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Actress Abhirami has joined the cast of Sudigali Sudheer's upcoming Telugu comedy entertainer Joker. The makers announced that she will portray Gayatri Devi in the film, which also stars Aysha and Murali Sharma and is directed by Suneel Puppala
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Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered two cases against social media users and the Head of Meta in India following a BJP complaint over alleged derogatory posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complainant sought an investigation and preservation of digital evidence.
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The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid Opposition protests and without debate. The bill mandates judicial magistrate approval for registrations delayed beyond two years and now awaits consideration in the Rajya Sabha
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Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan defender and Italy's 1982 FIFA World Cup winner, has died at the age of 66. The one-club icon won multiple domestic and European titles before becoming honorary president of Milan and leaving an enduring football legacy
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BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of making fabricated allegations in Parliament, violating House rules. He sought action against Rahul through a privilege notice, alleging defamatory remarks against Amit Shah and attacks on constitutional institutions, armed forces and police
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The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.
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Filmmaker Abhishek Pathak celebrated 11 years of Drishyam by thanking the cast, crew and audiences for their support. The 2015 thriller remains one of Hindi cinema's most acclaimed films, with Drishyam 3 scheduled for release on October 2, 2026
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The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.
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BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the Nampally ACB Special Court in the Formula E race case following the filing of the chargesheet. The court directed him to furnish a Rs 1 lakh personal bond and adjourned the matter to August 25.
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's repeated remarks about remaining in office until 2034 have reportedly sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress. Party leaders maintain that the Congress high command alone decides the Chief Minister, citing Kerala and Karnataka as recent examples.
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The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without debate as Opposition protests disrupted proceedings. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Opposition for not participating, while members continued demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's presence
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is prepared to take extraordinary measures, including suspending the Schengen Agreement with Spain, following a surge in migrants reaching Ceuta. Spain rejected the remarks, calling them inappropriate, as tensions over migration escalated.
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IndiGo will take a call on its next aircraft order in 2030 after evaluating next-generation aircraft technology, Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said. The airline aims to adopt advanced, fuel-efficient planes while continuing its expansion with more than 900 aircraft already on order
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on Saturday and launch development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore. The greenfield airport is expected to boost tourism, trade, investment and regional air connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.
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The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after Opposition MPs staged protests over multiple issues, including paper leaks and alleged irregularities in the Ayodhya Ram Temple land acquisition. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan criticised the disruption amid continued sloganeering
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The monsoon season can increase the risk of dandruff because of humidity and sweating. Regular scalp care, the right shampoo, proper hair hygiene, a balanced diet and timely medical advice can help prevent flakes and keep the scalp healthy
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Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey paid an emotional tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket, calling him the true heir to Rahul Dravid. Rahane ended his international career after representing India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is.
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Anthropic said three of its AI models breached organisations during cybersecurity testing, prompting fresh concerns about AI safety. The disclosure follows a similar incident reported by OpenAI and highlights growing challenges in keeping advanced AI systems under human control
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Most privacy incidents by 2029 will result from AI-generated inferences rather than direct data leaks, Gartner said. The firm urged organisations to strengthen AI governance, adopt privacy-enhancing technologies and improve data minimisation to counter emerging inference-based privacy threats.
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Crude oil futures fell nearly 3 per cent on Friday as improved tanker movement through key West Asia shipping routes eased immediate supply concerns. However, geopolitical risks remained, with analysts citing continued uncertainty over Kazakhstan's exports and regional tensions
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon after Opposition members disrupted proceedings over alleged police excesses during anti-NEET paper leak protests. Speaker Om Birla appealed for order, urged members not to disrupt Question Hour and reiterated parliamentary rules on conduct inside the House.
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Bajaj Finance shares surged 7 per cent on Friday after the NBFC reported a 28 per cent year-on-year rise in June-quarter consolidated profit to Rs 6,081 crore. The company also posted strong income growth and improved asset quality during the quarter
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Humidity, rain and pollution can take a toll on the skin during the monsoon. From cleansers and serums to lip care and body moisturisers, these seven skincare essentials help cleanse, hydrate and protect the skin barrier throughout the rainy season.
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the unveiling of the host cities and tournament brand marks the beginning of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 journey. He described the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years as a landmark moment for global cricket.