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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the 20-coach Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express on Thursday, with public services beginning May 2. The train is expected to reduce travel time, improve connectivity and provide a major boost to tourism and the local economy
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A Class 10 student from Medak who died in a road accident on April 17 has passed the board examination with distinction. His parents broke down after seeing the results, recalling his strong academic performance since childhood.
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West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal said repolling may be ordered in booths where EVM tampering is confirmed. The remarks came after BJP alleged that party symbols on EVMs were covered with tape or ink during the second and final phase of polling
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described the India-New Zealand free trade agreement as a major economic opportunity that will boost jobs and exports. The landmark pact is expected to reduce tariffs, strengthen bilateral trade ties and expand investment and strategic cooperation
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The Indian National Science Academy has selected Prof Appa Rao Podile, former University of Hyderabad Vice-Chancellor, for its Senior Scientist position. The three-year role recognises his contributions to microbiology, plant biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture research.
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Hyderabad police arrested an interstate fraudster accused of cheating ATM users across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The suspect allegedly targeted customers under the pretext of helping them, transferring money to his account before fleeing. He is linked to multiple cases.
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Adani Power reported a 64 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,271 crore in Q4 FY26, supported by better operational efficiency and lower tax outgo. The company also maintained strong generation growth and continued expanding its long-term power supply agreements
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West Bengal recorded 78.68 per cent polling till 3 p.m. in the second phase of Assembly elections across 142 constituencies. East Burdwan registered the highest turnout, while Bhabanipur also saw strong voting amid the high-profile contest involving Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari
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A road accident near Chandur village in Medak claimed the life of a 23-year-old man and left his sister, who was set to get married next week, critically injured. The woman suffered fractures in both legs after an unidentified car hit their bike
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his reported remarks on opposition criticism. He accused the Congress government of failing farmers, neglecting welfare schemes, delaying fee reimbursement and ignoring key irrigation and development projects
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IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu inaugurated Heineken’s new Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad’s Financial District. The 76,000-square-foot facility will serve as a global hub for finance, technology and analytics, with plans to create around 1,600 jobs in the coming years
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The BRS has dissolved all its NRI committees as part of a major organisational overhaul. The party said a fresh membership drive and phased formation of new committees would begin soon to strengthen the NRI wing and improve its global functioning
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Experts say the fall of rial is likely to further fuel inflation, as rising dollar drives up cost of essential imports — from food and medicine to electronics and raw materials
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PUMA India brought together Royal Challengers Bengaluru and AC Milan for a unique global collaboration featuring Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Christian Pulisic. The #RCBEverywhere campaign highlighted the connection between cricket and football through a cross-continental jersey and sports exchange
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Wanaparthy FA defeated Gajwel FC 2-0 in the Asmita women’s football league Under-16 championship in Mancherial. K Niharika and A Varsha scored for the winning side, while SkyKings FC and Siddipet played out a goalless draw in another match
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The makers of ‘Tumbbad 2’ have announced that the film will release on December 3, 2027. Producer-actor Sohum Shah and director Adesh Prasad said the sequel will expand the mythology and visual world of the original cult horror film
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The PIB Fact Check unit dismissed as fake a viral social media message claiming a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices. The government clarified that no such order had been issued and assured adequate fuel availability despite global energy market volatility
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Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday, although gains narrowed due to a sharp rise in global crude oil prices. Investors remained cautious amid geopolitical tensions, stalled US-Iran talks and volatility in energy markets, while select heavyweight stocks supported market sentiment
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Amberpet Police, in collaboration with KIMS Foundation, organised a free medical camp in Golnaka, benefiting over 200 residents. The initiative offered consultations, diagnostic tests, and medicines, highlighting the police department’s commitment to community welfare and public health awareness.
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Humane World for Animals India has issued a heatwave advisory urging citizens to protect animals from extreme temperatures. Experts recommend simple steps to prevent dehydration and heatstroke, highlighting growing risks to pets, stray animals, birds, and urban wildlife.
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Sourav Kothari retained his IBSF World Billiards Championship title in Ireland with a dominant 1133–477 win over Pankaj Advani. The Kolkata cueist produced massive breaks, including 485 and 241, dedicating the victory to his late father.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma said his father, Yuvraj Singh’s guidance and IPL experience shaped his cricket journey. Speaking on a show, he recalled early inspiration, training during lockdown, and learning a fearless batting mindset from Travis Head.
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Sunil Gavaskar said IPL teams now believe no total is out of reach after multiple 200-plus chases, including 260-plus. Speaking after Rajasthan Royals’ win over Punjab Kings, he praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless batting and match awareness.
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Varun Dhawan’s upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will now release on June 5 after Yash’s Toxic was postponed. The shift is part of a broader reshuffle that also affects Cocktail 2.
