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Eight-year-old dies due to snake bite in Telangana govt school
Hyderabad: An eight-year-old boy died on Thursday, August 6, after being bitten by a snake in Elkaspur government school in Telangana’s Narayanpet. Ranjith was rushed to the Narayanpet government hospital but died…
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No support from Rapido after near-fatal accident: Bengaluru woman
Bengaluru: A 32-year-old Bengaluru-based interior designer has alleged that a routine bike taxi ride turned into a life-threatening ordeal, leaving her with severe injuries, mounting medical bills exceeding Rs 20 lakh and…
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UPI payments above Rs 2,000? Key highlights of new Taxation Bill
New Delhi: The Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill, through which the government wants to promote domestic electronics manufacturing, attracts foreign funds and modifies the zero-MDR framework on digital payments was passed…
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Parents confine sisters converted to Islam, HC slaps Rs 25L fine
Uttar Pradesh: The Allahabad High Court came down heavily on a father who refused to release his daughters, confining them for nearly five years, as he was disappointed that they converted to…
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Burger King worker fired over ‘Free Palestine’ remark
A Burger King employee in the United States has been dismissed after telling an Israeli customer “Free Palestine” during a food order, an incident that has sparked widespread debate online over free…
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Hyderabad: TGSPDCL launches Basti Bata to solve power issues
Hyderabad: In a bid to address electricity issues at the grassroots, the TGSPDCL here on Thursday, August 6, launched the ‘Basti Bata’ programme. Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited Chairman and Managing…
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Hyderabad: Congress MLA son alleges life threat after engagement
Hyderabad: Rajendranagar MLA Prakash Goud’s son Santosh Goud has alleged that his family tried to get him killed for getting engaged to a girl they did not approve of, claiming that around…
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Pass BC Bill before Budget Session or face Chalo Delhi: Kavitha
Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) chief K Kavitha on Thursday, August 6, warned that her party would organise a “Chalo Delhi” rally with a thousand cars if the central government failed to pass…
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UPI payments above Rs 2K may attract MDR after LS passes Bill
New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Thursday, August 6, passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, that authorises the government to permit banks and other service providers to…
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Manam is turning chocolate into Hyderabad’s next great beverage
For the longest time, mentioning a chocolate drink conjured up just one very specific image: a steaming cup of hot chocolate enjoyed on a chilly evening. However, the craft chocolate scene in…
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Fact check: Is Chiranjeevi the new face of Andhra Pradesh?
Hyderabad: Speculation has been rife over the past few days that megastar Chiranjeevi is set to become the official Brand Ambassador of Andhra Pradesh. Several reports claimed that the AP government was…
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Over Rs 75 crore spent on PM Modi’s foreign visits in 2026
New Delhi: Over Rs 180 crore was incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to 23 countries, including the US, the UK, France, China and Japan in 2025, according to data shared…
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Man arrested for trying to open emergency exit mid-flight
Kochi: A passenger was arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight and threatening fellow passengers and cabin crew, police said on Thursday, August 6. He…
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SCCL receives first coal stock from Odisha’s Naini block
Hyderabad: The first rail rake carrying 4,000 tons of coal from the Naini coal block in Odisha reached the thermal power project of state-run Singareni Collieries (SCCL) in Telangana on Thursday, August…
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Saudi Arabia launches umbrella challenge for pilgrims
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a challenge inviting innovators, designers, developers and specialised companies to develop innovative personal umbrellas that improve the experience of pilgrims performing Haj…
