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Forty quintals of jowar produce stored on a platform were destroyed in a fire at Balanpur village in Adilabad district’s Bazarhathnoor mandal on Thursday. Locals tried to douse the flames, while the cause of the fire is yet to be identified.
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Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of all accused in the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kauser Bi and Tulsiram Prajapati. The court dismissed appeals challenging the 2018 CBI court verdict, citing insufficient evidence and hostile witnesses
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Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Punjab and Chandigarh in a money laundering probe linked to alleged land fraud and GMADA licence irregularities. Searches targeted builders and associates allegedly connected to aides of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
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Adilabad police arrested five persons for allegedly creating fake Aadhaar cards, voter ID cards and birth certificates in Mavala. Nearly 300 digital documents and five mobile phones were seized, while another accused person remains absconding.
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Senior BRS leaders launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of reducing the three-day "Rythu Mela" to a political spectacle while failing to address farmers’ distress.
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Supporters of V D Satheesan staged demonstrations in Kochi demanding he be made Kerala’s next Chief Minister as Congress observers consulted MLAs on leadership selection. Satheesan, K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are among the frontrunners for the post
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As part of the preparations, the official selection trials for the Indian National Yogasana Team were conducted on May 1 and 2, 2026, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Sonepat, Haryana.
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India warned that no terror sanctuary across the border is safe, reaffirming its “new normal” doctrine on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Senior military officials said India would continue targeting terror infrastructure with precise and decisive force
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India will face Lebanon in their last Group B fixture at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 in China on Friday, May 8, at 13:00 IST
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Two people were injured after a car carrying five occupants overturned on the PVNR Expressway near pillar 161. The vehicle, travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, lost control and hit a divider, causing traffic disruption before being cleared.
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Hyderabad’s women safety narrative faces scrutiny after CP Sumathi’s undercover midnight operation in Dilsukhnagar exposed widespread harassment, raising larger questions about policing, misogyny and women’s safety in public spaces after dark.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam sought support from Left parties to form the Tamil Nadu government after emerging as the single largest party. TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said power-sharing was essential and asserted that Vijay should be invited to form the government
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TG EAPCET 2026 will provide instant provisional scores for over 2.10 lakh engineering aspirants, based on a preliminary key. Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, the exam aims to improve transparency and reduce student anxiety.
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Kamal Haasan backed Vijay after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the largest party in Tamil Nadu elections. He urged respect for the people’s mandate and said the Assembly floor should decide majority support, not the Raj Bhavan
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Across editions from 2009 to 2024, the tournament showcased iconic performances, rising stars, thrilling finals, and the growing global strength of women’s cricket, with Australia emerging as the most successful team with six titles.
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The Hydraa Police Station at Hussain Sagar remains non-functional a year after inauguration, awaiting legal clearance. Though staff has been deputed and 29 FIRs registered, full operational status is still pending, according to officials of the Hydraa agency.
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New findings from LinkedIn show rising caution among Indian job seekers, with 82% checking for scams before applying. However, Gen Z professionals remain vulnerable, prompting LinkedIn to introduce stronger verification, detection and safety measures across its platform.
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Following the backlash, Liverpool has cut the size of their planned rise in ticket prices for the next couple of seasons.
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Yo Yo Honey Singh told the Delhi High Court he did not sing the controversial 2006 track “Vol. 1”, allegedly linked to Mafia Mundeer. The court sought his affidavit while hearing a plea seeking removal of the “vulgar” song online
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Saif Ali Khan praised Shah Rukh Khan for giving creative freedom to the team behind Kartavya. Saif and Rasika Dugal highlighted the film’s layered storytelling exploring morality, duty and personal conflict within law enforcement
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Instagram has reportedly removed millions of fake and inactive accounts in a major cleanup drive dubbed the “Great Purge of 2026.” The action triggered significant follower losses for celebrities, influencers and brands, while Meta said genuine active users remained unaffected.
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India reaffirmed its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The government said India would continue strengthening global counter-terrorism efforts after retaliatory strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack
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Russia said it intercepted 347 Ukrainian drones overnight ahead of Victory Day celebrations, amid escalating tensions and failed ceasefire efforts. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of continuing attacks, while Russia tightened security measures in Moscow
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Skyroot Aerospace has raised nearly $60 million, achieving unicorn status at a $1.1 billion valuation. The funding will support the development and launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, strengthening the country’s private space industry.
