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The Indian Navy has increased warship deployment near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in West Asia, ensuring maritime security and safe passage of ships in sensitive routes
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Experts AB de Villiers and Anil Kumble say CSK’s move to bring in Sanju Samson signals a planned transition beyond MS Dhoni. While Dhoni’s legacy remains strong, Samson is seen as a key figure in the franchise’s future leadership structure.
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Amid an LPG crisis in Bihar, police and civil authorities have intensified action against hoarding and black marketing, seizing 419 cylinders and arresting 21 people. Raids are ongoing across districts to prevent artificial scarcity and ensure smooth supply
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A man was arrested in Kumram Bheem Asifabad for allegedly murdering a seven-month pregnant tribal woman in Kondapalli forests. Police said he killed her after she pressured him to marry her and later fled to Maharashtra
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India’s men’s and women’s teams have received a favourable draw in the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup, with both placed in Group A. While the men are favourites to progress, the women face a tougher challenge in the group stage.
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Heated arguments broke out in the Telangana Assembly after the Speaker ordered expunction of alleged remarks by KT Rama Rao. The opposition protested, while the government maintained that disqualification petitions were outside the House’s purview
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District Employment Officer K Sri Ram urged youths to utilise free training at Nava Vocational Training Institute in Kothagudem. About 70 trainees received certificates, with many securing jobs in public and private sector companies after completing courses
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University of Hyderabad students and research scholars protested against GO MS 4, opposing the weightage given to PhD candidates in degree lecturer recruitment and demanding the government revoke the order and conduct recruitment under the previous system.
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Former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav urged the Telangana government to allocate Rs 20,000 crore for BC welfare as promised in the Kamareddy Declaration. He also flagged delays in fee reimbursement and lack of funding for overseas education schemes
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A man in Hyderabad allegedly killed his sister over a property dispute, chopped her body and dumped it in a lake. Police grew suspicious after a missing complaint and arrested him along with two accomplices
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Marredpally Cricket Club will conduct open selections for its HCA B-Division League team on March 22 at the ML Jaisimha Cricket Academy in Hyderabad. Interested players must bring required documents and cricket kits to participate in the trials.
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Forest officials in Khammam arrested a five-member gang for allegedly hunting a wild boar and transporting the animal. The team seized meat, equipment and vehicles, and registered a case under the Wildlife Protection Act
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Several close matches marked the Senior National Table Tennis Championship in Indore, with multiple contests going down to the wire. Jami Imlinguba, Rahane Archit and others registered hard-fought wins in intense group-stage encounters across categories
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Defending champions Andhra defeated Tamil Nadu by eight wickets in the final of the South Zone Veterans Cricket Tournament in Chennai. Chasing 164, Andhra reached the target comfortably in 16 overs to retain the title
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Tension erupted in Vengalraonagar as HYDRAA demolished structures on three acres of government land. Occupants alleged decades-long residence without notice, while authorities cited illegal construction. Police were deployed to maintain order amid protests during the operation.
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A man allegedly killed his younger brother in Mathura following accusations of inappropriate behaviour with his wife. The accused fled with his spouse after the attack, while their mother was injured trying to intervene. Police have launched a manhunt.
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LB Nagar MLA D Sudheer Reddy said residents along the Musi River were living in fear due to ongoing works, while asserting that earlier beautification efforts under the BRS government were completed without demolishing houses
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Over 5,000 contractors in Hyderabad have threatened to halt civic works from March 23 over Rs 700 crore in pending dues. They blame delays on faulty WMS and ERP systems, warning that infrastructure projects could be severely affected.
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Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Asian Development Bank is yet to approve the Musi Rejuvenation project but is largely satisfied. The Telangana government is exploring multiple funding options, including PPP mode, to take the project forward
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NCC Director General Lt Gen Virendra Vats urged integration of cyber and drone training during his visit to Secunderabad. He reviewed ongoing initiatives and stressed equipping cadets with future-ready skills to meet modern challenges and strengthen nation-building efforts.
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The government has directed airlines to provide at least 60 per cent seats free of charge on domestic flights and ensure passengers on the same PNR are seated together, aiming to improve passenger rights and curb additional service charges.
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Nine family members, including three children, were killed in a massive fire at a residential building in Delhi’s Palam. The blaze, suspected to have spread due to flammable materials, left three injured and triggered a large-scale rescue operation.
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Eight family members died in a fire triggered by an EV charging explosion in Indore. The Madhya Pradesh government ordered a probe and SOP for EV charging, while PM Modi announced ex gratia. The incident raises safety concerns.
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SCCL executives are awaiting clearance of Rs.277 crore in performance related pay for 2022-23 and 2023-24, with the State government yet to approve the disbursal, prompting concerns and possible protests by officers’ associations.