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A school bus carrying 32 students narrowly escaped disaster when a bridge across Pushpala Vagu near Medak caved in. The driver evacuated all students safely, while parents and school authorities arranged alternative transport.
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Defending champions NorthEast United FC launched their Durand Cup title defence with a commanding 6-0 victory over Bodoland FC in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie starred with a hat-trick, while Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Redeem Tlang and Antonio Moyano also scored
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Opposition parties criticised the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, alleging it would restrict NGOs and civil society organisations. While several leaders opposed the move, YSRCP MP Golla Babu Rao supported stronger monitoring of foreign funds while allowing genuine donations
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Gold prices fell 1.16 per cent during the week as stronger US Treasury yields and a firmer dollar dampened safe-haven demand. Investors are now awaiting key US inflation and labour market data for further clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory
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A Sub-Inspector from Sircilla district was arrested by Subedari police on charges of sexually harassing and intimidating women he befriended on social media. Police alleged he assaulted a woman, extorted money, destroyed evidence while absconding and was remanded to judicial custody
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Relatives of a youth who died by suicide vandalised Vatpally police station in Sangareddy district, alleging police mishandling of the body and favouritism towards a dhaba owner. The mob damaged furniture and windowpanes, creating tension as they outnumbered the police.
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Three children died in separate drowning incidents in Kerala's Malappuram and Kottayam districts as heavy rain raised water levels. The victims, aged three, four and 11, drowned in streams and a rainwater-filled construction pit, police said
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Nepal-born British climber Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, famed for scaling all 14 of the world’s 8,000‑metre peaks in record time, was killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, along with other Nepali climbers, during an expedition on July 30.
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A girl booked over alleged objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a NEET protest issued a public apology, expressing remorse and claiming she is 15. The apology followed PM Modi's appeal for forgiveness and restraint towards the protesting students
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Ram Charan unveiled the trailer of Varun Tej's upcoming horror comedy 'Korean Kanakaraju', praising it as a "laugh riot". Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film blends Rayalaseema's rustic backdrop with Korean folklore and is set for an August 7 theatrical release
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The body of an 11-year-old schoolgirl, swept away in a drain while returning from school during heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was recovered from the Kali river after a five-day search. Police are probing allegations of school negligence
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India's Unnati Sharma kept her medal hopes alive by reaching the women's -63kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games. Harsh Tokas, Karanjit Singh Maan and Inunganbi Takhellambam lost their quarterfinal bouts but remain in contention through the repechage rounds
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India's Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar suffered their first defeat in the Commonwealth Games lawn bowls competition, losing to England in a tie-break after splitting the two sets. Despite the setback, the pair remain well placed to qualify for the knockout stage
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The Enforcement Directorate attached bank deposits worth Rs 1.12 crore linked to an alleged conman, suspended Tripura cadre IAS officer Abhishek Chandra and a private company in a money laundering case involving fake government identities and investment fraud
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Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary questioned the Centre's security claims after two migrant labourers were killed in Kulgam, sought a high-level probe into recent terror attacks, and urged stronger action, while Minister Javed Ahmed Rana also condemned the incident
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AISA president Neha Bora demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over the alleged July 20 crackdown on anti-paper leak protesters. She said the movement has expanded into a nationwide campaign seeking accountability, the release of detained students and reforms in examination systems
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged youth to align personal aspirations with national interest, saying freedom carries responsibility. Receiving the Lokmanya Tilak Award in Pune, he called for unity, nation-building and collective commitment to India's security and development
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The West Bengal STF has arrested a woman from Jharkhand for allegedly assisting suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative Mohammad Hamim Mondal by helping establish political contacts and collect personal information. Investigators are examining whether the information was intended for terror-related activities
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Security agencies believe Lashkar-e-Tayiba is reviving its proxy strategy in Jammu and Kashmir by targeting civilians through front organisations. Officials say recent attacks in Anantnag and Kulgam indicate a shift towards low-intensity strikes aimed at creating fear and boosting recruitment
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Police arrested four persons in Mancherial for allegedly smuggling banned Glyphosate pesticide from Maharashtra into Telangana. Officials seized 210 litres of the pesticide worth Rs 1.99 lakh, along with two motorcycles and a car, during a vehicle inspection
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Soman Rana won gold in the men's F57 shot put, while Praveen Chitravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran claimed silver and bronze in the men's triple jump as India added three athletics medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
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Authorities opened the Thottappally spillway and barrages in Kerala's Alappuzha to release excess floodwaters following heavy rain. Officials intensified flood preparedness, deployed rescue teams, readied relief camps and monitored rising inflows from the Pampa and Manimala rivers
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Defending champions Central Zone have retained Rajat Patidar as captain and named Rinku Singh vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy beginning on August 23. The 15-member squad features leading performers from last year's tournament as they target another title
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Varanasi Police registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Independent MP Pappu Yadav and SP MP Awadhesh Prasad over allegations of hurting religious sentiments during an Opposition protest in Parliament featuring a Ram Temple donation theft-themed skit
