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South Central Railway has announced special trains between Hyderabad and Vatva to clear the extra rush during Ganesh Chaturthi. The services will operate on September 19 and 21, with halts at major stations including Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Vikarabad.
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Wholesale onion prices have declined 9 per cent over nine days, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said. The Centre expects retail rates to moderate while releasing buffer stocks and selling onions at Rs 35 per kg through various outlets
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The makers of Vijay Sethupathi-starrer 'Baththa' have released a glimpse titled 'The World of Baththa'. Set in the 1980s, the film portrays Sethupathi as a feared ruffian. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, it releases worldwide on October 1
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The Government of Sharjah and WTITC have signed an MoU to strengthen technology and innovation collaboration. The partnership will support applied research, technology transfer, pilot projects, knowledge exchange and commercialisation, while connecting Sharjah’s innovation ecosystem with the global Telugu technology community.
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said his Mumbai march could be cancelled as his health deteriorated during his 19th day of hunger strike. Doctors reported severe dehydration, low blood pressure and blood sugar, and advised urgent ICU hospitalisation
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The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its ‘Adivasi School Thik Karo’ campaign in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli on September 17. Founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged government apathy towards tribal schools and called for better infrastructure, education and opportunities for tribal students
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Rising rents and sustained housing demand are encouraging property owners in Hyderabad’s Old City to add floors or redevelop ancestral properties. Rental agents say location, connectivity, schools, hospitals, markets, security and parking are driving demand and supporting higher rental values.
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Formula 1 and the FIA have announced a 24-race calendar for the 2027 season, with Sprint events increasing from six to 10. Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi will host Sprints for the first time
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Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath backed the introduction of MDR on P2M UPI payments, saying it could increase competition in the ecosystem. However, he flagged concerns for brokers, who could incur charges on repeated client fund transfers without generating corresponding revenue.
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A 24-karat gold-coated Ganesh idol adorned with more than 3.83 lakh American diamonds has become an attraction at Feelkhana in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazaar. Crafted by eight Kolkata goldsmiths over eight months, the idol combines intricate jewellery work with traditional elements.
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BJP MLA P Rakesh Reddy warned of resignation if development issues in his Armoor constituency were not addressed. He alleged discrimination in allocation of funds and sought Rs 27 crore for an integrated office complex during Question Hour in the Assembly.
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Hussain Sagar witnessed a small number of Ganesh idol immersions on the third day of Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities. Devotees brought idols from their homes, while families gathered along Tank Bund. The centralised immersion in Hyderabad is scheduled for September 25.
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Gold and silver prices rose on Wednesday amid softer crude oil prices and lower US bond yields, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Gold futures gained 0.52 per cent, while silver futures climbed as much as 1.66 per cent.
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Abhishek Sharma climbed to second in the ICC T20I batting rankings after his 82 against Afghanistan, while Ishan Kishan retained the top spot. Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh also gained places, alongside notable movements in ODI and Test rankings.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy said his three-wicket haul against Afghanistan gave him the confidence he needed after returning from injury. The all-rounder also spoke about the mental challenges of rehabilitation, the importance of managing his workload and the Indian team management’s continued backing.
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Two young women were killed and two men injured after their car rammed into a roadside hotel in Anantapur district. While police are investigating the crash, the victims’ families have alleged murder and questioned how the two men escaped with minor injuries.
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A Maharashtra FDA survey has highlighted wide price differences in medical consumables such as IV infusion sets, syringes and catheters. Industry representatives have raised concerns over the regulatory framework, while the NPPA is examining the survey data.
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An accused in a theft case escaped from RIMS in Adilabad on Tuesday while undergoing treatment under judicial custody, allegedly by deceiving his two escorts. Jail officials said he was traced and arrested the following morning.
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Lionel Messi is set to play his final game for Argentina against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental on October 6. The Argentine captain recently announced his international retirement after a career featuring a World Cup triumph and two Copa America titles.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged the BJP to introduce the Uniform Civil Code Bill in Parliament if it has the numbers, instead of pushing it through states. He also welcomed LAC de-escalation and termed the BRICS condemnation of the Pahalgam attack a foreign policy success
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The BJP defended the new 0.4 per cent MDR on select UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, while NCP(SP) criticised the move. The reactions followed NPCI’s announcement of the framework, which keeps person-to-person payments free.
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Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday on value buying after a sharp fall in the previous session. Gains remained limited by elevated oil prices, foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
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Jyotika and Suriya renewed their wedding vows as they marked 20 years of marriage. Sharing a video from the ceremony, Jyotika celebrated their imperfections, adjustments, sacrifices and friendship, while expressing gratitude for their children and the life they built together.
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The rupee declined 7 paise to 95.95 against the US dollar on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to seven sessions. Dollar strength and foreign fund outflows weighed on the currency, while positive domestic equities helped limit the decline
