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A six-year-old boy died after allegedly being slapped by a teacher at a private school in Visakhapatnam. The School Education Department has ordered a probe, while police registered a case under Section 194 of the BNSS following the incident.

A six-year-old boy died at a private school in Visakhapatnam after allegedly being slapped by a teacher, police said. Andhra Pradesh government ordered an inquiry, formed a three-member committee and initiated legal action, while the family alleged the child collapsed from distress

Director Sampath Nandi has recorded a new song for his period action drama Bhogi, starring Sharwanand. Calling the number a “timeless gem”, Nandi also shared an update on the film’s action-packed schedules and its upcoming pan-India theatrical release.

Fire and Fury Corps chief Lieutenant General Madanraj Pande visited forward areas of Ladakh to assess operational preparedness and readiness. During his visit to Trishul Division, he reviewed new-generation equipment and indigenous solutions, praised troops’ readiness, and stressed professionalism and mission excellence

Hyderabad veteran athlete Bikash Karar has been selected to represent India at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu from August 22 to September 3. He will compete in the 200m, 400m and 400m hurdles in the 50-plus category

Actress Samiksha Bhatnagar recalled her experience working with Sunny and Bobby Deol in ‘Poster Boys’, describing Sunny as shy and humble. She said Bobby’s friendly and comfortable nature boosted her confidence, while praising director Shreyas Talpade for warmly welcoming newcomers on set

Elena Rybakina’s bid to become World No. 1 ended after she retired from her Cincinnati Open quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek with a left ankle injury. Aryna Sabalenka will retain the top ranking ahead of next week’s US Open.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has cancelled his scheduled US visit after the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance. He will return to Hyderabad from London, while officials have been instructed to proceed with planned US engagements and agreements

Delhi Police have arrested four people for allegedly facilitating an interstate cyber-fraud network involved in digital arrest scams. The accused supplied mule bank accounts to syndicates linked to Cambodia and the UAE. A retired Army Colonel was allegedly cheated of Rs 15.50 lakh

Lumino Industries will launch its Rs 700 crore IPO on August 27, featuring a Rs 500 crore fresh issue and Rs 200 crore OFS. Proceeds will reduce debt, fund machinery purchases and facility upgrades. Shares will list on BSE and NSE September 3

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded marginally higher in early deals amid elevated crude prices and weak US markets. Geopolitical tensions, renewed US-Iran concerns and foreign fund outflows kept investors cautious, while banking and metal stocks supported the domestic market

Vin Diesel has celebrated 25 years of the ‘Fast’ franchise, recalling how it began as a small street-racing film before becoming a global phenomenon. He also thanked the cast, crew and fans who helped turn the saga into a family.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has pitched Starlink's satellite internet services as a way to connect underserved and rural parts of India. His comments came amid reports that Starlink has made a fresh application to offer satellite communication services in the country

The Congress has demanded an immediate review of the E20 fuel policy, alleging that ethanol blending has contributed to higher food and travel costs. Jairam Ramesh also sought non-ethanol fuel options, citing concerns over mileage, vehicle compatibility and consumer choice

The rupee gained 9 paise to 95.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a weaker American currency. However, elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on the domestic currency, forex traders said

Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on his relentless work routine, saying his tightly mapped schedule leaves little time for rest. The veteran actor also spoke about his desire to keep learning, gather knowledge and push himself further professionally.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in Formula 1 team Aston Martin. He will join the team's board as vice chairman and focus on commercial growth, particularly in the United States, without handling daily management

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher for a second straight session on Friday, led by realty, metal and pharmaceutical stocks. Sensex gained 163 points while Nifty rose over 52 points, although analysts cautioned that elevated crude prices could limit the recovery

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd will increase prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 25,000 from September 1. The company said the hike across internal combustion engine and electric models is aimed at partly offsetting rising input costs and inflationary pressures

An underground structure was reportedly discovered near the Qutb Shahi tombs at Golconda during excavation work on Thursday. The discovery has revived speculation about historic secret passages, while the ASI is expected to inspect the site and determine its origin

Delhi is likely to witness partly sunny and generally cloudy conditions on Friday, with light to moderate rain possible in some areas. Temperatures may range between 27 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the city's air quality remains in the poor category

Chandrayangutta police detained a man after his 12-year-old daughter allegedly alerted Dial 112 following an attempted sexual assault. The girl reportedly told police that her father had been sexually assaulting her over a period of time

The Telangana High Court questioned the State government's financial priorities while hearing a plea challenging Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. The Court sought details of Telangana's debt, scheme funding and unpaid dues, while retaining its interim stay on disbursements

The Telangana High Court declined to stay the government auction of lands in Raidurgam, Ranga Reddy district, amid a dispute over 11.12 acres. The court directed authorities to file a detailed counter-affidavit and adjourned the hearing to August 27