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BRS leader KT Rama Rao hailed K Chandrashekhar Rao’s decade-long rule as a golden era for Telangana farmers, citing a 95% decline in suicides between 2014-2023. Welfare initiatives like Rythu Bandhu, irrigation projects, and loan waivers brought stability and prosperity to farming households.
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The Premier League celebrates its growing presence in India with a week-long series in Mumbai, featuring fan screenings, community coach development, and former England star Michael Owen. Initiatives aim to expand grassroots football, benefiting local coaches and over 80 children.
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A Garba celebration at a Thane housing society was disrupted after eggs were allegedly thrown from the 16th floor by a resident citing noise concerns. Police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while additional security was deployed to maintain order
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Farmer suicides in Telangana fell by 95.84% between 2015 and 2023, with the State’s share in India dropping from 11.1% to 0.51%. Welfare schemes like Rythu Bandhu, crop procurement, and irrigation expansion helped reduce debt distress.
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The Telangana government has issued an EOI for the rehabilitation of Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages under KLIP, two years after the Medigadda piers sagged. Farmers remain sceptical, citing delays, crop losses, and water scarcity amid political concerns ahead of local body polls.
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Senior IPS officer Shivadhar Reddy took charge as Telangana DGP, pledging expedited recruitment, skill development, and modernization of the police force. He assured smooth local body elections, emphasized countering left-wing extremism, and highlighted rehabilitation and community engagement measures.
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The official teaser of romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, was unveiled. Directed by Aanand L Rai with music by A R Rahman, the film is set to release worldwide on November 28 in Hindi and Tamil.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemned BJP leader Printu Mahadevan’s alleged death threat against Rahul Gandhi during a TV debate, questioning PM Modi and Amit Shah’s silence. He linked the remark to a pattern of violent intimidation, recalling past assassinations of dissenting voices
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The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opened in Guwahati with a record 22,843 spectators. India vs. Sri Lanka featured thrilling cricket, musical tributes to Zubeen Garg, performances by Shreya Ghoshal, and honours for former women cricketers, signalling a milestone for women’s cricket.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband cannot claim exclusive ownership of a property jointly registered with his wife, even if he paid the EMIs, citing the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act. The case involves a Mumbai house dispute
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As the government failed to release Rs.600 crore fee reimbursement dues before Dasara festival, the Federation of Association of Telangana Higher Institutions has called for its emergency executive meeting to deliberate on the crisis and decide the future course of action to safeguard interest of institutions, staff and students
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, was admitted to M.S. Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru with fatigue, fever, and breathing issues after campaigning in Bihar. Doctors say his condition is stable and under monitoring, while hospital authorities await issuing an official statement
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BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao hit out at the Congress government in Telangana, calling it a "circus." He cited instances of ruling MLAs exposing their own government, including seeking World Bank funds and threatening industries due to inaction.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a cruise missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, leaving it ablaze and adrift. Two crew members were injured as the attack widened Houthi assaults on shipping linked to the Gaza war
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A mid-air scuffle erupted on an Air India Delhi-Lucknow flight between Amethi MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh and passenger Samad Ali over use of abusive language. Cabin crew intervened, and police registered an FIR after Singh lodged a complaint in Lucknow
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The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu province has risen to at least 60, officials said Wednesday. Bogo City, San Remigio, and Medellin reported the highest casualties as Cebu declared a state of calamity to expedite relief.
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The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second consecutive time, citing tariff uncertainties. Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted risks to growth despite easing retail inflation, which fell to a six-year low in August
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North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and singer Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma were remanded to 14 days’ police custody after being arrested in Delhi in connection with the singer’s death in Singapore. Assam CID is leading the investigation.
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US President Donald Trump claimed it would be a “big insult” to America if he is not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, asserting that his administration has helped end or resolve eight global conflicts, including a proposed Gaza peace plan.
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The US entered a government shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach a funding deal by Wednesday’s deadline. Around 7,50,000 federal workers face furloughs, services risk disruption, and political deadlock deepens as Trump pursues a hardline agenda.
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Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, thanking Tanishaa and Ayan Mukerji for their warm welcome. Dressed in a blue salwar kameez, she offered prayers on Ashtami before posing with the hosts and fellow devotees.
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Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance powered India to a 59-run (DLS) win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup opener. Sharma hit 53 and took three wickets, combining with Amanjot Kaur for a century partnership that rescued India.
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