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A fresh batch of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. Over 1.73 lakh devotees have visited the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2
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Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Australia's Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans in three sets and win the Wimbledon mixed doubles title. Ostapenko claimed her first Wimbledon crown, while Arevalo became El Salvador's first Wimbledon champion.
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Typhoon Bavi is approaching China’s east coast after passing north of Taiwan, prompting mass evacuations and emergency preparations. The storm follows deadly flooding and severe weather that killed 50 people this week across Guangxi and Hubei provinces, raising fresh safety concerns
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Kannada actress Sharmiela Mandre and producer Sudhan Sundaram will marry at Jaipur’s Samode Palace on July 12. The two-day celebration will feature traditional ceremonies, a grand reception, and is expected to host several prominent South Indian film personalities, including filmmaker Atlee
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Aamir Khan announced Silkyara 41, directed by Kabir Khan, based on the 2023 Silkyara tunnel rescue in Uttarakhand. The film will depict the 17-day mission to save 41 trapped workers, highlighting courage, teamwork and Australian expert Arnold Dix’s contribution
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Residents of Chinthiryala Gram Panchayat in Kothagudem have adopted a novel approach to curb illegal liquor sales by auctioning rights for a single belt shop. While locals welcomed the move, the decision has sparked controversy as belt shops lack legal sanction.
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Unidentified thieves stole a temple hundi containing more than Rs 1 lakh in cash and valuables from the Mahankali Temple in Siddipet district after vandalising idols and stealing CCTV hard disks. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Australian leaders, celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. The nations unveiled a Sports Collaboration Roadmap, aiming to strengthen cooperation in sports, youth engagement, infrastructure and talent development ahead of major global sporting events
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A cyber fraudster posing as an ACB officer allegedly duped a revenue inspector in Siddipet district of Rs 96,000 by threatening raids over fake complaints. The incident comes days after the ACB trapped the Cheriyal tehsildar in a bribery case.
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The European Parliament condemned the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of minority girls in Pakistan, citing Maria Shahbaz’s case. Lawmakers urged stronger legal protections, independent investigations, prosecution of offenders, and nationwide measures to end child marriage and safeguard religious minorities
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The Petroleum Ministry said India’s ethanol blending programme began in 2001 and evolved through years of policy, testing and consultations. It rejected claims of a rushed E20 rollout, highlighting expanded production, industry support, quality standards and strict monitoring against fuel adulteration
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The Sensex surged nearly 700 points and the Nifty gained almost 200 points in early trade, driven by strong buying in IT stocks after Tata Consultancy Services reported higher quarterly profit. Positive global cues also supported investor sentiment
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The Wayanad tunnel road mudslide death toll rose to seven after another body was recovered, while one person remains missing. Rescue operations continue despite difficult conditions as an expert probe, political blame game, and Kerala High Court scrutiny gather momentum.
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The lone survivor of the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy has recounted surviving nearly 18 hours in the sea after clinging to the overturned vessel for nine hours. Authorities have ended the search for six missing fishermen, while Andhra Pradesh announced compensation for their families.
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The secretary bird, a distinctive African bird of prey, has captivated social media users with its natural eyeliner-like markings, long eyelashes and elegant appearance. Beyond its striking looks, it is a skilled predator capable of hunting venomous snakes with powerful kicks
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Veteran composers Anand–Milind revealed that Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was initially rejected by distributors, who called its music weak. Released independently by Nasir Hussain, the 1988 film became a blockbuster, with its iconic soundtrack and debut stars Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla
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Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to make 20 FIFA World Cup appearances and the fastest to score 20 World Cup goals as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the semifinals. The French star continues to rewrite football's biggest tournament record books.
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The Petroleum Ministry has defended India's E20 ethanol programme, stating that the transition followed more than two decades of policy development, testing and stakeholder consultations. It rejected claims of a rushed rollout and urged consumers to ignore misinformation about ethanol-blended fuel.
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India has notified the procedure for importers to claim tariff quota benefits on UK vehicle imports under the India-UK trade agreement, effective July 15. The framework outlines eligibility, quotas and concessional customs duties for conventional and premium vehicle imports
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The rupee appreciated 15 paise to 95.32 against the US dollar in early trade as the dollar weakened and crude oil prices eased. Gains in domestic equities supported the currency despite foreign fund outflows and continuing tensions in West Asia
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The Hyderabad Police has transferred and posted 30 Inspectors of Police in a major administrative reshuffle with immediate effect following a Police Establishment Board meeting. Several SHOs have been assigned to new police stations, while others have been posted to specialised wings
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A Gujarat man has been arrested for allegedly helping an international cyber fraud racket dupe a Navi Mumbai resident of nearly Rs 1.55 crore through a digital arrest scam. Police said he supplied more than 1,000 activated SIM cards to Cambodia
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WhatsApp has submitted its response to the Centre's notice over its proposed username feature, which has raised concerns about online fraud and impersonation. The government is examining the company's reply, while similar notices have also been issued to Telegram and Signal
