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The Trump administration has clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new petitions and not to current holders or renewals. The move offers relief to thousands of Indian professionals in the US amid earlier confusion and panic.
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Adilabad police arrested three people for allegedly creating fake documents to occupy land and transfer seven house plots worth Rs 2 crore. One accused remains absconding. A bribe attempt to the Sub-Registrar was also reported.
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A four-month-old boy from Papakkapalli village in Jammikunta mandal died an hour after receiving vaccines at a PHC, sparking allegations of a reaction. Doctors denied the claim, stating other children received the same batch without complications.
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Forest officials arrested 26 tribals from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district for allegedly encroaching into the core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve by erecting huts and felling trees in Indanapalli Range. Officials said they ignored repeated warnings and were not podu farmers.
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Weekly horoscope: Know your astrological predictions for this week from Sept 21 – Sept 27, 2025. May the week bring you good omens
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Kumram Bheem Asifabad DAO R Srinivas Rao was suspended for negligence in urea distribution. He allegedly allotted 400 tonnes to private traders, worsening the fertiliser shortage. Farmers faced long queues and accused traders of diverting stocks to Maharashtra.
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Actor Raghav Juyal said playing Parvaiz in Netflix’s The Ba**ds of Bollywood* was a liberating experience that allowed him to express thoughts he couldn’t in real life. He also praised director Aryan Khan’s grounded values and the warm culture of the Khan family.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended greetings on Mahalaya, which marks the start of Durga Puja festivities. Modi wished people strength, joy and health, while Mamata invoked Goddess Durga and shared a new Puja song.
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Paresh Rawal shared that BJP leaders, unlike during Congress rule, lead hard-working lives under Modi. He praised the Prime Minister’s strict discipline and shared updates about his upcoming film The Taj Story
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Kerala recorded 8,622 NDPS Act cases till August 2025, the highest ever, surpassing previous years. Excise officials cite both rising drug inflow and tighter enforcement. Alarmingly, over 300 students have been arrested this year, with seizures reported from schools and colleges.
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Tamil Nadu BJP will hold a booth committee conference in Dindigul to strengthen grassroots support. Senior leaders will guide party cadres on voter outreach and digital strategies for the 2026 elections.
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US President Donald Trump warned Afghanistan to return the Bagram airbase to Washington, saying “bad things” would happen otherwise. The Taliban rejected his remarks, insisting Afghans never accept foreign military presence. Bagram was seized by the Taliban after America’s 2021 withdrawal.
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The last solar eclipse of 2025, a partial eclipse, will occur on Sunday night but won’t be visible in India. Skywatchers in parts of Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific, and Atlantic will witness the event, which peaks at 1:11 a.m. IST.
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After US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, the Indian Embassy in Washington issued an emergency helpline for nationals. The MEA expressed concern over financial and humanitarian consequences of the move.
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US President Donald Trump claimed he ended the India-Pakistan conflict through trade and asserted he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for stopping seven global wars. Speaking at a Washington event, Trump said trade diplomacy prevented nuclear escalation and fostered peace.
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HMWSSB busted 49 illegal water connections in Hyderabad, filing criminal cases at Nampally and Habeeb Nagar police stations. Officials warned strict action against unauthorized use and urged citizens to report illegal or misused domestic connections to the vigilance helpline
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Armoor turmeric has secured technical approval for GI tag from the GI Registry, Chennai. Experts say the recognition will boost farmers’ income through premium pricing, better market access, and stronger export potential for the famed Nizamabad crop
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Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today hosted the Dasara Shopping Bonanza 2025 lucky draw at Big C Madhapur. Winners bagged shopping prizes at Manepally Jewellers and Chandana Brothers. The festive event, held for a decade, continues to attract enthusiastic customer participation
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Mollywood superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. With a career spanning over four decades and more than 400 films across multiple languages, Mohanlal’s versatility and dedication have earned him national acclaim.
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Gold prices ended slightly higher this week with positive bias amid safe haven demand. Analysts expect prices to trade between Rs 1,07,500 and Rs 1,11,000, with focus on upcoming US economic data
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While Andhra Pradesh’s irrigation projects are celebrated as ‘Sujala Sravanthi’, Telangana’s lift schemes face scepticism — exposing the asymmetry in media narratives and political discourse
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AWPO, in collaboration with Sahyog Care Foundation, conducted a 10-day Drone Pilot Training Programme for 32 ex-servicemen from Telangana and AP. The training combined theory, simulators, and field practice, resulting in job interviews, entrepreneurial opportunities, and advanced training selections
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Amul announces a price reduction on over 700 products, including milk, butter, ghee, and cheese, starting September 22, in line with GST rate rationalisation to pass on benefits to consumers
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Residents of CR Nagar and Madanguda villages in Kagaznagar mandal staged a rasta-roko, carrying empty vessels to protest the acute drinking water shortage. They blamed irregular supply under the Mission Bhagiratha scheme and demanded swift action from officials.
