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A controversy erupted after the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu was sung last at Tamil Nadu’s ministerial swearing-in ceremony. Left parties demanded priority for the anthem, blaming Governor-led protocols. The state government clarified it had no role in the sequence arrangement
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YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is misleading people with an unviable Rs 2 lakh crore Amaravati capital plan. He claimed inflated costs, corruption, and diversionary politics, while promoting MAVIGUN as a sustainable alternative
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The RTC will operate special bus services for pilgrims travelling to Kaleshwaram during the Saraswati Pushkaralu from May 21 to June 1. TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy said the services are aimed at ensuring safe and comfortable travel, with advance booking available through the corporation’s official website.
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Indian mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Hyderabad successfully summited Mount Everest after years of discipline and endurance training. Once a foodie seeking fitness, he transformed his lifestyle into a passion for mountaineering, completing global expeditions before achieving his Everest dream
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Retailers in Telangana have raised alarm over the rising circulation of counterfeit products and unfair trade practices, including predatory pricing and deep discounting by e‑commerce platforms.
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Kerala announced two AI Centres of Excellence worth Rs 40 crore in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, supported by the IndiaAI Mission. The centres will focus on bio-AI, research, startups, and commercial innovation, positioning Kerala as a national AI hub
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Security agencies have welcomed West Bengal’s crackdown on illegal migrants under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, calling it a crucial step. Officials caution that touts may relocate migrants to other states, intensifying challenges in Bihar, Assam, and South India
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to Salim Malik in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under UAPA. His counsel cited Supreme Court relief to co-accused. Malik, arrested in June 2020, was accused of organising anti-CAA/NRC protests
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Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 51‑year‑old Hyderabad patient suffering from severe scrotal pain for eight months using cryoablation therapy.
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The RSS Telangana has objected to what it termed a smear campaign by sections of the media linking its workers to the controversy surrounding BJP leader Bandi Sanjay.
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A rental dispute in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet escalated after former Mayor Bonthu Rammohan Rao’s wife Sridevi and her mother Bayyamma were booked for allegedly assaulting a woman running a hostel on leased property.
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The University of Hyderabad has issued a stern warning to students against intimidation, abusive behaviour, obstruction of staff, and consumption of intoxicants on campus. The administration said such acts would invite disciplinary measures, including fines, suspension, rustication, or expulsion, and may also lead to police complaints and legal proceedings.
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Burhan Hamza, the designated terrorist behind the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF personnel, has been gunned down in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Operating under ISI protection in Muzaffarabad, Hamza was ambushed despite heavy security and later died at Rawalpindi’s Combined Military Hospital.
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An all‑party meeting convened by the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation saw legislators and MPs raise serious concerns over the Jawahar Nagar dump yard. MLAs highlighted pollution, groundwater contamination, and deficiencies in waste management.
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State Government Advisor V Hanumanth Rao recalled his close association with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, claiming Gandhi had promised to make him Chief Minister before his untimely death. Rao, while paying floral tributes at Gandhi Bhavan, credited Gandhi’s technology-driven vision for the widespread use of mobile phones.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new deportation mechanism under which Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state will be directly handed over to the BSF instead of being produced before courts, as the government pushes a broader “detect, delete and deport” framework
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has assured support to citizens opposing the felling of trees around Hyderabad’s KBR Park for road widening. Calling the park an invaluable ecological asset and lung space, he urged the government to adopt alternative proposals and safeguard the city’s greenery through democratic means.
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Khammam and Warangal districts are reeling under severe heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 46°C at several locations. Authorities have urged residents to avoid stepping out during peak afternoon hours, while local markets in Kothagudem remained deserted as the scorching heat kept buyers away.
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SCCL's first Battery Energy Storage System in Telangana has delivered encouraging results, helping store surplus solar power and generate savings of Rs. 25.66 lakh. The project has improved energy utilisation and may pave the way for more renewable energy initiatives.
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Narendra Modi gifted indigenous Indian rice varieties and millet bars to FAO chief Qu Dongyu in Italy, boosting hopes among farmers, especially Bengal’s Govindobhog cultivators, who expect rising global demand and better income following the international spotlight
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The BRS has appointed in-charges for Assembly constituencies in Khammam and Warangal districts to oversee its digital membership drive. Senior leaders, including MPs and MLAs, have been assigned responsibilities, with training scheduled at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad to streamline the campaign.
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An SIT and forensic experts revisited Karnataka’s Banglegudde forest area linked to the Dharmasthala alleged murders and burial case. The team inspected the site where human skulls and skeletal remains were reportedly recovered earlier as part of an ongoing technical and forensic investigation
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Government doctors in Hyderabad staged a sit-in protest at the Directorate of Medical Education office demanding transparency in transfers. Led by the Telangana Government Doctors Association, the doctors accused senior health officials of avoiding dialogue and warned of a state-wide agitation if their demands are not met.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that pollution control boards cannot impose environmental compensation charges without subordinate legislation defining procedures and safeguards. The Centre informed the court that a new environmental law is currently under consideration