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Hitesh Reddy of Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club won the Children-1 dressage category at the second HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Gandipet. Dhruva Potineni won Children-2, while Myra Alapati and Apeksha Matcha topped their respective Hacks categories
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Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at Lok Bhavan, Hyderabad, on Saturday as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, senior state leaders, judiciary representatives, and political figures across parties attended the event.
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The ISKCON temple at Abids, Hyderabad, launched its four-day golden jubilee celebrations with a Sudarshana Homam on Saturday. A tribute performance dedicated to Srila Prabhupada, along with a drama and sand art presentation, captivated audiences at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally.
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Doctors across Delhi have launched “2 Ghante Desh Ke Naam”, pledging two hours of free consultations weekly for poor and underserved patients. Specialists in multiple fields will offer in-person and video consultations, with the initiative aiming to expand nationwide and improve healthcare access
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Differences between the CPI and Congress appear to be widening in Kothagudem, with CPI State secretary and MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao warning Congress against ignoring his party. The developments have triggered debate over coordination between the alliance partners
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A temporary ban on 11 liquor brands sold through Tamil Nadu’s state-owned TASMAC has been revoked within three days. The Prohibition and Excise Department lifted the August 11 order after the manufacturer assured compliance with FSSAI labelling and product standards
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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad marked the 80th Independence Day by planting more than 10,000 native saplings, taking its cumulative plantation on the campus to one lakh. The initiative focused on ecological restoration, biodiversity and sustainability using native Deccan species
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Several participants reportedly left a public meeting addressed by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Sangareddy after his remarks against K Chandrasekhar Rao and T Harish Rao. Police allegedly blocked exit points as some attendees tried to leave the venue
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP over the 2022 murder of Uttarakhand receptionist Ankita Bhandari, alleging political protection for an influential “VIP”. He said her family continues to await justice and accused the ruling party of protecting criminals
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A Civil Supplies Department programme in Sangareddy turned into a Congress show of strength as party leaders occupied the dais, while local BRS MLA Chintha Prabhakar and other opposition representatives were conspicuously absent.
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has objected to Andhra Pradesh’s appeal to restrict Krishna water allocation to Telangana at 30 tmcft, accusing the Congress government of failing to safeguard the State’s interests. Former Minister V. Srinivas Goud alleged that AP was diverting water to the Penna basin and questioned both AP’s authority and Telangana’s own admission of lacking reservoirs.
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British cueists Kelly Fisher and Gareth Potts retained their titles at the $400,000 Apex Sports 3rd Heyball World Championships in Pune. Fisher beat Waratthanun Sukritthanes in a shootout, while Potts defeated Jordan Shepherd 7-4 in the final
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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens. The quake triggered landslides and tsunami waves up to 1.61 metres, damaged buildings and cut roads. Rescue operations continued amid communication and access challenges
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma hoisted the Tricolour in Bikaner on Independence Day and outlined a roadmap for Viksit Rajasthan. He highlighted water security, infrastructure, healthcare, education and solar energy while calling for collective efforts towards Viksit Bharat by 2047
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The Dr Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ National Football Championship 2026-27 will be held from September 10 to October 7. Anantapur will host Tier 1, while Tier 2 will take place in Narainpur, with 33 teams participating across both tiers
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A 21-year-old shepherd drowned in the Peddavagu stream at Penchikalpet in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Friday evening while fishing. Police said the youth, Mekala Jampanna, ventured into deep waters and drowned.
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Priyank Kharge rejected BJP leader B L Santhosh’s claim that RSS workers protected his family during Hyderabad’s integration with India. Santhosh defended the RSS and highlighted its role during Partition, while both leaders exchanged contrasting views on history
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Two teenage boys were killed after an unidentified MUV hit their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district on Saturday. The boys were returning home after attending an Independence Day programme. Police said one died at the spot and the other during treatment
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announced 100 new CBSE schools and Rs 281 crore in employee arrears payments on Independence Day. He also announced pension benefits, NHM pay hikes, revised remuneration for outsourced staff and 4,000 Jal Shakti posts
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Pratika Rawal will miss her planned Warwickshire One-Day Cup stint after earning her maiden T20I call-up for India’s Asia Cup campaign. The 25-year-old replaces injured Jemimah Rodrigues and will join India in Dubai ahead of their tournament opener against Thailand
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed solidarity with TMC MP Mahua Moitra over an alleged attempt by Nadia authorities to make her vacate a circuit house. Tharoor said the government should ensure her security, while Moitra sought Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s intervention
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Devdutt Padikkal marked his return to Test cricket with an unbeaten maiden century as India dominated Sri Lanka on the opening day in Galle. India reached 288/2 after KL Rahul made 77 before retiring hurt and bad light ended play early
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The Congress government has failed to pay the premium for the Rythu Bima scheme, effectively halting the popular farmer insurance programme that has been in place for eight years in Telangana. The move comes at a time when farmers are already grappling with deficient rainfall and uncertainty over crop production, leaving them anxious about financial security.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said a responsible government must preserve institutions linked to Sri Aurobindo and take his nationalist and revolutionary teachings to younger generations. He assured support for heritage conservation and infrastructure at institutions associated with the philosopher
