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Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, alongside Burna Boy and others, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to promote quality education while celebrating football, music and global unity
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A 12-year-old girl died and three students were hospitalised after a venomous krait snake entered a girls' hostel at a residential school in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district and bit them while they slept. Police are investigating how the snake entered the room
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The IMF lowered India's 2026 growth forecast to 6.4% due to higher global oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict but raised its 2027 outlook, citing resilient domestic demand, stronger economic activity, easing energy pressures, and sustained medium-term growth prospects despite global uncertainty
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Thirty years after Dolly the sheep became the first cloned mammal, cloning has evolved from a sci-fi idea into a biotechnology tool. Scientists now use cloning for disease research, conservation and agriculture, while challenges remain in efficiency, ethics, extinct species revival and human cloning
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A preliminary SIT report identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, linking him to nearly 70 thefts over 40 days. Investigators cited CCTV footage, cash recoveries, financial records and witness statements as key evidence
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that small, non-polluting enterprises will not need government approvals to begin operations for their first three years. The move aims to boost entrepreneurship, reduce regulatory hurdles, attract investment and strengthen the state's business ecosystem
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of Centre's support for rescue and rehabilitation efforts after the Wayanad mudslide killed three workers and left five missing. A high-level probe will investigate the causes and safety lapses behind the tragedy
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Three accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya were taken into police custody for 24-hour interrogation after a court order. The SIT investigation has so far led to eight arrests and is examining suspected thefts and security lapses
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The makers of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups released the first song, Tabaahi, featuring Yash and Kiara Advani. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the action film's music video introduces its grand cinematic world ahead of its August 26 release
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The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India after charging him under federal racketeering laws. US authorities allege Bishnoi and Goldy Brar ran a global criminal network involving murders, extortion, kidnappings and drug trafficking
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A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continues as forces search for another trapped terrorist
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected Donald Trump's renewed demand for US control of Greenland, reaffirming the island's right to self-determination. NATO leaders meanwhile focused on defence spending, alliance unity, Ukraine, and escalating tensions following US strikes on Iran
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The first poster of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story, starring Rajkummar Rao, was unveiled on Sourav Ganguly's 54th birthday. Featuring his iconic Lord's balcony celebration, the biopic chronicles the former Indian captain's transformative journey and will release on May 14
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The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe into alleged financial irregularities and unauthorised collection of donations at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda. A three-member panel will investigate complaints involving private bank accounts and parallel donation collection
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Police registered an FIR over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Temple after a complaint by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. Suspended official Pramod Nautiyal faces investigation as Uttarakhand ordered an independent high-level probe into the financial irregularities
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A prime accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case was killed in a police encounter after allegedly attempting to escape during crime scene reconstruction. Another accused was arrested as police intensified the investigation following widespread protests over the killing of an 11-year-old girl
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Andhra Pradesh's Mana Mitra WhatsApp governance platform now delivers 1,126 government services across 35 departments, serving 58.2 lakh citizens. The state is expanding AI-driven governance through grievance redressal, data integration and predictive administration to improve public service delivery and welfare
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Telangana has entered the World Bank's upper-middle-income category with a per capita income of ₹4.19 lakh for 2025-26, becoming one of five Indian states to achieve the milestone. Strong economic growth over the past decade has positioned it among India's wealthiest states
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, inaugurating an India-supported restoration project. The initiative highlights shared cultural heritage and strengthens bilateral ties during Modi's three-nation diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania
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US forces struck Iranian military targets after accusing Tehran of attacking three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while revoking Iran's oil sales license. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating regional tensions and casting doubt on fragile ceasefire negotiations
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Contract healthcare workers staged a one-hour protest at Telangana government hospitals, demanding higher wages, timely salary payments and implementation of labour laws. Unions warned of a larger protest and possible strike if the government fails to address their long-pending grievances
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A 116-year-old devotee from Chennai, Navaneethamma, trekked to Tirumala on foot for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Impressed by her devotion, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams arranged special VIP darshan, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister praised her remarkable faith
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has intensified its campaign against the Telangana government, focusing on farmers' issues, alleged irregularities and organisational rebuilding. Senior leaders are touring the state to strengthen grassroots support and prepare for sustained political mobilisation ahead of future elections
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Anshula Kapoor married screenwriter-director Rohan Thakkar in an intimate ceremony. Sharing wedding photographs, Anshula described him as her "safest place" and "easiest choice" after the couple's engagement in October 2025
