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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said global trade is increasingly being "weaponised" through tariffs and other measures. She emphasized India must negotiate carefully, leveraging its economic strength to safeguard domestic industries amid rising international protectionism
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Himachal Pradesh police are investigating multiple aeroplane-shaped balloons marked with PIA logos or Pakistani flags found across the state. Authorities have contacted neighboring states and the Indian Air Force to trace their origin, with no suspicious devices detected so far
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Kartik Sharma, 19, became the joint-highest paid uncapped IPL player after Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs 14.20 crore in the 2026 mini-auction. Overwhelmed with emotion, he expressed excitement to play alongside MS Dhoni and thanked his family
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The Assam administration imposed prohibitory orders along the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar district to curb illegal movement and cross-border activities. Restrictions include night-time movement bans, controls on river activities and transport of essential commodities to maintain law and order
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Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders made a strong impact at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, signing Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman, while also strengthening their squad with overseas depth and emerging Indian talent.
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Nightclub owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra were brought to Goa after being deported from Thailand for questioning in the December 6 Arpora fire that killed 25 people. Goa Police will interrogate them and seek further remand in court
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ICRISAT’s climate-resilient pigeonpea hybrids have performed well in high-altitude trials in Kashmir, demonstrating cold tolerance and stable flowering. The breakthrough could boost food security, diversify farm incomes, and promote climate-resilient agriculture in regions previously unsuitable for pigeonpea cultivation.
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Five people, including two women, were killed in separate elephant attacks in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh and Ranchi districts within 24 hours. Forest officials deployed quick response teams to track roaming herds as authorities urged people to avoid approaching wild elephants
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A 36-hour special drive across Karnataka prisons led to the seizure of mobile phones, SIM cards, knives, and ganja, officials said. Authorities vowed to continue such operations to curb illegal activities within correctional facilities, DGP Alok Kumar added.
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Normalcy returned to Ludhiana’s Central Jail after a violent clash between inmates and police injured several people, including the jail superintendent. Authorities registered a case, launched an investigation, and tightened security, while the Punjab Jail Minister sought a detailed report.
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The rupee showed early volatility on Wednesday as easing Brent crude support was offset by persistent FII selling and uncertainty over India-US trade talks. The domestic unit recovered partially, while Sensex and Nifty rose on early session buying.
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The National Security Guard carried out a mock security exercise at Hyderabad’s Birla Temple on Tuesday night to test threat response, evacuation, and neutralisation procedures, enhancing preparedness at high-footfall religious locations in coordination with local police.
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Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a speeding car rammed into a roadside water vendor’s shed in Durganagar, Hyderabad. Police have taken the driver into custody, citing rash and negligent driving as the cause.
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Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade on Wednesday, supported by value buying and positive Asian cues. Domestic investors provided support despite heavy FII outflows. Brent crude gained, while select Sensex stocks led gains, and ICICI Bank, HDFC lagged.
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Madhuri Dixit returns to the screen with thriller 'Mrs. Deshpande', saying she now chooses only exciting, well-crafted roles. The actress stressed the importance of strong writing and direction, as she plays a serial killer in the Nagesh Kukunoor-directed series
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A young man was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Royal Colony under Balapur police station limits in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police suspect a financial dispute as the motive and have launched an investigation.
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Polling in the final phase of gram panchayat elections progressed slowly across Asifabad and Adilabad districts on Wednesday, with turnout remaining below 20 per cent till 9 am, as biting cold weather kept voters indoors, officials said.
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Silver prices surged to record highs in domestic and global markets, driven by strong global cues, safe-haven demand, and rising expectations of US interest rate cuts, while gold prices remained subdued amid mixed trends and a weaker dollar
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After over two years of inaction following damage to the Medigadda barrage, the Telangana government is set to begin subsurface investigations amid mounting farmer protests and political pressure, even as officials admit full irrigation benefits are unlikely before 2027.
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An MIT professor and fusion scientist, Nuno FG Loureiro, was fatally shot at his home near Boston, prompting a homicide investigation. Authorities have made no arrests so far, as tributes pour in highlighting his leadership in clean energy research
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Indian equities rebounded in early trade as Sensex and Nifty rose on value buying, strong Asian cues and steady domestic inflows, despite recent losses and FII selling, with banks and IT stocks leading gains while some heavyweight stocks lagged marginally
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The rupee remained volatile in early trade amid easing crude oil prices and sharp intraday recovery, but uncertainty over the India-US trade deal and sustained foreign fund outflows kept pressure on the currency despite supportive domestic equity market cues
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Polling for the third and final phase of gram panchayat elections began across Telangana on Wednesday, with voting underway in 3,752 villages to decide Sarpanch and ward member posts amid tight security and extensive election arrangements.
