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Google has hired Windsurf co-founder Varun Mohan and key team members in a $2.4 billion IP licensing deal to enhance Gemini’s AI coding capabilities. The move intensifies the AI talent race, marking a strategic win over rival OpenAI.
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A man named Tatappa alleged that his wife pushed him into the River Krishna while taking a selfie at Kadlur in Raichur district. Locals rescued him, and a video of the incident has gone viral. Police inquiry is awaited.
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A two-year-old girl was seriously injured in a stray dog attack at Gauthami Colony in Burgampadu. Locals blamed gram panchayat officials for inaction despite repeated complaints about attacks by street dogs and monkeys on residents and livestock.
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BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao extended financial aid to Chukka Ramesh’s family in Mulugu. BRS accused the Congress government of harassment over Ramesh’s social media posts on the Indiramma housing scheme, demanding an inquiry into what they termed a “state-sponsored murder.”
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The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the 41-foot mark on Saturday, nearing the first warning level of 43 feet. Inflows surged due to heavy rain in tributary catchments. Authorities have placed DDRF teams on standby and issued precautionary alerts.
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The director, best known for mega-blockbusters like the "Baahubali" franchise and "RRR", revealed that his likeness was scanned for the game during a visit to Japan to promote his last directorial, "RRR", in 2022
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Senior Telangana leader A.P. Jithender Reddy was elected unopposed as Treasurer of the Constitution Club of India. The development is seen as recognition of his integrity and leadership, with expectations of transparency and fiscal discipline in the Club’s administration.
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Shiva Rajkumar plays Gour Naidu in Ram Charan’s action drama Peddi. The film promises a visual spectacle with a never-seen-before train stunt, gritty action, and a stellar crew including AR Rahman, Rathnavelu, and director Buchi Babu Sana.
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AIFF has confirmed that the renewal of the ISL rights with FSDL is on hold following a Supreme Court observation. Talks were progressing until the legal advice halted proceedings. AIFF says it is working to resolve the situation in football’s interest.
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Four construction workers from Odisha were injured when part of an RCC slab roof collapsed at an under-construction building at Anurag University, Medchal. Two workers are reportedly critical. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
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A body handed over for Kumara Swamy’s funeral was found to be someone else’s, sparking confusion in Warangal. Authorities later confirmed Kumara Swamy was alive and undergoing treatment. The deceased, a railway accident victim, remains unidentified. Probe is underway.
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Jubilee Hills police denied allegations of assaulting a minor in a privacy invasion case, calling them baseless and misleading. The minor was accused of attempted voyeurism, and the investigation was completed lawfully. Police suspect the complaint was made to mislead the public.
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Samsung has launched its 'Samsung Days Sale' from July 12 to 18, offering major discounts on AI-powered smartphones, TVs, laptops, and home appliances. The sale is live on Samsung.com, the Shop App, and Experience Stores with exclusive exchange and cashback deals.
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Kajol says films from the pre-OTT era had stronger recall because cinema halls were the only way to see stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn. Today’s multiple viewing platforms, she feels, have diluted that exclusivity and memory.
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Tadej Pogacar regained the yellow jersey at the Tour de France with a commanding Stage 7 win at Mur-de-Bretagne, beating Jonas Vingegaard in a seven-man sprint. The Slovenian now leads overall, while Joao Almeida's crash marred an otherwise stellar day.
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R. Venu Gopal, managing partner of a Karimnagar-based medical agency, was arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit Levipil 500 tablets falsely labelled as Sun Pharma products. The DCA has sent him to judicial custody and promised strict action against offenders.
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Chippalapalli Vidyasagar, a 32-year-old pilgrim from Yadadri Bhongir, Telangana, was killed during the Giri Pradakshina ritual at Arunachalam temple in Tamil Nadu. He was reportedly attacked by robbers and died while being taken to the hospital. Police are investigating.
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Akhil Rupani, a 24-year-old software engineer from Nalgonda, died by suicide after reportedly struggling with job rejections and unemployment. He jumped in front of a train near Chityala railway station. Police have registered a case based on a complaint.
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Telangana’s Deepthi Jeevanji clocked 56.70 seconds to win the women’s 400m gold at the National Para Athletics Championships. Other standout performances came from Sumit Antil, Navdeep Singh, and Preeti Pal, who clinched gold in their respective events.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will return to Earth on July 15 after completing a 14-day mission aboard the ISS. He conducted key microgravity experiments under ISRO, DBT, and NASA collaboration, marking a milestone in India’s space exploration journey.
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England batter Joe Root, after scoring his 37th Test century at Lord’s, proposed allowing three ball change challenges per innings to counter issues with the Dukes ball. He also surpassed Rahul Dravid’s record for most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper.
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Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar shared his Wimbledon experience, likening it to Lord’s in cricket. From admiring McEnroe and Federer to praising Alcaraz’s energy and drawing parallels between tennis and cricket, Sachin highlighted his deep passion for the sport.
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Two leopards were reportedly sighted on the premises of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Balapur, Hyderabad, causing panic among residents. Forest officials and police are verifying CCTV footage, while the RCI school urged parents to keep children indoors.
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Former India coach Anil Kumble said India may have given away 50 extra runs to England on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s. He praised KL Rahul’s grit and Rishabh Pant’s return, calling it a positive finish for India.