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The man accused of attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme has been sent to five days’ police custody. He faces charges including attempted murder and obstructing a public servant. Gupta underwent a medico-legal examination.
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Amitabh Bachchan met India’s Women’s Ice Hockey team on Kaun Banega Crorepati and celebrated their bronze medal win at the Asian Games. The superstar praised their perseverance, calling it the “most honoured moment” of his week.
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The Godavari river at Bhadrachalam has crossed the second warning level, reaching 50.8 feet with massive inflows. Officials warn of further rise, setting up relief centres and banning boating for safety.
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A car caught fire on Pathergatti Road in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday night. The driver escaped safely, and fire officials quickly doused the flames. A short circuit is suspected as the cause. No casualties were reported.
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Love You Raa, a horror-comedy romance starring debutant Chinnu Krish and Geethika Ratan, releases on September 5. Directed by Prasad Eluri, the film promises fun, emotions, and fresh performances.
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Six schools in Delhi’s Dwarka Sector 5 and Prasad Nagar were evacuated after bomb threat emails. Teams from police, fire, bomb disposal, and dog squads searched the premises. Authorities are tracing the senders’ IP addresses; no explosives found so far.
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A woman was shot dead near Rockefeller Early Childhood Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, prompting a temporary school lockdown. No students were harmed. Authorities took the suspected shooter into custody, and police continue to investigate the domestic dispute that triggered the incident.
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Actor Sushanth joins the Hyderabad Pickleball League as owner of team ALL STARS, with Sameer Verma as captain. Auction on August 20; matches run every Friday from October 11 to November 28.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 21, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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The Young Tigresses raced to a commanding 5-0 lead by half-time, leaving Nepal no room for recovery in what was a one-sided affair from the outset
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Nelgi scored a 21-4, 21-16 win against Keerthy in the women’s singles match held at Gopichand Academy
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Shooting on day three at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza, Naruka first finished third in qualifying with a score of 119 over two days, before shooting a confident final from the very first shot of the 60-shot decider, to land the biggest medal of his career
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Khan brings with him a distinguished track record in both corporate leadership and sports administration
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The debutants beat Emami East Bengal 2-1 in the second semi-final of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup
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MLRIT, Dundigal, conducted its 21st Orientation Day for first-year B.Tech students, highlighting discipline, R25 regulations, teaching-learning practices, and campus recruitment opportunities. Leaders and faculty emphasized holistic education and career growth, with parents and students participating in the event
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The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on a PIL challenging the regularisation of Sada Bainamas to August 26. The government argued that the Telangana Bhu Bharati Act, 2025, now allows processing of over 9 lakh pending land applications
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The Telangana High Court issued notices to Obulapuram Mining Company on the State’s appeal seeking a higher penalty in the illegal mining case involving Gali Janardhan Reddy. The government contends the Rs.2 lakh fine imposed earlier was grossly inadequate.
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E20 fuel could ease India’s dependence on oil imports and improve energy security, but the rushed approach has left vehicle owners and industry in confusion
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The Telangana High Court issued notices to GHMC and TGSPDCL on Airtel’s plea challenging the removal of its fibre cables from electricity poles. The Court observed the issue went beyond services to accountability for lives lost in the Ramanthapur tragedy
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The Election Commission of India has released the special summary revision schedule for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bypoll, necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath. Voter list revision begins August 28, with final rolls published September 25
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A 25-year-old bike taxi driver, M. Tarun of RC Puram, died after his scooter collided with a garbage auto-rickshaw on the Nallagandla flyover in Chandanagar, Hyderabad. He died on the spot due to severe injuries. Police registered a case
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Food safety officials raided sweet shops in Karimnagar, finding unhygienic conditions, unsafe storage, and excessive use of artificial colours. Contaminated milk and sweets were destroyed during inspections at Anand Sweets and Maharaja Sweets, raising concerns about food safety in the festive season
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Farmers in Boppapur, Rajanna-Sircilla, blocked a urea-laden lorry after officials diverted part of its load to another village. Police intervened to move the stock, while political tensions flared between BRS leaders and Agriculture Market Committee representatives
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With global powers chasing competing visions, multipolarity is being shaped more by rivalry, and less by cooperation
