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The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States intensified dramatically as missile and drone strikes spread across West Asia. Iran and allied groups targeted Israel, Gulf states and US military sites, while US-Israeli forces launched heavy airstrikes inside Iran
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Kishor’s failure shows the limits of treating elections as a technical task rather than a political practice
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Iran’s leaders are preparing to choose a new supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A provisional council is guiding the country, while several clerics and political figures have emerged as top contenders for the powerful post
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A political row has erupted between the Telangana and Kerala governments over the demolition of Bhoodan houses at Velugumatla in Khammam. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy dismissed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s remarks as political propaganda
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A case of negligence was reported at the Government General Hospital in Jadcherla after stray dogs nibbled a body kept in the postmortem room. Family members of the deceased alleged lack of basic facilities and demanded action against the responsible staff
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The Nagarkurnool District Collector has submitted a detailed report on the Kummera village incident to the BC Commission. Three accused have been arrested, while others are absconding. The report also mentions compensation and welfare measures for the victim’s family
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Cardinal Poola Anthony called for peace and unity while addressing devotees at the Karunagiri shrine in Khammam. He urged people to follow the path of harmony and tolerance. MP R Raghuram Reddy assured support for Dalit Christians
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CPI ML Mass Line leaders demanded immediate construction of Indiramma houses for families displaced from Bhoodan land at Velugumatla in Khammam. They criticised the demolition of houses and sought action against encroachers. The NCST has taken cognizance of the incident
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Members of the Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers Association in Mancherial felicitated Additional Collector P Chandraiah and RDO G Srinivas Rao on their promotions. The association discussed employee issues and received assurance of support from the officers
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy claimed he had persuaded Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to consider becoming the party’s prime ministerial candidate. The appeal, made at a party programme in Vikarabad, surprised many due to the absence of imminent elections
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BRS leaders in Khammam have demanded a white paper on Velugumatla Bhoodan lands, alleging irregularities in land records and illegal conversions. They accused officials and politicians of collusion and sought clarity on whether recovered land would be returned to the poor
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A Mancherial district court granted bail to BRS leader Balka Suman and three others accused of attacking Labour Minister G Vivek’s convoy and injuring a constable. The court imposed financial and reporting conditions
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Nearly 200 habitations in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts may face a drinking water crisis this summer. Officials have identified vulnerable villages and directed departments to take preventive steps, use alternative sources, and arrange tankers if required
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The Karimnagar unit of the Progressive Recognised Teachers’ Union has urged the Union government to arrange special flights to bring back teachers stranded in Dubai and other Gulf countries due to flight cancellations. The union submitted a representation to Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar
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Police in Mancherial arrested a tiffin centre owner for allegedly cheating 62 people of Rs 1.58 crore by promising high returns from water plant and sand mining businesses. His brother is absconding, and efforts are on to trace him
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Greater flamingos have returned to Singur reservoir in Sangareddy after nearly four years, following a drop in water levels due to repair works. Bird watchers welcomed the development and expressed hope for more migratory birds during summer
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation of Telugus stranded in Gulf countries due to the Middle East conflict and directed officials to coordinate with the Centre and embassies. A 24/7 helpline has been set up for assistance
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BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana, saying it lacked funds to implement welfare guarantees but was ready to spend Rs 1,000 crore on the National Herald case. He accused the government of neglecting employees and the poor
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Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Telangana has drawn criticism from political leaders and observers, who questioned his priorities and timing. Critics said he ignored key local issues while attending other events, raising doubts over his commitment to the state
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Flight suspensions across Gulf countries entered a third day after US and Israeli strikes on Iran led to airspace closures. Major airlines including Emirates, Etihad, Air India and IndiGo cancelled services, leaving thousands of passengers, including Indian pilgrims, stranded
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The Delhi High Court stayed a sessions court order that halted the bail of Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib in the AI summit protest case. The court said the order lacked proper reasoning and showed no application of mind
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BJP president Nitin Nabin said his party will follow Assam’s detect, delete and deport model to tackle alleged infiltrators in Bengal if voted to power. He also promised to rename Islampur and accused the TMC of appeasement
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Indian companies are closely watching the Middle East conflict, fearing higher costs for packaging and freight. Parle Products expects pressure on prices, while auto and FMCG firms are monitoring exports and market exposure amid regional instability
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A hazardous oleum gas leak at a chemical unit in Palghar district led to the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including school students. Emergency teams rushed to the site, while three persons reported minor eye irritation