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The rupee fell 21 paise to 88.43 against the US dollar on Thursday amid a stronger greenback after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a December rate cut is not certain. Weak equities and FII outflows added to the pressure.
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Tiger pugmarks spotted in Adilabad’s Kosuguda village triggered panic among farmers, who have suspended cotton harvesting. Forest officials suspect the animal migrated from Maharashtra and have deployed teams to track its movement while urging villagers to stay alert.
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Gold and silver prices tumbled on MCX after the US Fed’s 25 bps rate cut, with gold down 1.51% and silver 0.97%. Caution over future rate cuts and easing safe-haven demand weighed on prices.
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Delhi’s air quality dipped to ‘very poor’ on Thursday as haze and fog trapped pollutants, reducing visibility to under a kilometre. The AQI climbed to 357, with several areas recording ‘severe’ levels amid calm winds and high humidity.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said over 11,000 electricity department employees were deployed during Cyclone Montha to prevent power disruptions. He assured full restoration by Thursday and praised staff for maintaining essential services despite severe weather.
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A pan shop owner, Mohsin, was murdered by a group of unidentified persons at Bandlaguda in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. Police have formed special teams to track the killers and are collecting clues from his family and associates.
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The private professional colleges have been demanding the government release Rs.900 crore fee dues by November 1 and announced institutions closure from November 3, if dues are not disbursed.
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Heavy rains caused waterlogging in key railway yards of Telangana, forcing the South Central Railway to cancel, partially cancel, and reschedule multiple trains on October 30 and 31. Passengers have been urged to check updates before travelling.
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PM Modi begins a two-day Gujarat visit to lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity, inaugurating projects worth ₹1,140 crore and releasing a ₹150 coin to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary.
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Trump and Xi met in Busan for their first summit since 2019, seeking a breakthrough in the US-China trade war. Talks focused on tariffs, rare earth exports, and fentanyl controls, with limited expectations for a broader security or Taiwan discussion.
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Putin claimed Russian troops had surrounded Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, offering safe passage for surrender. Ukraine dismissed the claims as “fantasies,” saying both cities remain under control as fierce fighting and drone attacks continue on multiple fronts.
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Donald Trump said the US would share nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, following his meeting with President Lee Jae Myung. The move aims to boost the alliance, even as North Korea and China expand their undersea military capabilities.
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Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years
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Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, has killed at least 40 people across Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica. The Category 5 storm caused massive flooding, power outages and destruction, leaving thousands homeless and rescue efforts stretched thin
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Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years
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Shafali Verma, recalled for injured Pratika Rawal, said she is “200%” confident of performing well in India’s World Cup semi final against Australia, aiming to seize her comeback chance on home soil
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Jamshedpur FC fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with NorthEast United in the AIFF Super Cup Group B clash at Bambolim. Raphael Messi Bouli’s late equaliser kept Jamshedpur’s slim semi-final hopes alive in a rain-hit contest
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Veteran sepak takraw coach Dhanraj Koyalkar, who trained several international players, is battling multiple organ failure in a Hyderabad hospital. His trainees are raising funds for treatment as appeals for government help await response from sports authorities
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India’s young table tennis players continued their fine run at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, with Syndrela Das and Sarthak Arya winning a mixed doubles bronze, while four Indians advanced to the Round of 16 in the singles events
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Cyclone Montha triggered relentless rainfall across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, disrupting daily life and damaging paddy stocks. Huzurabad recorded the highest rainfall at 21 cm. Authorities have set up a control room and issued safety advisories, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid water bodies.
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Cyclone Montha triggered torrential rains across Warangal and Khammam, damaging crops and disrupting transport. Over 20 mandals recorded extreme rainfall, leading to waterlogging, train halts, and closure of schools and markets.
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Telangana has emerged as a national leader in the services sector, with NITI Aayog attributing its success to sustained policy efforts under the BRS government. The State’s GSVA in services rose sharply over the decade, driven by Hyderabad’s tech and innovation ecosystem.
