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The notorious Chaddi gang struck twice in Mancherial on Tuesday night, stealing cash and a mobile phone before fleeing when police patrols intervened. CCTV footage captured their movements, sparking concern among residents who demand stronger night security.
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will expand energy trade with the US, with nuclear power, critical minerals and clean energy driving cooperation. He also criticised the EU’s CBAM, warning it risks isolating Europe and raising its costs.
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Shruti Haasan delighted fans by sharing a rare childhood photo of her father, Kamal Haasan, with her grandfather, defence lawyer D. Srinivasan. The actress, last seen in Coolie, will next feature in Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam.
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An unidentified man with his throat slit was found near Rajendranagar service road in Hyderabad, sparking panic among residents. Police suspect the body was dumped after the murder. The case comes amid a spate of violent crimes in the area.
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Three Maoists belonging to the banned Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gumla district on Wednesday. Weapons were seized from the site, while a search operation remains underway, police confirmed.
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Farah Khan playfully told Karan Johar he looked “so rich” in his Manish Malhotra outfit for the National Awards, where Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani won Best Popular Film. Johar expressed gratitude, calling the honour deeply emotional and humbling.
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The ICC has suspended USA Cricket’s membership over repeated governance failures and reputational damage, though US national teams will still compete in ICC events and LA28 Olympics preparations. A Normalisation Committee will oversee reforms needed for reinstatement.
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Sabrina Carpenter described men as a “super entertaining species” while saying women have always had to “train” them. Promoting her new album Man’s Best Friend, she also defended its raunchy cover art, saying it reflected themes of power, dominance, and wit.
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EAM S. Jaishankar urged Global South nations to adopt a multi-pronged strategy for political, diplomatic, and technological cooperation, citing vaccines, digital tools, and AI as areas for collaboration, while also pushing for UN reform and stronger multilateralism.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has credited Donald Trump with playing a key role in ending hostilities between India and Pakistan, though New Delhi has categorically denied any third-party mediation, asserting the ceasefire followed direct military talks.
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Pakistan survived a brilliant spell from Wanindu Hasaranga to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in an intense Asia Cup Super 4 match. Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz held their nerves to guide Pakistan to a crucial win
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India take on Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 with spinners expected to play a key role. While India have the stronger batting line-up, Bangladesh’s attack led by Mustafizur Rahman could test India in the middle overs
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Shreyas Iyer has taken a temporary break from red-ball cricket due to a back issue and will miss the upcoming home Test series against West Indies. He will undergo evaluation and recovery at BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
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A group of customers assaulted bouncers at a Madhapur pub following a dispute over bill payment. The incident, which occurred five days ago, surfaced on Tuesday. Four bouncers were injured and hospitalised.
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Legendary cricket umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird, aged 92, passed away. Known for his accuracy, humour, and memorable on-field moments, Bird officiated 66 Tests and 69 ODIs and remained a beloved figure in cricket even after retirement
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Telugu Titans beat Gujarat Giants 30-29 in a nail-biting Pro Kabaddi League 12 clash in Jaipur. Bharat Hooda and Vijay Malik led the Titans’ comeback, while Mohammadreza Shadloui starred for the Giants in a closely contested game
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The ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun begins in Delhi with 208 shooters from 18 countries. India leads with 69 athletes. Notable participants include Raiza Dhillon, Abhinav Shaw, Shambhavi Kshirsagar, and international medalists from Italy and Croatia
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Andhra Cricket Association announced Ranji Trophy probables for the upcoming season. Players including K S Bharath, Sk Rasheed, Ricky Bhui and P Satyanarayana Raju will attend a camp under coach Gary Stead in Vizianagaram before the final squad is named
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At 13, Saatvic Kumar Singh becomes one of the youngest amateurs to compete in the PGTI Telangana Golconda Masters Golf Championship. The Delhi Public School student aims to gain experience and chase national and international titles in the future
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Rising tariffs, stagnant productivity, and AI disruptions demand a Commission for Productivity and Employment Growth
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy felicitated international footballer Guguloth Sowmya, Nizamabad native and SBI officer. Sowmya, recently named AIFF Best Player of the Year, is part of India’s women’s team qualifying for the 2026 Asian Football Championship
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Aishwarya Pissay created history by becoming the first woman from Asia and India to race in the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship in Portugal. Competing in Rally2 Women’s class, she now eyes Dakar 2027 as her next milestone
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While the sweeping reduction of GST rates is a welcome move, the Centre must also address the legitimate concerns of the States over the potential revenue losses
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The Telangana High Court will hear a batch of 15 appeals on Wednesday challenging a single judge’s verdict that annulled the Group-1 Mains results and ordered revaluation of answer sheets.
