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EU leaders urged US President Donald Trump to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty in his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin, warning against land concessions without Kyiv’s consent. They stressed peace must respect international law, as fears grow over Russia’s ambitions and potential territorial swaps
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Canadian PM Mark Carney reaffirmed support for Ukraine in talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, stressing that Ukraine’s future must be decided by Ukrainians. The discussion came ahead of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska, amid tensions over Russian oil price caps and ceasefire efforts
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Pulivendula ZPTC bypolls began amid chaos as police detained YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy and placed YSRCP, TDP leaders under house arrest. YSRCP alleged booth-capturing, police bias, and violence, while both parties criticised the State Election Commission’s handling of events.
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Elon Musk accused Apple of unfairly boosting OpenAI’s ChatGPT in its App Store, hindering xAI’s Grok from reaching the top spot. Calling it an antitrust violation, Musk vowed legal action amid intensifying AI competition and Apple’s deep integration with OpenAI
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Highway Infrastructure Ltd debuted on BSE and NSE with over 64% premium to its IPO price of Rs 70, valuing the firm at Rs 881 crore. The Rs 130-crore IPO, oversubscribed 300.61 times, funds tollway, EPC, and real estate operations
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The 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial concluded after 17 years, with all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The protracted case saw multiple investigating agencies and five different judges, with frequent judicial transfers cited as a major cause for its prolonged delay
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A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday morning, with no reported casualties or damage. The quake's epicenter was near Bela. Kutch is a high-risk seismic zone, prone to regular, low-intensity tremors, famously hit by a devastating quake in 2001
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49-year-old Amuthavalli from Tenkasi, a physiotherapist, is fulfilling her 15-year dream of becoming a doctor, set to begin MBBS at Government Medical College Virudhunagar after clearing NEET under the PwD category. Inspired by preparing with her daughter, her story showcases remarkable perseverance and is a true inspiration
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During ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian government blocked over 1,400 URLs spreading anti-India, misleading, and communally sensitive content, mostly from Pakistan-based accounts. A 24x7 control room and PIB Fact Check Unit coordinated real-time action to counter disinformation
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ISRO is set to launch the advanced NISAR satellite with NASA aboard GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota. This landmark Earth observation mission will track environmental changes, natural disasters, and climate patterns using dual-frequency radar—marking the most ambitious Indo-US space collaboration yet
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Far East, triggering small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompting alerts across the Pacific. The quake ranks among the strongest recorded globally, reviving memories of past catastrophic seismic events
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the US West Coast. While no major damage was reported, authorities advised evacuations
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Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed during an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Codenamed Operation Shivshakti, the Army's swift action thwarted the intrusion. Arms were recovered; search operations are ongoing
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Doctors in Amravati successfully removed a half-kilogram hairball from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl who had been eating her own hair. The child was experiencing vomiting, appetite loss, and weight issues. She is now recovering well post-surgery
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A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres, striking the northern Kuril Islands. Over 2,500 residents were evacuated from Severo-Kurilsk. No casualties were reported, though coastal flooding and structural damage occurred
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A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped in Ranchi's Chutia area on Wednesday morning while commuting to school in an e-rickshaw. Eyewitnesses claim unidentified youths intercepted the vehicle and abducted her. Police have launched an investigation and verification process
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Supercell’s Mo.co is a fun, co-op multiplayer game with easy combat, vibrant visuals, and intuitive mechanics. Ideal for casual players, it offers engaging missions, quick progression, and smart incentives—despite some connectivity issues and simplistic combat depth
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Air India Express has rolled out its regular 'Payday Sale' with up to 15% discounts on fares across its network. The offer runs until August 1 for travel until March 31, 2026, with added benefits on Xpress Lite bookings
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IIIT-Hyderabad students and faculty have developed an AI-powered tool that converts complex scientific research papers into easy-to-understand video summaries in 11 languages. The project, in partnership with Anusandhan NRF, aims to make science accessible to all learners
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Three terrorists were killed in ‘Operation Mahadev’ launched in Srinagar’s Dachigam area after intelligence inputs. Security forces, including Army and J&K Police, continue operations to corner a third militant amid intensified efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem post the Pahalgam attack
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Reconstruction of the ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor began in Peshawar. Funded by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Rs 70 million project aims to restore the houses as museums, promoting cultural heritage and boosting tourism
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The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned residents along the Godavari river to remain vigilant as water levels rose to 14.9 metres at Kunavaram and 35.6 ft at Bhadrachalam due to heavy upstream rainfall. Inflows at Dowleswaram reached 5.5 lakh cusecs
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A Muslim cleric, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, was booked in Lucknow for allegedly making inflammatory and derogatory remarks against SP MP Dimple Yadav during a TV debate after her mosque visit. The FIR cites charges under BNS and IT Act for provoking communal tension
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Amitabh Bachchan shared a nostalgic post featuring an old Rs 20 ticket from his iconic 1975 film Sholay, which turns 50 on August 15. He reflected on the stark price difference, comparing it to today’s cost of an aerated drink in theatres
