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BRS working president K T Rama Rao condemned the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal, accusing the Telangana government of neglecting heritage conservation and destroying historical structures in the name of development.
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The Supreme Court of India refused bail to a student accused of inciting violence during a Noida workers’ protest and directed her to approach the Allahabad High Court. The case relates to alleged unrest during a wage protest that turned violent, while the court also issued notice in a related custodial torture complaint
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BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government citing NCRB 2024 data showing a sharp rise in cybercrime, missing persons and crimes against women and children. He held the state leadership responsible for worsening law and order conditions.
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APSDMA has forecast light rains with thunderstorms and lightning across several districts of Andhra Pradesh over the next two days, even as heatwave conditions persist in parts of the state. Unseasonal rainfall continues to impact agricultural activity in some regions.
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Amit Shah visited the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata after arriving as BJP’s central observer for the legislature party meeting. The BJP is set to elect its leader following a historic election win, marking a political shift in West Bengal
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A man has been charged in the UK for allegedly harassing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after an incident near his home in eastern England. Police said the suspect was arrested following reports of threatening behaviour, while investigations continue into the case linked to the former royal’s ongoing public controversies and past associations with Jeffrey Epstein
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Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the Indian National Congress alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, calling it “dreadful” and politically opportunistic. He warned the move could weaken ties with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and indirectly aid the BJP’s entry into Tamil Nadu politics
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From Araku Valley and Dandeli to Tadoba Tiger Reserve and Horsley Hills, several scenic destinations around Hyderabad offer ideal weekend escapes. Within a few hours’ drive, travellers can enjoy forests, waterfalls, wildlife safaris and peaceful hill station experiences.
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Sonam Kapoor celebrated a decade with husband Anand Ahuja, sharing heartfelt memories of their journey through marriage, parenthood, and life together. The actress reflected on their evolving relationship, calling him her greatest source of strength, love, and companionship
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Cloudflare will cut over 1,100 jobs globally as it restructures operations around rising AI adoption. The company said AI usage internally surged 600 per cent, prompting organisational changes focused on the “agentic AI era” rather than traditional cost-cutting or performance-based layoffs
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Air India board has reportedly discussed cost-cutting measures, including furloughs and bonus deferments, amid rising losses and operational pressures linked to West Asia tensions and higher fuel prices. The airline is also reviewing leadership transition and long-term financial restructuring plans.
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The wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly murdered by her domestic help at their Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad. The accused is absconding, while police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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India successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) off Odisha. Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force, the system converts unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons, boosting India’s low-cost indigenous defence capabilities
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Ravi Pandit, founder and chairman of KPIT Technologies passed away in Pune at 71. He transformed the company into a global automotive software leader and contributed significantly to public policy, sustainability, and industry initiatives across India
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Actor Harshvardhan Rane is training intensely for action scenes in Force 3 while shooting in a remote location. Referencing Newton's Second Law of Motion, he shared workout videos and updates alongside co-stars John Abraham and Tanya Maniktala
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Economists expect the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch stance on monetary policy amid geopolitical uncertainty and inflation trends. Rising food inflation and global oil prices are key risks, while the central bank is likely to avoid immediate policy tightening.
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A hantavirus outbreak aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius infected five people and caused three deaths, including Dutch and German passengers. Two Indian crew members are onboard. WHO confirmed limited human-to-human transmission but stressed the outbreak is not comparable to Covid-19 or a pandemic threat
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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.