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Paddy farmers in Chenbagaramanputhoor, Kanyakumari district, are struggling with the spread of wild rice weed, which has affected nearly 150 acres and raised cultivation costs. Farmers have urged the Tamil Nadu government and Agriculture Department to provide immediate control measures and technical assistance
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Jurala project officials closed the gates after flood inflows declined following reduced rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka. With inflows at 80,000 cusecs, 39,608 cusecs are being released downstream. Officials ruled out irrigation releases, citing concerns over next season’s drinking water supply
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Toronto police arrested 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori in connection with the December murder of 30-year-old Indian-origin woman Himanshi Khurana. Ghafoori, identified as her partner, faces a first-degree murder charge after being apprehended at an airport following an international investigation
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More than a dozen passengers were injured, some critically, after a private luxury bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru collided with an oncoming truck near Pogururu bridge in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. Both vehicles fell from the bridge, prompting rescue operations
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President’s Colours to Puducherry Police during a ceremony held amid heightened security. Over 1,000 security personnel were deployed, traffic restrictions imposed and drones banned. Shah also visited the Arunachaleswarar Temple and Ramana Maharshi Ashram
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Villagers in Japti Shivunur, Narsingi Mandal, allegedly demolished the compound wall of former minister Mohammed Shabbir Ali’s guest house, claiming construction blocked access to agricultural fields. They said the lands have been cultivated for generations and earlier objections against the construction were ignored
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On Mahesh Babu’s birthday, makers unveiled his first look as Rudhra from SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film Varanasi. Featuring wilderness and Africa-schedule visuals, the film has completed 80 per cent of shooting, with remaining action sequences underway in Hyderabad
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Police searched multiple locations, including residents of individuals associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami in the Sopore area of Baramulla district
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to freedom fighters on the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. They recalled the courage, sacrifice and “Do or Die” spirit that strengthened India’s independence struggle
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Hyderabad’s two-day annual Bonalu festival began in the Old City on Sunday with grand celebrations at major Mahankali temples. Thousands of devotees offered traditional bonams amid tight security. Festivities will conclude Monday with Ghatam processions through Charminar and Shahalibanda
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Kerala Police registered a cyber fraud case after an AI-generated fake video impersonating ADGP P Vijayan circulated on Facebook, falsely promoting an old currency note scam. Police are investigating the account, possible victims and whether similar deepfake videos targeted other officials
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will continue pursuing peace under its memorandum of understanding with the United States, provided Washington builds trust. He stressed reciprocal commitments, rejected coercion and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness for dialogue while protecting its national rights
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Two people, including a pilot and crew member, were killed when a contracted Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed while supporting firefighting operations on Utah’s Widemouth 2 Fire. The wildfire has burned over 114,000 acres, destroyed structures, forced evacuations and remains partially contained
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Ukraine has secured an agreement with the United States for monthly deliveries of Patriot air defence interceptor missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. However, he warned supplies remain inadequate, with 2026 deliveries expected to fall below 2025 levels amid continuing regional conflicts
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British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency as fast-spreading wildfires forced large-scale evacuations, destroyed properties and prompted air rescues. Meanwhile, wildfires in Ontario worsened air quality across major cities, disrupted rail services and forced evacuations as over 100 fires remained active
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At least four people, including a pilot and three Colombian women from the same family, were killed after a helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca National Park. Authorities deployed rescue teams and urged stricter oversight of helicopter flights following recent aviation accidents
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The Jharkhand government held multiple rounds of talks with student groups protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, but the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch accused the move of being "political manoeuvring" aimed at dividing students. Despite assurances of further talks, the agitation continues with plans for an Assembly march on August 10.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Prayagraj drew thousands of students, who offered mixed reactions. While some praised his emphasis on youth issues such as jobs, exams, and opportunities for economically weaker students, others questioned whether his promises would be fulfilled if he came to power.
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Around 400 citizens gathered outside Parliament Street police station in New Delhi on Saturday to felicitate Delhi Police personnel at an event organised by Advocate Dr Syed Rizwan Ahmed under the banner “Salute to Our Protectors.”
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The story of Telangana’s irrigation politics is ultimately one of promise versus delivery. The Congress promised Pranahita–Chevella, which remained on paper, while the BRS delivered Kaleshwaram with detailed planning, assured funding, and on-ground execution
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An elderly woman from Khammam district who went missing three days ago was found murdered and burned. Police arrested her son-in-law, who confessed to the crime. Forensic teams recovered bone fragments from the site, and investigation is ongoing.
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Nearly 4,000 teachers recruited under Mega DSC-2025 staged a massive rally in Kurnool, condemning the YSRCP for allegedly spreading misinformation about their appointments. The teachers defended the recruitment process as transparent and merit-based, rejecting claims of irregularities or favoritism.
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized IIT Delhi’s convocation, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where students were reportedly asked to stand during Vedic chants and bow before the PM. He said such practices violate Article 28 of the Constitution, which prohibits religious instruction in state-funded institutions, and argued that scientific temper is being undermined.
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The death toll from Friday’s school shooting in Thailand’s Nonthaburi Province has risen to nine, including a 12‑year‑old girl. Fourteen others remain hospitalised. Police are probing the 14‑year‑old gunman’s motive, ammunition source, and links to American school shooting cases.
