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The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has busted a Delhi-based call centre network allegedly targeting Telangana residents with fake loan offers. Police arrested 21 Telugu-speaking women telecallers and a bank account holder, while linking the network to 22 cybercrime cases.
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CPI(M) leaders Pinarayi Vijayan and MV Govindan accused the Kerala government and ruling-front organisations of politically motivated employee transfers, harassment and anti-employee policies. They cited the death of a Kasaragod clerk and a doctor’s alleged heart attack, demanding government intervention
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Telangana achieved 78.26 per cent digitisation of enumeration forms after the Election Commission extended the SIR schedule. Yadadri-Bhongiri recorded the highest digitisation at 94.31 per cent, while Hyderabad had the lowest at 58.89 per cent, the CEO said
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Telangana Special Representative A.P. Jithender Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and sought formal notification of the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Defence Industrial Corridor as a Defence and Aerospace Corridor. Singh responded positively and assured that the proposal would be considered
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called Indian communists “total cowards” during a Rajya Sabha debate, accusing CPI(M) MP John Brittas of spreading confusion over UPI charges. She defended the Taxation Amendment Bill and reiterated that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments
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The BRS has alleged irregularities in the tender process for the proposed PM Ekta Mall at Raidurg and demanded its cancellation and an independent probe. K T Rama Rao also sought a halt to further Central funds until the investigation is completed
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A Class 10 student was allegedly assaulted by 12 fellow students at a school hostel in Dammaiguda. His parents allege he was attacked over ragging and that the school gave them a different account of his injuries. Police are investigating.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the use of force against protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand, saying students have the right to peaceful demonstrations. He urged the Hemant Soren government to continue dialogue and immediately address allegations of recruitment examination irregularities
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Samsung has introduced its India-developed Pay Now feature in its latest flagship foldable smartphones. Developed by engineers at Samsung's India R&D centres, the feature reminds users about upcoming bill payments and enables timely payments through Samsung Wallet
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The Delhi High Court ordered premature release of two life convicts after 31 and 15 years in custody, stressing that prolonged incarceration must serve legitimate penological purposes. It criticised arbitrary Sentence Review Board decisions and emphasised rehabilitation, conduct and Article 21 rights
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A 50-year-old man was killed after a speeding Mahindra Thar allegedly rammed into a motorcycle near the Kondapur RTO office in Madhapur. The victim, Ch. Srinivasulu, was travelling as a pillion rider, while the motorcycle rider sustained injuries.
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Parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifying that UPI will remain free for consumers. The legislation also seeks to attract foreign capital, boost electronics manufacturing and ease operations for global cloud companies
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A woman waiting for an autorickshaw near Hyderabad’s Charminar has alleged that a man approached her and made an unwelcome remark. She later shared a video and her account on Instagram, receiving appreciation online for confronting the man during the encounter.
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Amitabh Bachchan clarified a numbering error in his latest X post after mixing up the sequence of his tweets. The actor also recently shared a light-hearted moment with Sunny Deol during an appearance on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’
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Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said the team is honoured to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. He called the opportunity a proud moment while admitting the visitors face a tough challenge against the hosts
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Mohun Bagan Super Giant stormed into the Durand Cup quarter-finals as Group A winners with a 6-0 victory over CISF Protectors. Sahal Abdul Samad scored a first-half hat-trick, while Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren and Tekcham Abhishek Singh also scored
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The Kerala High Court has won the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026 for its District Court Case Management System. The AI and technology-driven initiative has streamlined judicial workflows, improved case monitoring and enhanced accessibility, transparency and paperless court administration
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The Centre has said the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is not under consideration for national project status due to unresolved inter-State issues over Krishna river waters. Its DPR was returned to Telangana for holistic planning to achieve intended benefits
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the State will complete land re-survey by 2027 and issue Pattadar Passbooks with advanced security features. The government has resolved thousands of acres of land disputes and is digitising old revenue records
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Eight forest officials in Jannaram division of Kawal Tiger Reserve have been suspended in six months, affecting wildlife protection and conservation. Officials said staff shortages were making forest protection difficult, while illegal sand mining was drying streams and threatening wildlife
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Air India has advised passengers travelling between August 10 and 20 to reach airports early due to enhanced security measures. The airline said additional time may be needed for check-in, baggage screening and security checks amid stricter airport protocols
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The Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to announce centrally contracted players under its new format-based payment system. The delay comes as the board struggles with categorising players, while questions continue over transparency in its financial matters
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Descendants of a Madhya Pradesh businessman who lent Rs 35,000 to the British government during World War I in 1917 claim the UK Debt Management Office has agreed to examine their repayment request. The family says the century-old loan could now be worth crores
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Former BJP state president K Annamalai urged Gen Z to consider military service as a meaningful career, saying the younger generation is searching for purpose. Speaking at a book launch in Coimbatore, he described wearing the military uniform as a higher purpose