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India captain Shubman Gill called the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka “frustrating” but praised his team’s effort and intent. He also dismissed injury concerns over Mohammad Siraj, lauded Prasidh Krishna and backed India’s chances of reaching the WTC final
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The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee has opposed the proposed merger of polytechnic colleges with the Young India Skills University, alleging that college assets could be used for commercial purposes and warning that the move may affect approvals and affordable technical education.
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Vera Vita Living LLP has entered India’s premium senior living sector with Amaya, its flagship Hyderabad project. The company plans to invest Rs 600 crore over five years to develop hospitality-led senior living communities across key Indian cities.
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Dulquer Salmaan has turned singer for ‘Loser’, a new song from his upcoming action entertainer ‘I’m Game’. Composed by Jakes Bejoy, the track celebrates the imperfect and unconventional, while offering a glimpse into Dulquer’s character in the film
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting on delimitation proposals and allow states time to study them. He demanded freezing Lok Sabha strength at 543 for 25 years and implementing 33% women’s reservation from 2029
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The Delhi Police have opposed the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, calling them “masterminds” of the alleged 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy. The police cited Supreme Court directions and argued that their fresh pleas were not maintainable
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said tanks remain vital to ground warfare despite the growing role of drones and missiles. Calling them an “iron wall” on India’s borders, he said the new Jabalpur facility would overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually
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Ahmedabad Crime Branch and FDCA have busted an interstate counterfeit medicine racket involving fake blood pressure tablets. Three men were arrested from Ahmedabad and Lucknow after investigators traced the supply chain across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
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A 55-year-old municipal worker, Mamidala Nagamma, was killed after being hit by two cars while cleaning the Khammam-Bonakal road in Khammam city on Thursday. The drivers fled the scene, prompting municipal workers to stage a protest seeking justice.
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India on Thursday handed over a second consignment of 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines and food packets to Nepal as the country battles devastating floods. The death toll reached 270, while more than 800 people remained uncontactable.
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A trainee pilot and an instructor were killed when a Tecnam P2006T training aircraft crashed near Nathapurwa village in Kanpur on Thursday. The AAIB will investigate the accident, while the DGCA will examine the aircraft’s airworthiness and maintenance records
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share the government’s delimitation proposals with political parties and states. He sought a 25-year freeze on the Lok Sabha’s 543 seats and one-third reservation for women from 2029
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The MEA said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable after flash floods in Nepal, while 21 Indians have been rescued. India is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to trace the missing, while around 200 Indians stranded in China have sought assistance
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Rapper Pitbull paid an emotional tribute to late music legend Dolly Parton during a concert in New York, recalling how she supported and believed in him. He also performed their 2024 collaboration, ‘Powerful Women’, following her death at 80.
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India has set up a 24x7 MEA control room and helplines to assist nationals affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal. With 359 deaths and 288 Indians missing, India assured Nepal of support as rescue operations continue
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for India to expand its sporting footprint and master more disciplines to boost its medal tally. Addressing Khelo India Samvaad, he outlined the 2036 Olympics strategy and announced a national talent hunt targeting children aged five to 15
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspected Mir Alam Tank and reviewed plans to develop its islands as relaxation centres, glamping sites and tourism attractions. Officials were directed to plan water sports, wedding destinations and better drainage while integrating the lake with Nehru Zoological Park.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s defence production has nearly quadrupled to Rs 1.80 lakh crore over the past decade, while exports reached nearly Rs 39,000 rore. He also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore tank overhaul facility.
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Hyderabad’s major bus stations, including MGBS and JBS, witnessed a surge in passenger rush ahead of Raksha Bandhan and the long weekend. TGSRTC has planned special buses from August 26 to 30 to manage demand on major routes.
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Kerala witnessed a sharp rise in consumption ahead of Onam, with Milma reporting higher milk and curd sales and liquor sales through BEVCO and Consumerfed touching Rs 771.29 crore in the eight days leading up to Uthradam.
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India will host two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay in an international friendly at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 6. The fixture follows India’s matches against Panama and Brazil, giving fans three high-profile international encounters
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Indian chess star Divya Deshmukh will make her Global Chess League debut with defending champions Alpine Pipers in Bengaluru on September 5. The 20-year-old will team up with Magnus Carlsen and other top players in the rapid chess format
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Employees, teachers, pensioners and other groups staged a massive dharna at the Karimnagar Collectorate on Thursday following a call by TGEJAC. The protesters demanded implementation of PRC, release of pending DAs, cancellation of CPS, renewal of OPS and other measures