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Hyderabad experienced a misty morning as winter chill tightens its grip, with temperatures dipping across Telangana. Several districts recorded single-digit minimums. Authorities advised motorists to drive cautiously, while IMD forecasts isolated rain and thundershowers from November 22 due to low-pressure formation.
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Kerala and Karnataka have issued health advisories for Sabarimala pilgrims amid recent amoebic meningoencephalitis cases. Devotees are advised to avoid water entering the nose, maintain hygiene, carry medications, and seek medical help for any symptoms. Emergency services are deployed along pilgrimage routes.
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A viral video shows Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad attempting to justify suicide bombings as a "martyrdom operation." AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the act, calling it terrorism, and demanded Centre accountability over the failure to detect the terror module.
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Samanvitha Dhareshwar, 33, an Indian-origin techie eight months pregnant, and her unborn baby died after a car collision in Sydney’s Hornsby. The BMW driver, 19, was arrested for dangerous and negligent driving causing death.
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Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade, weighed by weak global market trends and foreign fund outflows. While FIIs sold equities, domestic investors bought. Asian indices traded mixed, and Brent crude dipped amid cautious investor sentiment on AI and US Fed policy.
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In yet another gun battle seven Maoists, including three women, were killed in Maredumilli forest of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. One identified as Meturi Jokha Rao, a key Andhra-Odisha Border operative, specialised in arms, communications, and technical operations.
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The rupee gained 9 paise to 88.51 against the US dollar, aided by lower crude prices. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid volatile global equities, FII outflows, domestic PMI data, and developments in the proposed India-US trade agreement.
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Actress Kriti Sanon lauded Dhanush’s acting depth and collaborative approach while working on their upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein. She described him as nuanced and multi-layered, praising their on-screen chemistry and the memorable moments created during filming.
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Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with an AQI of 391. Eighteen monitoring stations, including Chandni Chowk and Anand Vihar, recorded ‘severe’ levels above 400. Authorities continue to urge residents to take precautions amid high pollution.
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Early Wednesday, a truck collision occurred on the PJR Flyover in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, injuring multiple occupants. The injured were rushed to a private hospital, while traffic slowed temporarily. Cyberabad Traffic Police urged motorists to exercise caution on busy flyovers.
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Chhattisgarh ATS detained two boys in Raipur for alleged links with Pakistan-based ISIS modules. The minors were radicalised online via Instagram, attempted to spread extremist content, and were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, officials said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to pay tribute at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s birth centenary celebrations in Puttaparthi, release a commemorative coin and stamps, and inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 108th birth anniversary. Gandhi, India’s first female PM, was a freedom fighter, Congress leader, and recipient of national and international honours including the Bharat Ratna.
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US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, finalising agreements on F-35 jets, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals. The visit also addressed Saudi investment, Khashoggi’s killing, and potential ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of the Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney with a straight-game win over Chang Ko-chi and Po Li-Wei. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, losing to Indonesian opponents
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Aakash Chopra analysed India’s Test transition struggles, saying the team is still in “labour pains before new growth emerges.” He highlighted unsettled roles, pitch debates and Gill’s absence as India prepares for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati
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India’s Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel practised the old-school single pad drill during nets in Kolkata ahead of the Guwahati Test. With Shubman Gill doubtful due to neck spasm, Nitish Reddy has joined the squad as a possible replacement
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Hyderabad District defeated Mahabubnagar 1-0 to win the boys’ final of the 69th SGF Telangana District Level under-17 football tournament in Nalgonda. Adilabad claimed the girls’ title with an identical 1-0 victory over Mahabubnagar
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Maisram Stars FC registered a commanding 10-0 win over Shastri FC in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Zaheed Khan starred with five goals, while Saqib Khan, Sohail, Ali Bin Sayeed Bahdela and Awaiz Ali also scored
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Arundhati Choudhary made a stunning comeback, defeating Germany’s Leonie Müller via RSC to headline India’s flawless Day 3 at the World Boxing Cup in Greater Noida. Minakshi, Ankush Phangal, Parveen and Nupur also booked their places in the finals
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Hyderabad was 169 for seven in its second innings against Jammu & Kashmir on day three of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu. J&K posted 422, with Abdul Samad scoring 125, to set a tough target
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The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission accused Beijing of orchestrating a disinformation campaign to undermine French Rafale sales in favor of its J-35s, exploiting Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan conflict.
