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A Nalco-MIDHANI joint venture to build a 60,000 TPA high-end aluminium alloy plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, has been deemed commercially unviable due to low demand and localisation levels. Ministries are reviewing closure despite land acquisition and earlier investment plans
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ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered prayers at Tirumala temple before inaugurating the first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women’s empowerment in Tirupati. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and over 250 delegates will attend the two-day event.
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A Maoist carrying a ₹5 lakh bounty, Mukhdev alias Mukesh Yadav of the TSPC, was killed in an encounter in Jharkhand’s Palamu. Security forces recovered an INSAS rifle, intensifying operations against Maoists after recent deadly clashes in Palamu and Chaibasa
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Hema Malini shared how filmmaker K. Subramanyan recommended her to Raj Kapoor, leading to her debut in Sapno Ka Saudagar. The actress also revealed she will soon show Sholay to her grandchildren, 50 years after its release.
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Ahead of India’s Asia Cup 2025 clash with Pakistan, special prayers were held in Varanasi and nationwide fan fervour grew. While supporters hailed Team India’s strength, critics questioned cricketing ties with Pakistan amid cross-border tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Taliban restrictions and Trump’s travel ban have derailed higher education dreams of Afghan, Iranian, and Myanmar students aspiring to study in the US. Visa delays, bans, and immigration crackdowns force many to defer, seek alternatives in Europe, or abandon plans
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Weekly horoscope: Know your astrological predictions for this week from Sept 13 – Sept 20, 2025. May the week bring you good omens
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Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled plans for an NTR memorial park in Amaravati, featuring a 182-metre statue and cultural showcases. He said the project will symbolize Telugu pride and attract tourists, modeled on Gujarat’s Statue of Unity.
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A Hyderabad man, Mohd Akbar, has been arrested for killing his three-year-old son Anaas and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police said the accused confessed he acted due to his inability to afford the child’s medical expenses.
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Eleven Bengaluru police personnel, including an inspector, were suspended for allegedly colluding with drug peddlers. Investigations revealed they collected “protection money” and partied with the peddlers, enabling them to sell banned sedative tablets freely. A departmental inquiry is in progress.
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Cyber fraudster Ashwin Supra, who sent a fake WhatsApp threat claiming 400 kg of RDX was planted across Mumbai during Ganeshotsav, has been arrested in a joint Bihar–Mumbai Police operation. The hoax triggered mass panic but no explosives were found.
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Two daily wage workers from Hyderabad’s Bandlaguda were kidnapped and brutally assaulted by a six-member gang in Bhavaninagar. The victims said they were attacked with knives, sticks and stones, while one alleged the gang was forcing him into drug peddling.
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Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned of “unfavorable consequences” if South Korea and the US go ahead with the Iron Mace exercise. She called the joint military drill reckless, amid rising regional security tensions.
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At least seven people were killed and three injured after gunmen disguised as soldiers attacked a pool hall in Ecuador’s Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas. It was the second such shooting in a month, linked to growing gang violence.
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A passenger, Irfan Ahmed, was arrested at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport after security staff discovered an 8mm live cartridge in his bag during screening. Police registered a case and took him into custody for investigation.
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Two SC hostel students in Bhupalpally sustained electric shock injuries while cutting tree branches reportedly at the behest of their warden. The branches touched a live power line. The students were shifted to Bhupalpally hospital, where they are stable
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In the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19, contestant Neelam Giri stirred controversy by openly accusing Tanya Mittal of being a backstabber and habitual gossip. During a segment hosted by Farah Khan, with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi joining in, Neelam named Tanya as the most likely to betray friendships.
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Journalists in Manuguru staged a rally condemning the police case filed against reporter V Sambasiva Rao for reporting on farmers’ urea woes. BRS leaders, including KT Rama Rao, extended support to the journalist’s family
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Maruti launched its new Victoris car at Adarsha Automotive in Attapur, Hyderabad. Priced with an initial booking of ₹11,000, the hybrid model offers up to 28.65 kmpl mileage, advanced safety features, and a five-star Bharat NCAP rating
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Gold and Silver prices surged to fresh record highs this week, driven by global uncertainty, tariff concerns, and safe-haven demand, with analysts expecting the bullish trend to continue in near term
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Modi’s China visit revives talk of RIC, signalling a new phase in India’s strategic balancing, but the question remains — is it a troika of convenience or a pillar of multipolarity
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Flipkart India widened its consolidated losses to Rs 5,189 crore in FY25 despite revenue growth, while Flipkart Internet narrowed its losses, highlighting mixed financial performance amid rising expenses and finance costs
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President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping economic strategy to end the Russia-Ukraine war, urging NATO countries to halt oil imports from Russia and impose 50–100% tariffs on China for its energy trade with Moscow. In a social media post, Trump criticised NATO’s commitment to the conflict and claimed that continued oil purchases weaken the alliance’s leverage.
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Telangana footballer Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi has been picked for the India squad in the SAFF U17 Championship in Sri Lanka, continuing his consistent performances in national tournaments since 2022
