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The rupee weakened 13 paise to 94.81 against the US dollar in early trade, pressured by elevated crude oil prices and global uncertainty. Investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision and continued foreign capital outflows.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Narendra Modi after he played football with children in Sikkim. Infantino highlighted football’s unifying power, while Modi called the session energising, reflecting the sport’s strong popularity across India’s northeastern states
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The makers of Ram Charan-starrer Peddi have begun filming its final song in Hyderabad. With the shoot nearing completion, the team has hinted at a chartbuster track and confirmed a June release after minor delays for post-production work.
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Asian stocks mostly rose on Wednesday despite Wall Street losses, while oil slipped after UAE announced exit from OPEC. Investors tracked US-Iran tensions, Fed decision, and earnings. Regional indexes were mixed, with Hong Kong leading gains and Australia, Taiwan declining slightly
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers over the Iran war, defence budget, and military leadership shake-ups. Democrats question costs and legality, while Republicans weigh support. Rising tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption, and leadership firings add pressure
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday, supported by blue-chip buying and positive Asian cues. Domestic institutional investors provided stability, offsetting foreign outflows, while global market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing risk aversion.
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A man allegedly beheaded his wife in Meerpet, Hyderabad, over suspicion. The accused attacked her at their residence, police said. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway as authorities search for the suspect following the shocking incident
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged assault by Central Reserve Police Force and accused Bharatiya Janata Party of poll rigging as tensions, violence claims, and heavy security marked second-phase voting across 142 constituencies in Kolkata and districts
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, performed rituals, and will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, a 594-km corridor aimed at boosting connectivity, economy, logistics, tourism, and regional development across Uttar Pradesh
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Kolkata voting saw BJP leaders including Mithun Chakraborty express hopes of 90 percent turnout, while candidates raised EVM concerns, violence allegations, and appeals for participation. Abhaya’s mother entered polls seeking justice as voting covered 142 constituencies across six districts statewide
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King Charles III addressed the US Congress, acknowledging “times of great uncertainty” while emphasising the enduring bonds between Britain and America on the 250th anniversary of US independence.
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Actress Kangana Ranaut marked 20 years in the entertainment industry by sharing her first portfolio shoot on Instagram, recalling how it led to her debut in Gangster (2006).
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the destruction of a massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed that the tunnel, built with Iranian funding over nearly a decade, stretched more than 2 km and reached depths of 25 metres.
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India’s men’s table tennis team began their World Championships campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Tunisia, while the women’s team received a walkover. Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah and Harmeet Desai secured comfortable victories in London on Tuesday
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived a crucial Parliament vote blocking an ethics inquiry into the Mandelson appointment row. While the motion was defeated, the controversy continues to cast a shadow over his leadership ahead of local elections
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Mumbai Indians face a crucial IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they struggle with poor form and inconsistent performances. SRH, boosted by strong batting from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, aim to strengthen their playoff position
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Collector Prateek Jain, within two days of taking charge in Sangareddy, inspected the Turkapally area hospital in Narayankhed mandal, reviewed patient services, staff attendance, and maternal healthcare facilities. He emphasised improving normal deliveries and quality healthcare.
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DKR FC and XI Stars PKRFC registered narrow 1-0 wins in the Asmita Football League (under-16) girls championship at Tagore Stadium in Mancherial. Jahnavi Yadav and P Komali scored decisive goals in closely fought matches on Tuesday
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The BCCI inaugurated six indoor cricket academies across North-East India, virtually launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The facilities aim to strengthen cricket infrastructure, promote talent development, and provide year-round training opportunities across Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland
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A fire broke out in a mechanic shed at Annaram village, Gummadidala mandal, Sangareddy district, gutting two cars. Workers failed to extinguish the blaze, but a fire tender managed to prevent it from spreading further.
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An Airtel dealer in Kothagudem district offered one litre of petrol free with every SIM card purchase amidst a statewide fuel shortage in Telangana. The marketing gimmick drew crowds, even as petrol stations in Khammam and Warangal faced long queues.
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Ahead of phase two polling in West Bengal, the Election Commission has asked the NIA to prevent use of crude bombs amid rising violence concerns. The move follows recent recoveries of explosives and past incidents of post-poll clashes
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Nikesh scored six goals as CCOB Sub-junior FC defeated Secunderabad Blues Jr FC 8-3 in the TFA C-Division football league match at Gymkhana Ground. Abdul Wasey and Emadi Chetan also scored, while Lithish netted a hat-trick for the losers
