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From Marvel to municipal: Thanos, Tony Stark, Hulk jump into Maharashtra civic polls

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AI-generated fictional characters from global pop culture are entering ward-level politics in Pune through satire accounts. These characters, speaking fluent Marathi and adopting local anxieties, offer relatable election season entertainment, with videos garnering millions of views and widespread sharing. AI-generated fictional characters from global pop culture are entering ward-level politics in Pune through satire accounts. These […]

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Chinese manja injures police officer and woman in Hyderabad

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Chinese manja has caused harm in Hyderabad, injuring a police officer and a woman. Assistant Sub-Inspector B Nagaraju was cut by the sharp kite string while en route to duty. Separately, a woman in Meerpet sustained deep cuts and significant bleeding after the dangerous string entangled her leg. Both victims received medical attention.  The post

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Telangana cyber fraud: 18 mule account holders held for diverting Rs 547 crore; 4 prime accused still at large

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Khammam police have arrested 18 mule account holders linked to an international cybercrime racket that diverted Rs 547 crore abroad. Four prime accused, who allegedly lured youngsters to open accounts for job promises, are still at large. These accounts were used to launder money from cyber fraud victims before being transferred abroad via cryptocurrency.  The

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