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Aug- 2025 -26 August
Telangana: Physically challenged Sangareddy man cracks TGPSC exam, becomes junior lecturer
Mattaswamy Revappaiah, a 30-year-old with polio, muscular dystrophy and scoliosis, secured 5th rank in the Telangana PSC exam and became a junior lecturer. Preparing from bed through online classes, he overcame challenges to join duty…
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26 August
KTR dares Revanth Reddy, defected MLAs for bypolls
BRS working president KT Rama Rao dared CM Revanth Reddy to make defected MLAs face bypolls, calling it a referendum on Congress’s 20-month rule. Addressing party workers, he also attacked the government over HYDRAA, alleging…
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26 August
BRS leader Sunke Ravishankar placed under house arrest in Karimnagar
BRS leader and former MLA Sunke Ravishankar was placed under house arrest in Karimnagar on Sunday, coinciding with AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan’s yatra in Choppadandi. He slammed the Congress government for “ridiculously” detaining opposition…
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26 August
Reactor blast sparks major fire at pharma company in Yadadri Bhongir
A fire erupted at a pharma company in Jai Kesaram, Yadadri Bhongir, following explosions in two reactors. Workers fled safely, firefighting teams contained the flames, and authorities suspect a short circuit. No casualties have been…
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26 August
Supreme Court to hear Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute on August 25.
The Supreme Court will hear the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Monday. The mosque committee has challenged the Allahabad HC order permitting a survey, while the apex court has asked…
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26 August
Calcutta HC commutes death penalty of Andhra couple in child murder case to 40 years’ life term
The Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of an Andhra Pradesh couple convicted of killing a toddler to life imprisonment for 40 years without remission. The bench upheld their conviction but ruled the…
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26 August
Flooded hostel forces evacuation of IIIM students in Jammu
At least 45 students of the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) were evacuated in Jammu after floodwaters from an overflowing canal inundated the hostel ground floor. Police and SDRF conducted a five-hour rescue operation…
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26 August
Ex-J’khand CM Champai Soren under house arrest
Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was placed under house arrest in Ranchi amid tribal protests against land acquisition for a state-run health institute. His son Babulal Soren and supporters were also detained. Soren termed the…
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26 August
Bus catches fire on Mumbai-Goa highway, narrow escape for 44 passengers
A luxury bus carrying 44 passengers caught fire after a tyre burst near Kashedi tunnel on the Mumbai-Goa highway in Raigad. The driver’s quick action ensured safe evacuation before the diesel tank blast. Police registered…
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26 August
After SBI, Bank of India tags RCom, Anil Ambani as fraud
Bank of India has classified Reliance Communications’ ₹700 crore loan as fraudulent, naming former director Anil Ambani and others over alleged fund diversion in 2016. Earlier, SBI made similar allegations. CBI has launched investigations, while…
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