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Asaduddin Owaisi defended accused Nida Khan in the TCS harassment and forced conversion case, calling it a “media trial” and insisting she will be proven innocent. He rejected links between All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and the case amid political criticism
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Farmers from several villages in Mancherial district staged a rasta roko on the Nizamabad-Jagdalpur highway, demanding faster paddy procurement. Protesters alleged delays, grain damage due to rains, and deductions over moisture content before withdrawing the agitation after officials assured action
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A retired bank employee from Old Alwal has alleged that she was cheated of Rs 3.75 crore by a man posing as an insurance executive. The accused reportedly promised huge profits before disappearing, prompting the victim to approach the police.
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Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of weakening rural employment rights after replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. He claimed job days, beneficiaries, and income have fallen sharply, alleging the government is undermining the “right to work” for the poor
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Two men posing as Enforcement Directorate officials allegedly attempted to extort money from Vindhya Bullion Company in Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar by using fabricated complaints and threats. The company later approached police, who have launched an investigation into the incident.
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BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar was taken into custody by police in Karimnagar while preparing to enforce a bandh called by the party. BRS workers later staged protests, burnt an effigy of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and were detained by police
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is overseeing evacuation efforts in Spain after a hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The WHO says the risk remains low, while passengers are being isolated and international contact tracing continues across multiple countries
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The Enforcement Directorate arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in a fresh money laundering case under PMLA after raids across Chandigarh, Delhi, and Gurugram. The agency alleges non-cooperation and is seeking custodial interrogation following multi-city searches
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The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in Secunderabad conducted the award distribution ceremony for TES-47 officer cadets. Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney honoured cadets for excellence in academics, training and sports, while urging them to prepare for technology-driven warfare challenges.
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Actor Siddharth Gupta visited Vrindavan to seek blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj ahead of his film Krishnavataram, where he plays Lord Krishna. He described the visit as fulfilling his mother’s wish and a deeply emotional spiritual milestone
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India are currently ranked 136th in the FIFA men’s rankings and have struggled for consistency at the international level despite the growth of domestic football and increased investment in the sport.
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Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is expanding EV charging infrastructure across Hyderabad to support the phased introduction of electric buses. Charging stations are operational at several depots, with 13 more planned as part of the State’s green public transport initiative.
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Gayatri Adhikari, mother of newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, expressed pride and said people are happier than her. She urged him to ensure justice in RG Kar medical college case, focus on jobs, women’s safety, and welfare
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The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at multiple Mumbai locations linked to Reliance ADA Group firms over alleged ₹27,337 crore bank fraud. The probe covers Reliance Telecom and finance companies, with arrests already made and investigation monitored by the Supreme Court of India
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Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP government of responding to unemployment with police lathi-charge after Bihar teacher aspirants protesting job delays were allegedly beaten in Patna. He called unemployment India’s biggest crisis and pledged Congress support for youth demands
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Meta has discontinued end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram globally, reversing its earlier privacy-focused plans. The company said users should download important chats, while critics warned the rollback could weaken user privacy despite concerns raised by child protection groups
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A POCSO case has been registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, following allegations by a minor girl in Hyderabad. Bageerath has filed a counter-complaint accusing the girl’s family of attempting to extort Rs 5 crore
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Herve Delphin said the European Union-India partnership has reached a “totally new level” strategically and economically. He highlighted progress on a free trade agreement, defence cooperation and mobility while praising Narendra Modi’s “not an era of war” message
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Hiyya Dino Mandi Restaurant has opened at GPR Multiplex in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Inaugurated by Manchu Manoj and Suma Kanakala, the dinosaur-themed restaurant promises a unique dining experience for families and children, with plans for expansion across the city.
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NS Raja Subramani has been appointed India’s next Chief of Defence Staff, while Krishna Swaminathan will become Navy Chief. Their key priorities include military theaterisation, tri-services integration and naval modernisation amid evolving regional security challenges
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Navrattan Cement Industries LLP will invest Rs 250 crore to establish a green cement manufacturing unit in Punjab’s Patiala district. The project will focus on low-carbon cement technologies, generate employment, and support sustainable industrial development and green infrastructure growth in India
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A 49-year-old woman who accidentally fell into the Musi River near Amberpet spent the night trapped in the water before being rescued on Saturday morning by HYDRAA, DRF, and Fire Department personnel.
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AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami congratulated winning candidates and parties after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as uncertainty over government formation persisted. Vijay-led TVK continued efforts to secure majority support, while allegations of forged support letters and horse-trading intensified the political deadlock.
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Indian Coast Guard commissioned fast patrol vessel ICGS Achal at Goa Shipyard Limited, strengthening maritime security capabilities. The indigenous Adamya-class vessel will support surveillance, rescue, anti-smuggling and pollution-response operations from Gujarat’s Vadinar coast
