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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise of supplying irrigation water through the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme. He demanded immediate operation of all pumps, compensation for farmers and warned of statewide protests if action was delayed.
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Fishermen in Telangana are demanding reforms to the State’s fish distribution scheme, citing poor quality fingerlings supplied by contractors. They want cooperative societies to directly procure fingerlings, with government reimbursement through DBT, to safeguard livelihoods and improve fish production.
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Adilabad police booked 34 persons for their alleged involvement in online Matka during a special drive across 10 police station areas. The SP warned of stern action against offenders and said authorities would track illegal assets and intensify surveillance on gambling networks.
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An RMC truck driver was booked for allegedly driving on the wrong side of Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road near Shamshabad after a motorist shared dashcam footage on X. RGIA Traffic Police traced the driver and initiated legal action while urging motorists to follow traffic rules.
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Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts received moderate to heavy rains, bringing relief to farmers worried about crop damage due to a prolonged dry spell. Despite rainfall deficits compared to normal averages, the showers revived hopes for paddy, cotton, and soyabean cultivation.
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Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing sweeping restructuring, with thousands of layoffs and major studio changes affecting popular franchises like Doom and The Elder Scrolls Online. The move has sparked criticism, raising concerns about creativity, long-term growth, and the future of Xbox's gaming strategy.
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Thousands of devotees attended the opening day of the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam in Hyderabad. However, VIP movement, security arrangements, and inadequate crowd management caused long queues and delayed darshan. The annual celebrations will continue with the Rathotsavam on Wednesday.
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The Calcutta High Court directed Kolkata Police to provide protection for the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction's Martyrs' Day rally after allegations of stage vandalism. The court sought a police report by July 31 and ordered the venue cleared by 9 pm Tuesday
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Silk pillowcases are popular for their smooth texture, which may reduce friction, minimise sleep lines and help control frizzy hair. However, experts say they cannot prevent wrinkles, and good skincare, sunscreen and healthy lifestyle habits remain essential for maintaining youthful-looking skin.
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Shiv Sena (UBT), through its mouthpiece Saamana, sharply attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the crackdown on protesters demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The editorial described the agitation as the “beginning of a revolution,” accusing Modi of shielding “corrupt and incompetent” ministers.
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Lip oils and lip balms serve different purposes: balms protect and lock in moisture, while oils hydrate and add shine. Used together, they complement each other for healthier, glossy lips.
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Bengaluru Police have sought chat records from an AI company after the prime accused in a triple murder allegedly used an AI chatbot to plan the crime over six months. Investigators said the chatbot guided the accused through planning, execution and evidence disposal
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Sourdough bread, increasingly popular in cafes and supermarkets, offers nutritional benefits such as a lower glycaemic index, improved mineral absorption, and gut health support due to fermentation. However, it is not a miracle food and should be consumed as part of a balanced diet.
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot's plea challenging an NCLAT order that upheld separate insolvency proceedings for Videocon Industries and Videocon Oil Ventures. The court issued notice and scheduled the matter for further hearing on August 10
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Ten workers were killed after a tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Namchi district, Sikkim, collapsed due to a landslide. Rescue operations are ongoing as more people remain trapped. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang confirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all possible assistance.
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India has granted market authorisation to Takeda Biopharmaceuticals’ dengue vaccine QDENGA, making it the country’s first approved vaccine for dengue prevention. The approval by CDSCO follows extensive global and Indian clinical trials confirming its safety and efficacy.
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Several batsmen, including Bhavesh Seth (189), Abhirath Reddy (127 n.o.), and Anvith Reddy (124), struck centuries while Rohit Rayudu’s five-wicket haul stood out in the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s A and B Division two-day league matches played on Monday.
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Priests and Vedic scholars from Chilkur Balaji Temple performed a Varuna Japam ritual at Gandipet lake in Hyderabad, praying for abundant monsoon rains to benefit farmers and society.
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Delhi Police have registered five FIRs after violent clashes in New Delhi between Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters and security forces during a protest march demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities.
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The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, with persistent sloganeering and protests by Opposition members forcing two adjournments—first till noon and later till 2 p.m. Despite appeals from Speaker Om Birla and presiding officer Sandhya Ray, the Opposition continued protests.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the protests in New Delhi validated his earlier warning that India could face a Gen Z movement if the aspirations of the country’s youth continue to be ignored.
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At the NDA’s Mangal Milan meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized swift government action against the NEET-UG paper leak, noting arrests and a re-examination to safeguard students’ futures. He urged strict punishment for offenders and called for united efforts across states and parties to prevent such crimes.
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Three members of a family from Nanded, Maharashtra, died in a road accident on NH-161 near Bachupally, Sangareddy, when their car overturned while avoiding a two-wheeler.
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After three weeks of dry weather, Hyderabad and several districts in Telangana witnessed light to heavy showers, significantly lowering temperatures. Northern Telangana districts recorded very heavy rainfall, with Kotapally, Kannepalli, and Tandur among the highest.
