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Once a strategic military outpost and briefly the administrative headquarters of the Cuddapah district, the fort witnessed shifting centres of power. Its history, inscriptions, temples, sculptures, and architectural remains reveal the rich cultural legacy of this centuries-old monument, which is nestled between the Palakonda and Veligonda hill ranges, situated on the left bank of the Penna River.

Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, a Gujarat native who lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, was detained in Canada while attempting to flee to Qatar.

The left-armer removed both Bangladesh openers, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and wicketkeeper Litton Das, for ducks to leave Bangladesh at 12 for five.

Ladakhs key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of non-negotiable demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.

Dhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, said that members of milk unions, milk-producing farmers, and self-help groups are encouraged to take help from welfare measures.

Congress called the move of the checklist a ploy to divert attention from issues of school closures and below-standard teaching caused by policy failure.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spains 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Videos on social media of the Kryvyi Rig incident showed rescuers rushing to help the wounded on the street outside, as smoke poured out of the building

A weak monsoon has left farmers on both sides of the Cauvery struggling with dwindling water supplies. In Karnataka, farmers are worried about irrigation even as the State faces pressure to release water to Tamil Nadu, where large tracts of paddy fields remain barren. The competing demands have sharpened tensions between the two States

Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers are expected to supply a total of 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings for a four-month period beginning from June

According to a police official, the children were sent to Mumbai for work by their relatives, and two suspects linked to their exploitation were arrested

The vessel is named after the coastal township of Mangrol in Gujarat

Residents around Parappana Agrahara fear network disruptions to aggravate

Full rehearsal notification by Rashtrapati Bhavan creates buzz over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans visit to India

Moderate rainfall with gusty winds reaching a speed of 40-50 kmph is likely over one or two places over Chennai and neighbouring districts, Ranipet and Western Ghats region till August 26

Dr. V.P Jeyaseelan I.A.S., Director of Tourism, Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, TTDC

The Indian far-right movement and the manosphere attempt to politically capture power through coordinated attacks and troll farms, said author-poet Meena Kandasamy at The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged event on August 21.

Police have sought legal opinion on whether the three accused aged 1618 can be tried in a regular court; assessment to examine their capacity, understanding of the offence and circumstances of the alleged crime

He says 17.04 tmcft of water needs to be lifted from the Tunga river to the Bhadra reservoir and 324 crore is being spent on this project.

Jansen and Matlas penalty-corner goals take the defending champion into the semifinals; Marijnes side pays the price for squandering the limited chances; however, the draw between Australia and China leaves the door open for all three sides

Government is prioritising measures that will reduce logistics costs, enhance multimodal connectivity, attract investments and facilitate seamless movement of goods within the State

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

Over the course of a two-day workshop, the participants explored a central question: how can healthcare move beyond treating mental illness to caring for the whole person?

Suitable locations identified for the storage of Godavari water that has been proposed to be brought to Vizag, says Minister P. Narayana