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The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission accused Beijing of orchestrating a disinformation campaign to undermine French Rafale sales in favor of its J-35s, exploiting Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan conflict.

Hyderabad reached 66 for two in the second innings against Baroda on the third day of the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 cricket championship in Vadodara. Baroda made 208 and 321, while Hyderabad scored 313 in its first innings

Karnataka won the team championship at the Para National Swimming Championship held at Gachibowli Aquatics Complex, Hyderabad. Telangana’s Srinikesh Kiran Kashtawar claimed the junior boys individual title, while winners were declared across men, women, junior and sub-junior categories

GM Arjun Erigaisi was held to a draw by GM Wei Yi in their FIDE World Cup 2025 quarterfinal, forcing a tiebreak in Panaji. Nodirbek Yakubboev advanced to the semis, while two other matches also head to tiebreaks

Indian shooters continued their strong run at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, winning gold and bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. With nine medals in three days, India looks to add more in upcoming shooting events

Despite progress, India falls short of the goal of eliminating the bacterial disease by 2025 end

Once obsessed with cricket, India’s sporting canvas is now multi-coloured — from kabaddi and football to hockey, athletics, and even new-age esports

The company aims to buy back 10 crore fully paid-up equity shares of face value of Rs 5 each, representing up to 2.41 per cent of the total paid-up equity share capital

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at more than 25 locations linked to the Al-Falah group as part of the Red Fort blast probe. Investigators are examining suspected shell companies, financial irregularities, and discrepancies in the university’s regulatory claims. The investigation continues

Karnataka will set up a 200-acre semiconductor park within the upcoming KWIN city, aimed at boosting chip innovation and advanced manufacturing. Announced at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, the project will strengthen the State’s R&D ecosystem and attract major technology investments

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has urged users not to blindly trust AI outputs, warning that current models remain prone to errors. He also cautioned that no company, including Google, would be immune to a potential AI investment bubble burst

Nearly two lakh pilgrims reached Sabarimala within 48 hours, overwhelming crowd-control measures and causing long delays, water shortages, and safety concerns. Authorities imposed restrictions while opposition leaders accused the state government and TDB of failing to ensure basic facilities

A Class 7 student’s father and brother were assaulted in a Gorakhpur village after they objected to the harassment of the 14-year-old girl. The attackers fled after the assault, and police have increased patrolling while searching for the accused

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Puttaparthi on Wednesday to join the centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba and release a commemorative coin and stamps. He will later inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore and release the 21st PM-KISAN instalment

Police arrested 31 Maoists, including senior leaders from Chhattisgarh, during extensive searches in Vijayawada, Krishna district and Kakinada. Many had posed as labourers to evade detection. The operation is linked to intensified anti-Maoist action on the Andhra–Odisha border

Top Maoist commander Madivi Hidma, carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, was killed along with his wife and four gunmen in an encounter in Maredumilli mandal. Intelligence inputs led to the operation, and combing is continuing as some Maoists escaped.

C-DOT has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a Centre of Excellence for quantum communication and security systems at the Amaravati Quantum Valley. The centre will support NQM-aligned research, privacy technologies, and quantum-safe infrastructure development

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged industry leaders at FICCI’s AGM to adopt bold targets, increase domestic investment in startups and R&D, involve next-generation leaders, and expand engagement beyond major cities to strengthen India’s long-term economic growth

Security forces arrested four militants and destroyed 41 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across Manipur in intensified operations. Arms were recovered, structures demolished, and checkpoints expanded as part of ongoing crackdowns against militants and narcotics networks across multiple districts

The NIA produced Jasir Bilal Wani, an aide of bomber Dr Umar Muhammad, in connection with the Delhi blast that killed 13. Investigations reveal his role in drone modifications and rocket development, while other associates remain under NIA scrutiny

Two Delhi schools and three courts were evacuated after bomb threat emails, but no explosives were found. Authorities are investigating the source. Security across courts remains heightened, following the deadly November 10 Red Fort car blast.

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At least six maoist cadres were gunned down in an alleged exchange of fire in Maredumilli forest areas of Andhra Pradesh. Maoist Central Committee member Hidma was believed to be one of those slain naxals.

S.S. Rajamouli faces a complaint from the Rashtriya Vanara Sena for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Lord Hanuman during the Varanasi title-launch. The organisation demanded strict police action, though authorities have not yet responded.