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Former world champion P V Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open quarterfinals after defeating eighth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan in straight games. The Hyderabad shuttler won 21-8, 21-13 in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. The 49-year-old businessman died following a cardiac arrest in the US, drawing condolences from leaders across the country.
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Telangana faces a surge in courier-based trafficking of psychotropic drugs and counterfeit medicines from other states. TDCA raids seized Alprazolam, spurious Montek-LC, Levipil 500, and discovered Designer Drugs, prompting proposals to include NPS under the NDPS Act.
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Hyderabad diners saved Rs. 114.8 crore through Swiggy Dineout in 2025, ranking third nationally. Celebrations, premium dining, and popular dishes like Chicken Biryani drove bookings, while the city also recorded high late-night orders and fast delivery trends.
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Hyderabad police have registered 103 cases and arrested 143 people for selling Chinese manja, seizing 6,226 bobbins. Special teams and local cops conducted raids on shops, godowns, and online platforms to enforce the ban.
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Defending champions Australia will lead Group A of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, alongside Sri Lanka, Ireland and Japan. The group features a blend of established contenders and emerging teams seeking a maiden title.
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Members of the Mesram clan completed a 150-km padayatra to collect sacred water from the Godavari river for the Nagoba Jatara at Keslapur. The five-day tribal congregation will begin on January 18, drawing lakhs of devotees.
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Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows and concerns over potential US tariff hikes weighed on sentiment. Weak global cues and cautious investor outlook kept markets under pressure, despite strong GDP growth projections.
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Hyderabad Toofans staged a superb second-half comeback to beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the Hero Hockey India League. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, goals from Amandeep Lakra, Nic Woods and Talwinder Singh sealed the win.
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Indian rifle shooter Akhil Sheoran believes the franchise-based Shooting League of India could transform fan engagement and competitive preparation. With a mixed-team format and February window, the league aligns with India’s growing shooting ecosystem and preparations for major international events.
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Mumbai Indians will enter the 2026 Women’s Premier League season with a significantly expanded sponsorship portfolio, reflecting growing commercial interest in women’s cricket. The roster includes leading global brands such as De Beers Group and BKT Tires, underlining the franchise’s premium positioning.
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Students of a private school in Mahabubnagar had a narrow escape after their school bus was hit by a truck near Yenugonda on Thursday. Though the bus was damaged, no injuries were reported. Locals renewed demands to address safety issues at the U-turn.
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The rupee weakened 3 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar. Weak domestic equities also added to the currency’s losses, traders said.
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Priyanka Chopra will be seen in a fierce pirate avatar in her upcoming action thriller The Bluff. Set in the late 1800s, the film follows a former pirate forced to confront her past as it resurfaces, and premieres on Prime Video on February 25.
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Telangana State Planning Board Vice Chairman G. Chinna Reddy accused the Congress government of neglecting Palamuru’s irrigation interests, alleging cost escalation in the Dindi Lift Irrigation project and illegal diversion of Krishna waters by Andhra Pradesh.
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A 19-year-old woman from Nagole died by suicide after allegedly jumping from a terrace following an argument with her acquaintance. She was rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the US to exit the International Solar Alliance and several climate bodies, citing national interests, reversing earlier commitments and targeting organisations linked to global climate and renewable energy initiatives
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A Class 7 student from a government school in Khammam has developed smart footwear that uses vibration alerts to improve blood circulation and prevent diabetic foot ulcers, earning recognition at a district-level science fair
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A private dairy manager was attacked with a sword over a possible demand for clearing dues
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President Donald Trump has ordered the US to withdraw from 31 UN-linked organisations, citing sovereignty and national interest concerns, and barred funding for dozens of global bodies, marking a major escalation in his administration’s push against multilateral institutions.
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The United States seized two oil tankers, including a Russian-linked vessel and a stateless dark fleet ship, in the North Atlantic and Caribbean as part of stepped-up sanctions enforcement against illicit oil trafficking and shadow fleet operations.
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Four students were killed and another critically injured after a speeding car lost control and crashed into a divider and tree in Chevella near Hyderabad early Thursday. Police suspect overspeeding and have launched an investigation
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Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the Centre to grant statutory status to Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital and seeking financial relief, ahead of the Union Budget 2026
