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Nehru Zoological Park will soon establish a Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory, the first of its kind in southern India, enabling rapid diagnosis, post-mortem analysis, and research on zoonotic diseases, reducing dependence on external labs for animal health care.
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Jennifer Aniston says Selena Gomez has been an “angel” in helping her navigate social media since joining Instagram in 2019. The Friends star avoids doomscrolling, focuses on positivity, and cherishes time with her dogs, friends, and creative projects.
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Arjun Kapoor celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sharing a heartfelt Instagram post featuring his six sisters, calling it “six times the drama” and love. The actor recently faced trolling online, continues his fitness journey, and has completed 13 years in Bollywood.
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The Congress’ Janahita Padayatra, led by AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, remains stalled with no clarity on its resumption. Internal disagreements and shifting leadership roles have added to the uncertainty, leaving party workers anxious over the programme’s future.
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Director S S Rajamouli says SSMB29’s vast scope can’t be conveyed through pictures or press meets, promising a “never-before-seen” reveal in November 2025. The Mahesh Babu-led action-adventure, co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is slated for a 2027 release.
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The IMD-Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with 30–40 kmph gusty winds across all six city zones on Saturday. Authorities warned of waterlogging, traffic congestion, and drainage blockages, advising residents to limit outdoor movement.
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HMWSSB continued operating Himayat Sagar’s floodgates for a third day on Saturday as inflows reached 500 cusecs. Osman Sagar levels also rose, while GHMC reported Hussain Sagar’s inflows and outflows, alerting low-lying areas to possible waterlogging risks.
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Tesla will open its second India showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity on August 11, following last month’s Mumbai launch. The flagship Model Y SUV, priced from ₹60 lakh, will be available, with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2025.
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Gujarat police arrested Sridhar from Hyderabad in Karimnagar on Friday night for allegedly kidnapping a boy, whom he claimed to have brought from Mumbai. The accused was taken to Gujarat, and the child was placed in a children’s home.
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A two-day biodiversity survey began in Mancherial district to document its unique flora and fauna. Experts and forest officials are covering key habitats, with moth and butterfly surveys adding significance after rare species sightings in the Kawal landscape.
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Mahesh Babu turned 50 on Saturday, receiving heartfelt wishes from Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, and other film industry members. Producers, directors, and production houses praised his charisma, humility, and humanitarian nature, calling him the pride of Telugu cinema.
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Torrential rain in Delhi on Saturday caused severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight delays, disrupting Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Over 100 flights were delayed at IGI Airport, as the IMD issued a red alert for the region.
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Two Army soldiers were martyred and two others injured in Kulgam’s Akhal Devsar forest as ‘Operation Mahadev’ entered its ninth day, making it J&K’s longest anti-terror mission in two decades. Security forces have intensified their crackdown on terrorism networks.
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Farmers in Rudrangi mandal, including women, were forced to wait until late night for urea supplies at the Rythu Seva Kendram. They alleged repeated delays over the past month and criticised the Congress government’s handling of fertiliser distribution.
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Rashmika Mandanna stresses the importance of pausing and journaling to stay connected with herself despite a busy career. She opens up about support from family and fans and discusses her upcoming Telugu film The Girlfriend and supernatural drama Thama.
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Naga Shaurya returns with a stylish makeover in Bad Boy Karthik. The latest lyrical video ‘Naa Maava Pillaniththaanannade’, composed by Harris Jayaraj, has vibrant visuals and peppy beats that have quickly captured fan enthusiasm ahead of the film’s promotions.
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Indian Railways is upgrading its passenger reservation system to handle over 100,000 ticket bookings per minute, a fourfold increase. The revamp includes new cloud-based technology and improved passenger facilities like the RailOne App and expanded non-AC coach production.
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National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta reveals her natural journey to singlehood, stressing the importance of peace and self-focus over toxic relationships. She also promotes her political drama web series Mayasabha, streaming now on Sony LIV.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the brave participants of the Quit India movement on its 83rd anniversary, lauding their patriotism and sacrifice under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership that united India’s struggle for independence from British rule.
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US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of playing a key role in resolving the recent India-Pakistan military conflict, which he warned could have escalated into nuclear war. He emphasized his commitment to global peace and conflict resolution.
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Actress Mouni Roy pens a romantic birthday note for husband Suraj Nambiar, reflecting on their eight-year journey. Meanwhile, she stars in the spy thriller Salakaar, streaming on JioHotstar, portraying a complex and resilient character.
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Nine policemen in Thane were suspended after a probe found negligence during escort of seven undertrial prisoners to a hospital. Two prisoners went missing temporarily, and officers failed to supervise properly, leading to disciplinary action.
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A shooting at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, left the shooter dead and a law enforcement officer injured. The incident follows another shooting at Fort Stewart, where five soldiers were wounded. Authorities continue investigating the motives behind both attacks.
