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Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Opposition Vice-Presidential nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy of aiding Naxalism through his 2011 Salwa Judum ruling. Shah said the judgment prolonged Left extremism, hit out at Congress’s choice, defended anti-graft bills, and targeted Rahul Gandhi’s “double standards.”
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ndia’s leading fantasy and real money gaming platforms have suspended paid contests after the Online Gaming Bill 2025 came into effect, banning money-based games. The law imposes prison terms and hefty fines for offering, promoting, or sponsoring such games
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India’s new Online Gaming Bill, 2025, has prompted WinZO and PokerBaazi to suspend real money gaming operations. The move follows similar decisions by Dream11 and My11Circle, signalling major disruption in the country’s fast-growing online gaming and fantasy sports sector
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At least 15 militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed in an overnight clash with Pakistani security forces in South Waziristan’s Azam Warsak area. Several militants were hiding in a mosque, while a separate attack in Bannu killed a retired army office
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A new dinosaur species, *Istiorachis macarthurae*, with a dramatic sail-like spine has been identified from Isle of Wight fossils. Discovered by Jeremy Lockwood, it likely evolved its striking features for sexual selection, broadening understanding of Early Cretaceous iguanodontians
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that granting Ukraine concessions to Russia would be “a trap” rewarding Moscow’s aggression. As peace talks stall, Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian infrastructure, including the Druzhba pipeline, deepening tensions with Hungary and EU allies
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Iran’s foreign minister will hold a call with France, Germany and the UK as a European deadline looms for triggering UN sanctions under the “snapback” clause of the 2015 nuclear deal. The IAEA’s blocked access remains central to the standoff
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Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells reported a 65 per cent rise in case disposals and refunded Rs 1.41 crore to cybercrime victims this year. Commissioner C V Anand lauded the teams’ efforts and urged faster coordination with banks and telecom firms
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The world's leading authority on food crises, the IPC, has officially declared famine in Gaza City for the first time in Middle East history. One-third of Gaza’s population is at risk of catastrophic hunger by next month without urgent action.
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Garmin India and Apollo HealthAxis have integrated Garmin Health API into Apollo’s Total Health programme, enabling smartwatch-based tracking of chronic diseases in rural India. The study aims to improve health outcomes through continuous monitoring and biometric insights in underserved communities
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The Enforcement Directorate raided 30 locations across Karnataka, Goa, Rajasthan and Maharashtra in a money laundering probe linked to illegal betting. Congress MLA K C Veerendra, his brother, associates and casinos in Goa have come under the agency’s scanner
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Flying Flea, the City+ mobility brand endorsed by Royal Enfield, unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the classic-styled Flying Flea C6, in Hyderabad. The event included art, photography, discussions on mobility and culture, and continues with showcases till August 23.
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A UK woman, Alexandria Fox, travelled to Hyderabad for bariatric surgery at KIMS Gachibowli. She weighed 102 kg before the procedure and is expected to reduce to around 70 kg, following the successful surgery performed by Dr Kesava Reddy Mannur.
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The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to allow online claims for excluded voters in Bihar’s electoral roll revision, while involving political parties in the process. Congress welcomed the ruling, saying the ECI stands "discredited" and democracy has survived its "brutal assault
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused the Congress of “vote theft,” citing BJP MLA Atul Bhosale’s claims against Prithviraj Chavan’s associates. He urged Rahul Gandhi to respond, while also seeking Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar’s support for NDA vice-presidential nominee C P Radhakrishnan
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New Ganga bridge to cut travel distance by 100 km, boost growth in north Bihar
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An indigenously developed drone - Skyswift 56, by Marut Drones was granted DGCA certification, The drone is useful for security agencies as it can be launched within two minutes and packed into a backpack.
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Paradha blends tradition, fear, and courage in the fictional village of Padathi. With powerful performances from Anupama Parameswaran, Sangeetha Krish, and Darshana Rajendran, the film questions women’s boundaries and their fight for freedom
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Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the 4000 MW Yadadri Power Plant would be dedicated to the nation by January 15. He highlighted free power schemes, jobs for land losers, and Congress’s commitment to uninterrupted electricity despite rising demand
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Giottus is set to launch Perpetual Futures on August 20, with zero trading fees till September 30. The new product features no expiry date, minimum investment of Rs 100, and a user-friendly interface with real-time execution and strong risk management tools.
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Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao was arrested at Moinabad while heading to the Secretariat to protest against the Congress government’s failure to address farmers’ grievances. BJP workers staged protests, while Union Minister Bandi Sanjay strongly condemned the arrest.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Sub-Registrar Srinivas Reddy in Hyderabad on Friday after he was caught red-handed while accepting a ₹5,000 bribe from an applicant for registering a gifted property. The accused was taken into custody and investigation is on.
