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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said high voter turnout in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls reflects a desire for change, led by women and youth. He criticised the Trinamool Congress and promised action against illegal infiltration if BJP comes to power
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Five members of a family died in Tirupati district after a man allegedly killed his wife and mother and later died by suicide on a railway track. His two children were also killed while trying to save him
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Delhi Police have arrested a man accused of raping and murdering a 22-year-old woman, daughter of an IRS officer, in Amar Colony. Investigators used digital evidence, CCTV footage, and technical inputs to track and arrest the accused from Dwarka
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West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded unusually high voter turnout, reaching 89.93% and 82.24% respectively by 5 PM, according to the Election Commission. Both states surpassed 2021 figures amid strong voter participation, with polling seen as largely unaffected by controversies
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Two Sub-Inspectors in Warangal police commissionerate have been suspended after an inquiry substantiated allegations against them. The Commissioner of Police also ordered the transfer of nine SIs working in various police stations under the commissionerate limits
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A farmer died of electrocution in Medak while trying to fix a borewell pumpset at his farm. The incident occurred in Yellapur village, and police have registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence that TMC is poised to win after high voter turnout in the first phase of assembly polls. She also claimed opposition unity to challenge the BJP nationally, focusing on ending its rule in Delhi
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Transco officials visited a farmer’s field in Sangareddy after a report highlighted repeated motor damage due to voltage fluctuations. Officials assured corrective measures, including installing a capacitor and raising electric lines, following the farmer’s complaint to the Chief Minister
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A voter in Chennai’s Mylapore constituency alleged her name was wrongly deleted from the electoral rolls despite completing verification steps, preventing her from voting. She accused officials of poor grievance handling and questioned the Election Commission’s process during roll revision
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Telangana teachers’ body TPUS has urged the State government to release the transfer schedule immediately after the ban was lifted. It called for a transparent, online counselling-based system and priority for health, family, and special-category cases.
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ABVP activists staged a protest at the Telangana SBTET office, demanding promotion for diploma students allegedly detained due to technical glitches in results. The protest led to a scuffle with police, and several activists were detained.
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Osmania University is exploring a cybersecurity education partnership with Macquarie University, KPMG India, and Austrade. The initiative aims to set up a Cyber Skills Academy and provide students with industry-aligned, job-ready training in digital trust and cybersecurity.
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Two Sub-Inspectors were suspended in the Warangal Police Commissionerate after an inquiry substantiated allegations against them. Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh also ordered the transfer of nine SIs as part of administrative measures.
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The US seized an oil tanker linked to Iranian crude smuggling in the Indian Ocean, escalating tensions after Iran captured vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has disrupted global shipping, pushed oil prices above $100, and increased economic strain worldwide
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A farmer died of electrocution in Medak district while attempting to repair a borewell pumpset. The victim came into contact with live wires at his farm in Yellapur village. Police registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem.
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Humanscale has opened a 2,300 sq. ft. ergonomic experience centre in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills. The showroom showcases premium workplace solutions and will cater to corporate and retail clients, with expansion plans for other major Indian cities.
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India confirmed 14 ships have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz while 14 remain in the Persian Gulf amid rising tensions. Iran has attacked multiple vessels, including India-bound ships, prompting diplomatic protests from New Delhi over maritime safety and regional instability
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Tamil Nadu recorded around 70% voter turnout till 3 p.m. during Assembly elections, though polling was marred by an incident where a police constable was stabbed inside a booth in Mayiladuthurai. Despite this, voting remained largely peaceful across the state
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A symposium in Hyderabad highlighted the need for community-based mental health interventions for adolescents in urban slums. Experts emphasised life skills education and programmes like ANUMATI 2.0 to build resilience and address gaps in school-based support systems.
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Frequent fire incidents in Sangareddy’s BHEL township have been linked to the burning of waste by sanitation workers. Fires spread rapidly due to dry leaves, raising concerns over safety and prompting calls for better waste management practices
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BRS leader P Sabitha Indra Reddy urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a high-level inquiry into alleged corruption in Badangpet Municipal Corporation, raising concerns over encroachments, misuse of funds, and irregularities in building permissions
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A man and a woman in a live-in relationship were found dead under suspicious circumstances in Greater Noida. Police have sent the bodies for post-mortem and are investigating all possible angles in the case
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Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged universities to prioritise skill development, academic reforms, and employability. He stressed industry collaboration and full implementation of the National Education Policy during a meeting with Vice-Chancellors and higher education officials.
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The Supreme Court strongly criticised Chhattisgarh police for failing to produce a respondent despite clear orders, calling it deliberate non-compliance. It summoned the Korba SP to appear in person with an explanation and directed strict compliance in a rape case appeal hearing
