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Google Maps is undergoing a major AI-driven transformation, integrating Gemini AI to offer a more conversational, hands-free experience. The redesign enables users to ask for directions and nearby recommendations, with improved precision using landmarks instead of distance cues. The update will roll out to iPhone and Android users.
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A 27-year-old man from Ragibavi village in Bhongir district was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl. The incident surfaced after the victim’s mother filed a police complaint. The accused has been booked under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody.
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In Telangana’s Chandrugonda mandal, forest department personnel allegedly destroyed cotton crops cultivated on podu lands, leading to outrage among tribal farmers. Claiming a loss of Rs 50,000 per acre, the farmers plan to pursue legal action against the officials.
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The SC/ST Cell of NIT Warangal is offering free eight-week GATE coaching for students from SC and ST communities, starting November 17. Open to students from NITW and nearby engineering colleges, the initiative aims to empower aspiring engineers with quality preparation.
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India will scale down direct Russian crude imports from late November as US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil take effect. Reliance, MRPL, and HPCL-Mittal have halted purchases, triggering a sharp decline in December arrivals, with gradual recovery expected via intermediaries
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An RTC bus carrying 20 passengers veered onto a road divider and struck a pole near Muthangi in Patancheru mandal. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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India-born Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has been elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian American to hold the post. Born in Hyderabad in 1964, Hashmi was four years old when she emigrated to the US
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The Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple at Gudem in Mancherial district witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the occasion of Karthika Pournami. Over 70,000 pilgrims from across the region participated in rituals, including the revered Satyanarayana Vratam.
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Rahul Karthikeya fifer helps Team Yellow beat Team Green
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Excise officials in Khammam district arrested two Kerala-based smugglers transporting ganja from Odisha. The contraband, weighing 51.9 kg and valued at Rs 26 lakh, was concealed under a car bonnet and intercepted at Kunavaram Crossroads in Bhadrachalam. A third accused from Suryapet remains absconding.
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Some of the impressive performances came from Vihaan Chowdavaram, who was adjudged ‘best athlete’ in the boys under-14 category, winning three gold in the 100m, 200m, and 80m and a silver in the 4x400m relay
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Indian-origin Democrat Aftab Pureval won a second term as Cincinnati’s mayor, defeating Republican Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance. The 43-year-old’s re-election strengthens Democratic control and marks another milestone in his rising political career
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Despite the defeats, both Haria and Gupta, along with two other Indians -- Malkeet Singh and Hussian Khan -- were given first-round byes in the second of the two-event first stage
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The Election Commission dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s charge of “wholesale theft” in the 2024 Haryana polls as unfounded, noting no appeals or objections were filed and that booth agents failed to flag irregularities. EC said Gandhi’s claims should be tested in court
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The creation of an International Panel on Inequality deserves urgent attention as global inequality reaches ‘emergency levels’, endangering democracy and social cohesion
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Sripada Naresh, a migrant worker from Telangana, died in Bahrain in 2020 but remained unclaimed in a morgue for five years due to identity mismatches and family disputes. His wife, unaware of his death, accused his family of bigamy. Only recently did Bahrain authorities reveal the unclaimed bodies, prompting Naresh’s elder brother to travel and perform the last rites, bringing long-awaited closure.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is back in the team after an impressive show in the four-day game for India A as captain against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
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India is scheduled to play Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Dhaka, in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round Qualifiers match on November 18
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Konijerla in Khammam and Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem have been recognised as model solar villages under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, earning Rs 1 crore each for installing the highest number of rooftop solar plants.
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The VJA will host a special book release on Sunday at Hyderabad’s Press Club, unveiling ‘Appudu–Ippudu’ by Ganduri Krishna and ‘Anubhavalu–Gnapakalu’, celebrating senior journalists’ experiences. Former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest
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Cotton farmers across Telangana are facing severe losses due to unseasonal rains, pest infestations, and procurement hurdles. With yields dropping and moisture levels high, CCI has reduced quotas, forcing farmers into distress sales below MSP. Protests have erupted, and many farmers are turning to daily wage work under MGNREGA as debts mount.
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Former Minorities Commission chairman Abid Rasool Khan condemned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remarks on the Muslim community during the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign, calling them feudal and irresponsible. He demanded a public apology and reminded that Muslims were instrumental in the formation of the Congress.
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Telangana’s former Minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir accused AIMIM of causing his past electoral defeats, including Kamareddy 2023, alleging the party divides Muslim votes. He urged support for Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in Jubilee Hills, while Minority Welfare Minister Azharuddin assured full focus on scholarships and minority welfare
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy described the Jubilee Hills by-election as a clash between Modi-KCR and Gandhi-Owaisi, highlighting Congress welfare measures and Rs 400 crore development work in the constituency, while accusing the BJP of blocking projects and shielding KCR in the Kaleshwaram case
