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DMDK on Thursday joined the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, ending weeks of speculation. BJP criticised the move, while DMK leaders welcomed the party’s entry. Premalatha Vijayakanth said the decision was taken after consulting party supporters
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The Telangana High Court heard a plea challenging the State government’s decision to split GHMC into three municipal corporations, citing violations of census laws. The court granted time for counter affidavits and posted the matter for March 25
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A stronger ecosystem, greater investment and strategic global partnerships are vital to overcome quantum computing bottlenecks
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If all lifeforms have sentience and emotion, then the chance to flourish cannot belong to humans alone
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Two Belgian Malinois sniffer dogs, Shiny and Lyca, trained in explosive detection, were inducted into the district police force after completing eight months of training at IITA, Moinabad. The dogs are part of the 25th batch of police canines.
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Cheques worth Rs 87,641 were distributed to women artisans at the Nava Women Empowerment Centre in Paloncha, Kothagudem district. The amount was earned through the sale of palm leaf artworks under Nava Limited’s CSR initiative
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YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged corruption and irregularities in Tirupati laddu ghee supply during the TDP government’s tenure and accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of shifting blame. He also criticised the Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026–27 as misleading and lacking transparency.
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A 15-month-old boy from Nirmal, Kanigiri Aditya, entered the International Book of Records and Nobel World Record for crawling 50 metres in 36 seconds. Collector Abhilasha Abhinava felicitated the child and urged parents to support his future achievements
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Unidentified miscreants stole a bag containing 16 tolas of gold ornaments from a woman at Jogipet bus station while she was boarding a Hyderabad-bound bus. The victim was travelling to attend her niece’s wedding. Police are checking CCTV footage
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BRS whip KP Vivekanand expressed confidence that 10 turncoat legislators would be disqualified, making elections inevitable. After appearing before the Speaker in the Kadiyam Srihari case, he said the party would approach the courts once a decision is taken.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its six guarantees and 420 election promises, demanding adequate Budget allocations and warning of intensified agitation if commitments are not honoured
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Auto drivers and unions joined the BRS signature campaign in Secunderabad Cantonment supporting the SCB merger. BRS leader Manne Krishank said drivers backed the drive by scanning a QR code. Pamphlets will be distributed to 5,000 houses on February 23
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The EAGLE Force arrested a Chandrayangutta resident at Abdullapurmet for allegedly smuggling ganja and seized 28 kg of the contraband. Police said he sourced the drug from Odisha and planned to sell it in Hyderabad at a higher price.
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Jubilee Hills police arrested a man and his girlfriend for allegedly snatching a gold chain from a woman on Road No. 39. The accused reportedly targeted the victim while she was walking alone, with one waiting on a bike during the crime.
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The State Human Rights Commission directed officials to restore water and electricity supply to Cherabanda Raju Nagar in Hanamkonda after complaints of illegal disconnection and caste-based discrimination. The Commission sought compliance reports and posted the matter for review on March 9
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An undertrial prisoner, Vittal, arrested for illegally possessing a revolver and threatening his son-in-law, died of a heart attack in Sangareddy on Thursday. He was rushed to a government hospital after complaining of chest pain
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A man was detained by Kota police after a video surfaced in which he allegedly threatened to shoot Rahul Gandhi and other Congress MPs. Both the BJP and Karni Sena denied any links with him
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BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao stressed the need for more research-based historical novels in Telangana after receiving the novel “Kondamallu” from its author, praising efforts to highlight regional history and culture
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French President Emmanuel Macron called for an inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence framework at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, stressing cooperation between India and France, protection of children, and the need for global rules to ensure ethical and sustainable use of AI
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The Andhra Pradesh government will sign multiple agreements with global and national institutions at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure, skill development and quantum research, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu leading the delegation
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Hyderabad’s Commissioner’s Task Force arrested three members of an interstate burglary gang, seizing 160 grams of gold, 666 grams of silver, a bike, and Rs 3.28 lakh in cash. The accused are Uttar Pradesh natives responsible for multiple city burglaries.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said artificial intelligence will reshape the software industry by making coding faster and easier. While some companies may suffer due to this shift, others will benefit by offering different value propositions in the changing technology landscape
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Two men from Sangareddy, Jadav Bansilal and Rathod Shankar, were convicted for transporting 850 kg of ganja in 2021. A local court sentenced them to 20 years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh each.
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A fresh review by the Union government has reduced the number of Naxal-affected districts in India from eight to seven. The Home Ministry’s assessment reflects improved security conditions and aligns with the target to end Left Wing Extremism by 2026