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Saturday's Durand Cup double-header features two crucial group-stage fixtures. Diamond Harbour FC face Mohun Bagan in a Group B showdown, while Punjab FC and Bodoland FC meet in a must-win Group D clash
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Restrictive provisions in the name of affirmative action and merit have left BCs steadily losing ground in jobs, education and representation
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The Telangana Football Association handed over ₹1 lakh to referee Syed Ameer Ali Sajid for medical treatment after a road accident. Public donations are encouraged via PhonePe for further support
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Telangana Sports Minister V. Srihari urged transparency in admissions to sports schools and called for upgraded infrastructure, recruitment of coaches, and compulsory yoga and motivation classes during a high-level review meeting
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Bilateral relationships are nurtured not through diktats but through a shared understanding of each other’s economic realities
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The UBS Athletics Kids Cup encourages fitness and sports values in children aged 7 to 15. Hyderabad hosted a training session with 300 school representatives to expand the initiative's reach
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Former international kho kho player Sarangapani passed away in Warangal at 35 after prolonged illness. He reportedly received no government support, and local associations had to fund his last rites
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The ECI has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegations of large-scale voter list manipulation, particularly in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of Bangalore Central. In response to Gandhi's press conference, the ECI has challenged him to legally stand by his claims by signing a statutory declaration under Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
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India will face Hong Kong China, Nepal, and Ghana in Group H of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. A new relay format debuts as the tournament returns to India after 17 years
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City College Old Boys will host a one-day knock-out 5x5 basketball tournament on August 15 at City College Ground. Entries close August 13 with no spot entries allowed
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Vincent Keymer took the sole lead in the Masters section of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 after beating V. Pranav. Robson shocked Vidit, while most other matches ended in draws
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The conversation covered recent developments in Ukraine, with Modi reiterating India’s consistent call for a peaceful resolution.
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Ten Indian boxers, including seven women, entered the finals of the under-19 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, following dominant semi-final wins. India is also assured of 13 U22 category medals
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Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy and Hyderabad Incharge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar visited rain-affected Krishna Nagar, Yousufguda, and nearby areas. They assured residents that works to clear drains, reconstruct nalas, and prevent waterlogging will begin within a week
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India’s U20 women bounced back with a dominant 7-0 win over Turkmenistan in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, climbing to the top of Group D with a strong goal difference
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India is actively negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with multiple countries including the US, EU, Oman, Chile, Peru, and New Zealand, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said during the BT India @100 event. With India now the world’s fourth-largest economy, Goyal affirmed that the nation is on track to become the third-largest.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasised the urgent need to rejuvenate the 55-km River Musi stretch as the key to effective flood management in Greater Hyderabad, urging immediate infrastructure upgrades amid rising rainfall and flood risks
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Two new posters of Nani as ‘Jadel’ in ‘The Paradise’ were unveiled on Friday, much to the delight of fans. The film, set for release in eight languages, promises high-action scenes and strong performances. The Tollywood actor has reunited with director Srikanth Odela after their blockbuster ‘Dussehra’.
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Medak MP M. Raghunandan Rao received a death threat from a caller claiming to be a Maoist, warning of an assassination by 6 pm on Friday. This marks the sixth such threat since June last year.
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A tragic road accident occurred near Kothapalli on the Karimnagar–Jagtial main road, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.
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A tourist couple from Hyderabad was allegedly assaulted by local bike rental operators at the Panaji bus stand in Goa following a dispute over extra rental charges. The man sustained head injuries, while his pregnant wife suffered facial swelling. Police are investigating
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Following severe flooding in Gachibowli after heavy rains on August 7, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath visited Malkam Cheruvu to assess the situation. He identified inadequate drainage and recommended installing sluice gates to prevent future flooding.
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Continuing its efforts to improve women's safety, the Cyberabad Women and Children Safety Wing arrested 33 individuals for harassing women in public during decoy operations conducted between August 3 and 8. The offenders were sent for mandatory behavioral counseling.
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Hyderabad District Collector Harichandana Dasari inspected flood-affected Chaderghat following the release of surplus water from Himayatsagar reservoir into the Musi River due to heavy rainfall. Residents are urged to stay alert and report issues via helpline numbers
