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Demolitions and evictions of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem have intensified, with rights groups alleging discriminatory policies favouring Jewish settlements. Israeli authorities cite zoning and legal grounds, while affected residents and activists warn of displacement, rising tensions, and demographic transformation
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister, praising his leadership, development initiatives and vision for the country. TDP National Working President Nara Lokesh also lauded Modi's record tenure.
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A BJP councillor in Thiruvananthapuram was arrested under the KAAPA after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail. Police fired warning shots to disperse supporters allegedly obstructing the arrest. Fresh cases were filed, while his family accused police of excessive force
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World leaders congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister with 4,399 consecutive days in office. Leaders from Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Maldives, Kenya, and others praised his leadership, public service, and contributions to India’s development and global standing
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Network disruptions and elevated latency have affected Google Cloud users in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and nearby regions after a fire at a third-party data centre in Delhi. Google rerouted traffic to maintain services, but customers may continue experiencing latency spikes and suboptimal routing
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed grief over the death of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, describing it as an irreplaceable loss to Indian cinema. He praised the director’s contribution to filmmaking and his portrayal of rural life and human relationships.
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The Goa government will notify additional turtle nesting sites under the new Coastal Zone Management Plan and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts. Measures include involving students in turtle protection, expanding forest habitats, monitoring wildlife movement, regulating eco-tourism, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts
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The Trinamool Congress faces a deep internal split, with its legislative faction in West Bengal adopting an anti-BJP stance while a group of Lok Sabha MPs aligns with the NDA. The contrasting positions highlight ideological confusion, organisational fragmentation, and uncertainty over the party’s future direction
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Zahara Jolie has filed a legal petition in California to remove “Pitt” from her surname. She becomes the third child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to seek the change following their parents’ divorce and longstanding family estrangement
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The letters often took days, sometimes weeks, to reach home. Technology has undoubtedly improved the lives of soldiers and their families, but the long silences that once separated soldiers from home also shielded them from the anxieties of everyday life
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Filmmaker N Chandra revealed he chose Madhuri Dixit as the lead in Tezaab after spotting her on a film set. He said she was his first and only choice for Mohini, a role that transformed her career and helped make the film a blockbuster success
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The Green India Challenge's mangrove plantation drive in the Sundarbans has recorded a high survival rate, with saplings growing up to three feet tall. Organisers said the project highlights the value of scientific monitoring, community participation and long-term ecological restoration.
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Amid growing protests over delayed salaries and honorariums, the Telangana government has directed all departments to ensure timely payments from the first day of every month and warned officials of action for lapses in salary disbursement.
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Family members of Tollywood actor Junior NTR visited the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Jagtial on Wednesday. His mother Shalini and mother-in-law Vijayalakshmi performed special pujas, received Sheshavastram and prasadam, and participated in religious rituals at the shrine.
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A man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to secretly record a woman while she was bathing. The woman noticed a mobile phone camera near the bathroom ventilator, leading to a complaint, police action and the accused's arrest.
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An unbeaten 64 by M. Yuvan helped Kakinada Kings post 219/5 before bowlers M. Anjaneyulu and G. Manish restricted Simhadri Vizag Lions to 148, sealing a comfortable 71-run victory in the Andhra Premier League at Visakhapatnam.
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A farmer in Khammam district was fined Rs 5,000 by Thirumalapuram gram panchayat for burning paddy stubble, violating Telangana government norms. Officials warned against crop residue burning, citing environmental pollution, soil degradation, reduced fertility, and adverse impacts on agricultural productivity
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Indian equity markets opened higher with the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining on buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, supported by easing crude oil prices and mixed global market cues
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Serena Williams made a winning return to professional tennis at Queen’s Club, partnering with Victoria Mboko in doubles. The 44-year-old, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, impressed in her first match since 2022, but remains undecided about playing at Wimbledon
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The Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has challenged CID summons in the Calcutta High Court over a signature mismatch case involving legislators. The hearing follows raids on party offices in Kolkata amid an ongoing investigation into alleged procedural irregularities
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Starlink said discussions with the Indian government remain active and positive as it awaits final approval to launch satellite internet services. The company reaffirmed its commitment to India, highlighting its potential to improve connectivity in remote and underserved regions
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Singer Katy Perry revealed she is deeply in love with Justin Trudeau, describing him as the love of her life. Perry said the relationship has brought stability and happiness following a challenging period marked by personal changes
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Two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The injured soldiers succumbed despite treatment at an army hospital in Srinagar
