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On Rakhi Pournami, RTC driver GS Narayana’s sister Sarada met him at Ramayampet bus station as he couldn’t take leave. She tied a rakhi, shared sweets, and the touching moment drew admiration from passengers
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BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay of making baseless remarks against KCR and KTR, calling him unfit for the Cabinet. He criticised Sanjay’s lack of contributions to Telangana and warned of consequences if his rhetoric continued
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WHO has certified Kenya free of human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) as a public health challenge, making it the 10th country to achieve this milestone. The disease, spread by tsetse flies, causes severe illness and was last detected in Kenya in 2012
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The Income Tax Department has released the ITR-5 Excel utility for AY 2024-25, enabling partnership firms, LLPs, and other eligible entities to file returns. Updates include MSME, startup, and crypto reporting provisions, with a September 15 deadline for non-audit cases
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Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not occupy Gaza but will demilitarise it and form a peaceful civilian administration. The statement follows cabinet approval to take over Gaza City, a move criticised by Israeli opposition as dangerous and counterproductive
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J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra began a hunger strike in Srinagar demanding restoration of statehood. The protest, part of the ‘Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq’ campaign, will be held across districts till August 21, awaiting developments in Parliament on the issue
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A controversy broke out in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen after a convent school allegedly distributed Hindi alphabet charts with Islamic references. The principal admitted an “inadvertent” error as authorities launched an inquiry, citing guidelines against religious content in school study materials
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Sharad Pawar backed Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” claims, urging the Election Commission to hold a detailed probe to protect electoral integrity. Pawar criticised the EC for seeking an oath from Gandhi and said Opposition parties will march to the EC office
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The Congress government in Telangana is exploring legal options, including moving the Supreme Court, to defer local body polls beyond the High Court's September deadline, citing delay in BC reservations and unfavourable political conditions. Opposition has criticised the move
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Four helicopters evacuated 287 more people from disaster-hit Uttarkashi on Saturday, taking the total rescued to over 1,000. Four deaths confirmed, 49 missing, and road restoration underway with Bailey bridge construction to reconnect flood-hit Dharal
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Patna Pirates, three-time PKL champions, aim for a record fourth title in Season 12 under new head coach Anup Kumar. With a strong defence but key player exits, the team faces challenges and opportunities ahead of the new season
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TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud announced that the Janahita Padayatra will resume after August 23. Dismissing rumours of a rift with CM Revanth Reddy, he claimed a BC leader would be Telangana’s next CM and defended the padayatra’s popularity
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India and Oman are close to finalising their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the signing expected soon. The pact, currently being translated into Arabic, will reduce tariffs, ease trade norms, and strengthen bilateral trade ties exceeding USD 10 billion annually
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GHMC has launched new tech-driven services, including online tax payment, e-waste pickup, mosquito fogging requests, and asset mapping, via the MyGHMC app to make civic services faster, transparent, and citizen-friendly in Hyderabad
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao will file a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking disqualification of MLCs who joined Congress without resigning. The move follows the court’s directive to act on defected MLAs within three months
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Over 900 students from 22 Hyderabad schools visited the National Institute of Nutrition’s Open Day under ICMR’s SHINE initiative, exploring exhibits, meeting scientists, and learning about health, nutrition, and innovation to inspire future scientific curiosity
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Kapil Sibal has questioned the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned last month citing health reasons. Calling him a “‘laapataa’ vice president”, Sibal urged Home Minister Amit Shah to clarify his condition and location to address public concern
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Jacqueline Fernandez says her fitness secret is tackling the hardest task first each day, starting with workouts. The actress, promoting mindfulness and meditation for mental health, was recently seen in Housefull 5 and will next appear in Welcome To The Jungle.
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The romantic drama Marokkasari, starring Naresh Agastya and Sanjana Saradhi, has completed filming and entered post-production. Shot in scenic locations including Gurudongmar Lake, the film features music by Bharat Manchiraju and promises a heartwarming love story with stunning visuals
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Indian Railways has launched a discounted ‘Round Trip Package’ for the 2025 festive season, offering a 20 per cent rebate on return fares. The scheme applies to confirmed tickets in both directions and aims to ease festival travel congestion
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EducationUSA will host an education fair in Hyderabad on August 11 at ITC Kohinoor, offering students direct interaction with US university representatives. The fair will provide guidance on courses, scholarships, applications, and studying in the United States, with free advising services
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Two years after its lavish restoration and inauguration, Hyderabad’s 400-year-old Gulzar Houz fountain has fallen into neglect, now littered with plastic waste. Once a heritage attraction, it suffers from poor maintenance and irregular illumination, driving away visitors and selfie-takers.
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TGSRTC will operate special buses until August 11 to manage Raksha Bandhan rush, with fares in these services up to 1.5 times higher. Regular fares remain unchanged. Passengers are urged to choose safe RTC travel over private vehicles.
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Mahesh Babu’s birthday post mentioning “#GlobeTrotter” has fuelled speculation that his upcoming S S Rajamouli film, currently known as SSMB29, may carry that title. A lavish action-adventure co-starring Priyanka Chopra, it’s set for a grand reveal in November 2025.