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Indian boxers enjoyed a perfect day at the Commonwealth Games, with five more pugilists reaching the semifinals to guarantee medals. Shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill also qualified for the final, while swimmers and weightlifter Sanjana endured disappointing outings
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of environmental clearances granted to Telangana's Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Seethamma Sagar Multipurpose Project and Gouravelli Reservoir. While striking down the Centre's 2021 Office Memorandum prospectively, it protected approvals already granted to ongoing projects.
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The alleged sweeping away of a 70-year-old man into an open drain in Miyapur has renewed concerns over Hyderabad's stormwater infrastructure. The incident has highlighted recurring accidents across the city and raised questions about civic safety measures and preventive action
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Heavy rains on Tuesday evening left Hyderabad’s IT corridor and key junctions waterlogged, causing traffic snarls lasting up to three hours. Though Wednesday saw only drizzles, congestion persisted across major routes including HITEC City, Gachibowli, Madhapur, and Begumpet, with commuters fearing a repeat of Tuesday’s chaos.
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Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy accused Siddipet district officials of neglecting his constituency and warned of laying siege to the Collectorate if the situation continued. He urged regular official visits, while Minister Seethakka appreciated his initiative of holding mandal-level review meetings.
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Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS of controlling India's education system and influencing educational institutions, alleging that students were being discouraged from independent thinking. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he claimed the organisation wanted young people to become "Andhabhakts" instead of critical thinkers
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Former minister T Harish Rao urged women above 40 years to undergo regular cancer screening while inaugurating a two-day camp in Siddipet. He announced support for a new screening centre and criticised the Congress government for neglecting the Siddipet hospital
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Arundhati Choudhary and Sakshi entered the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition after winning their respective quarterfinal bouts in Glasgow on Wednesday. Their victories guaranteed India at least two more bronze medals, with both now eyeing places in the finals.
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HMWSSB Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy inspected vulnerable areas in Hyderabad, directing officials to intensify dewatering, drainage maintenance, and flood-prevention measures to tackle recurring waterlogging during monsoon.
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India boxing coach Hari Kishan Belwal said his boxers have been instructed to dominate bouts to avoid close judging decisions at the Commonwealth Games. His comments came after Mandengbam Jadumani Singh secured at least a bronze medal in the men's 55kg event
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India advanced to both the men's and women's team finals of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships after defeating England in their respective semifinals. The hosts will face Malaysia in both title clashes at the Thyagaraj Stadium
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Telangana CEO C. Sudarshan Reddy clarified that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is solely to ensure error-free digitisation and has no link to government welfare schemes. He directed officials to complete the process by August 3.
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Hydraa teams continued searching for a 70-year-old man who fell into a stormwater drain near the Vaishalinagar railway underpass in Hafeezpet. Despite searching nearly 3 km, including pipelines and box drains, no trace of the missing man had been found by Wednesday evening.
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BRS leaders protested the demolition of the Munneru check dam in Khammam, alleging political vendetta and warning of future water shortages. They demanded immediate restoration of the structure and warned of a public agitation if the government failed to act
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A 42-year-old worker died after getting trapped in a CNC laser machine at an iron fabrication company in Cherlapally, Hyderabad. Police shifted the body for postmortem examination, registered a case and launched an investigation into the industrial accident
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Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport is entering an exciting new era, citing strong growth in television audiences, fan engagement and commercial success. He also highlighted major calendar expansions and the sport's evolving media strategy
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The Hyderabad Tiger Conservation Society and the Telangana Forest Department organised International Tiger Day 2026 at KBR National Park. More than 320 students participated in interactive activities and awareness sessions focused on tiger conservation, biodiversity protection and the importance of forests
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The Telangana government has resumed pumping operations under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme after heavy rainfall boosted inflows into the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Water is being lifted from major projects like Sripada Yellampalli and routed to reservoirs, easing drinking water and irrigation concerns.
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The University of Hyderabad’s Empowered Committee for Differently Abled Persons (ECDAP) distributed 100 Smart Vision Glasses to visually impaired individuals from Telangana and other states, reinforcing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion in higher education.
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The GHMC collected 2,598 furniture waste items, including mattresses, sofas and tables, through its doorstep pickup service. The civic body said the initiative helps residents dispose of bulky waste responsibly and supports efforts to keep Hyderabad cleaner and clog-free
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The Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board approved a proposal to construct a temple dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing his contribution towards giving the transgender community respect and rights. The proposal was made during the board’s maiden meeting
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The Supreme Court dismissed the Odisha government's plea seeking modification of its order permitting the release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, holding that creativity and artistic expression cannot be curtailed merely because some people are sensitive about the depiction of deities
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Jharkhand Police arrested CPI (Maoist) politburo member Misir Besra, carrying a bounty of Rs 2.2 crore and wanted in 175 cases. The arrest was made during an anti-Naxal operation in Dhanbad, with police calling it a major breakthrough
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Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve celebrated International Tiger Day with exhibitions, awareness programmes, a forest march and the felicitation of Junior Fire Watchers. Officials highlighted the importance of community participation and student involvement in conserving wildlife and protecting the reserve's thriving tiger population
