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South Central Railway will operate special trains between Charlapalli and Kottayam to meet the additional passenger rush during Onam. The services will run on selected dates in August, with stops at several major stations and multiple coach classes for passengers.
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Tensions along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border escalated on Thursday as an economic blockade over an August 10 firing incident led to stone-pelting, injuring several people and targeting security personnel. Protesters demand arrests, action against alleged encroachment and settlement of the boundary dispute
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Anil Kapoor celebrated 27 years of Subhash Ghai’s Taal, recalling his role as Vikrant Kapoor as one of his fondest memories. The actor said the film’s music and story continue to connect with audiences, while Ghai hinted at a sequel
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Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy has defended his criticism of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s administration, saying he only spoke the truth. He denied any political motive, backed development works by both BRS and Congress governments in his constituency.
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DMK MP Kanimozhi attended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s customary tea meeting as Congress, Samajwadi Party and other INDIA bloc parties stayed away. Her participation sparked speculation over DMK-Congress ties, though Kanimozhi said the DMK remained part of the bloc
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The Telangana Government plans to auction 10.63 acres at Panmaktha village in Raidurg near Durgam Cheruvu. BRS leader T Harish Rao opposed the proposed auctions, citing alleged heritage, ownership, Waqf and legal disputes over the land.
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Dhruv Jurel faces a crucial Test audition against Sri Lanka after a string of modest scores and repeated dismissals to spin. With Sarfaraz Khan competing for his batting slot, Jurel needs to adapt quickly to Galle’s conditions and deliver
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The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded with 12 bills passed, but productivity remained low, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said. He blamed Opposition disruptions for reduced functioning, citing 19% productivity in Lok Sabha and 39% in Rajya Sabha
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The Supreme Court criticised the Centre and FSSAI for delaying front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The court said children’s health cannot be compromised and gave the government two weeks to respond
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A 32-year-old woman died in Bengaluru after the two-wheeler on which she was riding pillion skidded when a car ahead braked suddenly. She was run over by a goods vehicle. Residents later protested, alleging poor roads and potholes contributed
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Raashii Khanna has begun shooting for Farzi 2, returning as RBI officer Megha Vyas. The actress shared pictures from the sets on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse of her preparations. Shahid Kapoor had started filming the second season in March
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NIMS neurosurgeon Dr Thirumal Yerragunta has been selected as a Scientist-in-Residence at the University of Central Florida. During his week-long residency, he will interact with faculty and students, discuss neurosurgery and AI in healthcare, and explore academic collaborations.
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Actor Junior NTR has been discharged from KIMS Hospitals in Secunderabad after undergoing successful arthroscopic shoulder surgery. He is doing well and will begin rehabilitation under medical supervision. The actor had sustained the injury in late July.
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The AAIB is likely to submit an interim report within a month on the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident in which the aircraft dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people. Investigators are fast-tracking analysis of flight data and cockpit recordings
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BikeWo Green Tech has signed an MoU with Hyderabad-based Hala Mobility to explore EV fleet deployment and management. The companies plan an initial deployment of around 1,000 vehicles, with an ambition to scale the fleet to 10,000 vehicles over three years.
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Task force police arrested 16 persons for allegedly indulging in cockfighting on the outskirts of Kallempalli village in Mancherial. Police seized four roosters, 45 knives, 12 mobile phones, 18 motorbikes and Rs 24,040 cash from the accused persons.
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More than 30 per cent of civil works under the H-CITI project have been completed at IIIT and Khajaguda junctions in Gachibowli. The project includes three flyovers and an underpass, while construction has caused traffic disruptions. CMC targets April 2027 completion.
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Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary has shifted her focus to the Asian Games 2026 after a dominant campaign in Glasgow. The Indian boxer said she will use her Commonwealth Games experience to sharpen her skills and target another major international title
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Narsapur police seized around 350 quintals of PDS rice being transported to Gondia in neighbouring Maharashtra. Acting on a vigilance tip-off, civil supplies officials and police stopped the vehicle near Narsapur on August 7 and later registered a case.
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Forest officials in Mancherial and Kagaznagar divisions are reportedly demoralized over remarks by Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju and Sirpur (T) MLA Dr Palvai Harish Babu. Officials said criticism and alleged targeting were affecting their ability to enforce forest protection measures.
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The trailer of Modha Rathiri promises a hilarious yet meaningful wedding-night comedy, featuring Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar. Directed by Raja Karuppasamy, the Tamil rural entertainer follows a chaotic village wedding filled with misunderstandings, unexpected twists and heartwarming emotions
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Australia vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has asked for privacy amid a personal controversy involving her estranged wife, Monica Wright. Gardner thanked Cricket Australia for retaining her in the leadership role and said she would focus on supporting her teammates in the coming season
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Ahead of Naga Panchami on August 17, the PFA, GHSPCA has urged people to stop cruelty against snakes in the name of religious practices. It warned about illegal capture, injuries, starvation and harmful handling, and appealed to citizens to report such cases.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state has maintained uninterrupted essential food supplies to flood-affected families, distributing over 48.5 lakh kg of rice. Relief operations have also provided dal, salt and mustard oil across flood-hit areas