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Former Rajya Sabha member Dr. Gopalrao Patil passes away
He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000
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Vinay Kulkarni murder case: Special court castigates three police officers for false testimony against Karnataka Congress MLA
Three police officers openly admitted to tendering “false evidence” under oath before the magistrate in the murder case
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Delhi HC directs expeditious decision on visa plea by Moin Qureshi's daughter
The Delhi High Court passed the order on a 2019 petition by Ms. Pernia Qureshi, a U.S. citizen, against the Centre’s decision to revoke her Person of Indian Origin status
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Higher the alcohol content in your drink, more you will pay in Karnataka
Karnataka moves towards a new ‘Alcohol in Beverage’ (AIB) policy with respect to excise taxation
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Telangana 2026 summer temperature tracker; highest temperature of 43.4°C on April 20
Thunderstorms were forecast in 20 Telangana districts for Tuesday (April 21, 2026)
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Hyderabad 2026 summer temperature tracker | Maximum temperature 41.6°C on April 20
The maximum temperature in urban Telangana crossed 43°C on April 16, 2026
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Watch: Mohan Bhagwat: Anyone knowing Sanskrit can pick up any local language faster
Describing Sanskrit as a vital link among the India’s diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the country’s civilisational heritage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday (April 20, 2026) called for expanding the use of the ancient language across the country.
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Gujarat cops bust inter-state child trafficking racket, kingpin held in Telangana
The police said the gang would obtain newborn babies within 24 to 48 hours of birth and sell them at high prices. They found that the gang had sold two children each from Gujarat and Maharashtra, three from Telangana, and one from Delhi
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Tamil Nadu election 2026: On final day of campaign, Vijay says he won’t yield to ‘anti-people fascist forces’
In a statement addressing the people of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vijay alleged that from the very day he entered politics, the DMK and the BJP had been exerting enormous pressure on him.
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Living with the Mughals: a legacy that endures despite erasure
April 21, 2026 marks five centuries since the decisive Battle of Panipat which led to the founding of the Mughal empire in the Indian subcontinent. Memory, monument and everyday language carry forward a contested inheritance that refuses to fade
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Explosive thrown at house of Congress booth agent’s family at Payyannur in Kerala; no damage reported
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Air Arabia flight from Abu Dhabi lands safely in Thiruvananthapuram after suspected bird strike
Despite the suspected bird hit, the crew continued the flight in accordance with standard safety procedures. The aircraft completed its journey without incident and landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala
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BJP used women as a shield to push through delimitation: Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal
The govt. wanted to divide the INDIA alliance and deploy their usual tactics to push through the Constitution Amendment Bill but they had not anticipated the unity in the alliance which is why they appear rattled, the Congress leader says; the next Kerala CM will be chosen in a democratic fashion, says Mr. Venugopal, who played the role of a troubleshooter during the Assembly election campaign
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Vice-President, Prime Minister greet civil servants on Civil Services Day
The Vice President said as the enduring pillar of India's administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance
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India, U.N. officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation
The meeting was held between Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the West Asia, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations
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Kejriwal asks people of Tamil Nadu not to vote for NDA, says BJP has captured AIADMK
If you vote for the NDA, the BJP and the AIADMK will stop the good work carried out by the DMK government because their intention is to loot the people, says the former Chief Minister of Delhi
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Kerala’s Thekkady faces bleak tourist season as Periyar Lake’s water level plummets
Forest department and Kerala Tourism Development Corporation reduce the seating capacity in their boating services, rendering tickets scarce for tourists, who mainly come to Thekkady to enjoy boating and watch wildlife. Drinking water projects in the Kumily and Chakkupallom panchayats too affected by the falling water level
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Mohan Bhagwat bats for wider promotion of Sanskrit
The RSS chief says a significant proportion of vocabulary across linguistic traditions in India was either derived from or influenced by Sanskrit. Its growth will not displace but rather strengthen other languages, he says
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Kerala Police warn of fake update scam targeting smarphone users
Kerala Police have warned of a cyber fraud targeting users of Vivo and iQOO smartphones through fake "OriginOS Update" messages that trick users into installing malware and stealing sensitive data, including banking credentials
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Doctors’ body demands apology from DMK government for failing to fulfil promises
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