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Global technology companies have laid off over 73,000 employees in early 2026 as they cut costs and shift focus to artificial intelligence. Firms including Snap, Meta and Oracle are restructuring operations, with more job losses expected across white-collar roles
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The government has initiated procurement of a compact UAV system for the IAF’s Garud Special Forces. The system will support high-altitude operations, enhance surveillance capabilities and promote indigenous defence manufacturing with a focus on improved range and endurance
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The BJP criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a demon, calling it an insult to a constitutional post. The party accused the Congress of spreading hatred and targeting Modi deliberately
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The West Bengal Assembly election narrative has shifted from corruption and governance to identity and citizenship after large-scale voter roll deletions. Political parties are now focusing on voter identity, making the polls a contest shaped by both numbers and emotions
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The Supreme Court issued pan-India road safety guidelines, banning parking on highways and ordering strict enforcement measures. It directed authorities to remove illegal structures, improve monitoring and ensure safer roads, stressing that protecting human life is a constitutional obligation
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A passenger bus fell 200 feet into a gorge near Pushkar Valley in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, killing two women and injuring 31 people. Rescue teams and locals carried out emergency operations as authorities investigate the cause and search for the driver
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC of betraying women by opposing the women’s reservation bill and said they would be punished in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls. He also announced welfare promises and targeted the ruling party’s governance
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. She alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct and questioned the delay in implementing the women's reservation bill
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Talasani Srinivas Yadav alleged that the state government announced Rythu Bharosa payments fearing the upcoming Jagtial meeting of K Chandrashekhar Rao. He criticised the Congress government’s performance and urged people to attend the public meeting in large numbers
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attacked the DMK and Congress over the defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill, reaffirming BJP’s commitment to 33% quota. He also accused DMK of corruption and promised policy changes if NDA comes to power
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An assistant lineman died of electrocution while fixing a loose power line in Siddipet district. The worker had reportedly taken line clearance but accidentally came in contact with a live wire. Authorities have registered a case and begun an inquiry
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A goods train wagon derailed in Bokaro, Jharkhand, after colliding with a car at a level crossing near a DVC power plant. No injuries were reported, and officials are investigating the incident involving the rolling train and open gate situation
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will present his stand in the Allahabad High Court over allegations of dual British citizenship. The court is examining a petition seeking FIR registration, after earlier orders directed police inquiry into the complaint by a BJP worker
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The All India Trinamool Congress denied reports that I-PAC halted operations in West Bengal, calling them baseless and alleging BJP-linked intimidation. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused central agencies of targeting the party’s campaign machinery ahead of polls
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A fire broke out at a scrapyard in Balapur, gutting property worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Four fire engines controlled the blaze after three hours of firefighting. No casualties were reported.
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Sri Charan Sandipagu won the Open Rapid chess tournament in Hyderabad, edging past Kandi Santosh Sai Karthik on tie-break after both finished with 5.5 points. Charan secured the top prize, while Karthik settled for the runner-up position.
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Y. Venugopal Rao credited Delhi Capitals’ win over RCB to momentum, key partnerships and David Miller’s finishing. He also praised Axar Patel’s all-round performance and highlighted the importance of tactical bowling decisions and building partnerships in IPL matches.
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A sexual harassment and conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services in Nashik has triggered arrests and multiple FIRs. The family of accused employee Raza Rafiq Memon alleges internal rivalry and office politics behind what they claim are false allegations
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Telangana’s real estate sector remains under pressure as registration revenue declines over recent years. Developers cite global uncertainties, policy concerns and cautious buyer sentiment, with unsold inventory rising and the government unlikely to meet its revenue target this fiscal
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Bangladesh PM adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir warned IMF loan conditions may slow growth and worsen inflation. Experts at a Dhaka seminar cautioned that rigid reforms, rising debt, and weak institutions could push Bangladesh toward economic and middle-income traps
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Two children drowned while swimming in a village tank near Dabilpur in Medchal on Sunday. The victims, aged 14 and 12, were part of a group of six children. Police and SDRF teams were deployed for recovery operations.
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Sadhvi Satish Sail of Goa won Femina Miss India World 2026 in Bhubaneswar and will represent India at Miss World. Femina Miss India 2026 crowned winners including Rajnandini Pawar and Sree Advaita G amid Odisha’s first-ever hosting of the event
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Borewells in several GHMC parks have dried up due to groundwater depletion, affecting greenery maintenance during peak summer. The civic body has deployed tankers and water bowls for animals while vertical gardens and park vegetation face growing stress.
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Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin released DMK’s ‘Chennai Super-6’ manifesto ahead of Assembly polls, promising improved urban infrastructure, AI-enabled transport, 1,000 mini-buses, stormwater upgrades, and initiatives in emerging tech and civic management
