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INCOIS has issued a swell surge warning for Kerala, south Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep for August 19-20, warning of wave surges and possible inundation in low-lying coastal areas. Fishermen and residents were advised caution, while beach and nearshore activities were suspended
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L&T Technology Services has secured a five-year, over USD 75 million contract from an undisclosed global technology enterprise. LTTS will provide engineering intelligence, product development, software, testing, validation, platform operations and digital engineering services, while establishing a dedicated engineering centre
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Established on August 19, 1976, Kakatiya University completes 50 years of advancing higher education, research and regional development in North Telangana. From its beginnings as an Osmania University postgraduate centre, it has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution shaping generations.
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Indian martial artist Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar has achieved his eighth world record by holding a 100-kg dumbbell with one hand for one minute. The feat was recognised by the Asian Book of World Records on August 18, 2026.
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Indian equity benchmarks opened nearly flat on Wednesday as Brent crude approached $92 a barrel and global bond yields climbed. While geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment, strong domestic fundamentals, liquidity and growth prospects offered some support to Indian markets.
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police registered 1,349 cases during a week-long special drive against motorists blocking free-left lanes and minors driving vehicles. The enforcement action, conducted from August 12 to 18, included 1,015 free-left violations and 334 minor-driving cases.
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A 21-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by three friends following an argument over a financial matter after a drinking session in Bandlaguda Jagir. Police said an iron rod was used in the assault and efforts are on to nab the suspects.
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Shriya Saran’s daughter appeared uncomfortable around paparazzi outside an ISKCON temple in Mumbai and hid behind her mother. The actor calmly comforted her, while the incident highlighted Shriya’s protective approach to motherhood and her efforts to balance work and family.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Kokapet on Wednesday ahead of his proposed visit to Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. Police said the move was preventive, amid a political dispute between the Congress and BRS over the project.
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The rupee edged up 1 paisa to 95.73 against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by suspected RBI intervention, FII inflows and a weaker dollar index. However, elevated crude prices and West Asia tensions continued to pressure the currency.
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Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film with director Bobby Kolli, tentatively titled Mega158, has reportedly completed 40 days of shooting, with sources claiming the first-half edit is locked. The film’s grand interval action sequence is expected to be a major attraction.
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Content creator Apoorva Makhija, known as Rebel Kid, has moved to New York, saying she no longer sees herself building a future in India. The influencer said she hopes to pursue business and higher studies beyond her content-creation career.
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US law enforcement agencies recorded 189 anti-Sikh and 32 anti-Hindu hate crime offences in 2025, according to FBI data. The report does not separately identify Indian Americans, making it impossible to determine the number of Indian-American victims.
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Indian-American educator Pia Dandiya has won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. She will face Republican Casey Askar in November. If elected, Dandiya would become the first South Asian American to represent Florida in Congress.
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Veteran actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma Thompson, has died aged 94. Her manager said she died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 27. Law enjoyed a five-decade career spanning theatre, television and acclaimed films.
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US President Donald Trump threatened Oman over its negotiations with Iran on managing Strait of Hormuz shipping, regional officials said. The developments came amid renewed attacks, including a projectile striking a vessel and Iranian threats to keep the crucial waterway closed
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Two MBBS interns were allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted by a labourer on the campus of Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women in Khanpur Kalan. The accused was arrested, while students protested demanding stronger security arrangements and more guards
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The fight against online child sexual exploitation cannot stop at removing illegal content but must target the entire organised chain—from recruiters and traffickers to producers, distributors, financial intermediaries, platforms and consumers
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The government’s open-ended approach to recording caste responses could create major challenges in standardising millions of entries, raising concerns over data quality and verification
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Champion shooter Dhanush Srikanth has been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award after winning gold with a world record at the 2025 Deaflympics. The 24-year-old shooter is now preparing for the senior World Cup and targeting the 2028 Olympics
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The Goa government has moved the Supreme Court seeking enhancement of journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year sentence in the 2013 sexual assault case. It argued the sentence was disproportionate to the offence and sought life imprisonment or another enhanced sentence
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Election Commission officials said nearly 100 crore Indian electors have been issued special Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC), after US President Donald Trump cited India's voter identification system while advocating mandatory photo IDs and citizenship proof under the proposed SAVE America Act
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A 26-year-old woman, Bharathi Mukhi, was killed after being allegedly hit by a speeding car while crossing the road near Inorbit Mall in Madhapur on Monday night. Madhapur police registered a case based on a complaint
