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A mango farmer and his family died by suicide in Wanaparthy district allegedly due to mounting financial losses and pressure over loan repayments. Police said the farmer recorded a video message before his death. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
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The Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt in the Western Indian Ocean targeting merchant vessel MV Mashaallah 1. INS Kolkata swiftly intercepted suspected pirates, ensuring safe passage. The Navy reaffirmed its role as a regional “First Responder” safeguarding maritime trade routes
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President Trump meets his Cabinet amid fragile Iran war talks. A potential deal may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reduce uranium stockpiles, and extend ceasefire, but critics warn terms resemble Obama’s accord and risk emboldening Tehran before midterms
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CBI arrested Latur doctor Manoj Shirure and Pune physics faculty Tejas Shah in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. With 13 arrests so far, officials seized incriminating material. NTA cancelled May 3 exam; re-test scheduled June 21
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The rupee weakened by 8 paise against the US dollar in early trade amid rising crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions following fresh US strikes on Iran. Investors are also closely watching the upcoming RBI monetary policy meeting for cues on interest rates.
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Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds lashed parts of the erstwhile Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda districts, damaging paddy and maize stocks at procurement centres, inundating low-lying areas, and disrupting power supply in several places across the region.
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A truck driver sustained serious injuries after his vehicle rammed into a stationary container truck on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway. Hayathnagar police and rescue teams took nearly an hour to pull the trapped driver from the mangled cabin and shift him to hospital.
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The Jubilee Hills police registered a case against a YouTube channel for allegedly sharing morphed videos and false content targeting veteran actor K Chiranjeevi. The action followed a complaint by advocate Ramakrishna Miryala, who submitted screenshots and video clips as evidence.
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Heavy winds late Tuesday night disrupted power in Hyderabad, tripping pumps at Manjira Phase-I & II stations and halting water supply. Repairs are underway, with officials urging residents to conserve drinking water until restoration across affected areas is completed
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A youth, Mukesh Kumar Jha, was allegedly murdered by his roommate Khan in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Tuesday night after a dispute over money. Khan reportedly stabbed Mukesh in the chest, killing him instantly. Police registered a case and launched investigation
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Farmers in Medak staged rasta-roko protests Wednesday, blaming the Congress government for rain-soaked paddy due to delayed procurement. Demonstrations erupted in Toopran mandal and other villages, with farmers demanding immediate lifting of stocks. Police intervention sparked heated arguments during the agitation
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Heavy rains in Karimnagar Tuesday night soaked hundreds of quintals of paddy stored in open procurement centres. Farmers, angered by delayed government purchases, demanded immediate procurement of wet and discolored stocks without conditions
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Villagers rescued a stranded man from a swollen stream in Pyaravaram, Jharasangam mandal, using a ladder and rope Wednesday morning. Heavy overnight rains revived streams across Medak, disrupting traffic at Yasapur in Raikode mandal as water overflowed a low-level bridge
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Unseasonal rains and gales hit Mancherial and Adilabad Tuesday evening, soaking paddy, maize, and jowar stocks at procurement centres and market yards. Farmers staged protests demanding compensation and procurement of wet grains, while power outages disrupted villages until restoration Wednesday morning
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Unseasonal rain and strong winds damaged paddy stocks in Karimnagar district Tuesday night. Trees and electric wires were uprooted, disrupting power supply. Electricity staff restored services by 3 a.m. after clearing debris, while soaked crops at procurement centres added farmer distress
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Thunderstorms and gales devastated Telangana, soaking paddy and maize stocks at procurement centres, worsening farmers’ woes amid delayed government purchases. Heavy rainfall in Sangareddy, Siddipet, and Medak caused crop losses, prompting demands for immediate procurement before monsoon entry predicted within a week
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Overnight thunderstorms brought relief to Hyderabad and surrounding districts after a month-long heatwave. Widespread showers, gusty winds, and cloud cover cooled conditions. Mahabubnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 112 mm, while Hyderabad areas saw steady moderate rains, easing summer discomfort
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DR Congo faces an early-stage Ebola outbreak with 101 confirmed cases and up to 220 suspected deaths. Caused by the Bundibugyo strain, authorities plan a 4–6 month response using surveillance, isolation, and safe burials amid rising infections
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President Trump, 79, underwent a three-hour preventive exam at Walter Reed, sparking scrutiny over age and health transparency. The White House insists he remains in excellent health, though critics cite limited disclosures and concerns about cognitive decline ahead of midterms
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ED raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram over the CMRL-Exalogic case. Investigators probed alleged monthly payments to his daughter’s firm, Exalogic Solutions. The Kerala High Court cleared ED’s probe, escalating political stakes for CPI(M) leadership
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Tamil Nadu CM Joseph C. Vijay visits New Delhi Wednesday to meet PM Modi and FM Sitharaman, seeking financial aid and project approvals. His trip follows TVK’s historic electoral debut, forming a coalition government after winning 108 Assembly seats
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NASA unveiled a $20 billion plan for a permanent lunar base, announcing three missions this year to deliver rovers, science payloads, and infrastructure. The program aims to prepare for astronaut landings in 2028 and establish sustained human presence by 2032
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A 28-year-old woman from Uganda who developed Ebola-like symptoms after arriving in Bengaluru has been shifted to the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital. Her samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune, while health officials continue monitoring her condition
