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Bhimavaram Bulls chased down a massive 214-run target to defeat Vijayawada Sunrisers by three wickets in the Andhra Premier League T20 match in Visakhapatnam. Dheeraj’s explosive 56 and Munish’s 49 powered a thrilling victory despite Ashwin Hebbar’s 124.
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OpenAI has revealed that China-linked actors used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing US debates on tariffs and AI infrastructure. The operations allegedly spread narratives on energy costs and technology policy, prompting concerns over foreign influence in digital discourse.
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The International Maritime Organization condemned an attack on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, where three seafarers are missing. The US claimed it disabled the vessel in the Gulf of Oman, while India called for de-escalation and safe navigation.
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At least 18 people were killed in southern Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah cross-border clashes intensified. Strikes in Tyre district and surrounding areas continued amid ongoing military exchanges, while leaders called for diplomacy and an end to escalating hostilities in the region.
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Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his recent "land jihad" remark, questioning his decade-long governance and urging him to focus on development instead of divisive rhetoric.
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Comedy franchise Dhamaal returns with its fourth installment, Dhamaal 4, starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Arshad Warsi. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film will now hit theatres on July 10, after being rescheduled from its earlier June 12 release.
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The Karnataka Congress government has ordered a re-verification of beneficiaries under its flagship Gruha Laxmi scheme, after discovering that allowances were being credited to 1.48 lakh deceased women.
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US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, hailing him as “a Great One” and praising his leadership.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council that escalating tensions in the Gulf could spiral into a “full war.” He urged the creation of a “new security architecture” for the region.
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US President Donald Trump signalled further military action against Iran, saying Tehran would “pay the price” following the alleged downing of a US helicopter. He urged Iran to accept a nuclear deal and warned that additional strikes on key infrastructure remain possible
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The Sangeet Natak Akademi has elected seven eminent artistes, including Kathak dancer Ramlal Bareth and vocalist-dancer Rita Ganguly, as Akademi Fellows, its highest honour.
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India has summoned the US charge d’affaires and issued a diplomatic protest over a US strike on a commercial vessel off Oman that left three Indian crew members missing. New Delhi condemned the attack, called for protection of civilian shipping, and urged de-escalation in West Asia
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government, accusing them of relying on event management and manufactured narratives. He also challenged the BJP's claims regarding Modi's tenure and alleged failures on jobs, inflation and economic promises
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told US lawmakers that meeting Jeffrey Epstein was a grave error in judgment and said he should never have met the disgraced financier. Gates denied knowledge of any criminal conduct and reiterated that their interactions focused on philanthropy
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US President Donald Trump warned of more strikes on Iran after Tehran launched attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. As tensions escalated across the region, diplomatic efforts continued amid concerns that the conflict could further disrupt global energy markets
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested district welfare department senior assistant Danuka Radhika in Karimnagar for allegedly accepting Rs 2.37 lakh in bribes from contractors for clearing ICDS supply bills. The payments were reportedly transferred through UPI to benami bank accounts
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for widespread disruption caused by heavy rain in Hyderabad, alleging poor preparedness, inadequate civic management, failure to undertake pre-monsoon measures and neglect of key urban infrastructure initiatives
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The ‘Arrive Alive’ programme has reduced road accidents by 15 per cent in Warangal Commissionerate limits over the past six months, DGP (Operations) Anil Kumar said. Telangana alone reported over 7,000 fatalities last year, underscoring the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared a roadmap to develop a 15 GW power transmission network to support 16 proposed data centre projects and future demand. The plan aims to strengthen Visakhapatnam's position as a major digital infrastructure and investment hub
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The Cockroach Janta Party announced a nationwide protest campaign beginning in Pune on June 11 and warned of an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar from June 20 if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign over examination-related issues
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The Telangana High Court has questioned the legality of permitting commercial stalls on pedestrian pathways beneath metro stations, observing that such use obstructs public movement. Hearing a writ petition, Justice NV Shravan Kumar directed GHMC and HMRL to file a detailed report on the permissions granted and action taken regarding the stalls.
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While roads attract political visibility and investment, sewerage systems remain buried and neglected, fuelling India’s hidden urban crisis
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Three persons, including a three-year-old child, died and four others were injured in two separate road accidents in Kothagudem district on Wednesday. A child was killed when a car hit a parked truck, while two youths died in a lorry collision
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Sunit Chowrasia shot a bogey-free eight-under 62, the lowest round of the tournament, to take a two-shot lead after round two of the DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial in Lucknow. Abhishek Kumar slipped to second despite another bogey-free round
