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The makers of “Powerpeta” released a high-energy glimpse video featuring Sundeep Kishan as Senapathi Ravi on the actor’s birthday. The teaser showcases his rugged period avatar, intense action sequences and powerful dialogues, while raising expectations surrounding the upcoming Telugu entertainer.
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The BCCI issued strict IPL guidelines warning franchises about honey-trapping risks, vaping violations, and unauthorized interactions during matches. Surprise checks will enforce compliance, while team managers must monitor guest access and report breaches to protect the league’s integrity and operational discipline
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The Trump administration exempted foreign medical doctors from a visa and green card review pause affecting high-risk countries, offering hope to physicians like Libyan doctor Faysal Alghoula. However, uncertainty remains as thousands of immigrants, researchers, and professionals still face delays, employment restrictions, and deportation fears
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West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Assembly, ending Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Chief Minister after BJP’s 2026 election victory. Despite refusing resignation traditions and retaining the CM title on social media, comparisons emerged with late ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s graceful 2011 resignation after Left Front’s defeat
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Indian equity markets opened lower on Friday as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia hurt investor sentiment. Weak global cues and continued foreign fund outflows further pressured the Sensex and Nifty during early trade.
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The rupee weakened by 45 paise against the US dollar in early trade as Brent crude prices surged above USD 101 per barrel following renewed tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices and weak market sentiment also weighed on domestic equities.
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SC Freiburg reached the Europa League final for the first time after defeating Sporting Braga 3-1 to complete a 4-3 aggregate comeback. The German club capitalised on Braga’s early red card and will now face Aston Villa in the final in Istanbul.
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Maharashtra Police arrested Nida Khan, one of the key accused in the alleged Nashik TCS harassment and religious conversion case. Investigators claim she pressured the complainant to convert and concealed key facts, while multiple women later alleged workplace harassment at the branch.
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Authorities have reportedly registered a case over the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal. The complaint alleges the structure was destroyed for school construction and seeks action against officials for alleged violations of heritage protection laws.
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Actor Fardeen Khan said taking his children to watch the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” became an emotional experience, as they connected with the legendary singer’s music and legacy. He also reflected on cinema’s enduring magic and the lasting impact of true artistry.
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AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami reportedly expressed confidence about forming the next government in Tamil Nadu amid ongoing political uncertainty after the Assembly elections. AIADMK MLAs remain camped in Puducherry as speculation grows over possible realignments and government formation strategies.
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An engineering student was allegedly stabbed to death in Hyderabad’s Chilkalguda after meeting a woman with whom he had reportedly been in a relationship for four years. Police have launched an investigation after the woman’s relatives allegedly attacked the victim on Thursday night
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The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused, including 21 junior Gujarat and Rajasthan police officers, in the alleged 2005 fake encounter case of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati.
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Telangana played out an entertaining 3-3 draw against Gujarat in the National Under-20 Men’s Football Championship league phase in Narainpur. Abbas scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal, while Jaydev Sharma added another strike for Telangana on Thursday
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French authorities have opened a sweeping probe into Elon Musk’s platform X, alleging complicity in distributing child sexual abuse material, spreading deepfakes, and enabling Holocaust denial through its AI system Grok.
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Coco Gauff defeated Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Italian Open in Rome. The American recovered strongly after illness issues in Madrid and displayed composure despite serving inconsistencies during the clay-court contest
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Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 111 guided Lucknow Super Giants to 209/3 before rain interruptions reduced the IPL contest to 19 overs per side. LSG eventually defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs via the DLS method to snap their six-match losing streak
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Russia’s Defence Ministry announced a ceasefire from May 8 to May 10 to mark the 81st anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II. The declaration follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks at the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, where he suggested Russia’s Victory Parade may lack defence equipment and face drone threats.
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BRS has announced a Karimnagar bandh on Saturday protesting the attack on MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, allegedly carried out by BJP workers. Party leaders accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of provoking the violence and demanded his resignation
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Mancherial police arrested two men for selling spurious cotton seeds in Perikapalli village of Bellampalli mandal. Authorities seized 55 kilograms of seeds during the operation.
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India’s U-17 girls continued their impressive campaign at the Asian Boxing Under-15 and Under-17 Championships in Tashkent, confirming 12 medals through a series of dominant victories. Several Indian boxers registered emphatic RSC wins, highlighting the country’s growing depth in youth boxing
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JioStar announced that TATA IPL 2026 has become the tournament’s biggest edition ever, with cumulative television and digital reach crossing 1.06 billion. Growth in Connected TV consumption, multilingual feeds and advertiser participation has further strengthened the league’s nationwide popularity
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Indian International Master Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy delivered a stellar performance at the Baku Open 2026, finishing second and securing his first Grandmaster norm. The 15-year-old remained unbeaten, gained Elo points, and moved closer to achieving the prestigious Grandmaster title
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The Andhra Cricket Association will conduct a talent hunt for fast bowlers aged 18 to 25. Eligible players can register online and report at the VDCA B Ground on May 24, with zonal and state representatives ineligible to participate
