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Starbucks will open South India's first Starbucks Reserve store in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills on August 1. The premium café will offer rare coffees, artisanal brewing methods, exclusive beverages, curated food pairings and Reserve-only merchandise in a restored heritage bungalow.
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A student who hacked IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras websites after being denied admission to IIT-K's Cyber Security programme may receive another opportunity. Instead of legal action, IIT-K plans to assess his technical skills for possible admission in the next academic cycle
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Intermittent rain continued across Hyderabad on Wednesday morning after heavy showers on Tuesday disrupted normal life. The IMD has forecast more moderate rainfall through the day, with commuters likely to face traffic congestion, waterlogging and other rain-related challenges during evening hours.
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India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P Harish, addressed the Security Council partly in Arabic, reaffirming New Delhi's support for Palestine, calling for urgent humanitarian action in Gaza and reiterating India's commitment to a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian state.
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US and Saudi Arabian forces launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran-aligned groups in eastern Iraq after a series of drone attacks targeted American troops and Saudi energy infrastructure. CENTCOM said the strikes were a response to attacks allegedly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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The Telangana High Court directed HYDRAA to remove within 24 hours a signboard erected on a private plot in Saheb Nagar Kalan and restrained authorities from interfering with the owners' possession without following due process of law.
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The US military said it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran in an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. CENTCOM claimed all missiles were intercepted, while Tehran had not responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
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India's Gulveer Singh clinched a historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming the first Indian to medal in the event. He produced a stunning final-lap sprint to finish second behind Australia's Ky Robinson.
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India's Harjinder Kaur clinched the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a total lift of 227kg. The medal took India's weightlifting tally to seven, including one gold, five silvers and one bronze.
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A 70-year-old man went missing after allegedly falling into an open drain near the Vaishali Nagar underpass in Miyapur during repair works. Rescue teams are searching for him, while family members blamed the contractor and civic authorities for inadequate safety measures.
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Mandengbam Jadumani Singh assured India of at least a bronze medal after reaching the men's 55kg boxing semifinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Priya and Preeti also secured semifinal berths, guaranteeing more medals for India's growing boxing tally in Glasgow.
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Indian boxer Preeti assured herself of a Commonwealth Games medal after defeating Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde 5-0 to enter the women’s 54kg semifinals. She dominated throughout the bout, while Ankush and Sachin also advanced in their respective boxing events
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Indian boxer Priya defeated Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell 4-1 to enter the women’s 60kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, assuring India another medal. Earlier, Preeti also secured a medal by reaching the women’s 54kg semifinals with a dominant win
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US President Donald Trump held separate White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran, regional diplomacy and peace efforts, as Washington balanced two major international conflicts
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P Nitish Reddy’s double century and several other big knocks highlighted the HCA A-Division and B-Division two-day league matches in Hyderabad. Deccan Wanderers, Budding Star and other teams recorded impressive performances in a day filled with high-scoring games
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Gen Z slang featured prominently during the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak amendment Bill, with NDA MPs using terms like MIA, FOMO and delulu to target the Opposition. Opposition leaders criticised the government over NEET paper leak concerns and education reforms
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Ayodhya temple donation scam strikes at the core of the BJP’s Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma political identity, which is closely intertwined with the Ram Mandir project
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Jubilee Hills Circle Inspector Srinivasulu Reddy has been suspended by Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar following allegations of misconduct involving a woman complainant. A preliminary departmental inquiry reportedly found serious violations, while a detailed inquiry into the matter is underway
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denied allegations of paper leaks under his government and accused opposition parties of defaming Punjabis for political gains. He said his government provided jobs on merit and claimed strict action was taken against cheating attempts in examinations
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India’s water crisis is also a gender and labour crisis. The unpaid burden of fetching water costs women time, education, income, and opportunity—and demands policy recognition
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as Education Minister, alleging it sends a wrong message on women’s safety. The BJP has faced criticism from Congress over Joshi’s remarks on the Bilkis Bano case
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The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The accused face charges under multiple laws, while authorities have initiated fast-track measures to speed up trials and strengthen action against examination-related offences
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A TGSRTC conductor, driver and passengers helped save a minor girl who allegedly attempted to jump from a moving bus in Hyderabad. Their alertness helped identify her as a Telangana Minorities Residential Gurukul student and ensured she was handed over for counselling
