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Bangladesh remained calm but tense as heavy security enforced a shutdown called by the Awami League after Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity. Public movement was limited, with authorities maintaining strict patrols and checkpoints across major cities
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Ginning mills in Telangana continued an indefinite strike over CCI rules, halting cotton procurement. CCI Chairman Lalit Kumar Gupta arrived in Hyderabad for talks, while BRS leaders engage with farmers to address concerns amid mounting losses and industry protests.
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Eight passengers were injured, three seriously, when a private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Srikakulam collided with a truck in Nandigama, NTR district. Police said the driver’s unsafe overtaking caused the crash. Authorities have alerted the transport department and are registering a case
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President Trump confirmed plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite internal concerns about technology leakage to China and implications for Israel’s military edge. The announcement coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit and Trump’s push for Saudi-Israel normalization
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At least six maoist cadres were gunned down in an alleged exchange of fire in Maredumilli forest areas of Andhra Pradesh. Maoist Central Committee member Hidma was believed to be one of those slain naxals.
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Farooq Ansari, a 34-year-old migrant worker, was stabbed to death on Medak outskirts. Police found nine stab wounds and are investigating a possible motive linked to a personal dispute, with a suspect currently at large.
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Income Tax officials raided Pista House, Shah Ghouse, and Mehfi outlets and the residences of their key personnel in Hyderabad. The action targets alleged financial irregularities and unaccounted revenue in the prominent regional food chains.
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S.S. Rajamouli faces a complaint from the Rashtriya Vanara Sena for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Lord Hanuman during the Varanasi title-launch. The organisation demanded strict police action, though authorities have not yet responded.
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A video of Dr Umar Mohammad, accused in the Delhi Red Fort car blast, reveals his “martyrdom operation” mindset. Authorities say the footage was meant to brainwash others, reflecting meticulous planning ahead of the attack that killed 13 people.
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CIK of J&K Police conducted raids in Srinagar, Budgam, and Kulgam as part of a white-collar terror investigation involving local doctors. The probe follows arrests in Faridabad and links to a deadly Red Fort car blast in Delhi.
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Ranveer Singh appears as ‘The Wrath of God’ in the latest Dhurandhar poster ahead of the trailer release. The film, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal, hits theatres on December 5.
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The UN Security Council endorsed Trump’s Gaza peace plan, allowing deployment of an international stabilisation force and recognising a pathway to Palestinian statehood. The resolution also calls for humanitarian aid, reconstruction funding, and disarmament of Hamas.
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A gunfight broke out between naxals and security forces in Sukma of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. More details are awaited.
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An LPG cylinder exploded in Akunur village, Siddipet, injuring six family members and destroying their house. Locals assisted in rescue operations, and the victims were shifted to the government hospital after initial treatment at a local facility.
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A truck lost control near Begumpet bus stop, colliding with a Mahindra Thar and overturning. Police conducted rescue operations, shifting the injured to a nearby hospital. The mishap caused heavy traffic, with further details awaited.
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The ED conducted searches linked to Al Falah University in connection with the November 10 Red Fort blast. NIA arrests reveal a terror module involving radicalized doctors, a suicide bomber’s aide, and links to Jaish-e-Muhammad operatives.
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Priyanka Chopra shared behind-the-scenes moments from the Varanasi title and teaser launch, rehearsing her Telugu lines, coordinating with SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, and preparing her stage appearance, giving fans an exclusive glimpse of the event.
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President Trump defends H-1B visas, citing the need for skilled foreign workers to train Americans in key industries. His stance faces Republican opposition and legal challenges, while the administration enforces stricter rules to prevent abuse of the programme.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opposed the death penalty handed to Bangladesh’s ex-PM Sheikh Hasina by a local tribunal. The UN stressed trials in absentia must meet international fair trial standards, echoing Human Rights Chief Volker Turk’s stance.
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In Karimnagar, 20-year-old Malleboina Mounika, seven months pregnant, died by suicide allegedly due to harassment for additional dowry by her husband and in-laws. The family has filed a complaint, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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The All-India handicrafts fair, Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar, was inaugurated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, on Monday. The event showcases artisans’ work from across India and will continue till November 25 under the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
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The Telangana High Court heard a plea over the vacant post of President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The State said a candidate has been recommended, and the Court granted one week for the formal notification
