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Lance Havildar K G George (retd), a decorated Vir Chakra recipient for his bravery during the 1965 India-Pakistan War, passed away at his residence in Kottayam, Kerala, at the age of 95.
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India and New Zealand are set to face off in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The final is expected to hinge on individual brilliance, with match-ups like Matt Henry vs India’s openers, Santner vs Suryakumar, and Bumrah vs Kiwi batters likely to shape the outcome.
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Huzurabad Assistant Labour Officer has been suspended by Joint Labour Commissioner Vineetha in Warangal for neglecting duties and misusing powers. Senior officials found her actions in violation of norms, leading to disciplinary action.
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A cyber fraud case has been reported in Sangareddy where Ulligaddala Nagaraju, husband of Congress councillor Umarani from Sadasivapet municipality, lost Rs. 7.79 lakh after clicking on a fraudulent link.
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Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut, killing 12 people, while also targeting commanders linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Kuwait reported two border guards killed in missile and drone attacks.
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A 16-year-old Class 10 student allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Mandamarri, Mancherial district, on Sunday morning. A suicide note indicated that he was depressed after being scolded by his father for poor performance in recent examinations.
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated the renovated Nizam-era assembly hall in Hyderabad, which will now serve as the state’s legislative council. Originally built between 1905 and 1913 as the Town Hall during Nizam rule, the heritage structure is celebrated for its Indo-Saracenic architecture.
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Indian-American scientist Vinay Prasad has stepped down for the second time as director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within a year. His tenure saw record approvals but also sharp disputes with pharmaceutical companies, including Moderna and UniQure, over trial standards.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of attempting to replace the Indian Constitution with its party manifesto. She vowed to resist what she described as BJP’s “Banglabirodhi agenda” through a dharna at Dharamtala.
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A sub-adult male tiger from Maharashtra’s Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has made Adilabad district its new home, settling across 2,000–3,000 hectares of forest. Forest officials are monitoring its movements with camera traps and awareness drives.
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The Telangana Students Association for Solidarity (TSAS) has accused the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of RGUKT-Basar of favouring agencies with a history of irregularities by awarding them mess contracts under altered names.
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An anonymous bomb threat email sent to Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday caused panic and delayed a Singapore-bound flight by 13 hours. Security teams thoroughly checked the aircraft before declaring the threat a hoax.
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand has ignited nationwide celebrations and prayers. Fans across the country, from Varanasi to Mysuru, are performing rituals and havans, while thousands have gathered in Ahmedabad to witness the historic clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen", has led the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to a decisive victory in Nepal’s general election, defeating veteran leaders including former prime minister K P Sharma Oli. The RSP, formed in 2022, secured 107 seats, signalling a generational shift in Nepal’s politics.
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On International Women’s Day, BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao emphasised the equal role of women in nation-building and called for greater empowerment initiatives while party’s working president KT Rama Rao stressed that women should be respected as individuals, not merely as family relations.
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Tehran has come under intense US and Israeli airstrikes targeting military and security infrastructure, causing widespread destruction and civilian disruption. Intelligence assessments suggest the campaign may damage Iran’s military but is unlikely to quickly topple its leadership.
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An Iranian opposition blueprint for a post-Islamic Republic government proposes reviving the Chabahar port partnership and restoring oil exports to India, positioning New Delhi as a key economic partner in Iran’s future trade and geopolitical strategy
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India said it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia and has facilitated the return of more than 52,000 citizens following the partial reopening of airspace, while advising Indians in the region to follow local guidelines
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The Iran conflict could worsen the urea shortage in Telangana as LNG supply disruptions from Qatar threaten fertiliser production in India. Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited has already reduced output, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming kharif season
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The visitors pressed for the winner, it was Lalruatsanga of the hosts who found the decisive goal in the 91st minute, handing Sreenidi Deccan FC their first defeat of the season
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The Telangana government announced that superstar Chiranjeevi will receive the NTR National Film Award, while Kamal Haasan will be honoured with the Paidi Jairaj Film Award. The recognitions are part of the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025
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Builders in Hyderabad have opposed the State government’s new rule mandating 10 per cent TDR utilisation for buildings above 10 floors. Developers warn the policy could raise apartment prices by Rs 350–400 per sft and have urged the government to reconsider the order
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Farmers and farm organisations questioned the State government’s claim of providing 24-hour power supply during a public hearing on TGSPDCL tariff proposals in Hyderabad. They also raised concern over recurring electrocution deaths in agricultural fields and delays in ex gratia payments
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Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following the US–Israel conflict with Iran are rattling global energy markets, exposing Asia’s heavy dependence on Gulf oil
