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The CBI has arrested five North Western Railway officials and two private company employees in separate bribery cases in Jaipur and Bikaner. The agency recovered bribe amounts during trap operations and seized Rs 9 lakh during searches linked to one case
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Two student groups, ABVP and NSUI, clashed at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) campus in Hyderabad, leaving several injured. Police have registered cases against both organisations
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Abids, has lined up a series of cultural and devotional programmes to mark the Golden Jubilee of Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir.
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Two people were killed and two injured after suspected militants attacked Langka Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, police said. The attack triggered retaliation by village volunteers and protests, including a shutdown call, amid continuing ethnic tensions in the state
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The HMDA’s Rs 12 crore project to widen the Sangareddy bypass road has run into controversy after statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi were installed on the stretch. Meanwhile, political sparring has erupted with BRS leaders accusing TPCC’s Jagga Reddy of seeking favour with the party high command.
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Over 440 alumni of NALSAR University of Law have strongly criticised the Bar Council of India’s directive halting enrolment of its students in State Bar Councils and seeking a report from the varsity.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will travel on an APSRTC bus on August 15 to mark one year of the Stree Shakti free bus scheme for women. The scheme has recorded 87 crore journeys and benefits 24 lakh women daily
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Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary unveiled the ‘Samakhya–2026’ programme poster at a function in New Delhi and attended a meeting of Kapu community leaders at the India International Centre.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said military projects worth over Rs 8.75 lakh crore were approved in the past year to modernise India’s armed forces. He highlighted record defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore and domestic production reaching Rs 1.78 lakh crore
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The Supreme Court on Friday fixed August 21 for hearing a plea seeking regulations for CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system. The plea highlights students facing admission difficulties due to CBSE scores and seeks safeguards, including relaxation of minimum qualifying marks
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Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced plans to jointly develop a sovereign combat engine for India’s AMCA fighter programme. The companies will explore an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India covering engine design, manufacturing, testing and support, strengthening indigenous defence capability
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The Supreme Court on Friday urged Kuki and Meitei groups in violence-hit Manipur to end road blockades and work towards restoring peace. The court sought details of blocked roads and concrete proposals within two weeks to restore essential supplies across the state
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The Telangana government has extended the deadline for applications under the HILT policy to October 31 after industries showed little interest in relocating from the CURE area beyond the ORR. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the Cabinet also cleared major decisions, including e‑auction of surplus paddy, correction of land records under 22‑A.
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Neymar criticised sections of Santos supporters for negativity after the club’s Copa Sudamericana comeback win over Macara. The Brazilian star provided two assists in the 2-1 victory but urged fans to support the team during difficult moments
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Ali Mohammad of HDTTA and Reserve Bank of India’s Nikhat Banu won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the Gujarati Seva Mandal Telangana State-rank Table Tennis Tournament. The event featured competitions across senior and junior categories
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Officials in Sangareddy felled a decades-old tree near Ambedkar Stadium while making arrangements for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s public meeting. The tree, cut to widen the convoy route, was left near the dais, drawing criticism for the officials’ recklessness.
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Kerala authorities have stepped up preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, expecting higher pilgrim numbers this season. Measures include improved prasadam supply, healthcare, roads, sanitation, drinking water, accommodation and AI-powered crowd management to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage
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Bank of Baroda has raised USD 700 million through a dual-tranche overseas bond issue comprising three-year and five-year notes. The issue received strong investor interest, with the order book peaking at USD 2.67 billion, nearly 3.8 times the final size.
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The Congress government’s shifting statements on the number of auto‑rickshaws and retrofitting costs in Hyderabad have left drivers anxious. While Chief Minister Revanth Reddy earlier claimed two lakh autos were operating, the latest Cabinet figures put the number at just 18,766.
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Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh secured the runner-up position at the IGU Northern India Junior Golf Championship 2026 in Chandigarh. The Class 10 student of Delhi Public School carded six-over across four rounds despite challenging windy and rainy conditions
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Visakhapatnam’s V. Sriram Jayin won gold and earned the FIDE Master title at the Asian-plus Age Group Chess Championship in Singapore. The Andhra Pradesh player scored 7.5 points from nine rounds, defeating higher-rated opponents from Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines
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The Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) has appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to ensure payment of the pending Rs 58 lakh ex gratia to families of the Sigachi Industries blast victims.
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Visakhapatnam emerged overall champions at the 37th AP State Junior Inter-District Athletics Championships in Tirupati with 231 points. Vizag athletes won both boys’ and girls’ team titles, while selected performers will represent Andhra Pradesh at the South Zone National Championships
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association has named 34 senior players, including India internationals Mohd Siraj and Tilak Varma, for a fitness assessment camp. Players from the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squads have been included