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BRS leaders K Manik Rao and Methuku Anand accused the Congress government of exploiting the Dalit issue to deflect attention from public concerns and the suspension of BRS legislators. They alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy misused police force against MLAs and politicised the Speaker’s Dalit identity.
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Defending champions Manipur retained the Junior Boys’ National Football Championship for Dr BC Roy Trophy with a 3-1 victory over West Bengal in Bengaluru. Jogesh, Jenson and Muskan scored for Manipur, who secured their third title and successfully defended the crown
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India’s steeplechase star Avinash Sable will return to competition after nearly 14 months at the Indian Athletics Series final in New Delhi. The Hangzhou gold medallist will test his water-jump skills as he prepares to defend his Asian Games title
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Political commentator Sanjay Baru predicted a BRS return to power in Telangana and described Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy as a “one-term wonder”. His remarks came amid Congress celebrations of 1,000 days in office and criticism over various pending demands
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at more than 15 locations linked to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his associates over alleged overseas investments and financial transactions. The FEMA probe covers properties and financial dealings reportedly linked to South Africa and Uganda
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The BRS Legislature Party has sought a cybercrime probe and legal action over allegedly fake, morphed and AI-generated content targeting its leaders. The party also demanded action over alleged attacks on BRS legislators and remarks concerning K Chandrashekhar Rao
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MLRIT students secured second and third prizes at the Capgemini Tech 4 Positive Hackathon – Youth Voices Edition 2026. Three institute teams reached the final round, while the second-prize-winning team will represent Hyderabad at the competition’s next level
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South Zone captain and India T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has shifted focus to the upcoming Afghanistan series after the Duleep Trophy. He is confident of quickly adapting from red-ball cricket to T20s and aims to lead India to victory
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy courted controversy in the Assembly by citing a fake X handle to attack BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao. The account, attributed to a non-existent BRS leader, was quickly deactivated, prompting BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank to accuse Reddy of spreading falsehoods and branding him a “fake news peddler.”
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The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association has urged the State government to provide greater political representation and welfare measures for Christians. Its demands include nominated posts, an MLC seat, burial land, pastors' honorarium and Scheduled Caste status for Dalit Christians
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The two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi beginning Saturday will focus on collective resilience in food, energy, health, disaster reduction and critical supply chains. Leaders will also discuss trade, investment, connectivity and global and regional issues amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty
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Cricket West Indies has appointed veteran New Zealand coach Bob Carter as its batting consultant on a one-year contract. Carter will oversee men’s, women’s and age-group programmes, with a focus on raising technical standards ahead of major global tournaments
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Sai Vikas Reddy smashed 359 as Team B posted 600 in the HCA Senior Men’s Multi-Day Super League, while Medak’s J Jagarthveer Nayak struck 302 in the Under-16 tournament. Several high-scoring matches were recorded across the HCA competitions on Wednesday
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has lodged a complaint with the Assembly’s Ethics Committee against Congress MLA Veerlapally Shankar for allegedly praying for the death of party chief K. Chandrashekar Rao.
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Pratika Rawal has replaced injured Jemimah Rodrigues in India’s 15-member women’s cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Rawal, who recently made her T20I debut, has been included after Jemimah’s hamstring injury ruled her out
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The Delhi High Court has sought the Wrestling Federation of India’s response on Vinesh Phogat’s request to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships. The court will also consider her plea seeking deferment of disciplinary proceedings against her
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Loyola Academy Degree & PG College inaugurated its new AICUF and MAGIC Youth committees under the theme “Torchbearers of Today”. The ceremony highlighted leadership, discipline, responsibility and service, with badges presented to committee members during the Badging Ceremony at Inigo Hall
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BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the suspension of BRS legislators from the Assembly, calling it an attempt to suppress people’s issues. He accused the Congress government of silencing the Opposition instead of addressing key public issues.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned the delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session, alleging the government was seeking a two-thirds majority to pass delimitation-related constitutional amendments. He said the ruling side lacked the numbers despite allegedly attempting to break up parties
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The BJP received nearly Rs 1,473 crore at its central headquarters during five state assembly elections, more than seven times Congress' Rs 207.17 crore in net receipts. EC data also showed a sharp rise in the BJP's closing balance
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The NIA has said its UAPA investigation against seven foreign nationals, including one American and six Ukrainians, is continuing despite filing a chargesheet under the Immigration and Foreigners Act. The agency said the move was linked to statutory bail timelines
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Several MPs raised concerns over the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, saying its proposed changes could reduce the institute's autonomy. A parliamentary panel has begun examining the Bill, which seeks to overhaul governance and expand the institute's academic remit
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari vowed to “uproot” forces raising “Kashmir Mange Azadi” and “red salute” slogans at Jadavpur University. He led a saffron march outside the campus amid an intensifying political and ideological battle between student groups
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The rupee fell 34 paise to 95.08 against the US dollar as Brent crude crossed USD 100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Weak equities, FII outflows and risk aversion also weighed on the Indian currency on Wednesday
