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Heavy rains and the opening of five crest gates at Singur have led to the Manjeera river flooding Edupayala temple in Medak. Darshan has been suspended, but rituals continue. Drone visuals of the river in spate have gone viral online
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to revise its flexible work policy, potentially requiring employees to work from office at least three days a week starting January. The company, which has allowed 50 per cent remote work since 2020, may announce the changes by September
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A light plane crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region on Monday, killing its pilot and passenger, authorities said. The Aerostar R40F did not catch fire, and investigators are on site. Separately, a small plane in Montana skidded during landing into parked aircraft, causing a fire; all four aboard escaped with minor injuries.
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The Supreme Court directed the Centre to explore insurance cover, enhanced compensation and rehabilitation schemes for military cadets disabled during training. Taking suo motu cognisance, the court said injuries should not deter “braveheart cadets” and called the move an act of social justice
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Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled polls for December 28, in a vote critics call a sham to legitimise the army’s 2021 coup.
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Students are being forced to attend classes in an over 55-year-old building that has already been identified as a dilapidated structure a year ago. On Sunday, a large portion of the ceiling came down in the corridor on the first floor of the college. As it was a holiday there was no mishap
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Egypt and Iran have condemned Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and a potential war crime.
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While the BJP welcomed the order, the Congress and its allies strongly rejected calls for an apology
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A farmer and his son died after being electrocuted by an electric fence set up to keep wild boars away from crops in Siddipet’s Gangapur village. The tragic incident shocked locals, and police have registered a case for investigation
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After criticism from former Minister T Harish Rao, the irrigation department started pumping water into Ranganayaka Sagar in Siddipet with one motor. Rao, however, demanded full-scale pumping at all stations to fill major reservoirs and support farmers
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government lacked funds and land for welfare schemes and slammed the BJP and Election Commission over fake votes and reservation issues. He laid the foundation for a statue of Sardar Sarvai Pappanna Goud
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Six people died after being electrocuted by a live wire during a Shobha Yatra in Hyderabad’s Ramanthapur. IT Minister Sridhar Babu announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for each victim and ordered an inquiry to identify those responsible
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Four persons from Jagtial, including three women, went missing after their vehicle was caught in floodwater near Udgir, Maharashtra. While one man escaped, others were swept away amid heavy rains.
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Games like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers show how poorly optimised launches remain a major issue. From bugs and glitches to heavy file sizes, unpolished releases waste power, time, and money. Better optimisation could improve play, reduce energy costs, and ensure sustainable gaming
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The ₹80 crore Hebbal flyover extension was inaugurated by CM Siddaramaiah and DCM D K Shivakumar, who rode his vintage Yezdi to mark the occasion. Authorities expect 30% traffic relief at the junction.
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RFCL in Peddapalli faces repeated shutdowns due to ammonia pipeline leakages, disrupting urea supply during peak season. Farmers struggle with shortages, while political leaders allege conspiracy behind the frequent closures.
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A 10-year-old girl was injured in a monkey attack at Chandra Bhavan Colony, Medak. CCTV footage of the incident went viral as she sustained ankle injuries and was hospitalized.
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The government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) portal to create 3.5 crore jobs in two years. The Rs 1-lakh crore scheme offers incentives to both employers and first-time employees to encourage fresh hiring and job creation
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Coconut shells, once thrown away as waste, are now selling at record prices in Kerala, touching Rs 35 per kg. Rising demand from industries and exports has created a lucrative market, even as high coconut and oil prices burden households
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Supreme Court had ordered booth-wise publication of excluded electors before August 19
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Lodge Keys No. 297 organised CPR training sessions in Hyderabad with GVK Green Health Services, training 84 participants free of cost under its Be a CPR Ambassador initiative, aiming to train 1,000 this year.
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Ayyub Khan (63), admitted for hernia surgery at Osmania General Hospital, died by suicide after jumping from a second-floor window. Family cited fear of surgery and mental instability.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, has launched Virtual Information Kiosks and interactive 3D maps, offering passengers real-time updates, navigation, and emergency support, as part of GHIAL’s digital transformation drive.
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Actor Rana Daggubati stars in JioStar’s Ghus Kar Maarenge campaign for Telugu Titans ahead of PKL Season 12, highlighting kabaddi’s intensity. The league opens August 29 with Titans vs Thalaivas.