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Once strongholds of Naxal influence, these areas now celebrate freedom as security forces restore peace and confidence
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Cheaper food and fuel prices drive down wholesale and retail inflation; RBI projects CPI at 3.1 per cent for 2025–26
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The TDP clinched the Pulivendula ZPTC bypoll in Kadapa, defeating the ruling YSRCP amid clashes between party workers. TDP’s M Latha Reddy secured 6,716 votes over YSRCP’s Hemanth Reddy. The result is significant as Pulivendula is YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s constituency
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Warning that the BJP could keep winning elections “in a wrong way,” he also denied wrongdoing in the Haryana land deal case
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A private school teacher in Rangareddy district allegedly taped a Class II student’s mouth and poked near his eyes with a pencil. The child has not attended school for 20 days, prompting protests and demands for strict action.
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Two weeks of steady rain have turned Hyderabad and Rangareddy’s monsoon deficit into a surplus. Hyderabad has recorded 492 mm against a normal of 363 mm, while Telangana’s overall seasonal rainfall has exceeded the norm, reaching 498 mm so far.
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A decades-old building in Feelkhana, Begum Bazar, collapsed on Thursday following heavy rains. No casualties occurred as the structure had been vacated after GHMC issued notices. A cycle showroom previously operated there before being closed for safety reasons.
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The Supreme Court has adjourned for eight weeks a plea to rescue Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya from execution in Yemen, as negotiations with the victim’s family continue. Priya, convicted of murder, faces the death penalty unless blood money secures pardon
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The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by Congress leader Ajmeera Shyam Naik challenging Asifabad MLA Kova Lakshmi’s 2023 election victory over alleged false information in her affidavit. The ruling upholds an earlier Telangana High Court decision in Lakshmi’s favour.
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Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie delivers a gripping mix of action, mystery, and sentiment, powered by Rajinikanth’s commanding performance and Nagarjuna’s menacing turn. With stylish set pieces, emotional beats, and a rousing climax, this mass entertainer is a theatrical treat.
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The National Dam Safety Authority has warned of serious structural damage to Singur Dam, ordering urgent repairs and reduced storage to 20 TMC. Officials cautioned that a breach could flood downstream areas, urging residents and farmers along the Manjeera River to stay alert.
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BRS general secretary Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar condemned the arrest of Podu farmers from Dimda village during their 400-km padayatra to Hyderabad, demanding land rights. He accused the Congress government of suppressing farmers and urged their immediate release and action against forest officials.
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Sania Mirza paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Vece Paes, former Olympian and father of Leander Paes, who died in Kolkata. Recalling their first meeting in 2002, she described him as a likeable professional and a trusted presence in Indian tennis.
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Relentless rains over 24 hours have battered Telangana, killing two people, damaging infrastructure, and destroying crops. Several districts reported over 60 mm of rain, prompting a high alert. Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway amid forecasts of more rainfall.
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The All India Football Federation mourned Dr Vece Paes, former India hockey Olympian and noted sports medicine expert, who passed away at 80. Father of tennis star Leander Paes, he contributed significantly to AIFF’s medical programmes and Indian sports development
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A man died and a woman was injured after a van collided with their two-wheeler at Beechupally, Jogulamba Gadwal, on Thursday morning. Locals rushed the injured woman to the Government General Hospital for treatment.
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Torrential rains in Mahabubnagar and Jadcherla caused flooding, road damage, and traffic disruptions on NH-44. A private bus carrying Amara Raja Batteries employees narrowly escaped a mishap after a road cave-in, while irrigation officials opened Koil Sagar project gates to release water.
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Telangana’s irrigation safety, citing warnings for Jurala, Manjeera, and Singur projects while politicising Kaleshwaram’s Medigadda barrage repairs. He urged urgent action to safeguard all water projects for four crore people
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Telangana’s 194 Model Schools recorded 50,718 vacancies for 2025-26, with MEC and CEC intermediate streams witnessing the lowest demand. Officials cite stream choice, late entry-level admissions, and remote locations as key reasons for the steep drop in enrolments.
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The Election Commission rebutted Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegations, urging him to submit proof with an affidavit instead of creating a “false narrative.” The EC said “one person, one vote” law exists since 1951 and defended Indian electors’ integrity
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From October 4, 2025, RBI will mandate banks to clear cheques within hours instead of up to two days. The Cheque Truncation System will shift to continuous clearing in two phases, enhancing efficiency, reducing settlement risks, and improving customer experience
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Heavy rains triggered a rare surge in Himayatsagar inflows, peaking at 17,500 cusecs on Thursday morning. Authorities issued two flood warnings and opened eight gates to release water into Musi River, as inflows poured in from catchment areas.
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Nirmal police arrested seven members of an inter-state gang accused of stealing cattle by using anaesthesia and selling them to Maharashtra slaughterhouses. Vehicles, cash, and mobile phones were seized. The gang’s kingpin admitted forming it to make quick money.
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In Assam, several ethnic organisations have launched the ‘Miya Kheda Andolan’ supporting state-led eviction drives against alleged encroachers, mostly Bengali-speaking Muslims. The movement stresses indigenous identity protection, with rallies and boycotts, while CM Himanta Biswa Sarma backed evictions but urged adherence to law
