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Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained in Adilabad after calling for a ritual to purify the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project, inaugurated by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Ramanna criticised the police for detaining him and accused the CM of failing to irrigate even a single acre while taking credit for projects initiated under the BRS regime.
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Retired TGSRTC employees staged a protest in Adilabad demanding the release of pending statutory benefit arrears and a monthly pension. Citing financial distress, they warned of a sit-in protest in Hyderabad if their demands are not met.
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Researchers at IIIT–Hyderabad are developing an AI-powered system to analyse the Indian thali, a meal known for its diverse textures and overlapping ingredients. The research was recently presented at the 16th Indian Conference on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing 2025.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the TMC government of patronising illegal infiltration in West Bengal, alleging demographic changes and riots. Addressing a rally in Malda, he promised strict action against infiltrators and reassured refugees, including the Matua community
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A 19-year-old youth was allegedly beaten to death by villagers in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district on suspicion of stealing a motor pump. A panchayat meeting was held before the assault. Police have arrested six persons in the case
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Rahman says people who are not creative have the power now to decide things; hints at possible communal angle
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IIMC College will hold a two-day international conference on January 19-20 on “Navigating Complexities in Education Research and Technology through Viksit Bharat 2047.” 75 research papers across disciplines will be presented, with Prof Patrick and Prof Chetan Sri Vatsav leading the sessions.
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Punjabi singer Dilnoor has approached Mohali police alleging he received a call threatening singer B Praak and demanding Rs 10 crore as ransom. The caller claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police said the matter is under investigation
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Rama Vaidyanathan presents Maalyada: The Sacred Garland, a dance adaptation of Jeysundhar D’s book based on the Thiruppavai. The free performance at Ravindra Bharathi on January 18 at 6:30 pm explores Andal’s philosophical journey with music by Sudha Raghuraman.
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Several Indians, including students, returned to India on commercial flights from Iran amid widespread protests and a crackdown. The government said around 9,000 Indians remain in Iran and advisories have been issued urging citizens to avoid travel and consider leaving
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the party could have its mayor in Mumbai if God is willing, a day after the BJP-Shiv Sena combine won the BMC elections. He accused the BJP of winning through betrayal
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Actress Nayanthara and husband Vignesh Shivan attended the Dubai 24H Series to support Ajith Kumar. The actor’s racing journey, including behind-the-scenes moments and global races, will be captured in a docu-film directed by A L Vijay, releasing on May 1 next year.
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Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector is slowly recovering after the Pahalgam attack and adverse weather, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. The government is planning sustainable tourism projects and new destinations to reduce pressure on traditional hotspots and support long-term growth
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Security forces killed four Naxalites, including senior Maoist cadre Dilip Vedja, in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation. Weapons were recovered, and a search operation is continuing in the forested area
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The makers of “Dhamaal 4” have announced that the comedy film starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi will release in theatres on June 12. Directed by Indra Kumar, it is the fourth film in the popular franchise.
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On the 10th death anniversary of Rohith Vemula, Rahul Gandhi said discrimination against Dalit students continues on campuses and renewed the demand for an anti-discrimination law, asserting that caste bias remains deeply entrenched in educational institutions
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AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has ruled out any alliance with the BJP or NDA in Maharashtra after the party won 125 seats in municipal elections. The party is now preparing for upcoming civic polls in Telangana.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched rail and road projects worth Rs 3,250 crore in West Bengal, including new Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express trains, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting development in the region
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Ahead of GHMC elections, the MA&UD Department has issued a government order granting higher Transferable Development Rights for lands affected by lakes, rivers and nalas. The move offers compensation ranging from 200 to 400 per cent of built-up area surrendered.
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Osmania University will host its inter-collegiate cross country races at the OU Synthetic Track on January 20. The 10 km event for men and women will serve as selection trials for the All India Inter-University Championships.
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Sandhya Gora smashed an unbeaten 110 to guide Team A to a six-wicket victory over Team B in the HCA Senior Women’s One-Day Probables. Team C also registered a comfortable win over Team D in the day’s other match.
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Despite renovation works and darshan being shifted, the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple at Vemulawada is witnessing heavy crowds, with over 75,000 devotees visiting in a day, driven by holidays and the approaching Sammakka-Sarakka jatara.
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Heavy police deployment continued at Puranapul Darwaza following vandalism at a place of worship and subsequent violence. Police detained suspects, registered five cases and ruled out a conspiracy, saying the crowd swelled after social media messages triggered protests.
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A series of chain-snatching incidents were reported across three areas under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate, with women losing gold chains while walking on roads. Police have formed special teams and are analysing CCTV footage to identify and catch the suspects.
