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PoliticsPhoto: MintIndia plans to build access-controlled ring roads and bypasses to maintain highway speeds of 100-120 kmph. The initiative aims to separate long-distance passenger and freight traffic from local movement and prevent unregulated roadside development, thereby protecting the benefits of public investment and easing urban congestion.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldYSRCP state coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy stated that alleged attacks, intimidation, and criminal cases will not force the party out of the ongoing local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. He demanded a High Court inquiry into recent police firing in Pulivendula during nomination filings. Reddy accused the TDP-led government of blocking nominations and coercing withdrawals to engineer unopposed victories, blaming ruling party groups for violence.
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SportsPhoto: TOI SportsTemba Bavuma scored his highest Test innings of 179, leading South Africa's recovery from 110-6 to a declaration at 425-9. His captain's knock was supported by Marco Jansen's 85 and Simon Harmer's 82, with key partnerships shifting momentum in South Africa's favor during the match.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentOn its fifth day, Nayyi Navelli earned Rs 4.35 crore in India, a 64.2% increase from the previous day. The film's domestic net collection reached Rs 18.65 crore after five days. Starring Yami Gautam and exploring a family dynamic, the movie has grossed Rs 24.68 crore worldwide, gaining strong audience response.
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BusinessPhoto: NDTV WorldElon Musk publicly endorsed merging Tesla and SpaceX, aiming to create a $3.5 trillion integrated technology and manufacturing company. The merger would unify Musk's ventures in AI, robotics, energy, satellite communications, and transportation, both on Earth and in orbit. Musk highlighted benefits like cooperation on superintelligence software, chip design, robotics, and orbital data centers, aligning with his long-term vision.
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TechnologyPhoto: HT WorldRecent events in Ukraine highlight Europe's reliance on American space technology. Ukrainian drones lost Starlink connections at high speeds, and US spy satellites failed to warn of Russian missile attacks on Kyiv. European defense leaders can only partially replace US intelligence and worry about continued access amid conflict. This has accelerated efforts to develop European alternatives, including regulatory moves to merge major satellite firms and boost competition with SpaceX.
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Photo: MintIndia plans to build access-controlled ring roads and bypasses to maintain highway speeds of 100-120 kmph. The initiative aims to separate long-distance passenger and freight traffic from local movement and prevent unregulated roadside development, thereby protecting the benefits of public investment and easing urban congestion.
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