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India’s Bhavesh Shekhawat finished third in Stage 1 of the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Ningbo, staying in contention for the finals. Meanwhile, Indian shooters failed to advance in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.
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Mirai, directed by Karthik Gattamneni, blends mythology with superhero-style action in a grand fantasy spectacle. Teja Sajja impresses as Vedha, while Manchu Manoj makes a strong comeback. With stunning visuals and emotional balance, the film is a must-watch family entertainer
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A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping and assaulting a minor girl in Chaitanyapuri in 2020. The court imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 and awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation to the victim
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Hydraa has admitted responsibility after a five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s Yakutpura. The child was rescued unhurt on Thursday morning. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said action would be taken against staff responsible for the lapse.
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Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager in Texas, was brutally beheaded by a co-worker after a dispute over a washing machine. The suspect, with a criminal record, has been arrested and charged with capital murder
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Andhra Pradesh leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Governor Abdul Nazeer attended the swearing-in of C.P. Radhakrishnan as India’s 15th Vice President in New Delhi. Nara Lokesh and M. Venkaiah Naidu also extended greetings, hailing his experience and values.
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Shah Rukh Khan thanked singer Diljit Dosanjh for supporting his son Aryan Khan during the recording of *Tenu Ki Pata*, a song from Aryan’s directorial debut *The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which premieres on Netflix on September 18
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The BJP condemned an AI-generated video shared by Bihar Congress, portraying PM Modi’s late mother criticising him. Calling it disrespectful and shameful, BJP leaders accused Congress of crossing ethical lines. The controversy adds tension ahead of Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections
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Heavy rains lashed Huzurabad on Thursday night, with 16 cm rainfall in three hours flooding several colonies and homes. Municipal officials evacuated residents, cleared drains and assured government aid, while road connectivity was disrupted as Chilukavagu overflowed.
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Sircilla’s dyeing industry is in crisis as cotton weaving declines, forcing 270 of 300 units to shut. Once employing 5,000 workers, the sector now sustains barely 1,000. Weavers seek state support to revive the struggling allied textile industry.
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A bomb threat emailed to the Delhi High Court on Friday caused panic, prompting judges to vacate courtrooms and halt proceedings. The threat was received at 8:39 am, and security has since been heightened with a full evacuation of the premises
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A fake video of a tiger in Kawal Tiger Reserve went viral on Friday, sparking panic in Mancherial. Forest officials clarified the clip was from another state and urged the public not to trust unverified social media content.
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Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation
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Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday. This follows a major operation on Thursday in Gariaband where 10 Naxalites, including a top leader, were killed. Anti-Naxal operations continue across the State
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence. He will unveil development projects worth ₹8,500 crore in both Kuki-majority Churachandpur and Meitei-majority Imphal amid tight security and mixed community reactions
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Australia has approved the world’s first single-dose chlamydia vaccine for koalas, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast. The vaccine reduces mortality and infection, but conservationists stress that habitat loss remains the main threat to the endangered species
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Nepal is preparing to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister amid nationwide youth-led protests against corruption. Her selection follows days of political negotiations as unrest intensifies, with 34 people killed and over 1,000 injured in clashes.
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CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu and former Maharashtra Governor, was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President. Known for his RSS roots and administrative experience, he is the first OBC from South India to hold the post
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Equity indices rose in early trade Friday as global market optimism and Fed rate cut hopes lifted sentiment. Infosys surged on a Rs 18,000 crore buyback, while auto and banking stocks saw mixed trends. FIIs sold, DIIs bought.
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The rupee slipped 7 paise to 88.42 against the US dollar in Friday’s morning trade amid tariff concerns, strong dollar demand, and FII outflows. Traders expect the currency to remain under pressure despite optimism on US-India trade negotiations.
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Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He won the election by 152 votes, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned due to health reasons. Top leaders attended the ceremony
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Four Telugu fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and Yanam were released by a Sri Lankan court after their boat accidentally crossed the International Maritime Boundary due to GPS errors. No illegal fishing was found, and they will be returned to India soon
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A cattle herder in Medak narrowly survived a leopard attack while grazing goats near Karimnagar village. Fellow herders intervened, chasing the animal away. Forest officials plan traps and monitoring to capture it.
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The FBI released video showing the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder fleeing a Utah campus rooftop. A manhunt is underway with over 200 tips, DNA tests, and a $100,000 reward announced.