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The first Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Dal Lake, Srinagar, from August 21-23 with over 400 athletes competing in six sports, marking a new milestone for Kashmir.
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The death toll in the Ramanthapur Sri Krishnashtami chariot tragedy has risen to six after another victim succumbed. Five died on Sunday, while three others remain under treatment. Police are investigating
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Jefferies has advised clients to buy Indian stocks, predicting Donald Trump will reverse his tariff stance. Analyst Christopher Wood highlighted India as Asia’s best long-term structural story, despite high valuations, while warning Trump’s policies could push BRICS nations toward de-dollarisation
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Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir will star in Raakh, a Prime Video investigative crime thriller releasing in 2026. Directed by Prosit Roy, it explores morality, justice and emotional complexity.
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Actor Raghava Lawrence retrieved a pawned mangalsutra for a man funding his daughter’s education. Known for social service through his Maatram foundation, he earlier donated tractors to farmers, earning heartfelt gratitude.
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Sidharth Malhotra calls Sunn Mere Yaar Ve his kind of love song, praising Aditya Rikhari’s soulful touch. Featured in Param Sundari, the romantic track highlights his chemistry with Janhvi Kapoor in the Kerala-set film.
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The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on challenges faced by cadets medically discharged from military institutes due to training-related disabilities. It suggested insurance cover, enhanced ex-gratia support, and rehabilitation schemes, stressing that injuries should not deter brave cadets from serving the nation
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A 30-year-old man from Ghousenagar was kidnapped by a gang of rowdy sheeters in Hyderabad and held for ransom. The kidnappers demanded ₹20,000 from his family, beat him, and forced him to eat cigarettes before police rescued him in Pahadishareef.
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Satyadev’s upcoming film Rao Bahadur, directed by Venkatesh Maha, shows him in multiple avatars. The SS Rajamouli-launched teaser builds curiosity, with a Summer 2026 release set under Mahesh Babu’s banner.
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Police in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district recovered the body of a man stuffed in a drum on his rooftop, with salt sprinkled to hasten decomposition. His wife, three children, and the landlord’s son are missing since Saturday, sparking a police search.
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A Balasore family alleged they received the wrong body of their kin, who died in Bengaluru, due to mislabelling of a coffin. The mix-up was discovered after opening the casket, forcing an ambulance en route to Siliguri to return
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With rising inflows into Himayat Sagar, HMWSSB issued its fourth flood warning in four days, cautioning residents along the Musi River. The water board said releases will be increased to 6,000 cusecs, while GHMC monitors Hussain Sagar levels.
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With heavy rains lashing Telangana, three shepherds and over 100 sheep were rescued from a flooded stream in Kamareddy, while fears of soil erosion near Laknapur project in Vikarabad grew. IMD issued red and orange alerts for several districts.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked 16 years of Kaminey, calling the film a turning point in her career. She recalled how director Vishal Bhardwaj offered her the role of Sweety Bhope while she was filming Dostana in Miami.
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The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad due to extremely heavy rainfall. Orange and heavy rain warnings have also been issued for surrounding Telangana districts, urging residents to remain cautious.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for poor civic hygiene in Hyderabad and other towns, citing unmanaged sewage, garbage, and rising seasonal diseases, while contrasting it with proactive BRS administration measures before monsoons.
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The Godavari River upstream of Pranahita experiences heavy flooding due to widespread rainfall. Sriram Sagar Project receives inflows of 1.51 lakh cusecs, prompting flood alerts and controlled water releases to irrigate over 15 lakh acres across Telangana.
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The Centre plans GST rationalisation by Diwali, lowering tax on passenger vehicles and two-wheelers from the current 28% to 18%, benefiting entry-level models. The proposal, expected in September’s GST Council meet, aims to boost affordability, sales, and economic growth
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Preity Zinta celebrated Janmashtami at the Valley Hindu Temple in the US with family and friends, sharing glimpses on Instagram. She also prepares for her comeback with Rajkumar Santoshi’s Lahore 1947.
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast intense thundershowers with intermittent moderate rain and gusty winds in Hyderabad on Monday and Tuesday, warning of waterlogging, slippery roads, and possible disturbances in electricity and municipal services.
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At least 25 girls escaped unhurt after a fire broke out in a hostel room at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Jharkhand’s Latehar district. Beds and study materials were gutted; officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze
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Ahead of meeting Donald Trump with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced pressure as Trump suggested Kyiv surrender claims to Crimea and NATO membership aspirations. While Europe rejected territorial concessions, Trump highlighted Russian concessions and promised U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior MLA T Harish Rao paid tributes to Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud on his birth anniversary in Hyderabad, lauding his fight for Bahujan empowerment, social justice, and equality, and urging people to draw inspiration from his legacy.
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Actress Regina Cassandra, known for Rocket Boys, reflects on 20 years in cinema. from The Wives to versatile roles, she says there’s “a method to madness” in Hindi entertainment.
