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The Supreme Court disposed of Telangana’s writ petition against the Polavaram project but allowed it to file a fresh lawsuit under Article 131. Telangana alleges the project expansion diverts 200 TMC of water without approvals, while SC suggested mediation
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Humane World for Animals India urged people to avoid cockfighting during Sankranti. The NGO highlighted animal cruelty, illegal gambling, and liquor sales, noting the practice is punishable under law and urging citizens in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu to report offenders.
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A 38-year-old Asifnagar man lost Rs 27 lakh to a fake online trading app and WhatsApp group fraud. Cybercrime officials registered a case and urged the public to verify platforms, avoid guaranteed-return schemes, and report suspicious activity.
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India’s EV market reached 2.3 million units in 2025, accounting for 8 per cent of new vehicle registrations. Electric two‑wheelers led growth, while Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala recorded high EV-to-ICE ratios. EV funding exceeded 1.4 billion dollars
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A construction company has alleged extortion and threats by aides of a former Congress MLA in Jogulamba Gadwal district. The firm claimed its work was forcibly stopped and staff assaulted, while no FIR has been registered despite a police complaint
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BRS leaders staged a protest at the Medak Collectorate demanding compensation for farmers under the Ghanpur project after the irrigation department announced no water release for Yasangi. The party alleged government neglect of farmers’ issues and warned of intensified protests
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Gulf NRI Nakka Indraiah, who had built his own grave years ago in his native Telangana village, was laid to rest in the same spot. Rising from poverty to wealth, he remained deeply rooted to his village and contributed generously to social causes
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About 15,000 nurses struck at three New York City hospitals over staffing, safety, and contract issues. Hospitals hired temporary staff to cover patients, while city officials urged both sides to negotiate amid a severe flu season.
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BRS senior leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of adopting a weak legal strategy in the Supreme Court on the Krishna water issue. He alleged the Congress government’s actions helped Andhra Pradesh advance its projects at Telangana’s cost
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The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association of Telangana has opposed attempts by private medical colleges to alter the Convener Quota system. It warned that a uniform fee structure would hurt meritorious and economically weaker students and urged the State Government to protect affordable medical seats
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Sunshine defeated Mahesh CC by three wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league quarterfinal. In the Under-14 multi-day probables, centuries by M. Dakshdeep and Mahaprasada powered Team C to a commanding position on the opening day.
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At least four people, including a 13-year-old, were killed and six others injured when a jeep fell off a hilly road in Nepal’s Sudurpashchim province. The injured were hospitalised, and police have begun an investigation.
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US President Donald Trump said he may keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after the company’s CEO termed conditions there uninvestable. Trump made the remarks after a White House meeting with oil executives to discuss plans for Venezuelan oil reserves
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C. Karthik Sai of Hyderabad clinched the Open prize-money chess tournament organised by A2H Chess Academy, scoring 4.5 points from five rounds. S. Srujan Keerthan finished second on tie-break, despite matching the winner’s score.
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Actor Sobhita Dhulipala has described her role as Sandhya in the upcoming Prime Video crime thriller Cheekatilo as a “superb experience”. The Hyderabad-set series follows a true crime podcaster unraveling the city’s darkest secrets.
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Telangana’s Health University has removed the Rs 15,000 rejoining fee for women medical postgraduates returning from maternity leave. The move allows immediate rejoining, extends course duration for leave taken, and follows protests by doctors against the policy.
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Hyderabad will host the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup qualifiers from March 8 to 14 at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Complex. Eight teams, including hosts India, will compete for seven remaining berths for the 2026 World Cup.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday defended the Polavaram–Nallamalla Sagar link project amid a water-sharing dispute with Telangana, asserting that both Telugu states can efficiently utilise Godavari waters without harming each other.
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A 20-year-old migrant worker from Bihar allegedly died by suicide in Keshampet after suffering financial stress linked to online gaming losses. The body was found four days later, and police have launched an investigation.
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US-based astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni has received the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal for his groundbreaking work in time-domain astronomy. The Caltech professor is known for discovering cosmic events and building powerful instruments to study the changing night sky.
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Three persons were arrested by the forest department in Jamshedpur for allegedly dealing in illegal wildlife articles. Officials seized parakeets, cockatiels and a deer antler during raids, while further investigation into the source of the wildlife articles is underway
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A man allegedly shot his wife dead inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district. The accused was arrested on the spot, while two police personnel were suspended over alleged negligence as an investigation into the security lapse continues
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President Donald Trump said Iran has reached out to negotiate after he threatened military action, as a violent crackdown on protests continues. A rights group says hundreds have been killed, while Iran claims the situation is under control.
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A 30-year-old man from Jayashankar Bhupalpally district was found dead in a lodge room at Huzurabad. Police said he had checked in with a friend a day earlier. A case has been registered and investigation is under way.
