were killed in a road accident at Aleru when their two-wheeler was rammed by a car
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Telangana Innovation Cell will organise an Innovation Panchayat in Karimnagar on January 23 to provide district-level inventors with on-the-spot guidance on technical, business and incubation support, helping strengthen innovation beyond Hyderabad
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Municipal workers of Gajwel staged a protest over non-payment of salaries for several months, alleging financial distress despite regular civic work. They demanded immediate clearance of dues and warned of a boycott of duties if payments were further delayed
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The Telangana High Court directed Hyderabad Police to grant conditional permission for a proposed public meeting after holding that prolonged inaction on the application violated fundamental rights under Article 19, while balancing public order concerns with strict safeguards
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The Telangana High Court directed the State government to reconstitute the Telangana State Animal Welfare Board without delay if it has not been revived after its tenure ended in 2022, observing that the government’s affidavit lacked clarity on the Board’s status
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Abhishek Sharma smashed 84 off 35 balls as India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20I at Nagpur. Rinku Singh added 44 not out, while Glenn Phillips’ 78 went in vain as India posted 238 and restricted NZ to 190
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Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said the Telangana government has the strength to make the State globally competitive, in line with the vision behind its creation. He recalled that AICC leader Sonia Gandhi granted separate statehood with the aspiration that Telangana should compete internationally.
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Sircilla police arrested Dubba Madhu, a member of an extortion gang operating in the name of the banned extremist group Janashakthi. Four members had already been arrested earlier this month.
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Ministry of Home Affairs' 'kill switch' and RBI's insurance proposals to combat digital arrest scams and protect customers deserve serious consideration
