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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said India won’t initiate normalisation with Pakistan after repeated betrayals, urging Islamabad to dismantle terror networks on its soil. He stressed India would reciprocate once Pakistan demonstrates genuine intent to curb terrorism.
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Singer Dua Lipa revealed that her love for reading began in childhood, inspired by her parents and a local bookshop in London. She highlighted how books shape understanding, sharing her profound experience visiting a women’s prison book club in the U.K.
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Multiple Delhi schools, including SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School, received bomb threat emails early Wednesday, prompting police and fire services to conduct extensive search operations. Authorities are investigating while urging calm, as past threats in the city were hoaxes.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 20, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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At the inaugural session of the Telangana Science Congress–2025 held at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, former DRDO Chairman Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy called on Indian youth to embrace innovation and global competition in emerging technologies such as AI, ML, cybersecurity, and quantum tech.
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Badminton in India is facing a shuttle crisis as feather supply drops and costs double, with BAI, Yonex and Gopichand stressing urgent need for synthetic alternatives and possible government support
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Iga Swiatek defeated Jasmine Paolini to claim her first Cincinnati Open title, her 24th career trophy and second of 2025, boosting confidence ahead of the us open where she is seeded no. 2
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Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner retired ill in the final, earning his eighth masters 1000 crown and boosting his bid for the year-end no. 1 ranking
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Shubman Gill returns as India’s T20 vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025 alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, while Shreyas Iyer misses out; India face Pakistan in group stage on September 14
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Two men drowned in the Chinneti stream in Yadadri Bhongir as Telangana faces heavy monsoon rains. Krishna and Godavari rivers are in spate, canal breaches have flooded farmlands, and authorities have opened all major dam gates to manage the deluge
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Redeem Tlang’s stunning first-half strike helped defending champions Northeast United edge Shillong Lajong 1-0 in the Durand Cup semifinal, securing a spot in the final after a gritty contest
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Tungabhadra Warriors, Capital Amaravathi Royals and Bhimavaram Bulls registered wins to join Vijayawada Sunshiners in the APL T20 play-offs after a thrilling round of league matches in Visakhapatnam
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Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India in the ODI series against Australia and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Selectors also announced India A squad for warm-ups
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All 582 passengers stranded on a Mumbai Monorail between Chembur and Bhakti Park were successfully rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade using snorkel ladder vehicles after a technical failure halted the train. A technical review is underway to prevent future incidents.
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The Jagathgirigutta police arrested Mamidi Suresh for allegedly snatching a gold chain from 23-year-old Alwal Mounika in Adityanagar, Hyderabad. The police recovered the stolen property and registered a case following the victim’s complaint
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India’s U17 women’s team face Nepal in their SAFF U17 Championship opener in Bhutan. The round-robin tournament will decide the champion on August 31. Coach Joakim Alexandersson remains upbeat
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Sriharish of Chennai won the Brilliant Trophy Online Chess with 11.5/12 points. Tharshan and Thota Jovenkatraman finished second and third, while Sisika Borelli and Devasish Pal won special prizes
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Hyderabad reached 267/6 in reply to Punjab’s 348/5 on day two of the Buchi Babu Invitation in Chennai, with Abhirath Reddy’s 74 (retired hurt) keeping Hyderabad in contention
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Civil contractors in Telangana are facing financial distress as pending government bills worth Rs 1,000 crore, including Rs 505 crore for small contractors, remain unpaid. Protests have erupted, highlighting delays, insufficient funds, and alleged preferential treatment for larger firms
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East Bengal meet debutants Diamond Harbour FC in the Durand Cup semifinal on Wednesday at Salt Lake Stadium. Both sides enter with strong momentum, promising a thrilling battle for a place in the final
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The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh is facing a major threat due to worsening structural issues in its upper cofferdam, exacerbated by heavy rainfall and flooding. Despite emergency repairs, the ongoing failures have raised concerns over construction quality and apparent bias in media coverage.
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SATG vice-chairman and MD A. Sonibala Devi received a Doctorate from Osmania University for her research on Gymnema sylvestre, with the degree presented by Telangana Governor Jishnu Deva Sharma
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The India Junior International Series 2025, a BWF-sanctioned tournament, begins August 20 at Gopichand Academy, Hyderabad, featuring 350 players from eight countries with ranking points at stake
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Powerloom workers at Sircilla Textile Park launched a strike demanding better wages for weaving government and private cloth. The workers, led by CITU union leaders, insist they will not resume work until their demands are met and have called for government intervention.
