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Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of delaying land allocation for India-Bangladesh border fencing, while praising Suvendu Adhikari’s cooperation. Shah announced a security headquarters in Siliguri and highlighted technology-driven measures to strengthen border surveillance
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The rate offered on a Fixed Deposit directly influences the interest earned during the deposit period. Consider a INR 10 Lakh deposit for three years. A 0.5 percentage-point difference in the rate can result in a noticeable difference in earnings, particularly when interest is compounded.
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Former Sri Lanka captain Hashan Tillakaratne has been appointed batting coach of the senior men’s national programme. The 1996 World Cup winner, who scored over 8,300 international runs, will work with players at the National High Performance Center until December 2027
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Punjab witnessed disruptions as the Qaumi Insaf Morcha’s bandh call over the release of ‘Bandi Singhs’ affected markets, transport and highway movement. Shops remained closed and protesters blocked roads across several districts, while police maintained security arrangements to prevent untoward incidents
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LAP EMI calculator is an online calculator that calculates the Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) payable on a loan against property. Loan Against Property (LAP) is a loan that property holders avail to raise funds against eligible residential or commercial property as collateral.
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A woman’s body was found in the trunk of an abandoned car near the RTC bus stand at Elkathurthy in Hanamkonda district. Police identified her as Ankiti Manasa of Godavarikhani and launched an investigation after her parents accused a man of murder.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Panchayat secretary in Mancherial for allegedly accepting a Rs 13,000 bribe from a person seeking permission to construct a house. The official was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe through a digital payment application.
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Borrowers get enforceable rights out of it. Most never use them because the framework does not get discussed at the point of borrowing. This guide walks through what those rights actually are and how to use them when a lender crosses a line.
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The rupee settled nearly flat at 95.71 against the US dollar on Friday after paring early gains. While a weaker dollar and positive domestic market sentiment offered support, geopolitical tensions and crude oil concerns limited the currency’s rise
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The Army Welfare Placement Organisation conducted a job drive at Secunderabad Military Station for Veer Naris, ex-servicemen dependents, serving soldiers’ families and graduates. Twenty-six companies interviewed 497 candidates, with 218 shortlisted for final selection across various private and multinational firms
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Two Hyderabad residents were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 1.58 crore in separate cyber fraud cases involving fake stock market trading and investment schemes. The fraudsters promised huge returns, showed fake profits and demanded additional payments to allow withdrawals.
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The Enforcement Directorate on Friday carried out searches at seven locations in Hyderabad and Kadapa in connection with its money laundering probe linked to the 2019 murder of former minister and MP Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.
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Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh won his maiden Junior National title in the Under-15 boys’ category at the Jaypee Wish Town Course in Noida. The DPS Hyderabad student shot a four-day total of 4-under and also finished tied second in Under-18
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Pink Gulabb – The Heritage Edit, a curated exhibition celebrating India’s heritage weaves, traditional art and craftsmanship, is being held in Hyderabad for the first time. The two-day showcase at CCT Space features the country’s rich craft traditions.
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Doctors at KIMS Cuddles, Kondapur, successfully treated a 28-day-old infant with severe airway narrowing caused by Grade 2 subglottic stenosis. An endoscopic balloon dilatation procedure opened the airway, enabling the baby to breathe normally without requiring a tracheostomy
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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reflected on their stunning comeback win over world No. 4 Chinese pair Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian, which secured India’s first women’s doubles medal at the BWF Worlds since 2011 and a semifinal spot
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Adilabad police arrested five Bihar-based men for allegedly duping a Telangana resident of Rs 3.78 lakh by promising an NFPL franchise through a fake website. Police said the gang was involved in 500 crimes nationwide and 90 cases in Telangana.
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Hyderabad’s CSIR-CCMB researchers have uncovered a biological circuit that enables Cryptococcus neoformans to form giant Titan cells and evade immunity. The discovery links fungal metabolism, calcium signalling and calcineurin activation, potentially opening new approaches to combating cryptococcal disease
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Bring A Smile Foundation will conduct a collection drive across seven Hyderabad locations on August 22, inviting residents to donate reusable clothes, books, toys, utensils, footwear and household items for distribution among underprivileged communities.
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Jindal Steel and IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence for high-strength, value-added and value-engineered steel products. The centre will focus on application development, technical demonstrations, training and adoption across key industrial sectors.
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IndiGo’s website faced another technical disruption on Friday, with passengers reporting failed bookings, web check-in problems and payment confirmation issues. The airline said its core reservation platform was experiencing intermittent problems, marking the second such disruption reported this week
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Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar accused the CJP and Congress of trying to disrupt the state’s education progress following clashes over a Jaipur school inspection. The CJP has demanded arrests and Dilawar’s resignation, threatening a major agitation across Rajasthan
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Actress Harshita Gaur recalled Telugu superstar Allu Arjun’s unexpected praise for Mirzapur, saying she was pleasantly surprised by his reaction. The actress also discussed Dimpy’s impact on her career and her growth ahead of Mirzapur: The Movie
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Errors in Telangana’s Section 22A prohibited-properties list are affecting home loans and property-backed lending, with banks keeping many applications on hold. Private property owners are also unable to sell or mortgage assets, as authorities struggle to resolve widespread erroneous property tagging.