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Opening bat Smriti Mandhana celebrated her 300th international match with a historic, unbeaten half-century, driving India to 122/3 at lunch on day one of their historic, first-ever women's Test match against England at Lord's

The lone survivor of the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy recounted clinging to the capsized vessel for hours before swimming to safety. Authorities ended the search for six missing fishermen, while the Andhra Pradesh government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each family

The Bureau of Indian Standards raided a jewellery shop in Pot Market, Secunderabad, and seized non-hallmarked gold jewellery for violating the BIS Act, 2016. Officials urged consumers to verify HUID numbers using the BIS CARE App before purchasing gold jewellery.

D2C open footwear brand Chupps has announced a year-long partnership with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy as its official footwear recovery partner. The collaboration aims to leverage elite athlete feedback to bring scientific rigor to its athleisure product development.

The Petroleum Ministry said E20 petrol may lower fuel economy by 3–5 per cent in some vehicles but offers cleaner combustion, better performance and lower emissions. It maintained extensive testing confirmed vehicle compatibility before nationwide implementation of the ethanol-blending programme

The JSW Group has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association, naming its activewear brand, JSW Inspire, the official kit partner for Team India at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Youth Olympic Games

Nalgonda’s G. Chandana cruised into the round of 16 with a dominant straight-game victory over K. Sindhu at the Telangana State sub-junior (Under-17) badminton championship on Friday. Clear wins marked the day across the boys' and girls' fields

Indian rally drivers P. Naveen and Musa Sherif are set to tackle the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally this weekend. Driving a Ford Fiesta, the duo aims to continue their strong international momentum following podium success in Kenya and Saudi Arabia

Kerala will launch the next phase of Operation Toofan with central agencies and southern state police chiefs to curb drug trafficking. The campaign will target road, rail, air and water routes while tightening action against online narcotics networks and prescription drug misuse

A major fire broke out at a decoration materials warehouse near the Musi River in Hyderabad's Chaderghat on Friday. The blaze spread to nearby huts, destroying several makeshift dwellings. No injuries were reported, and firefighters launched an intensive operation to control the fire.

The European Commission accused Meta of breaching the Digital Services Act by using addictive features on Facebook and Instagram. It urged the company to disable autoplay and infinite scrolling by default, warning of fines if violations are confirmed

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Hyderabad has emerged as a globally recognised semiconductor and deep technology hub while inaugurating Kandou AI's India Chip Design Headquarters. The new facility will focus on advanced chip design and strengthen Telangana's semiconductor ecosystem.

A joint security team comprising the NIA, CRPF, and Manipur Police arrested a couple in Kangpokpi district on Friday for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians, marking a key breakthrough in the case

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.33 against the US dollar, supported by a weaker dollar index, easing crude oil prices and strong domestic equities. Foreign institutional outflows and West Asia tensions, however, capped further gains

BJP MP Etala Rajender criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, saying the project should be viewed as an integrated irrigation system. He urged the government to safeguard Telangana's long-term irrigation interests and farmers.

NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Friday dismissed speculation regarding a merger with the Congress. She clarified that no such proposal was exchanged, emphasizing that both parties remain committed allies within the Maha Vikas Aghadi and INDIA bloc

A couple from Hyderabad's Cherlapally has been reported missing after losing contact with their family during a vacation in Switzerland. Their mobile phones have remained switched off for over 20 days, and the Charlapalli police have launched an investigation.

The fifth Jammu Film Festival has received 180 entries from 35 countries ahead of its July 31 deadline. Scheduled for September 28–29, the event features a new three-tier evaluation jury alongside international delegates and cultural programs

Google approached the Delhi High Court against a ruling holding it liable for trademark infringement over Hindware keywords in its AdWords programme. The court issued notice to Hindware and will hear Google's appeal against the ₹30 lakh damages order on July 24

The first batch of 48 Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims safely crossed Uttarakhand's 17,500-foot Lipulekh Pass to enter Tibet on Friday morning. A landslide near Dharchula briefly delayed the second batch, which will resume its journey on Saturday

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad questioned 112 individuals across the state on Friday. The synchronized morning operation by all 14 ATS units targeted people with alleged links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is suspected of radicalizing youth online

Chowrangee, the Bengal & Beyond Foundation's flagship cultural initiative, will present Monsoon Magic: Rising Stars from Kolkata to Kochi at Taramati Baradari on July 25, showcasing emerging musicians performing Indian classical, folk, ghazal and contemporary music.

Kerala Labour Minister Bindu Krishna directed CorroHealth to submit proposals by July 20 to continue operations in the state, warning of action under labour laws. The government is seeking to protect jobs after the company's decision affecting around 850 employees

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanded an apology from the Samajwadi Party and Congress, alleging they allowed namaz at Ayodhya’s Hanumangarhi temple complex in 2003. He accused the opposition of historically blocking development and disrespecting the Hindu faith