Deccan Chronicle

Nagarjuna attended the Suraksha Ka Tiranga programme organised by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), which aimed to educate people about online scams and the tactics used by cybercriminals.

These 'dimagi Naxals' have to be identified and isolated, and connect the youth with the mainstream, he added.

Tamil Nadu CM Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay hoisted the national flag at Fort St George for the first time on the 80th Independence Day.

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Dhar's death has triggered grief and anger among locals, who have demanded a proper investigation and strict action against those responsible.

The Independence Day celebrations across the state are being held with patriotic programmes and public participation, as the country commemorates 80 years of independence.

He also stressed the need to protect Tamil Nadu from bribery and corruption and build an honest and transparent administration

Karreguttalu Hills, which literally means the Black Hills, were once synonymous with Naxalism before the security forces launched Operation Black Forest in 2025, in line with the aim of a Naxal-free India.

The Prime Minister said women's leadership is essential for shaping the country's policies

After the flag hoisting, the gathering was moved to the auditorium on the Embassy premises, where Doraiswami read President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation.

Social media influencer Uppal Balu also got an audition call. He was one of the participants who managed to reach the final stage after passing through different rounds.

Ganguly, one of India's most celebrated cricketers and captains, was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame last month in recognition of his contribution to the sport.

Modi's Independence Day turbans have evolved into a visual tradition of their own.

In Hyderabad, dry weather is expected until the afternoon, while a few areas may experience brief spells of rain from late afternoon to night.

The podium ceremony was cancelled as a sign of respect and mourning, they added.

Naidu said that by the time India completes 100 years of Independence, both the country and Andhra Pradesh should move from independence towards prosperity and from development towards greater glory.

He expressed solidarity with those affected by the natural calamities

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On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, he called upon every citizen to work with dedication and contribute to building a nation where everyone enjoys equality and freedom.

Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM): Awarded to 17 police personnel across various ranks for their sustained devotion to duty and exemplary service record.

The flight from Port Blair had landed at Chennai around 3.25 pm and, subsequently, reported a suspected bird strike while on the taxiway.

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Doctors suspect that he had suffered a sudden and severe cardiac arrest.

Police area investigating the shooting and have asked the public to avoid the area

The 46-year-old Williams received a wild-card entry to the WTA 1000 event. She has not won a singles match since July 2025

The diplomatic tit-for-tat came after the right-wing prime minister made the reference in an army radio podcast interview the previous day, in which he criticised the UK's stance on Israel

For the first time, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort

Neelannavar was arrested on August 13 under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was produced before the Special Court (PMLA) in Mangaluru, which remanded him to ED custody for 12 days, till August 24.

Basavanthappa will hoist the national flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the district stadium in Hosapete at 9 am on Friday, according to the district administration.

Reviewing the water resources department functioning at the secretariat on Friday, Naidu stressed optimum utilisation of reservoir and tank storage and groundwater

Collector Harendhira Prasad said water was being released from the Yeleru Reservoir on a rotational basis to address the impact of El Nino.

TGCSB director Shikha Goel said cybercrime complaints across India increased by 24 per cent in 2025, while Telangana recorded a three per cent decline.

At a press conference here on Friday, chief general manager M. Seshachalam, ITS, said BSNL was strengthening connectivity, particularly in remote areas.

While the EAGLE personnel were conducting the raid, a constable was found at the residence consuming toddy

SCCL has commissioned 1.23 MW of rooftop solar plants across its corporate buildings in Kothagudem, expanding the coal miners renewable energy footprint.

The government had already deployed 65 vehicles in the first phase at an expenditure of 33 crore. The new 58 vehicles comprise 25 advanced fire-fighting vehicles, 20 water bowsers and 13 Quick Response Multipurpose Fire-Fighting Vehicles.

A 41-year-old junior assistant with the excise department died while undergoing treatment at Kamareddy Government Hospital. Police registered a case following his mothers complaint and began an investigation.

Ramagundam police served PD Act notices on rice mill owner Gampa Santosh Kumar, accused of diverting custom milled rice worth 15.70 crore to the black market.

The team underwent specialised training for ceremonial parades

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal to entrust Mishra with the additional responsibility on Friday. The arrangement will take effect from August 16, when Khurania completes his tenure.

Former Chief Minister M K Stalin had conducted all the negotiations during his tenure and finalized the projects, for which the signing of MOUs was done at the Conclave, he said.

Though the DMK had formed a committee to look into the reasons for the partys debacle in the recent Assembly elections and had also taken note of the committees findings, nothing concrete has been done far by the high command to set right the flaws pointed out in the reports.

District officials said they were coordinating with forest officials to obtain permission for installing solar panels for pump sets used for agricultural wells in forest areas.

The shrine, they said, bore traces of an old architectural tradition and should be protected as part of the area's heritage. They urged the authorities to remove the construction material and take steps to protect the walls and structure from further damage.

HPRC fielded the largest contingent with 42 entries from 16 riders and 18 horses competing alongside clubs including The Ashwa Collective, Archi Horse Riding Academy, Royal Caballo, THEC and Japlore.

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Around 180 players registered for the trials, while 105 players participated in the selection process.

Deputy speaker Raghurama Krishna Raju said opening the assembly premises to ordinary citizens marked a new beginning and assured that its doors would remain open to the people.

Mothe police arrested a constable and another man in connection with the murder of a couple in Suryapet district. Police allege the constable planned the killings over a 3 lakh loan dispute.

Virat won the Boys Under-15 final by beating Sriram Siddharth 12-10, 6-11, 12-10, 11-8 while Mahima defeated Riddhi Toro 8-11, 11-8, 11-6, 5-11, 11-7 in the Girls U-15 title round.