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The Uttar Pradesh government will shower flower petals from a helicopter across seven districts on August 9–10 to welcome Kanwariyas during the annual Shravan Kanwar Yatra. The two-day aerial programme covers Baghpat, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, and Bulandshahr, with a total flying time of nearly 10 hours.
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The US Justice Department has launched its largest-ever coordinated denaturalisation drive, filing complaints against 25 naturalised citizens from 17 countries, including India. Among them is 65-year-old Narinder Singh, accused of using fraudulent identities since 1996 to gain US admission and citizenship in 2008.
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Actress Mrunal Thakur has issued a stern warning against the misuse of her identity through deepfake content. In a strongly worded social media post, she declared that creating or sharing such AI-generated material using her likeness is illegal and will invite legal action.
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The NDA Parliamentary Party will convene its rebranded weekly strategy session, ‘Mangal Milan’, on Tuesday at the Parliament Library Building to finalise floor coordination for the remaining Monsoon Session. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers are expected to attend.
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CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya criticised the RSS’ youth outreach, questioning its credibility while alleging that the Sangh Parivar has been issuing rape and death threats to teenagers.
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At least 35 civilians were killed when Sudanese army drones struck a civil court in North Darfur’s Al-Zawiya Gara village, according to rights group Emergency Lawyers. The group condemned the attack on a civilian facility as a grave violation of international humanitarian law and demanded an investigation.
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US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are underway at Tehran’s request, backed by Gulf allies, calling it “a last chance” for Iran to sign a “good document.” He indicated discussions include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and eventual denuclearization. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied any negotiations with Washington, saying talks are only with Oman.
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Smuggling syndicates in Pakistan have embraced technology faster than our law enforcement, using drones to dump narcotics and weapons in India
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The US Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing's 737 Max 7 for commercial service after years of delays caused by safety reviews, design changes and regulatory scrutiny following the fatal Max 8 crashes. The aircraft is expected to serve short- and medium-haul routes.
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Credible defence cannot be improvised in times of crisis; it is built through sustained political commitment, strategic investment and long-term foresight
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association forms the District Cricket Infrastructure Development Committee to upgrade facilities and grassroots cricket across Telangana districts. Former Secretary T Sheshnarayan appointed Chairman
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A 24-year-old delivery executive was arrested in Delhi's Munirka for allegedly murdering his wife after confessing the crime to a friend and seeking help to dispose of the body. The friend alerted police, leading to the accused's arrest and recovery of the victim's body.
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US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "duplicitous", claiming nothing would reach the country without a deal or total surrender. He asserted that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said its talks with Oman concern temporary shipping arrangements.
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Gujarat has reported 22 child deaths linked to the Chandipura virus, with 35 confirmed cases among 184 suspected infections. Health authorities have intensified surveillance, treatment and preventive measures while urging parents to seek immediate medical attention for children showing symptoms.
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The BJP criticised the Karnataka Cabinet expansion, alleging that B Nagendra was rewarded despite corruption allegations and questioning the absence of women ministers. The party also claimed several districts were denied representation and highlighted dissent within the ruling Congress over the expansion.
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India's Under-20 men's football team defeated Singapore 3-0 in the first of two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru, with goals from Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam and Singamayum Shami before an own goal sealed the win ahead of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao served legal notices on Congress leaders Addanki Dayakar and Sama Ramamohan Reddy over alleged defamatory remarks accusing him of performing black magic, demanding public apologies, withdrawal of the allegations and removal of related content from all platforms.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the Telugu community for its contribution to the state's growth in technology, healthcare, business and academics while addressing the American Telugu Association conference in Baltimore, attended by Telangana leaders, public representatives and members of the Telugu diaspora.
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Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender admitted coordination issues within the Telangana Congress government, criticised the concentration of leadership, spoke about GHMC leadership challenges, dismissed speculation over differences between Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, and commented on HYDRAA demolitions and the Cabinet expansion.
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BRS leaders and engineering graduates criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's alleged remarks on engineering students, demanding an apology from him and Rahul Gandhi while urging the government to focus on employment, fee reimbursement and strengthening higher education.
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Hyderabad has achieved 57.25 per cent digitisation of Special Intensive Revision enumeration forms, the lowest among Telangana districts. Medchal-Malkajgiri has overtaken Hyderabad, while Yadadri-Bhongir leads the State with 94.30 per cent digitisation, according to the Chief Electoral Officer's report.
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The Godavari flood at Bhadrachalam has receded rapidly, leading to the withdrawal of all three flood warnings within 24 hours. While road connectivity has been restored, upstream inflows remain substantial and authorities have begun preparations for sanitation and Pushkaralu-related works.
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Hydraa and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation have called off search operations for 70-year-old Balaiah, who went missing after reportedly falling into a stormwater drain work site in Miyapur. Despite extensive searches and drone deployment, his body is yet to be traced.
