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Uncertainty over Kerala’s next chief minister continued as the Congress delayed its decision despite holding talks with key contenders. Indian Union Muslim League expressed frustration, warning prolonged indecision could trigger political repercussions within the Congress-led UDF alliance in the state
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Telangana is set to witness a sharp rise in temperatures over the coming days, with IMD forecasting mercury levels touching 44°C in some districts. Officials have issued orange alerts and warned that high humidity combined with intense heat could increase heatstroke risks.
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Hydraa has installed 900 CCTV cameras around lakes in Hyderabad to prevent encroachments and illegal soil dumping. The surveillance system is connected to the Hydraa office and the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre for round-the-clock monitoring and quicker violation alerts.
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Appointment of nominated post holders has triggered unrest in the Khammam district Congress, with several groups alleging injustice in allocations. Followers of senior leaders and Yadav community representatives expressed dissatisfaction and warned of protests if adequate representation is not ensured
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The Supreme Court of India directed all High Courts to establish grievance redressal committees at high court, district, and taluka levels to resolve bench-bar disputes amicably. The move followed controversy over a viral video involving an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge and a young lawyer
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The Cyberabad Special Operations Team arrested seven members of an interstate ganja smuggling gang and seized 400 kg of ganja, vehicles and mobile phones. Two prime suspects, including the alleged receiver and supplier of the consignment, are absconding
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav in Gujarat, said no global power could force India to bow under pressure, recalled the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests and criticised appeasement politics linked to issues of national self-respect
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The Supreme Court of India suspended Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association president Yatin Oza’s contempt conviction, calling it a “final act of forgiveness.” The court ordered periodic reviews of his conduct while warning against any future misconduct toward the judiciary
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A 23-year-old woman from Manipur alleged repeated harassment, assault and wrongful confinement by her employers at the IIM-B campus in Bengaluru. Police registered a case after she claimed she was denied food, assaulted and prevented from communicating freely
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Lexus Hyderabad has launched the all-new Lexus ES 500e, the brand’s first electric vehicle in India. The luxury electric sedan offers a range of up to 580 km and features advanced safety systems, connected technology and premium handcrafted interiors.
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Actress Kubbra Sait recalled her debut in Ready, saying her role evolved after Salman Khan suggested a quirky broken-English twist. She reflected on early criticism, self-belief, and how the film became a turning point in her Bollywood journey
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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal turmoil after a poor election performance, slipping to third place with 47 seats. Leadership tensions between Edappadi K. Palaniswami and senior leader C. V. Shanmugam have triggered factional meetings and uncertainty over the party’s future direction
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Hyderabad police and HNEW arrested a drug peddler and three customers, including IT professionals, and seized MDMA and charas. Officials said the accused were part of a local supply chain and further investigation is underway to trace the source network.
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Malakpet police arrested Mohammed Amer for allegedly tampering with his scooter’s registration number plate to avoid traffic challans. The vehicle was found with altered numbers during a routine check, leading to its seizure and registration of a case.
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Chennai is set to receive Krishna water from May 15 after maintenance-related suspension by Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department. The inflow will boost reservoir levels ahead of summer demand, strengthening city water security under the inter-state Krishna water-sharing agreement
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Tension prevailed in Kagaznagar after BRS and Congress councillors clashed over demolition of shops during a road widening drive near a flyover, with traders opposing the move and Congress leaders later staging a protest demanding action against BRS councillors
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Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam urged Karimnagar district officials to speed up paddy procurement by resolving transportation delays, excess weighing complaints and unloading issues at rice mills, while seeking deployment of special officers at procurement centres and mills
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The BRS has launched a large-scale organisational restructuring and cadre mobilisation exercise across Telangana, with party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao set to finalise strategies for membership drives, committee formation and grassroots outreach ahead of future political battles
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The Supreme Court of India launched “One Case One Data” to unify court records across all levels and introduced the AI chatbot “Su Sahay” to improve access to justice. The initiative aims to modernise case management and enhance digital efficiency in judiciary services
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BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar demanded immediate action against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case, alleging police inaction, intimidation of the victim’s family and political interference in the investigation
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A Nashik court remanded Nida Khan, accused in the TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, to judicial custody till May 24 after police did not seek further remand. The Nashik police SIT is investigating nine FIRs linked to the case
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Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi’s appeal for citizens to reduce fuel use and postpone travel amid the global energy crisis, calling it “evidence of failure.” The remarks came after Narendra Modi urged austerity measures to conserve foreign exchange
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A Thane sessions court acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, observing that the two-year relationship with the complainant was consensual from the beginning and that the prosecution failed to prove fraudulent intent or charges beyond reasonable doubt
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In Kakinada, an APSP constable was allegedly murdered by unidentified attackers who slit his throat, police said. Investigations are underway with CCTV scrutiny. Separate incidents reported a boat accident in Palnadu and a road crash in neighbouring Telangana
