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Former India opener Aakash Chopra has picked his preferred Sunrisers Hyderabad playing XI for their IPL 2026 opener against RCB, backing Eshan Malinga as Pat Cummins’ replacement and urging the team to bat Nitish Kumar Reddy at No. 5.
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The makers of Varun Tej Konidela’s upcoming film ‘Bhari’, directed by Yadhu Vamsee, unveiled its first look and motion poster. The rural sports drama centred on volleyball went on floors in Hyderabad with Pawan Kalyan attending the launch event.
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A used car purchase is a significant event, but the real ownership experience begins only when the keys are transferred to your hands and the car is parked in your driveway. Thus, the initial 30 days of ownership can be regarded as the golden period of a used car buying experience.
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A full emergency was declared at Delhi’s IGI Airport after an IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam reportedly developed an engine snag mid-air. The aircraft made a safe emergency landing with all 161 passengers and crew members unharmed.
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The Andhra Pradesh women’s team won the 7th IDCA Women’s T10 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf, defeating Delhi by five runs in the final in Gurugram. D Kanthamma starred with multiple awards, including Player of the Series.
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BRS legislators staged a walkout in the Telangana Assembly alleging inadequate allocations for BC welfare, pensions, and welfare schemes. The opposition also raised concerns over pending Kalyana Lakshmi payments, delays in panchayat employee salaries, and the lack of a BC Sub-Plan.
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In a remarkable incident, a stray dog accompanied Hanuman Deeksha devotees during their padayatra from Adilabad district and walked nearly 130 kilometres to reach the famous Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagtial district along with the pilgrims.
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Director Anil Ravipudi will reunite with Venkatesh for their fifth film, which will also star Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Produced by Shine Screens, the big-budget family entertainer is slated for a worldwide Sankranthi release next year.
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Police arrested three persons for allegedly assaulting a duty doctor at the Government General Hospital in Mancherial. The accused reportedly attacked the doctor while under the influence of liquor. Authorities warned of strict action against assaults on healthcare professionals.
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Bangladesh has lifted restrictions on telecasting the IPL, with Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan saying sports should not be mixed with politics. Broadcasters are free to apply to air the tournament as the government adopts a commercial approach.
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Gold prices rose 5.77 per cent during the week amid geopolitical tensions and easing crude oil prices. Analysts expect continued volatility as traders monitor Middle East developments, crude oil movements and global central bank policy signals.
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A bandh called by Nirmal MLA Aleti Maheshwar Reddy against the assault on a senior paediatrician was observed peacefully on Saturday. Shops and educational institutions remained closed, while police were deployed across the district to prevent untoward incidents.
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The State Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department arrested two persons for allegedly selling ganja in Uppuguda and seized 2.1 kg of the contraband along with two motorcycles. Five other accused, including the supplier from Nagpur, are absconding.
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PUMA India has launched a new broadcast channel offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Royal Challengers Bengaluru players. The first video features Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Venkatesh Iyer sharing candid moments and light-hearted conversations.
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Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni will miss the first two weeks of IPL 2026 after sustaining a calf strain. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter is undergoing rehabilitation, forcing CSK to rely on Sanju Samson behind the stumps in the opening matches.
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An Iranian missile and drone attack on a Saudi air base injured at least 10 US troops and damaged aircraft, marking a fresh escalation in the conflict, with several personnel reported seriously wounded
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The White House has launched a mobile app to provide direct access to Donald Trump’s messages, featuring live streams, alerts and exclusive content, following a teaser campaign that sparked widespread speculation online.
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The Centre has introduced amendments to the Metro Railways Act via the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, raising fines for offences such as drunkenness, nuisance, unlawful entry, and demonstrations.
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Iran said it will facilitate humanitarian aid shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following a UN request, even as Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear-related sites and tensions escalated across West Asia with missile attacks and rising global economic concerns
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A nationwide HPV vaccination drive targeting adolescents before virus exposure could be a transformative step in prevention
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NCP leader Rupali Chakankar resigned as president of the party’s women’s wing following mounting pressure over her alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, arrested for sexual offences.
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India has approved defence acquisitions worth ₹2.38 lakh crore, including five S-400 missile systems from Russia, 60 medium transport aircraft, remotely piloted strike drones, Sukhoi engine overhaul, and Dhanush guns.
