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The BRS working president KT Rama Rao hailed the party’s victories in municipal chairperson elections in Kyathanpalli and Ibrahimpatnam as a “resounding victory for democracy.” He accused the ruling Congress of attempting to influence the outcome through unethical means but praised councillors and CPI allies for their unity and resilience.
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A 14-year-old girl died and her father and brother were injured after an RTC bus hit their bike in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Police said multiple factors, including rash driving, a parked car and sewage overflow, contributed to the accident.
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SAIL supplied around 4,000 tonnes of special-grade steel for INS Taragiri, the fourth Project 17A stealth frigate commissioned in Visakhapatnam. The warship highlights India’s push for defence indigenisation and strengthens maritime capabilities with advanced systems and high indigenous content
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Kerala’s LDF and UDF of having a tacit understanding while targeting the BJP. Addressing an NDA rally in Tiruvalla, he raised issues of governance, misinformation and pitched the BJP as a strong alternative
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Rahul Gandhi targeted the LDF in Kerala’s Idukki, raising concerns over agrarian distress, land rights, unemployment and human-animal conflict. He also alleged a nexus between the LDF and BJP while highlighting healthcare gaps and unfulfilled promises
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed for an unopposed Baramati bypoll following Ajit Pawar’s death, urging parties to back Sunetra Pawar. While NCP (SP) has opted out, Congress has indicated it may contest the election
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A Hyderabad resident was allegedly cheated of Rs 7.7 lakh by a man posing as a vernacular news channel reporter. The accused claimed he could influence officials and get land-related work done through the Dharani portal. He also collected Rs 70,000 under the pretext of arranging meals for orphan children.
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United Christian Associations in Khammam organised a ‘Run for Jesus’ rally for world peace, drawing participants from various regions, with religious leaders urging people to promote harmony, compassion and unity amid ongoing global conflicts.
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A portion of Raj Kapoor’s ancestral Kapoor Haveli in Peshawar collapsed after heavy rains and tremors. The century-old heritage structure has long been in disrepair, raising concerns over its preservation and prompting calls for urgent restoration efforts
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Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar said the BRS-CPI alliance’s victory in Kyathanpalli municipality signals the party’s return to power, while accusing Congress of creating hurdles and failing to fulfil its poll guarantees.
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The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Khanapur municipality was postponed again following a controversy involving MLA Vedma Bojju during the process, forcing officials to defer the election to Sunday amid protests and allegations by BJP and BRS councillors
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ISRO has launched Mission MITRA in Ladakh to study astronauts' physical and psychological performance in high-altitude conditions. The findings will support the Gaganyaan programme and future missions by analysing crew behaviour, stress response and operational efficiency
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DMK MP P Wilson alleged that the FCRA Amendment Bill targets Christian institutions and was introduced during Easter to create fear. He criticised the Centre’s intent and said the DMK would oppose the legislation in Parliament
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the countdown for the LDF government's removal in Kerala has begun, asserting that the BJP-led NDA will come to power. He highlighted development, criticised corruption, and raised concerns over youth migration and infrastructure gaps
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Nine members of a family, including six children, died after their car fell into an open well in Nashik district. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a safety audit of wells, while authorities announced compensation and initiated an inquiry
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Nyam-Osor Uchral was sworn in as Mongolia’s Prime Minister, leading a coalition government of 19 ministers. Former PM Gombojav Zandanshatar resigned last week. Parliament elected Sandag Byambatsogt as the new speaker, securing 76.3% of the vote.
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TVK chief Vijay criticised both ruling and opposition alliances in Puducherry, calling them ineffective. Positioning his party as an alternative, he promised full statehood, welfare schemes, and administrative reforms while urging voters to reject traditional political blocs
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South Central Railway will operate weekly special 3AC trains between Secunderabad and Naharlagun to manage summer travel demand. Train No. 07046 departs Fridays, and Train No. 07047 departs Mondays, stopping at over 50 stations along the route.
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Tension erupted across Hyderabad as GHMC carried out an anti-encroachment drive, demolishing roadside shops in several areas. Shopkeepers and AIMIM leaders protested the action, alleging loss of livelihood, forcing officials to retreat in some locations.
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Mamata Banerjee alleged that real culprits behind the Malda violence escaped while probe agencies were targeting innocent locals. She also criticised electoral roll deletions, blamed Amit Shah, and urged people to seek legal remedies and remain vigilant during elections
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Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar distributed Rs 33.49 lakh from the Chief Minister Relief Fund to 127 beneficiaries from Sangareddy, Kandi, and Kondapur. He urged residents to file applications directly and not rely on middlemen.
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Raghav Chadha rejected allegations by fellow AAP leaders, calling them a coordinated attempt to silence him in Parliament. He denied all charges, challenged critics to provide proof, and said the truth would emerge while defending his parliamentary record
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Three violent group clashes occurred in Hyderabad within 24 hours, leaving multiple people injured and one person allegedly kidnapped in Attapur. Police have registered several cases, and viral videos of the incidents have sparked concern among residents.
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Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech and Defence has successfully completed the hot fire test of its BSE-II liquid rocket engine, marking a key step towards developing reusable launch vehicles and advancing indigenous space propulsion and testing capabilities.
