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North Korea launched the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, its largest political event in five years. Leader Kim Jong-un highlighted economic progress, set five-year policy goals, and formed a 39-member presidium
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The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed heated exchanges as Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju adjourned proceedings following protests over the alleged display of Sri Venkateswara Swamy’s images by YSRCP members.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP/MLA court in Sultanpur over a defamation case filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra for alleged remarks against Amit Shah. Proceedings lasted 20 minutes; next hearing is March 9
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India joined the US-led Pax Silica to strengthen resilient supply chains for critical minerals and AI. Officials, including Ashwini Vaishnaw and US Ambassador Sergio Gor, highlighted enhanced economic security and bilateral cooperation
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India’s drug regulator, the CDSCO, has issued a safety advisory for thyroid patients, warning of potentially life-threatening side effects from carbimazole and doxycycline. Manufacturers have also been directed to update packaging with clear warnings.
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In Gurugram, a 19-year-old biotechnology student from North Tripura was critically injured after being brutally assaulted by her live-in partner, Shivam. Police arrested him, registered an FIR, and are investigating with CCTV and evidence from the PG accommodation
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The Rajasthan High Court Jaipur Bench received its 10th bomb threat since October, warning of RDX ahead of CJI Surya Kant’s visit. Security sweeps found nothing suspicious, and court proceedings resumed after brief disruption
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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking restrictions on the construction or naming of mosques and religious structures after Mughal emperor Babur or Babri Masjid.
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Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy was admitted to KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad, after suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea, reportedly due to food poisoning.
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Nearly four years after invading Ukraine, Russia controls 20% of its territory, with civilians facing repression, poor infrastructure and alleged abuses. Rights groups report secret detentions and forced Russification, while displaced families recount fear, destruction and hardship in annexed regions
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A violent family dispute in Godavarikhani’s Markandeya Colony, Peddapalli district, resulted in three people being injured after Gadsella Ramdoot attacked his relatives with a coconut-cutting knife.
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With tighter border security, the Dawood Syndicate is allegedly shifting to large-scale domestic meth production in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Agencies, including the Central Bureau of Narcotics, have seized major consignments, exposing extensive interstate networks
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A 30-year-old software professional, Sunitha, was brutally murdered in her home at KNR Meadows, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. She was pregnant at the time of her death.
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Singer Hariharan addressed the debate on performing at weddings, stressing the need for decorum and proper ambiance. His remarks follow contrasting views by Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Neha Kakkar on whether wedding performances affect a singer’s stature
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Iran’s UN envoy warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any US aggression, citing self-defence under the UN Charter. Tensions rose after remarks by Donald Trump on Diego Garcia, amid ongoing nuclear talks and concerns over military build-up
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A large-scale study of 27.8 million US Medicare beneficiaries has found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) directly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings underscore the importance of improving air quality as a preventive measure against dementia.
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Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh arrested an National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) militant in Longding, foiling a major terror plot and seizing arms. In a separate operation, police in Namsai recovered heroin and arrested a woman under the NDPS Act
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defended the Bharat AI Impact Summit despite criticism from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Narendra Modi highlighted equitable AI access, global consensus-building, and regulatory safeguards during the high-level international gathering
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Five years after fibroid surgery at Alappuzha Medical College, a Kochi woman was found with a surgical forceps in her abdomen. Veena George ordered a detailed probe, suspensions, and legal action amid allegations of medical negligence and system failure
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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh allegedly received a Rs 10 crore extortion threat from the Bishnoi gang via a voice note sent by aide Harry Boxer. Mumbai Police are probing the US-based number, tightening security while investigating links to recent firing incidents
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Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty rebounded from early losses to trade higher, driven by banking and capital goods stocks. Investors weighed Middle East tensions, FII selling, and global cues, while Brent crude edged up and Asian markets showed mixed trends
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The teaser of Geethu Mohandas’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups introduces a sprawling, brutal yet vibrant cinematic universe. Rocking Star Yash undergoes a striking physical and artistic reinvention, signalling a bold departure from his earlier roles.
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President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to identify and release files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life, amid renewed public interest. Pentagon reports continue to find no evidence of alien activity despite hundreds of unidentified aerial phenomenon reports.
