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Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir suspended mobile Internet services in parts of Kishtwar district on Friday as a precautionary security measure. The move follows security inputs and aims to prevent misuse by anti-national elements and maintain public order
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin attacked the BJP over its alliance with AIADMK, rejected corruption and dynasty charges against the DMK, raised pending central funds and projects, and highlighted the achievements of the Dravidian Model at a Chennai summit
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South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava inspected the newly developed Charlapalli Railway Station on Friday. He inspected the proposed new entry alignment to Platform No.1 and planted saplings, underscoring the Railways’ commitment to sustainability and infrastructure development.
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The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg in connection with an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud involving Anil Ambani group companies. A Delhi court has sent him to nine days of ED custody
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HYDRAA officials in Sangareddy have removed encroachments on Mellacheruvu lake in Tellapur municipality and erected fencing to prevent future violations. The action followed citizen complaints and a visit by Commissioner AV Ranganath.
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Mahindra University and IIT-Hyderabad have signed an MoU to work together in research and innovation in critical minerals and sustainable mining. The partnership will focus on advanced technologies, processing methods and skill development for India’s mineral sector
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Hydraa officials continued fire safety inspections for the second day in Hyderabad, seizing six furniture shops for violating safety norms. Authorities found lack of fire equipment, permits and unsafe storage of chemicals during joint inspections with civic and power officials.
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Construction of the Moosarambagh bridge over the river Musi has slowed after hard rock strata were encountered, officials said. GHMC estimates the issue could delay the project by two years, impacting traffic relief plans for key city areas.
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Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli has officially announced that his much-awaited pan-Indian film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, will release worldwide on April 7, 2027. The film, initially titled GlobeTrotter, was unveiled at a grand event in Ramoji Film City last year.
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The notification for TG PGECET 2026 will be released on February 23, with online registrations opening from February 27 to May 6. The entrance test for postgraduate engineering, pharmacy and architecture courses will be conducted from May 28 to 31
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Devotees in large numbers visited the Sammakka-Saralamma mini-altars in Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on the third day of the biennial fair. Many offered prayers after bathing in the Godavari and camping near the riverbed
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The Chaitanyapuri police caught seven transgender persons for allegedly creating public nuisance at various public places. Special teams conducted surprise raids at hotspots between Dilsukhnagar and Chaitanyapuri metro station following complaints from the public
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Ola Electric has announced plans to lay off around 5 per cent of its workforce as part of a structural transformation. The move comes amid falling market share, rising operational challenges and continued financial losses in the electric two-wheeler segment
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The School Education Department, in collaboration with UIDAI, is conducting mandatory biometric updates (MBU) of Aadhaar for school-going students across Hyderabad and districts. Authorities have advised parents and schools to complete the process by February 2026.
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A study published in The Lancet has found that AI-supported breast cancer screening in Sweden is more effective than standard methods. It detects more cancers, reduces workload for radiologists and lowers interval cancer rates, though experts say India needs more research
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Congress legislators in Mancherial district are facing criticism for sidelining popular leaders aspiring to contest from the newly formed Mancherial Municipal Corporation and four municipalities.
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The BJP’s Maharashtra media in-charge Navnath Ban said Ajit Pawar would be cleared in the alleged irrigation scam case, stressing that the matter is before the court. He criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for raising the issue soon after Pawar’s death
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Talks for the merger of two NCP factions had reached an advanced stage before Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash, sources said. Leaders believe Sharad Pawar will play a key role, while discussions continue on future leadership and power sharing
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The Congress Party in Medak district faced a setback ahead of municipal elections as senior leader Suprabath Rao, along with his followers, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Hyderabad.
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The Hyderabad police issued a public advisory warning citizens about a sharp rise in online trading and investment frauds. Cybercrime officials said scammers lure victims through social media and messaging platforms with promises of high returns and use fake apps to cheat them.
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The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed's board from 2006 to 2011
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Uncertainty continues over a pre-poll alliance between the Congress and the CPI in municipalities of the erstwhile Khammam district, even after the nomination deadline. While some parties are set to contest independently, others are still negotiating seat-sharing arrangements.
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The Telangana Congress is facing internal discord as several senior leaders and ministers bypassed the Screening Committees and unilaterally announced candidates for upcoming municipal elections. Some leaders have released candidate lists without approval.
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C Babji, a government school teacher from Kasipet in Mancherial district, donated blood for the 64th time on Friday. Hailing from Somagudem village, he has been praised for his social service and commitment to helping the needy
