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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine hotfire test at Cape Canaveral in Florida, causing a setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company. No injuries were reported, but the incident could delay upcoming missions and affect competition with SpaceX.
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Lorry drivers staged a protest at the Toopran godown in Medak, alleging delays in paddy unloading and preferential treatment for politically recommended vehicles. Farmers also accused officials of illegal weight deductions and collecting excessive hamali charges during paddy procurement operations
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Aakash Educational Services Limited signed MoUs with the Indian Army and paramilitary forces to provide scholarships, tuition fee waivers, mentoring and coaching support for personnel, veterans, gallantry awardees, disabled force members and families of martyrs across the country.
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The BRS opposed the Telangana government’s proposal for a separate Rythu DISCOM during an ERC public hearing, alleging it could weaken the existing free power supply system for farmers. Party leaders and farmers’ groups also raised concerns over possible privatisation and reduced rural services
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume documenting personal accounts of 100 military personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. The publication captures frontline experiences across India’s armed forces and highlights leadership, courage, and coordination during the operation against Pakistan last year
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Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders opposed the proposed Rythu Discom and installation of smart prepaid meters for irrigation connections, alleging that the State government was implementing Central power sector reforms that could pave the way for privatisation of electricity distribution services.
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IndiGo reported a Rs 2,536.9 crore loss in the March quarter due to rupee depreciation, operational disruptions and labour law-related expenses. Despite higher capacity and increased total income, multiple challenges impacted the airline’s profitability during the 2025-26 financial year
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Despite regularly competing against more experienced opponents since she was 15, Anahat says nerves rarely affect her game
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government is planning a new “territorial security” framework integrating BSF, police, military and civilians. He also announced major smart-border upgrades, enhanced surveillance infrastructure, and possible expansion of the BSF’s operational responsibilities along India’s Pakistan and Bangladesh borders
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Pant took over as LSG’s skipper after the franchise roped him in for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the mega auction held in 2024
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said rendering Vande Mataram in full is not mandatory as no law mandates it. His remarks came after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed displeasure over the national song not being fully sung during the government’s policy address in the Assembly
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring the CBSE on-screen marking controversy and demanded a judicial probe into the contract awarded to COEMPT. Jairam Ramesh also questioned the dilution of technical norms and the hurried implementation of the evaluation system
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Nature enthusiasts spotted the rare Forsten’s cat snake in the Kanakagiri hills spread across Khammam and Kothagudem districts. The sighting is believed to be the first recorded instance in Telangana and highlights the rich biodiversity of the Puligundala reserve forest range
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The Supreme Court directed a Delhi government-appointed selection committee to complete appointments of the DERC chairperson and two members within two months. The court also sought a compliance affidavit, while an NGO alleged the power regulator’s functioning and adjudicatory role had been severely affected by prolonged vacancies
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Two persons, including a farm labourer and a daily wage earner, died of suspected sunstroke in Adilabad and Mancherial districts on Friday. The victims fell ill while working outdoors and were rushed to hospitals, where they succumbed during treatment
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A 38-year-old panchayat worker, Jogu Sangeetha, who had gone missing four days ago, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the outskirts of Degulvadi village in Sangareddy district. Police registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem examination
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Farmers have raised concerns after the State government reduced the list of fine variety paddy seeds eligible for the Rs 500 bonus from 33 to eight. Growers fear the move may gradually end the incentive scheme despite higher cultivation risks and costs.
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A 14-year-old boy drowned in the Penganga river at Sangidi village in Bela mandal of Adilabad district on Friday while taking a dip as part of a family religious ritual. Police retrieved the body with the help of expert swimmers
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Internal differences have surfaced within the BJP in Sangareddy, with senior leaders questioning the functioning of district president Godavari and MLC Ch Anji Reddy. Discontent over leadership decisions and plans to contest from Patancheru has reportedly widened divisions within the party
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The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a POCSO case. The complainant alleged sexual exploitation of minors, while the seer denied the charges, claiming he was falsely implicated in the matter
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India Meteorological Department warns of deficient rainfall in core agricultural zones driven by El Niño, alongside heatwave warnings across eight states for June
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Eight Asiatic lion cubs die of suspected Babesia parasitic infection in Gujarats Gir region
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The incident occurred over the Betwa river at 3 am while laborers were asleep on a concrete slab; IMD had issued severe weather alerts a evening prior
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A day after resigning as Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss government formation and his future role. The Congress leader reportedly sought Cabinet berths for loyalists, while the party prepared for a CLP meeting to elect the new chief minister
