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Singer Katy Perry paid tribute to Dolly Parton, remembering the country music legend as a woman who defied stereotypes, inspired generations and had a larger-than-life spirit. Perry recalled meeting and singing with Parton and praised her humour, kindness and heart.

The Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday after giving up early gains, dragged by Reliance Industries and IT stocks. The Sensex fell 183 points to 77,472.94, while the Nifty declined 127 points to settle at 24,207.75

K. Skandan and C. Sheershika Chowdam won the boys’ and girls’ under-10 titles at the A2H Chess Academy children’s chess tournament. M. Vaibhav and D. Riya emerged winners in the under-8 sections, while Achyuth and Abhigna topped the under-6 categories

The Anjaiah Nagar building collapse that killed two workers has raised concerns over unchecked building violations in Hyderabad. Resident welfare associations and experts are demanding stricter enforcement, greater accountability and heavier penalties to prevent illegal constructions and protect public safety

The All India Students’ Association has backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed September 5 Delhi march, demanding withdrawal of FIRs against students and an inquiry into alleged pellet and bullet firing during earlier protests, amid renewed mobilisation over student grievances

Dubai Police have warned people, including vulnerable job seekers, against fraudulent visa and employment offers circulated through social media and messaging apps. The Anti-Fraud Centre urged people to use authorised agencies and verify visa-related offers only through official channels.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded death gratuity, family pension and compassionate appointments for families of Model School teachers who died in service. He also sought clearance of five pending DAs, implementation of EHS and financial support for Model Schools.

The Election Commission is revamping its voter education campaign to engage Gen Alpha and Gen Z ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. It plans 50,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs across schools, colleges and universities to build informed young voters

The mother of IIT Delhi student Rishikesh Kumar has recalled an emotional conversation with him before his death, saying he spoke of intense distress and suicidal thoughts. His family has alleged academic and accommodation-related problems, while IIT Delhi has ordered an external inquiry

India pacer Arshdeep Singh is keen to make a case for his Test debut after returning to first-class cricket in the Duleep Trophy. The 27-year-old said the outing helped him assess his bowling stamina and showcase his red-ball skills

An excise CI and a constable have faced departmental action for allegedly altering and forging panchanama and other records in a Bhadrachalam ganja case. The action followed allegations that an accused escaped from the excise police station after being detained overnight.

The BRS will raise alleged unparliamentary remarks and conduct of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Ministers and Congress MLAs before the Assembly Ethics Committee on August 29. The party wants them questioned before BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy’s case.

Former Sri Lankan batter Roy Dias believes Test and ODI cricket remain relevant despite the T20 boom. He urged young cricketers to develop strong fundamentals in longer formats, saying a sound technical base will help them adapt across all three formats

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s push for disciplinary action against Konda Surekha and G Chinna Reddy appears to have met caution from the Congress high command. Political concerns over BC support, factional tensions and consistency could delay any immediate action

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of running a land-centric government and targeting private and assigned properties. He alleged government lands worth Rs 30,000 crore had been sold and assured 22A-affected families of BRS support.

Yellandu railway station, once a key link for coal transport, has remained closed to passenger services since 2006. Locals are now campaigning for its revival, arguing that passenger trains would improve connectivity, support economic growth and restore the town’s historic rail link

The wife of an Army Major was allegedly targeted by cybercriminals who used artificial intelligence to morph her photographs and videos into obscene content. The material was circulated on social media and shared with her relatives. Cybercrime police are investigating

An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Bengaluru received a bomb threat while approaching Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were deboarded before security agencies conducted a thorough inspection. The threat was later found to be a hoax

A 55-year-old woman from Tukkuguda was allegedly cheated of 20 tolas of gold after being promised that rituals could cure her daughter’s health problems. The accused allegedly replaced the gold with fake jewellery and fled. Police detained the tenant

Octave Intelligence plc inaugurated its Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, which will focus on software engineering, AI, data, cloud and product development. The 2 lakh sq. ft. facility will support technology solutions for customers across global markets

Dimple Yadav said young Samajwadi Party MPs were determined to join the Delhi CJP protest even without party permission. Calling the movement a “Sanjivani booti” for the country, she said it demonstrated the power of collective action against the BJP

Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes winning the Women’s Asia Cup should be India’s immediate priority, while using the tournament to assess combinations ahead of the Champions Trophy. She also backed greater opportunities for fringe players before the major event

The Centre will begin selling onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg in Delhi from Thursday as retail prices rise across India. Nafed, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar will conduct the intervention using buffer stock.

Six-year-old Aditya, a slum-dwelling boy from Patna, drew attention during a students' protest over BPSC examinations with his bold remarks. Police later handed him over to his mother after keeping him at a police station for his safety.