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RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale called for peace amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and said the Union government was acting in the supreme interest of the nation. He also urged protests to remain peaceful and declined comment on UGC regulations
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said states can take policy decisions before the model code of conduct comes into force, responding to questions on recent welfare announcements. He also assured strict action against inducements and urged voters to participate in the democratic process
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Actor Vijay has entered Tamil Nadu politics with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and is preparing for his first Assembly election. While his fan base and youth appeal are strengths, the Karur stampede controversy and lack of organisational depth pose challenges
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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami is leading an aggressive campaign to return the party to power in Tamil Nadu. Banking on alliances and anti-incumbency, the party faces challenges from the ruling DMK, actor Vijay and other emerging political players
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Telangana police’s EAGLE team raided a farmhouse belonging to former BRS MLA Rohith Reddy, apprehending 11 people, including TDP MP Mahesh Kumar. Six tested positive for drugs, cocaine and a revolver were seized, and a case was registered at Moinabad police station.
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The GHMC collected over 15 tonnes of electronic waste during a two-day special drive held at 110 collection points across the city. Cash incentives encouraged citizens to responsibly dispose of old electronic items instead of mixing them with regular waste.
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The Malkajgiri traffic police booked 223 people for drunken driving during weekend checks. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders, while nine drivers recorded extremely high blood alcohol levels. All the accused have been asked to appear before court.
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The 8th International Conference on Stem Cells, ISCSGCON-2026, concluded in Hyderabad with participation from over 50 scientists, clinicians and researchers. The event featured live demonstrations of regenerative treatment techniques and discussions on advances in stem cell research.
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NTK chief Seeman is taking an aggressive stand against Dravidian politics and contesting all 234 seats, banking on Tamil nationalism and youth support. Meanwhile, V K Sasikala is testing her political comeback with a new party ahead of the Assembly polls
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DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin appears confident of securing a second term, banking on welfare initiatives, the Dravidian governance model and alliance unity. However, criticism over dynasty politics, unfulfilled promises and new political challengers remain concerns ahead of polls
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The Communist Party of India released its list of 25 candidates for the April 9 Kerala Assembly elections, dropping six sitting legislators who completed three terms. The party retained its four ministers and signalled a generational shift within its leadership ranks
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Several water kiosks set up by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to provide free drinking water during summer are lying defunct across the city, with some being used as storage spaces by sanitation workers due to lack of maintenance.
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A rare sighting of the endangered Indian Skimmer at Kistareddypeta Lake near Hyderabad has excited the city’s birding community. The solitary bird, spotted by cardiac surgeon Dr Nisarga, is believed to be the first verifiable record of the species in the area.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar warned against the misuse of AI-generated deepfakes during election campaigns while announcing Assembly poll dates for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, where 17.4 crore voters are eligible to cast ballots.
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The CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10 for students in several Middle East countries due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. The board will announce the result declaration process later.
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Ahead of the Election Commission announcing Assembly poll dates, the Congress accused the Modi government of misusing the Model Code of Conduct, with party leader Jairam Ramesh alleging it has effectively become “Modi’s Code of Campaigning”.
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Two persons were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly attempting to bribe Odisha Congress MLAs staying at a resort ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of orchestrating “Operation Lotus”.
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Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched an Integrated Phygital Service Centre in Madhya Pradesh, saying the initiative will use BharatNet connectivity to deliver healthcare, education, agricultural support, financial and e-governance services to people in rural and remote areas.
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The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions and encroachments along the Ganga riverbanks and floodplains, and asked about steps taken to protect the river and implement Ganga rejuvenation measures.
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As Kerala prepares for the Assembly election schedule announcement, the ruling LDF appears ahead in candidate selection and seat-sharing discussions, while the Congress-led UDF is still negotiating with allies and finalising its list of candidates.
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New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called for peace amid tensions in West Asia while also outlining plans to expand its organisational presence across the country as it approaches its 100th year, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Sunday. Addressing the media during the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) meeting, Hosabale said […]
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Two persons died in separate accidents in Hyderabad. A man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run while taking a U-turn near Shamshabad, while another man died after accidentally falling from the second floor of a building while erecting a banner.
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A 45-year-old man from Kalyan East in Maharashtra’s Thane district allegedly died by suicide after cybercriminals blackmailed him with morphed obscene photos and extorted money over several months. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 increase in the monthly honorarium for purohits and muezzins hours before the Assembly poll announcement, raising it to Rs 2,000 and approving fresh applications under the scheme.