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For the first time, India’s Kho Kho players will be special guests at the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The men’s and women’s teams, winners of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, will join Prime Minister Modi’s August 15 address.
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Sports Expo India 2025 will be held at Hitex on August 22–23, featuring 60 exhibitors and the debut of eSportEx. The free-entry event expects up to 40,000 visitors with activities for all ages
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Cognizant will give salary hikes to about 80 per cent of eligible employees from November 1, with high single-digit increases for top performers in India. The move follows similar pay revisions by TCS, despite slowing bookings in early 2025
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Aditya Das and Ankolika Chakraborty of West Bengal claimed the Under-15 titles at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. Aditya beat Maharashtra’s Nilay Pattekar 3-2, while Ankolika defeated Naisha Rewaskar 3-0 in the girls’ final at SAMA Indoor Stadium
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BSNL has launched nationwide network-level protection against spam and smishing SMS for all mobile users. Malicious links are blocked in real time without affecting legitimate messages, using AI-powered filtering in partnership with Tanla, with protection enabled by default
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23 to meet Bangladeshi officials, including Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain. The visit reflects improved bilateral relations, resumption of direct trade, and recent visa-free agreements for officials.
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The Supreme Court cancelled bail for Kannada actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and others in the Renukaswamy murder case, ordering their immediate custody. Police detained Gowda after the verdict, while Darshan remains untraceable. The victim, a fan, was allegedly murdered over obscene messages
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World markets showed mixed performance Thursday as investors anticipate the Trump-Putin summit and US wholesale inflation data. Bitcoin briefly surged past $123,000, while global equities remained volatile amid uncertainty over Ukraine, energy sanctions, and monetary policy moves.
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After recent heavy rains filled Hyderabad’s lakes and tanks, anglers are flocking to spots like Jalpally and Umda Sagar for recreational fishing, with social media videos showing the lively scene despite cloudy skies and umbrellas in hand
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Heavy rains battered Seoul and nearby cities for two days, leaving at least one person dead and nearly 1,000 evacuated. Flooded roads, landslides and power outages disrupted daily life, while emergency teams rescued over 140 people and worked to restore services.
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The Reserve Bank of India could consider further repo rate cuts if GDP growth underperforms and the US Federal Reserve adopts aggressive easing. HSBC Mutual Fund says liquidity will stay ample, with corporate bonds offering attractive spreads
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Nine floodgates of Himayathsagar were lifted on Thursday, releasing surplus water and causing inundation at Puranapul. Officials say there is no immediate threat to nearby colonies but have prepared evacuation plans if the situation worsens
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Heartfulness Academy will conduct its AI Mastery Bootcamp for Beginners from August 19–29, offering 16 hours of live sessions with AI expert Ansh Mehra and Revered Daaji. The paid course focuses on blending AI skills with creativity.
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HNEW and Langer Houz police arrested two persons in Hyderabad, seizing 15 grams of cocaine. One accused had been sourcing drugs from Mumbai for five months, selling to local clients. Police are tracking the suppliers.
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SBI has launched a personal loan scheme for Agniveers under the Agnipath programme, offering up to Rs 4 lakh without collateral and zero processing fee, plus a special 10.50 per cent interest rate for defence personnel till September 30, 2025
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Madhuranagar police arrested Razak, a resident of Yellareddyguda, for allegedly possessing 75 grams of MDMA. Acting on a tip-off, police seized the drugs and are enquiring about his sources. Investigation into the case is currently on
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Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao has warned of an economic red alert as Telangana records deflation for the second month in a row. He blamed reduced government spending, failed promises and policy errors for the State’s economic slowdown
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BRS MLA T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of party general secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar and others in Asifabad for resisting police action against protesting Podu farmers. He accused the Congress government of insensitivity towards tribal land rights struggles.
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India achieved a milestone with its first manned deep-sea expedition, as two aquanauts dived over 4,000 and 5,000 metres in the French submersible *Nautile*. Part of the Deep Ocean Mission, the feat parallels India’s recent space achievements and advances blue economy ambitions
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GHSPCA volunteers rescued eight defanged, dehydrated cobras from snake charmers displaying them in Adibatla, Hyderabad, nearly two weeks after Nagpanchami. The snakes are receiving treatment, with police and local volunteers assisting in the rescue operation
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Heavy rains lashed Vijayawada, flooding several areas and killing a 51-year-old man who fell into an underground drainage. Authorities warned of more downpours across Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal
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A private school teacher in Borabanda, Hyderabad, has been booked for allegedly beating a student who failed to perform well in class. The boy was injured and taken to a hospital. Police registered a case and are investigating
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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan, open from August 16 to September 14. Highlights include a new Babbling Brook, floral clock, disabled-friendly features, reflexology trails, and immersive themed gardens. Entry is free
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SAFEPLAST 2025, India’s first dedicated conference on safety in aesthetic medicine, brought top experts together in Hyderabad to share protocols, prevention strategies, and innovations aimed at improving patient safety and reducing complications in cosmetic and plastic surgery
