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The Mecca Joint Defence Pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan under a collective defence commitment, signalling greater regional self-reliance. While the agreement resembles NATO’s mutual-defence principle, its effectiveness will depend on military coordination, shared threat perceptions and implementation
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A six-to-eight-month-old leopard cub was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the Srisailam road within Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found no external injuries and suspect a vehicle collision. A postmortem will determine the exact cause amid rising traffic
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Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is in talks to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the potential sixth installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed discussions with Depp and said the screenplay is currently being developed
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Commercial flight operations began at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, with IndiGo’s first flight arriving from Hyderabad. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the airport would boost North Andhra through improved connectivity, investment, tourism, employment and economic activity
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Congress criticised the government after NTA announced a retest for UGC-NET June 2026 English, Commerce and Sociology papers due to multiple errors. Jairam Ramesh questioned accountability and delays, while NTA said no additional fee would be charged for candidates
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Indian equity markets opened slightly lower on Monday as unresolved US-Iran tensions kept crude oil prices elevated. Nifty and Sensex declined in early trade, while financial, banking and FMCG stocks weakened. Analysts expect range-bound trading, with stock-specific opportunities in midcaps and smallcaps
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Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to seven with a dominant Cincinnati Open victory over Emiliana Arango. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina also advanced, while Taylor Fritz, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca progressed in the tournament
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Goshamahal police apprehended 10 persons for allegedly organising and participating in an illegal three-card game at Begum Bazar Chatri. Police seized Rs.1.18 lakh cash, playing cards, casino-style tokens and hookah equipment during a raid on the premises early Sunday
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Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after battering Hawaii with heavy rain and powerful winds, washing away around 100 homes on the Big Island. Flooding, power outages, damaged infrastructure and widespread disruptions were reported, while officials urged residents to remain indoors
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Bollywood actress Kashmera Shah questioned the existence of true love, expressing disillusionment over marriages and infidelity. Her remarks came amid the ongoing public spat between Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, who have exchanged allegations and criticism over their relationship
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At least seven people were killed and over 12 injured in a stampede outside Bihar’s Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai. The incident occurred amid a massive gathering of devotees during Sawan, with an electric wire, rumours and collapsing barricades triggering panic
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the peace MoU with the US, saying it was reached with dignity and strength. Meanwhile, Senator Ruben Gallego criticised the Trump administration for lacking a clear war plan, exit strategy and defined mission, citing military concerns
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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh began a two-day visit to Armenia to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation. His meetings with Armenian leaders aim to expand bilateral ties, building on recent military engagements, operational cooperation, interoperability and discussions on joint military hardware development
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US President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement as a major step toward regional self-defence. India is assessing its implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests and taking necessary measures
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Yemen’s Houthi group reportedly fired three ballistic missiles at government-held Marib city, with no immediate casualties reported. The attack came amid escalating Houthi-Saudi tensions, including reported Saudi strikes in Saada and Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and energy facilities
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Fashion designer Manish Malhotra highlighted Indian craftsmanship through Athiya Shetty’s elegant handloom Bandhani saree. Sharing her look on Instagram, he reflected on his decades-long connection with traditional textiles, emphasising the importance of preserving heritage while giving it a contemporary, personal appeal
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US President Donald Trump shared a 2019 photo of his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying they “get along GREAT.” The post revived speculation about renewed diplomacy as Washington remains open to unconditional talks amid closer North Korea-Russia ties
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Student protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and paper leaks in Jharkhand entered their 23rd day, with agitators criticising Rahul Gandhi and Hemant Soren. Protesters plan to burn their effigies and demand cancellation of exams, a CBI probe and action
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Maharashtra FDA has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging surrogate promotion of banned pan masala. The regulator cited food safety laws and warned of penalties for misleading advertisements
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The government has set facility-wise LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies, creating a domestic supply buffer against import disruptions. The framework mandates infrastructure upgrades, storage capacity and higher production during shortages to reduce India’s dependence on imported cooking gas
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New research suggests crocodiles descended from warm-blooded, active archosaurs rather than cold-blooded ancestors. Fossil evidence from 81 species indicates both crocodile and dinosaur-bird lineages had high metabolic rates before crocodiles evolved cold-blooded metabolisms around 66 million years ago
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Six companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are set to raise nearly Rs 5,600 crore through IPOs next week. The issues will support expansion, capital expenditure and debt repayment, taking the number of 2026 IPOs to 54
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BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee wrote to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expressing anguish over an alleged incident involving Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day. He demanded an unconditional apology, highlighting the song’s historical significance and association with India’s freedom movement
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A woman was robbed of a gold chain weighing around three tolas by two unidentified motorcycle-borne persons in Medchal’s Girmapur area. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and attempting to trace the motorcycle’s registration details
