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Heavy rainfall affected normal life in Mahabubabad, Medak, and Sangareddy, with streams overflowing. Despite overall normal rainfall in Telangana, Mancherial, Nirmal, Jagtial, and Peddapalli districts remain below normal, highlighting uneven rainfall distribution across the State.
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Irrigation officials at the Singur project lifted two more crest gates, releasing 43,176 cusecs into the Manjeera River. With five gates now open and water levels rising, residents downstream have been placed on high alert amid continued heavy rainfall.
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Farmers in north Karnataka are alarmed as defective Tungabhadra reservoir gates allow huge water volumes to flow into Andhra Pradesh, threatening irrigation for a second paddy crop and sparking political blame over inaction.
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Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shared her love for the mountains and her pet dog Bijlee on Instagram, calling herself a “pahadi ladki.” She recently starred opposite R. Madhavan in Aap Jaisa Koi and will appear in Gustaakh Ishq.
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A 52-year-old woman, Rajamma, allegedly took her own life in Dodda Alathur village, Chamarajanagar, after 20 cents of her ancestral land were acquired for an Ambedkar Bhavan. Villagers protested and police have launched an investigation.
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A massive fire engulfed a commercial building at Nagarathpet near KR Market, Bengaluru, killing one person and leaving three family members feared trapped. Firefighters are conducting rescue operations as police cordon off the area. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson has passed away at 89. Renowned as an opening batter, fielder, spinner, and coach, Simpson led Australia to Ashes, World Cup, and West Indies series victories and was widely respected in international cricket.
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Moderate to heavy rainfall lashed Hyderabad and surrounding districts overnight, with Medchal-Malkajgiri recording the highest at 86.3 mm. Other areas, including Kukatpally and Shamshiguda, also received significant showers. Waterlogging occurred but daily life was largely unaffected on Independence Day.
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Three people died and seven were critically injured when a KSRTC bus from Bagalkote to Mangaluru rammed a parked lorry in Yellapur. Two children are among the injured, with conditions critical.
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Amitabh Bachchan praised his son Abhishek Bachchan after he won Best Actor at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 for “I Want To Talk”, calling him the pride and honour of the family and reflecting on his journey and achievements.
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Khizar Yakubi, a rowdy sheeter, was attacked by two unidentified men with sharp weapons at a birthday party in Madannapet on Friday night. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital. Police have registered a case and investigation is ongoing.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 16, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals, extending his hard court winning streak to 25 matches, and will face French qualifier Terence Atmane next
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GM M. Pranesh won the Challengers title at the Quantbox Chennai Grandmaster Chess Championship, earning a spot in next year’s Masters section. Vincent Keymer claimed the Masters crown, dominating the event
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Tilak Varma, after a successful county stint with Hampshire, shares the valuable lessons learned. He also prepares to lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, potentially missing the Asia Cup
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A statutory review committee to assess the law every three years will ensure that the new Act remains relevant
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Hyderabad boxers M Ramcharan and G Abhinay secured silver and bronze medals respectively at the Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship in Noida. They train at Nizam College Ground under coach G Durga Prasad
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Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive sporting culture through the Khelo Bharat Neeti, which aims to foster excellence from grassroots to elite athlete levels, ensuring national sporting success
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats said tariffs on India will not stop Russia or address the Ukraine war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated secondary sanctions could rise. India called the targeting “unjustified,” pledging to safeguard national and economic interests.
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Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 celebrates Independence Day with a tribute to service members. Bharat from Telugu Titans and Varinder Singh from Gujarat Giants share their insights into how kabaddi connects with national service
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Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, received the International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia, recognizing his contributions to martial arts, particularly through the promotion of his unique Karate style
