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Allegations of money and muscle power against the ruling Congress party have surfaced during municipal elections across Telangana. Opposition parties claim voter influence, intimidation of candidates and selective police action, while Congress leaders have denied the charges amid rising political tension.
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Panic gripped villages in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district after a tiger was spotted near Kosini village in Kagaznagar mandal. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks, deployed watchers and installed camera traps, urging villagers to remain cautious while monitoring the animal’s movement.
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Shares of BSE Ltd surged nearly seven per cent to a 52-week high after the exchange reported a nearly threefold rise in consolidated profit for the December quarter. Strong growth in derivatives trading and listings boosted earnings and investor sentiment.
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Indian women footballers staged a strong comeback to win the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship, thrashing Bangladesh 4-0 in the final. Despite being an U17 side, the Young Tigresses showed mental strength, tactical discipline and belief to lift the title.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Bastar is now known for development and self-confidence rather than violence, while praising the Bastar Pandum festival. He said such cultural events help preserve tribal heritage and reflect the region’s changing identity and progress.
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Former Uttar Pradesh minister of state and Samajwadi Party leader Madan Chauhan escaped an assassination attempt in Harpur district after assailants tried to shoot him, but the gun failed to fire. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
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Tension prevailed in Makthal after BJP candidate Mahadevappa from the sixth ward allegedly died by suicide. While family members claimed he hanged himself, another version cited cardiac arrest. Police shifted the body for post-mortem as leaders traded allegations ahead of municipal elections.
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The rupee fell 11 paise to 90.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as markets remained cautious after the India-US interim trade framework. Forex experts cited fading optimism and global uncertainties despite steady foreign inflows
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The ICC said its dialogue with the PCB focused on unity, cooperation and honouring commitments to ensure the success of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The global body also assured continued support for the growth of Bangladesh cricket.
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Unidentified burglars broke into the CR Rao Institute on the University of Hyderabad campus and stole about 50 laptops worth Rs.25 lakh. CCTV footage captured the theft, following which Gachibowli police registered a case and began an investigation
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will visit New Delhi to meet Congress leaders, Union ministers and legal counsels, even as leadership speculation resurfaces within the party. He also announced an SIT probe into alleged irregularities in the irrigation department
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Kothagudem municipal elections see fierce competition as BRS, Congress, and CPI vie for control of 60 wards, while BJP struggles to assert influence. Aswaraopet votes for the first time amid local alliances and extensive campaigning by party leaders
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Municipal election campaigning in Karimnagar concluded on Monday. Top leaders, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Union Ministers, KT Rama Rao, and AIMIM’s Owaisi brothers, took part in roadshows and public meetings, while Congress witnessed internal rifts in Jagtial
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The GHMC Standing Committee decided to forward a proposal to rename the Uppal-Narapally elevated corridor after former Uppal MLA Bandari Raji Reddy. The meeting also reviewed 23,287 completed works since 2012, including drainage and junction improvements across the city
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Young India Skills University and Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation signed an MoU to implement ‘Seva with Skill’, a capacity-building programme combining classroom learning and on-the-job training to develop professional, hygienic, and value-oriented support staff for institutional kitchens
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy acknowledged a triangular fight in municipal elections, refraining from predicting results. He said local leaders would manage post-poll alliances and urged the CBI to investigate the Kaleshwaram project and power purchase agreement cases
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A young couple, Myadnagari Sravan (26) and Navya (19), died by suicide in Siddipet rural mandal, allegedly due to family opposition to their marriage. Police have registered a case and sent the bodies for postmortem examination
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BRS district president Balka Suman accused police and officials of acting under Labour Minister G Vivek’s influence, targeting party leaders during municipal elections. He questioned why Congress leaders’ premises, including the minister’s camp office, were not inspected
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The Indian women’s cricket team has arrived in Australia for a multi-format series starting February 15. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead across formats, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The tour includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and a one-off Test
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Michael Leask starred with a quickfire cameo and four wickets after George Munsey’s 84 as Scotland crushed Italy by 73 runs in their Group C T20 World Cup clash in Kolkata. Italy folded for 134 in 16.4 overs
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With municipal elections concluding in Khammam and Kothagudem, BRS leaders aim to secure a majority across multiple urban local bodies, stressing KCR-led development and leveraging support from CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Massline, and TDP to boost their prospects
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Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 48 guided Zimbabwe to a dominant eight-wicket win over Oman in their T20 World Cup clash in Colombo. Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava starred with the ball, sharing six wickets as Oman were bowled out for 103
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CPI leader K Narayana claimed Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy poses a threat to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, triggering a political stir. Srinivas Reddy countered, warning of action against anyone threatening Congress workers ahead of Khammam elections
