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Wild elephant electrocuted in Chittoor district; Pawan Kalyan orders inquiry

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 06:14
The elephant came into contact with wires connected to a farm pump on Monday night; Deputy Chief Minister asked for power lines in wildlife areas to be kept at safe heights
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Why has the Supreme Court sought Centre’s view on totalisers for vote counting in EVMs | Explained

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 06:12
Totaliser is a proposal aimed at preventing candidates from determining the voting pattern of individual polling booths
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Wayanad monsoon crisis: rainfall deficit hits 37% amid El Niño impact

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 06:11
Wayanad recorded an average of just 1,391 mm of rainfall between June 1 and August 31, which is nearly 37% lesser than the seasonal average of 2,200 mm the district receives during this period
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Injury or excuse? PCB demands inquiry against Imam-ul-Haq; opener didn't bat at Lord's

Times of India - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:57
Aaqib Javed, who is part of Pakistan's four-member selection panel, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will investigate how Imam was managed after suffering the injury during the match.
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JSP to unveil youth wing name, logo in Pithapuram on September 2, marking Pawan Kalyan’s birthday

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:52
Party will guarantee an active role for youth at every level and groom them into committed leaders, says PAC chairman Nadendla Manohar
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Pawan Kalyan sanctions another ₹100 crore for Godavari villages ahead of Pushkarams

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:51
₹90 crore from Panchayat Raj funds will build 111 works including roads linking villages to the ghats, and ₹10 crore from the RWS Department will provide drinking water at every ghat; the allocation is in addition to ₹100 crore through the APPCB
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'Hanuman Ansh' box office day 26: Neem Karoli Baba biopic surpasses 'Toxic's earnings

Times of India - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:49
Surprising all, the modestly budgeted biopic 'Hanuman Ansh' has established itself as a box office hit, maintaining a strong performance weeks after its launch. On its 26th day, the film outperformed a heavyweight contender in terms of revenue. With an overall collection of Rs 63.82 crore in India, this film beautifully chronicles the journey of the revered Neem Karoli Baba.
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Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex-manager Disha Salian's death

Times of India - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:40
The Bombay high court ordered a CBI investigation into Disha Salian's death. The court questioned Mumbai Police's failure to register an FIR for murder allegations. Police registered only an Accidental Death Report despite family complaints of gang rape. The court found the suicide theory inconsistent with the evidence presented. Post-mortem and ADR copies were not given to the family for years.
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Zombie fungus uses dead female flies to infect healthy flies using spores

Times of India - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:36
A fungus launches infectious spores using pressurized liquid bursts from dead flies. These spores are propelled with significant force, reaching speeds up to ten meters per second. Spore size is crucial, balancing momentum for dispersal and air current transport. Dead female flies attract males, aiding spore spread through contact and movement. This remarkable fungal artillery ensures continued infection and life cycle progression.
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Vijay should continue to be CM; Rahul Gandhi is PM candidate: TNCC president

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:22
“Some media houses are conspiring and trying to spoil the relationship between TVK and Congress,” says Manickam Tagore
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BJP lawmakers compromised Odisha’s interest by supporting mining law amendments: BJD

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:14
Advocate General Pitambar Acharya, in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, had stated that the ₹1 lakh crore in arrears was Odisha’s legitimate entitlement and the State would suffer substantial financial loss if it did not receive the amount, alleged BJD MP Santrupt Misra
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Naveen Patnaik urges BJP MPs to seek reversal of mining Act amendment

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:12
In a single Legislative stroke, the control over our own minerals and our mineral-bearing lands was taken away from us, says former Odisha CM in a letter addressed to BJP MPs from the State
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Centre of Excellence for Tribal students in A.P.’s Marikavalasa to provide competitive exam coaching

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:06
The Centre has adopted a co-educational format on the lines of Eklavya Model Residential Schools, while providing separate dormitories and classrooms for boys and girls, besides CCTV cameras, dedicated wardens and enhanced security arrangements
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New senior citizens’ welfare department takes shape in Keralam

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:05
The UDF government’s first Budget allocated ₹10 crore to support a range of welfare initiatives for the State’s rapidly ageing population.
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Delhi High Court seeks Centre, FSSAI’s response to plea against ‘ban’ on Fortune soyabean refined oil

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:00
The company has challenged FSSAI’s action on two claims made on the packaging of the product: “100% Veg” and “Cholesterol Free – For Healthy Lifestyle”
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Haryana private hospitals suspend Ayushman services over outstanding dues

Hindu - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 04:57
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Haryana, has warned of a complete withdrawal of services from September 16 if the dues are not cleared
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