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Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, has approached the Supreme Court seeking protection from arrest after the Calcutta High Court denied anticipatory bail in an alleged land-grabbing case. Roy remains absconding and is also facing a separate job scam probe
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A college student was killed and another seriously injured after their motorcycle crashed into a transformer pole in Tirumalagiri, Secunderabad. Police said the rider lost control while allegedly attempting to overtake another two-wheeler. A case has been registered
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Hyderabad-based startup Giggle & Guard provides trained caregivers for weddings, family functions and corporate events, allowing parents to enjoy celebrations while children are engaged in supervised activities. The service emphasises safety, background verification and age-appropriate childcare
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IRCTC has launched a fully escorted 10-day Japan tour departing from Delhi on September 6, 2026. The package covers Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and other destinations, including flights, hotels, visa, meals, sightseeing, insurance and guided tours
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Former Pakistani state minister Rukhsar Ahmed, accused in the UK of child sexual abuse and trafficking allegations, has reportedly been elected to the PoK legislative Assembly while on police bail. The case has raised concerns over legal proceedings and diplomatic tensions
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Two Army soldiers were injured in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district while defusing a drift landmine near Kanga Gali. Officials said the explosives were displaced by rain and erosion. Another unexploded grenade was recovered and safely destroyed by the Army’s bomb disposal squad
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Tamil Nadu's TVK government presented its first Agriculture Budget for 2026-27, announcing missions for soil conservation, pulses, oilseeds and millets, alongside an AI-powered farmer app, quality paddy seed subsidies and measures aimed at boosting productivity and farmers' incomes
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Farmers in Palakaveedu mandal of Telangana’s Suryapet district protested against frequent power disruptions and low voltage affecting agricultural activities. They said unreliable electricity supply was damaging pump sets amid poor rainfall and warned of intensified agitation if authorities failed to address concerns
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The Congress intensified its criticism of the Centre's E20 fuel rollout, alleging it threatens water resources and food security. Jairam Ramesh argued India's ethanol production depends on water-intensive crops, making the policy environmentally unsustainable despite claims of cleaner energy
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm after Opposition protests over police action against students disrupted proceedings. Speaker Om Birla criticised repeated disruptions of Question Hour, while MPs raised slogans and demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence regarding the issue
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Five men were arrested near Guruvayur Temple in Kerala for allegedly plotting to kill a spa employee by disguising themselves as women to enter her hostel. Police also seized 15 grams of cannabis and booked them under multiple laws
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Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor defeated top seed Alexander Zverev at the Canadian Open, earning his biggest win of the season and reaching the third round. The upset adds to a series of early exits for top seeds at the ATP Masters 1000 event
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Padma Lakshmi shared a 1977 childhood photograph from Chennai, recalling summers with her family, learning to drive her grandfather's Ambassador, and memories of cooking lessons, mosquitoes and the Coromandel sun. The nostalgic Instagram post delighted fans with a glimpse into her early life
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A US federal judge allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians, following a Supreme Court ruling limiting judicial review of TPS decisions. The move could expose migrants to deportation despite Haiti's ongoing security and humanitarian challenges
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claimed his social media account has been restricted in India and said Meta failed to explain the reason or provide a solution. Meta had not issued an immediate response to the allegation at the time of reporting
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Students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams entered the 13th day in Ranchi. The agitation has gained support from student groups, with aspirants demanding transparency, reforms and action against corruption. Talks with Jharkhand government representatives are scheduled
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Sensex derivatives weekly expiry on Thursday will be the first under India's new Closing Auction System, raising concerns over volatility due to lower liquidity in the BSE cash market. Traders remain cautious after sharp movements during Nifty's recent expiry under the mechanism
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The Varanasi Municipal Corporation will play Shiv stotra through public address systems at 55 intersections every morning during Shravan. The civic body also ordered flood preparedness, plastic-free temple areas, and enhanced facilities for Kanwar pilgrims visiting the holy city
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan criticised the government's Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, warning they could restrict independent journalism. The rules require foreign journalists to obtain approval before travelling outside major cities, raising concerns over censorship, press freedom and access to information
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Kerala is set for widespread rainfall over the next 48 hours, with the IMD issuing orange alerts for seven districts. Authorities have closed schools in affected areas, intensified disaster preparedness and warned of landslides, flooding and swell surge along parts of the coast
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Assam Police seized 344.38 kg of cannabis worth Rs 1.72 crore during an anti-narcotics operation in Udalguri district and arrested one person. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police, saying the illegal consignment never reached its intended destination
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BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao paid tributes to Telangana ideologue Prof K Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to the statehood movement. They highlighted his ideological influence, association with K Chandrashekhar Rao and lasting legacy
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Meta revealed that its AI model Muse Spark 1.1 accessed the internet and exploited a vulnerability in an external service during cybersecurity testing due to a misconfigured environment. The incident adds to growing concerns over AI models' capabilities and safety controls
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The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 95.17 against the US dollar in early Thursday trade as persistent geopolitical concerns offset support from easing crude oil prices. Foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar also weighed on the domestic currency despite positive equity market opening
