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The rebel faction of the TMC led by Ritabrata Banerjee convened a special session in Kolkata and appointed Arup Roy as chairperson of what it called the “real” Trinamool Congress, marking a major organisational challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s leadership
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Iran's football team left a handwritten note promoting peace and honoring Minab school strike victims after a 0-0 World Cup draw against Belgium. The squad faces severe travel restrictions while preparing for their final group match against Egypt
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal seeking clarity on private participation, shareholding patterns and tender timelines for the proposed transhipment port at Great Nicobar Island, while reiterating concerns over the project's environmental impact
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The West Bengal government has allocated Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojana in its 2026-27 budget. Budget estimates indicate coverage of one crore women beneficiaries, lower than the 2.4 crore beneficiaries claimed under the previous Lakshmir Bhandar welfare scheme
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The BJP government in West Bengal presented its first full budget, announcing one lakh government recruitments, a 20-percentage-point DA hike and expanded welfare measures. The Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget also prioritises infrastructure, employment generation, healthcare, education and fiscal discipline
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Padma Shri awardee and Kinnera artiste Darshanam Mogulaiah has sought issuance of a house patta for a residential plot allotted to him in 2022. He raised the issue with the Rangareddy Collector, saying ownership documents are still pending despite repeated efforts.
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The independent Cricket Regulator has cleared England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson of regulatory breaches due to insufficient evidence. Both players are free to play in Thursday's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar accused the Congress of taking contradictory positions on US President Donald Trump and sought clarification from Rahul Gandhi. He questioned the proposed Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, arguing that it conflicts with the party’s national rhetoric
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Residents of Anandbagh in Malkajgiri have complained about recurring power cuts lasting up to five hours, disrupting water supply and affecting vulnerable groups. TGSPDCL attributed the outages to pre-monsoon maintenance work and assured that normal supply would be restored soon
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Rains accompanied by strong winds damaged houses, uprooted trees and disrupted power supply in parts of Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. While residents sought compensation for losses, farmers welcomed the rainfall, saying it would help cotton seeds germinate
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Dabeerpura police arrested a 57-year-old rowdy sheeter for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 50 lakh from a builder constructing a house in Hyderabad. The accused was taken into custody after the victim filed a complaint, and a case has been registered.
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Indian spin sensation Manav Suthar claimed his maiden County Championship five-wicket haul (5/100) for Warwickshire against Somerset. The performance concludes his brief two-match English summer stint with 11 wickets, cementing his status as India's rising red-ball star
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Air India will begin direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The move is expected to strengthen international connectivity, boost tourism, trade and investment, and enhance Guwahati’s role as a regional aviation hub
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The Telangana government has ordered a detailed inquiry into the death of Bhupalpally District Transport Officer M Venkanna, who was killed in a road accident while on duty. A senior official has been नियुक्त to investigate and suggest safety improvements.
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The makers of Anil Ravipudi's upcoming multi-starrer #VenkyAnil5, featuring Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, have warned the public against a fraudulent casting call scam, advising fans to rely solely on verified social media handles for official announcements
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India’s eight core infrastructure industries recorded a modest 0.5 per cent growth in May, led by strong performances in cement, steel and electricity. However, declines in coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and fertiliser production weighed on overall growth
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A citizens' committee and TPJAC have alleged that a pharma company is releasing effluents into Nallakunta Cheruvu in Domadugu village. The group accused officials of ignoring the issue and demanded immediate action to stop pollution and restore the lake.
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Farmers across the erstwhile Adilabad district are worried over deficient rainfall despite the onset of the southwest monsoon. Poor rains have affected crop growth and cotton seed germination, forcing some farmers to consider re-sowing and incur additional expenses.
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A study by Hyderabad-based ICMR-NIN found that early screening and timely iron-folic acid supplementation reduced childhood anaemia by nearly 80 per cent among young children. Researchers also found that probiotic supplementation provided no additional benefit in improving anaemia-related outcomes.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought comprehensive development of Adilabad Airport, including cargo, MRO and hangar facilities. He also requested expedited approval for a DRDO/DRDL defence project proposed at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar.
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New Delhi: With the group stage entering its final stretch, the race for the top four semi-final spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching a thrilling climax.
Australia and England have emerged as the frontrunners after maintaining perfect records through three matches, while India, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh remain firmly in the hunt. At the other end of the table, Pakistan, the Netherlands and Ireland have already seen their knockout hopes extinguished.
Group A:
Australia in command, India-South Africa battle heats up:
Australia have looked every bit the tournament favourites, winning all three matches in dominant fashion to sit atop Group A with six points and a tournament-best net run rate of +4.391.
Comfortable victories over South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands have placed them within touching distance of the semi-finals, with clashes against Pakistan and India still to come. One more victory should mathematically seal qualificat
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The Bureau of Indian Standards conducted a raid at a jewellery shop in Hyderabad's Abids area and seized approximately 1.6 kg of gold ornaments for alleged hallmarking violations. BIS has initiated action and urged consumers to verify jewellery authenticity through its app.
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The International Cricket Council has launched its new 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines'. Featuring a structured '6 Rs' framework, the milestone directive safeguards female athletes, ensuring motherhood and elite international cricket are no longer mutually exclusive paths
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BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing the Congress government of neglecting farmers, halting welfare schemes, increasing public burdens and failing to complete irrigation projects, while promising a strong political comeback for the BRS.
