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Farmers in Gajwel, led by BRS leaders, blocked Rajiv Rahadhari over urea shortage, demanding restoration of the rake point for fertiliser supply, causing traffic disruption and accusing the government of neglect.

A 59-member Indian boxing squad has arrived in Urumqi, China, for the 3rd “Belt and Road” International Youth Boxing Gala. Only under-17 boys and girls are competing, with the event featuring a training camp and competition from August 15–30.

Moderate to heavy rains lash Adilabad and Mancherial districts, causing overflowing streams, waterlogging in towns, and damage to standing crops like cotton and pulses. Irrigation projects report heavy inflows, prompting officials to lift gates and issue flood alerts.

Urea shortage persists in Sircilla as farmers queue outside Boinpally’s Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society amid heavy rain. Long lines have revived the practice of leaving slippers and pattadar passbooks to hold spots, highlighting ongoing difficulties in fertilizer access.

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President Donald Trump indicated that the US may not enforce secondary tariffs on countries, including India, purchasing Russian oil. The warning follows earlier US tariff measures, while India maintains that targeting it is unjustified and will safeguard its national interests.

Heavy rainfall affected normal life in Mahabubabad, Medak, and Sangareddy, with streams overflowing. Despite overall normal rainfall in Telangana, Mancherial, Nirmal, Jagtial, and Peddapalli districts remain below normal, highlighting uneven rainfall distribution across the State.

Irrigation officials at the Singur project lifted two more crest gates, releasing 43,176 cusecs into the Manjeera River. With five gates now open and water levels rising, residents downstream have been placed on high alert amid continued heavy rainfall.

Farmers in north Karnataka are alarmed as defective Tungabhadra reservoir gates allow huge water volumes to flow into Andhra Pradesh, threatening irrigation for a second paddy crop and sparking political blame over inaction.

Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shared her love for the mountains and her pet dog Bijlee on Instagram, calling herself a “pahadi ladki.” She recently starred opposite R. Madhavan in Aap Jaisa Koi and will appear in Gustaakh Ishq.

A 52-year-old woman, Rajamma, allegedly took her own life in Dodda Alathur village, Chamarajanagar, after 20 cents of her ancestral land were acquired for an Ambedkar Bhavan. Villagers protested and police have launched an investigation.

A massive fire engulfed a commercial building at Nagarathpet near KR Market, Bengaluru, killing one person and leaving three family members feared trapped. Firefighters are conducting rescue operations as police cordon off the area. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

Former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson has passed away at 89. Renowned as an opening batter, fielder, spinner, and coach, Simpson led Australia to Ashes, World Cup, and West Indies series victories and was widely respected in international cricket.

Moderate to heavy rainfall lashed Hyderabad and surrounding districts overnight, with Medchal-Malkajgiri recording the highest at 86.3 mm. Other areas, including Kukatpally and Shamshiguda, also received significant showers. Waterlogging occurred but daily life was largely unaffected on Independence Day.

Three people died and seven were critically injured when a KSRTC bus from Bagalkote to Mangaluru rammed a parked lorry in Yellapur. Two children are among the injured, with conditions critical.

Amitabh Bachchan praised his son Abhishek Bachchan after he won Best Actor at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 for “I Want To Talk”, calling him the pride and honour of the family and reflecting on his journey and achievements.

Khizar Yakubi, a rowdy sheeter, was attacked by two unidentified men with sharp weapons at a birthday party in Madannapet on Friday night. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital. Police have registered a case and investigation is ongoing.

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