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Following heavy rains, GHMC has warned Hyderabad residents about 358 unsafe structures. The civic body is monitoring buildings, cellar excavations, and retaining wall works, while cancelling leave for Town Planning officials to ensure urgent action on high-risk properties.
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A global study finds extreme heat has cut tropical bird populations by 25–38% since 1950, posing a greater threat than habitat loss. Rising heatwaves cause fatal stress, breeding failures, and dehydration, underscoring urgent action on climate change and biodiversity conservation
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Jennifer Aniston revealed she fought Warner Bros. to wear a brunette wig for her role in the 2011 comedy Horrible Bosses. The studio wanted her to keep her blonde hair, but Aniston pushed for a different look to transform her character.
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Former cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the illegal betting app 1xBet. The ED is examining his alleged endorsements as part of wider investigations into betting-related financial crimes
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Two 15-day-old tiger cubs died of starvation in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamarajanagar, after being separated from their mother, days after five tiger deaths in nearby Malai Mahadeshwara sanctuary.
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Actress Madhu Shalini turns producer with the Telugu film KanyaKumari, releasing August 27. Calling it a relatable love story, she says she chose to back the project to tell stories that deserve to be heard. The film stars Geeth Saini and Sricharan Rachakonda.
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An Indian soldier was killed while foiling an infiltration bid in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the ongoing Kulgam anti-terror operation entered its 13th day, part of intensified security efforts post-Pahalgam attack that killed 26, with key LeT terrorists eliminated
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A CPI (Maoist) cadre was killed in an early morning gunfight with security forces during a search operation in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The encounter occurred in Souta area under Goilkera Police Station
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Shares of One97 Communications, Paytm’s parent, surged nearly 6% to a 52-week high after the RBI granted in-principle approval for Paytm Payments Services to operate as an online payment aggregator, lifting a 2022 ban on onboarding new merchants
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BRS leader Dasoju Sravan accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of protecting Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy by diverting attention from scams and controversies. Sravan warned Bandi Sanjay against evading accountability for his verbal attacks and social divisiveness.
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A fire at Bojya Thanda’s cattle shed in Shivampet mandal killed two milch buffaloes and five calves, wiping out farmer Banoth Lakshman’s main livelihood. Villagers have appealed for government financial assistance to support the affected family.
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A low-pressure area near Andhra Pradesh has triggered heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple Telangana districts since Tuesday night. Mancherial, Asifabad, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalapally recorded significant showers, disrupting normal life.
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BRS working president KTR criticised the Congress government for stalling Hyderabad’s Kothwalguda Eco Park project, accusing the Revanth Reddy regime of inefficiency and apathy. The 125-acre park remains unopened despite major work completion under the previous BRS government.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rains have battered several Telangana districts since Tuesday night due to a low-pressure area near Andhra Pradesh. Mancherial, Asifabad, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalapally saw significant downpours, with Kannepalli in Mancherial recording 233.5 mm.
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Heavy to moderate rains lashed Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Tuesday night, submerging low-lying areas, damaging crops, halting traffic, and prompting authorities to declare holidays. Rescue operations are underway, and control rooms assist affected residents
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Ahead of the release of “War 2,” NTR recalls being inspired by Hrithik Roshan’s debut film ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ and praises Hrithik as one of India’s best dancers. The film releases on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
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The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for eight Telangana districts, including Hanamakonda and Medak, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected on Thursday and Friday, with rainfall reaching up to 204.5 mm.
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A third-year B.Sc Agriculture student, Ritwik Raj, was found dead by suicide in his hostel room at PJTSAU’s Rajendranagar campus. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and the body is preserved at a private hospital in Attapur.
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Actress and producer Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna is set to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad in connection with the betting app promotion case. The ED has sent notices to 36 film personalities amid investigations into financial losses and illegal betting.
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Chennai faces mounting garbage piles as sanitation workers strike enters its 13th day over privatization concerns. Greater Chennai Corporation hires contract labourers and mobilizes staff from other zones, clearing 650+ tonnes of waste amid ongoing protests and stalled negotiations.
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Eleven people, including seven children, died when a pickup van collided with a stationary truck in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. The victims were returning from temple visits in Uttar Pradesh. Eight others were injured, with one in critical condition.
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Mirchi Masters upset Warangal Wildfires by 4 wickets in the GTA-100 cricket final at Detroit. Manoj Narreddula was best bowler; Suman Gaddam starred with bat. The event showcased Telangana’s cricket talent abroad with strong community support.
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