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While Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated across the nation, it is high time to remember and pay homage to the ‘Father of the Nation’ through an exclusive philatelic material
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Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of misleading Backward Classes on 42 percent reservations without legal safeguards. He warned that the Supreme Court could nullify the move, demanded inclusion in the Ninth Schedule, and ridiculed affidavit promises
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Ushkem Raghupathi was arrested in Adilabad for grabbing land from the poor using forged documents and threatening them. A case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, was registered after he abused Dalits and threatened a local resident
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The Reserve Bank of India has eased norms for small business loans and working capital lending to jewellers, allowing banks to adjust spreads more frequently and expand credit access. Feedback on these measures is open until October 20
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao recalled the historic Sagarahaaram agitation, calling it a defining moment in Telangana’s statehood movement. He said the spirit of sacrifice and determination shown then continues to inspire even after 13 years
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Chinese President Xi Jinping led top leaders in paying tribute to fallen heroes at Tiananmen Square ahead of National Day. The ceremony, held on Martyrs’ Day, included placing flower baskets at the Monument to the People’s Heroes
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The government is monitoring e-commerce platforms to ensure GST rate cuts on daily essentials are passed to consumers. Authorities are tracking pricing of 54 items, including FMCG products and electronics, amid complaints of inadequate price reductions
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Gold surged to a record Rs 1.17 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX, tracking global gains as investors sought safe-haven assets amid looming US government shutdown risks, fresh tariffs, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Silver also hit lifetime highs
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh as part of a FEMA probe into Reliance Infrastructure over alleged illegal remittances abroad. The company, facing multiple financial investigations, has denied wrongdoing and cited a court-approved settlement on past exposures
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Kinnera Lakshmi Jangaiah, a local BRS leader, was brutally attacked in Medipally. Suspect Srinivas surrendered at the police station. Police are investigating the motive, possibly linked to a personal dispute. Jangaiah is stable and under hospital care
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Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has urged the SIT to expedite its probe into the Dharmasthala “murders, rapes, and burials” case. He said FSL reports are awaited, while searches have recovered skeletal remains. The SIT continues its investigation independently
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Researchers at IIIT Hyderabad and KAUST have developed low-cost, flexible capacitive pressure sensors using PDMS foam and cotton textiles. These scalable sensors, published in IEEE, are highly sensitive and ideal for use in wearables, robotics, and healthcare applications
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Nagabhushan Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, has qualified for the Boston Marathon 2026 after completing the challenging Ladakh Marathon at 11,000 feet. Starting only five years ago, he now inspires others by proving age is no barrier in long-distance running
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The University of Hyderabad’s School of Economics hosted its 6th Economics Conclave, focusing on India’s macroeconomic future. Experts, including NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery, and young researchers discussed inflation, trade, digitalisation, and investment strategies shaping the nation’s economy
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Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh reformer Sonam Wangchuk, alleged he is being falsely projected as “anti-national” under a political witch-hunt. She questioned his NSA detention, defended his institutes, and said the campaign aims to weaken the Sixth Schedule movement
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Rachakonda Police busted an interstate drug racket near Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad, seizing marijuana worth Rs 6.2 crore and arresting a truck driver from Rajasthan. The contraband, sourced from Malkangiri forests in Odisha, was meant for Rajasthan. A wider probe is underway
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Nagabhushan Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, started running just five years ago. Now, he has completed the tough Ladakh Marathon and qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon 2026, proving it's never too late to chase new dreams and stay healthy
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The issue of Mutyampet sugar factory reopening has resurfaced ahead of local body elections in Jagtial. Though the government assured commitment, farmers expressed doubts, alleging political drama. Pending dues, ownership issues and delays in process continue to stall the factory’s reopening
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Two persons died and two others were injured when two bikes collided head-on near Suddala in Sultanabad mandal, Peddapalli district, on Tuesday morning. The deceased, Abhi and Rakesh, were residents of Sultanabad. Police registered a case and began investigation
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The India-EFTA free trade pact, effective October 1, commits USD 100 billion investment over 15 years and promises one million jobs. It cuts duties on Swiss goods while boosting Indian services access in Europe through Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
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The NIA on Tuesday attached the house of terror associate Tariq Ahmad Mir in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district under the UAPA. Officials said Mir actively supported terrorists, and the move is part of a wider crackdown on terror financing networks
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Khammam police officer Pilli Raju completed the Ladakh Marathon, the world’s highest-altitude run, finishing the 42.195 km race in 5 hours 36 minutes. His achievement qualifies him for the gruelling 72 km Khardung-La Challenge.
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India’s Tilak Varma described his unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup final win against Pakistan as more satisfying than his two T20I centuries, crediting his Hyderabad coaches, family, and teammates for helping him deliver under intense pressure in Dubai.
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The Sports Ministry has opened applications for the 2025 National Sports Awards, with the deadline set for October 28. Awards include the Khel Ratna and Arjuna, recognising performances from 2021–2024. Doping-penalised athletes are eligible only if bans are completed