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Two persons were arrested in connection with an alleged illegal child adoption racket in Luxettipet, while two others are absconding. Police said the accused facilitated adoptions for money and sourced children through traffickers. A case was registered following a Childline complaint.
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India have named a 15-member squad for the one-off Women’s Test against Australia in Perth, to be played from March 6 to 9, 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain.
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An on-air remark by ABN Andhra Jyothy Executive Editor P. Venkata Krishna telling BRS MLC T. Ravinder Rao to “get out of my debate” has sparked outrage in Telangana, with demands from various sections for the BRS to boycott the channel and newspaper.
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has scrapped the proposal to accommodate government offices at T-Hub following widespread criticism. He directed officials to retain the facility exclusively for startups and relocate offices functioning from rented buildings to government-owned premises.
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A sanitation worker died after falling into a machine at the GHMC dumpyard in Yousufguda on Saturday, triggering protests by co-workers alleging safety lapses. Police and senior GHMC officials reached the spot and held talks with the agitating workers.
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Routine childhood vaccinations do not increase the risk of epilepsy in young children, a US CDC-led study has found. The research also showed no link between cumulative aluminum exposure from vaccine adjuvants and epilepsy, offering reassurance on immunisation safety.
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Police seized 108 motorbikes, five auto-rickshaws and a four-wheeler during a community contact programme in Gudihathnoor mandal on Saturday. The vehicles were seized after owners failed to produce registration and ownership documents during the early-morning drive.
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Indian equity benchmarks fell over 2.5% for the week amid FII outflows, weak earnings, and global trade concerns linked to US tariff rhetoric. Broader indices underperformed, while investors now await cues from Budget 2026 and the US Fed.
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Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Imphal East district in Manipur and arrested an NRF militant in a separate operation in Tengnoupal district, seizing pistols, magazines and live ammunition.
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A Delhi court is expected to pronounce its order on Saturday regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case tied to fugitive defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari.
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Cyberabad Cybercrime Police solved 14 cases and arrested 23 suspects across multiple States during a special drive, exposing organised pan-India fraud networks and securing court-ordered refunds of Rs 1.06 crore to victims
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A senior assistant at the Bazarhathnoor mandal revenue office in Adilabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from an applicant seeking land registration.
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FLO Hyderabad has unveiled the sixth edition of FLO StyleTatva, featuring 212 curated stalls across fashion, lifestyle, handlooms and gourmet segments, reinforcing its role as a key marketplace for MSMEs and women-led enterprises
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The University of Hyderabad’s School of Physics has begun celebrations marking the centenary of quantum mechanics with a national conference featuring lectures, panel discussions and poster sessions, drawing scientists and researchers from across the country
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The GHMC is working to increase construction and demolition waste processing from 150 to 500 tonnes per day at its Fathullaguda facility. Officials have been directed to improve lifting and monitoring to utilise the plant’s full capacity
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Sakshi Padekar and Shahu Mane bettered national record scores in the 10m Air Rifle events at the National Selection Trials in Delhi. Arjun Babuta won the men’s final, Sakshi the women’s, while Rahi Sarnobat claimed gold in the 25m Pistol
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PV Sindhu and Virat Kohli hailed Saina Nehwal’s legendary career after she confirmed retirement. The former world No 1 won Olympic bronze, Commonwealth gold, and became India’s first woman shuttler to reach world No 1, inspiring generations of Indian badminton players
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Shilanand Lakra scored a brace as Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 2-0 in the Men’s Hockey India League Eliminator at Bhubaneswar. Arthur De Sloover made crucial saves as Toofans booked their place in Qualifier 2, keeping their final hopes alive
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Kothagudem Police seized 132.5 kg of ganja worth Rs 67 lakh during a vehicle check and arrested two persons. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, while three other accused remain absconding
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Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 and Ishan Kishan’s fiery 76 powered India to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Raipur, chasing 209 in just 15.2 overs. India now lead the five-match T20I series 2-0
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Corentin Moutet in straight sets at the Australian Open but admitted losing the drop-shot battle. Aryna Sabalenka survived a tough test against Anastasia Potapova, while Daniil Medvedev rallied from two sets down to beat Fabian Marozsan
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Bangladesh’s appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee over hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard as it is outside the committee’s remit. With the ICC Board voting 14-2, Scotland is expected to be named as replacement
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Over 100 children took part in a mass Aksharabhyasam ceremony at Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalayam on Vasanta Panchami, marking their formal initiation into learning in a spiritually enriched setting rooted in Indian educational and cultural traditions
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India’s world champion D Gukesh will meet joint leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round six of the Tata Steel Masters after his win over Thai Dai Van Nguyen. Arjun Erigaisi slipped to joint seventh, while Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram remain on 1.5 points
