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Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess during round three of Norway Chess 2026. Firouzja retained the tournament lead, while Divya Deshmukh and Zhu Jiner secured important Armageddon victories in the women’s section.
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The US carried out fresh overnight strikes in Iran targeting a military site near the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump warned Washington could resume military action if nuclear negotiations with Tehran fail to produce an agreement acceptable to the United States.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Eid al-Adha greetings and prayed for peace, happiness and good health. Bakrid was celebrated with religious fervour across India, with devotees offering prayers and highlighting the festival’s message of sacrifice, compassion, brotherhood and communal harmony.
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Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor’s ketamine-related death. He admitted to repeatedly injecting Perry with ketamine before the actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home in 2023.
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Two persons were injured after a speeding car crashed into a truck taking a U-turn near Doctors Colony in LB Nagar during the early hours of Thursday. The car was badly damaged in the collision, while one of the occupants sustained serious injuries.
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India has sent emergency pharmaceutical supplies, including diagnostics, therapeutics and infection-control materials, to support Ebola containment efforts in Congo. Africa CDC thanked India for the assistance as the outbreak in Congo and Uganda continues to spread with rising infections and fatalities
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A US delegation led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch will visit India from June 1-4 to finalise details of the interim trade pact and advance broader bilateral trade agreement negotiations covering tariffs, market access, investment, critical minerals, energy cooperation and supply chains
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The problem with India is not a lack of talent but the absence of conditions in which talent can flourish
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US President Donald Trump said Washington had reset relations with China through trade pressure, military expansion and energy dominance. He claimed the US economy remained strong while administration officials highlighted rising defence investment, recruitment growth and broader Indo-Pacific strategic competition
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Even as poverty declines, widening income inequality is making India’s economic growth story increasingly uneven
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Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off 29 balls while Jofra Archer ripped through Sunrisers Hyderabad’s top order as Rajasthan Royals secured a commanding 47-run victory in the IPL Eliminator to advance to Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans
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A leadership change in Karnataka appears imminent with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to resign following discussions with the Congress high command. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is widely tipped to succeed him, even as the party officially denies any decision on leadership transition
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The US-India Business Council welcomed strategic initiatives announced during Marco Rubio’s India visit, including agreements on critical minerals, energy security and technology cooperation. USIBC said the developments reflected stronger Quad momentum and deeper economic ambition between India and the United States
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US President Donald Trump ruled out any Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that Tehran would not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. He said diplomacy with Iran was continuing even as Washington maintained pressure through sanctions and military strength
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HS Prannoy stunned World No. 5 Jonatan Christie in a thrilling three-game contest at the Singapore Open, while Lakshya Sen and mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also advanced. Malvika Bansod and the Panda sisters bowed out of the tournament
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The rupee appreciated 12 paise to close at 95.58 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid cautious investor sentiment over US-Iran tensions. Traders are now focusing on the upcoming RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled from June 3 to 5
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Bakrid greetings to the Muslim community, describing the festival as a symbol of sacrifice and charity. He said Bakrid promotes peace, tolerance and brotherhood, while strengthening unity and harmony in Telangana’s composite culture
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Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar assured farmers that the Telangana government would procure all rain-soaked paddy amid losses caused by unseasonal rains. The State launched emergency measures to shift soaked grain and speed up procurement operations across affected districts
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The Centre said India has adequate petrol and diesel supplies and no fuel shortage despite global tensions. It warned against diversion of subsidised retail fuel for industrial use and asked States and Union Territories to crack down on hoarding, black marketing and unauthorised stocking
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The Petroleum Ministry said PSU oil companies are absorbing Rs 550 crore in daily losses by not fully passing global fuel price hikes to consumers. The government also warned against diversion of retail fuel supplies and assured adequate petrol and diesel availability nationwide
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Contract sanitation workers under the Secunderabad Cantonment Board staged a protest over delayed salary payments allegedly caused by the contractor agency. The workers demanded immediate release of pending wages and warned of approaching the Labour Commissioner if delays continue
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A 48-year-old woman was found murdered near Chevella in Rangareddy district on Wednesday. Police suspect unidentified assailants killed her and chopped off her feet to steal silver anklets. Four special teams have been formed to trace the suspects
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A fast track court in Hyderabad sentenced an auto driver to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a child sexual assault case reported in Rajendranagar in 2020. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim
