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Dempo Goa Challengers became the first finalists in Butterfly UTT Season 7 after an emphatic 8-2 victory over former champions Dabang Delhi TTC. Olympian Alvaro Robles starred in singles and doubles as the unbeaten Goa side moved within one win of the title
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The Telangana Director of Public Health, Dr B. Ravinder Nayak, clarified that the current rise in COVID-19 cases is a mild seasonal uptick similar to last year, with no evidence of increased severity or new variants. He urged elderly people and those with comorbidities to take precautions.
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The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials and plans legal and criminal action against some amid the NEET paper leak controversy. The move marks the beginning of a major institutional overhaul, with fresh recruitment and structural reforms also underway
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A 20-year-old BTech student from Khammam district was found dead by suicide in her hostel room at Ibrahimpatnam, Ranga Reddy district. Police have begun an investigation, but the cause is yet to be determined.
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Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Hyderabad opposed the CURE Draft Bill-2026, citing loss of local democracy, automatic tax hikes, and lack of ward committees. They demanded redrafting with full consultation, mandatory ward committees, transparency in civic actions, and an extended deadline for submissions.
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A 24-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death near his residence in Kerala's Alappuzha district after an altercation with three men. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, who fled the scene in an autorickshaw following the attack
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The agitation over the NEET paper leak spread across multiple states after the CJP's nationwide protest call, with students, political parties and civil society groups staging demonstrations demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and condemning the July 20 police crackdown in Delhi
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Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar of the Telangana High Court criticised HYDRAA and the State Government for repeated violations of court orders in a contempt case involving Shantha Sriram Constructions’ land at Lothukunta. The Court deferred its earlier order on Army deployment until July 27, warning that continued interference undermines the rule of law.
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If the premier space agency is to retain its best talent, it must modernise career pathways, reward innovation and foster a more attractive and empowering workplace
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De Gaulle made one major mistake: He dismissed students as simply being afraid of examinations rather than recognising their demand for accountability
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The Komuravelli Punyakshetram Railway Station on the Manoharabad–Siddipet line will be inaugurated on July 26 by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy. The Rs 6 crore facility aims to improve access to the Komuravelli Mallanna Temple, with DEMU services stopping at the station to benefit pilgrims and locals.
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The Agriculture Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha that over 10.18 crore Farmer IDs have been created nationwide to streamline subsidy transfers, crop insurance, MSP procurement, credit access and disaster relief. Uttar Pradesh accounts for the highest number with over 2.43 crore IDs
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DGP CV Anand directed police officers to strengthen technology-driven policing and improve Telangana’s performance in national cybersecurity rankings. He emphasised effective implementation of e-Zero FIRs, public awareness campaigns, and wider use of CCTNS.
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Real estate developer SNN Raj Corp will demolish and reconstruct 49 apartment blocks in its Bengaluru project after a soil testing error caused structural concerns. The company said buyers will bear no cost, with reconstruction expected to take around two years
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Thousands marched in Mumbai under Shiv Sena (UBT)'s banner demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. The protest also sparked controversy after a viral video allegedly showed a police official handling a woman protester inappropriately
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Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka urged SCCL to diversify into rare earth and critical minerals mining, stressing the need for corporate-style planning and global expansion to secure the company’s future beyond coal.
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The Delhi High Court refused to restrain ChatGPT from using ANI's copyrighted content for AI training, holding that such use is prima facie protected as fair dealing under copyright law. The court said restricting AI development would adversely affect innovation and public interest
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A fresh rift has erupted in the Nalgonda Congress unit as Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel and Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy traded allegations over development issues and political interference. Rajgopal accused Samuel of turning against him despite his support during elections, while Samuel dismissed the claims and warned against derogatory remarks.
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) told the Centre that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand despite ongoing talks. It warned the protest would expand nationwide if demands are ignored, while both sides agreed to meet again on Saturday
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The Telangana government, despite NDSA’s clarification that operational decisions on barrages rest with the State, has sought technical guidance from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and NDSA on pumping and storage operations at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages.
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Indian Railways has launched a pilot project using AI-camera stain detection technology in select mechanised laundries to improve linen quality. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said blanket cover sheets are washed after every use, while Whito-Meters continue to monitor cleanliness standards
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao marked his birthday by planting a sapling with party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao at Erravalli farmhouse, supporting the Green India Challenge. He skipped formal celebrations to stand in solidarity with youth protests at Jantar Mantar and joined a student-led demonstration at Indira Park demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak.
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Student leaders and unemployed youths were detained during protests in Hyderabad supporting a statewide bandh over recruitment issues and the alleged NEET paper leak. Demonstrations at Osmania University and Dilsukhnagar demanded accountability from both Union and state governments.
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Viswanathan Anand has assumed charge as interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside following his inclusion in the European Union's sanctions list. Anand, FIDE deputy president since 2022, will serve until the restrictions on Dvorkovich are lifted
