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Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has announced a complete ban on mobile phones in all major temples from September 1 to preserve sanctity and prevent unauthorised photography. Temple administrations must set up secure phone deposit counters, charging Rs 5 per device.
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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has imposed more than Rs 1 crore in penalties on private junior colleges for violating norms. Forty-five colleges were fined Rs 8 lakh each for allegedly submitting fake HYDRAA Fire NOCs to obtain affiliation.
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The Finance Ministry has clarified that UPI payments will remain free for consumers, with any future merchant discount rate (MDR) applicable only to select high-value merchant transactions at nominal rates.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inspected flood-hit areas of Darrang district and assured assistance to affected families. He directed special measures to rebuild breached embankments along the Kulsi and Noa rivers, as floods have affected over 1.55 lakh people
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Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at 68, according to reports from Argentine media outlets. He had been battling health issues, prompting the Messi family to seek privacy amid speculation
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A BJP delegation from Mizoram’s three autonomous district councils has urged the Centre to expedite the 125th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2019, pending in Parliament. Union minister Nityanand Rai assured the delegation of early action and a meeting on the Bill
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Sukhbir Singh Badal’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has triggered political reactions in Punjab, with Congress alleging BJP seeks to weaken regional parties. BJP leaders dismissed alliance speculation, while the meeting fuelled fresh discussion over the SAD-BJP relationship
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chaired a meeting of MPs on the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise on Saturday, but the DMK and AIADMK boycotted it. The opposition parties called the meeting a “farce” and “drama”, questioning its necessity
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said early delimitation using the latest Census figures would be needed to implement women’s reservation in the 2029 elections. His remarks came amid an exchange with Rahul Gandhi over the legislation and its implementation timeline
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More than 150 flat owners of Madhu Park Ridge Apartments at Bandlaguda have opposed land acquisition linked to the Musi River Front Development Project. Residents raised objections before the Rajendranagar RDO, while an advocate cited a pending High Court challenge.
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Twenty-five passengers had a lucky escape after an RTC electric bus lost control and veered into a thicket of trees in Bhupalpally district on Saturday. No injuries were reported, while police and TGRTC officials began gathering details about the incident
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The Indian Air Force Band will perform at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Sunday evening to mark Independence Day and celebrate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. The one-hour event will feature 40 musicians, including Agniveervayu women, led by Master Warrant Officer A Srihari.
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Thirty judges, including 20 advocates and 10 judicial officers, were appointed to four high courts on Saturday. The Madras High Court received 15 judges, Calcutta eight, Karnataka six and Madhya Pradesh one, according to the Union Law Ministry
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Birju Keot, husband of former Trinamool Congress councillor Jenny Sharma Keot, died in police custody at Halisahar police station in North 24 Parganas. His family alleged custodial torture, while police sources suggested a possible heart attack.
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday stressed that effective legal aid must prioritise dialogue, dignity and inclusion, ensuring people are heard and treated respectfully. He also said court backlogs have declined significantly, with technology-driven measures helping speed up case disposal
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A worker was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp object at a jewellery-making workshop in Secunderabad’s General Bazaar. Police said an argument over payment allegedly escalated, resulting in a head injury. Mahankali police have registered a case.
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Intelligence agencies have issued a high alert in Punjab ahead of Independence Day, warning of possible symbolic attacks and intensified online propaganda by pro-Khalistan elements. Authorities are closely monitoring SFJ activities and alleged efforts to revive the separatist movement
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday said the state has a zero-tolerance policy against human trafficking. He highlighted Naya Savera 3.0, rescue and rehabilitation efforts, while police said 7,150 victims were rescued and 2,698 traffickers arrested since 2022
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Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said the government would act against the RSS within the legal framework, asserting that the organisation is outside it. He said authorities were studying its history and declined to reveal details of proposed action
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Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy urged Nalgonda farmers to avoid paddy and adopt less water-intensive crops amid declining water levels. He said Nagarjuna Sagar reserves were sufficient only for drinking needs and called for greater crop diversification
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Telangana EAGLE Force and local police busted an interstate drug trafficking network operating between Rajasthan and Hyderabad, arresting seven persons in two cases. Police seized opium and mephedrone and identified alleged key suppliers while continuing efforts to trace others.
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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Rs 5,000 crore had been assured for land acquisition and R&R works linked to irrigation projects across Telangana. He reviewed projects in four districts and directed officials to speed up clearances and pending works
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Yoga medallists across age groups were felicitated at the renovated Senior Citizens Welfare Counselling Hall in KPHB Colony. Funded by MLA Madhavaram Krishna Rao, the facility is also expected to promote carrom, yoga and chess among residents and senior citizens
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A 28-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her home in Balanagar on Saturday amid marital disputes and suspicions over her husband's alleged relationship with another woman. Police said the couple frequently argued over his drinking habit and other issues
