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Two para-athletes trained by the Aditya Mehta Foundation—Shivani from Andhra Pradesh and Jyoti from Haryana—have been selected for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, recognising their achievements and perseverance in national-level para-sports.
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Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal, accused in the 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing cases, allegedly shot himself on Monday. A note reportedly cites financial fraud. Chahal is critical in hospital as police investigate the incident.
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A 50-year-old man was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly pushing an 18-year-old student from a moving local train after she objected to his unauthorised entry into a ladies’ coach. The student survived and is recovering in hospital.
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A total of 1,05,182 cases were settled during the National Lok Adalath held across the State on Sunday, including FIRs, MV Act and cyber-crime cases. Police also facilitated refunds worth Rs. 19.50 crore to cyber-crime victims
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Amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh following the killing of student leader Osman Haidi, another NCP student leader, Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, was shot in the head in Khulna. The incident comes months ahead of the country’s February 2026 elections.
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Farmers from Tamil Nadu are travelling to Hyderabad to sell palm jaggery directly to customers. Made from palm sap, the traditional sweetener is slowly gaining popularity on the city’s outskirts for its natural taste and perceived health benefits.
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Newly elected sarpanches and ward members in villages across erstwhile Medak district are facing serious challenges due to lack of funds for sanitation, street lights and daily activities, with leaders blaming the Congress government for neglecting rural development.
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Farmers observed a day-long bandh in Bela mandal of Adilabad district demanding government procurement of soybeans. Protesters blocked the Bela-Maharashtra highway, while shops remained shut in solidarity. The bandh passed off peacefully with police deployment
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of weakening Telangana’s irrigation interests by informing the Centre that 45 TMC of Krishna water was enough for Palamuru Rangareddy project, and demanded correction to 90 TMC.
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Kachiguda police arrested a man who posed as a TSRTC vigilance officer and extorted money from bus conductors. The accused filmed conductors at halting points and later threatened them over phone calls, police said.
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Hyderabad police arrested two men from Odisha at Secunderabad railway station for carrying ganja and seized 6.25 kg of the drug from them. The arrests were made by the Commissioner’s Task Force following a tip-off.
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Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Reddy presented ‘Surya – Tvam Surya Pranamamyaham’ at Shilpa Kala Vedika, blending classical dance, Vedic philosophy and live orchestration to narrate the Sun’s role in cosmic creation, inspired by the Nasadiya Sukta.
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Lakhotia College of Design hosted its annual graduation fashion show, Love India 2025, in Hyderabad. Featuring 18 fashion sequences by over 50 young designers, the event celebrated creativity, Indian textiles and contemporary design.
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Around 62 per cent of Indians use GenAI at work regularly, with employers and employees widely crediting AI for improving productivity, decision-making and work quality. India leads global AI adoption and tops the ‘AI Advantage’ score, an EY survey said.
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Actor Dulquer Salmaan marked his 14th wedding anniversary by sharing a heartfelt message for his wife Amal Sufiya on social media. The actor reflected on their journey together and expressed gratitude, love and pride for his partner.
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Thailand and Cambodia will resume border talks this week to establish a lasting ceasefire after recent deadly clashes. Previous agreements lacked detail, and both nations accuse each other of violations, including new landmine placements, amid rising regional and international concern
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Special Envoy to hold talks with top leaders. The visit comes amid India’s ongoing humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah.
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Buddy Mobility Care has partnered with GMR Hyderabad International Airport to launch India’s first wheelchair-accessible transport service at an airport. The initiative offers safe, dignified and assisted travel for persons with reduced mobility, senior citizens and special-needs travellers.
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Japan’s H3 rocket failed to deploy the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite into its planned orbit, marking the second failure for the new flagship rocket. JAXA is investigating, with implications for Japan’s independent geolocation and commercial space ambitions
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Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) will debut the Taj brand in Egypt with a 300-key Taj Cairo at Opera Square, featuring dining, wellness, and event facilities. The project, in partnership with state-owned EGOTH, aligns with IHCL’s global expansion strategy
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Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has begun pre-commissioning trials at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan, processing 20,000–30,000 tonnes of ore. The trials aim to validate gold recovery methods ahead of full-scale production, strengthening India’s global mining footprint
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“Drishyam 3,” starring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, is set for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film continues the story of a father crafting an elaborate alibi to protect his family
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Hyderabad recorded 6,923 residential property registrations worth Rs 4,904 crore in November 2025, marking a 25 per cent year-on-year rise, with strong demand for premium homes priced above Rs 1 crore, according to Knight Frank India.
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Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, Khulna Division head of Bangladesh’s NCP, was critically shot in the head by unidentified gunmen, days after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. He was hospitalized as authorities continue investigating political violence
