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Bhoodan displaced persons were stopped by police from meeting the Khammam Collector and staged a protest at the collectorate. They alleged officials refused to accept their memorandum, even as arrests continued in the Velugumatla land encroachment case
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The Telangana government reduced scholarship allocation by Rs 109 crore in the latest Budget, even as private colleges await over Rs 10,000 crore in pending dues, raising concerns among institutions and students dependent on fee reimbursement support
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Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad arrested three persons, including a woman, for trafficking two women from Bejjur to Madhya Pradesh. The accused allegedly lured victims with marriage promises and sold them. The victims’ parents had filed missing complaints.
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The marketplace, particularly in the rapid cycle of binary options, is inherently chaotic—prices oscillate wildly, news flashes break constantly, and emotional responses often threaten rational judgement.
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Hyderabad Police have launched H-FAST to crack down on rising food adulteration cases, including fake paneer, unsafe chicken and spurious products. Here’s what the new surveillance team means for consumers
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Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) include life insurance coverage combined with market-based investment plans.
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World Sparrow Day was observed in Nirmal by Prakriti Mitra with an awareness event and exhibition. Speakers highlighted the ecological importance of sparrows and urged the public to provide food and shelter to help conserve the species
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BRS leader T Harish Rao termed the Telangana Budget 2026-27 a “bogus budget”, alleging failure to implement Six Guarantees, recycled allocations and rising debt. He questioned welfare spending, demanded a white paper and challenged the government to prove its claims
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Corporators, traders and vendors in Kothagudem have raised concerns over irregularities in market fee tenders, alleging exclusion of Paloncha and Sujatha Nagar. Contractors also opposed tender cancellations, while officials said a decision would be taken after discussions
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Osmania University may face difficulty paying staff salaries after the Telangana government reduced its block grants by Rs 42 crore for 2026-27, even as other universities saw increased funding and Rs 1,000 crore was allocated for infrastructure development
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CBSE has announced an assessment scheme for Class 10 exams cancelled in the Middle East due to the West Asia conflict, with results to be calculated using average marks from best-performing subjects depending on the number of exams attended.
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The International Energy Agency has suggested demand-side measures such as working from home and reducing air travel to ease the global energy crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, aiming to protect consumers from rising fuel costs and supply disruptions
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The BJP is intensifying its campaign in Kerala for the April 9 Assembly elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders set to lead outreach efforts as the party aims to secure a historic electoral breakthrough
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expanded his cabinet by inducting five MLAs, taking it to full strength. The move aims to balance regional representation and comes ahead of next year’s Assembly elections
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Kerala’s election campaign has entered a high-voltage phase with parties rushing to finalise candidates before nominations close. The LDF, UDF and NDA are locked in a tight contest, with shifting political dynamics expected to influence key constituencies
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India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to avoid several West Asia airspaces amid rising tensions due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The advisory stresses safety risk assessments, contingency planning, and possible rerouting to manage disruptions
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The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy in the Rs 730 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam, noting that several co-accused had already secured bail and citing peculiar circumstances in the case
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The Trinamool Congress unveiled its West Bengal poll manifesto with 10 pledges, including a Rs 500 hike in Lakshmir Bhandar and launch of Duare Chikitsa camps. The party focused on welfare expansion, healthcare, youth support and infrastructure development
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Centre plans to take away people’s citizenship using NRC and Census after the Assembly polls. She also claimed an unofficial President’s Rule and accused the EC of favouring the BJP
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A 27-year-old veterinarian died after being attacked by a hippopotamus at Shivamogga’s Tyavarekoppa Safari. Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered a high-level probe, while officials examine safety lapses and enforce stricter protocols across zoos
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An Air India flight from Delhi to Vancouver returned after over seven hours in the air due to an operational issue. The aircraft turned back over Chinese airspace and landed safely, with passengers later flown out the next morning.
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The Union government has set up the National Dental Commission with three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India, aiming to improve transparency, quality and accountability in dental education and expand access to affordable oral healthcare.
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the 2023 law on appointment of Election Commissioners, citing conflict of interest, and directed that the matter be listed before a Bench without any prospective Chief Justice.
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Mumbai Indians will open Phase 2 of ticket sales for IPL 2026 home matches on March 21, with prices starting at Rs 499. Phase 1 witnessed strong demand, with most tickets sold out quickly at Wankhede Stadium.