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Kylian Mbappe scored his 19th career World Cup goal as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals. The striker moved within one goal of Lionel Messi's record, while drawing level with him in the tournament's Golden Boot race

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai died at AIIMS Raipur after a prolonged illness. The 70-year-old folk icon, celebrated for taking Chhattisgarh's traditional Mahabharata-based art form to global audiences, was mourned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Investigators found a Snapchat message allegedly sent by murder accused Siya Goyal weeks before Ketan Agarwal's death, suggesting their wedding would not happen. Police are verifying the message and questioning a friend, while Agarwal's grandfather died following cardiac arrest

US President Donald Trump's America 250 celebration in Washington resumed after a storm-related evacuation of the National Mall. Authorities reopened the venue later at night, allowing Trump's address and fireworks to proceed as part of nationwide events marking America's 250th independence anniversary

A counter-terror operation entered its second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian as security forces searched for two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists cornered in a dense orchard. Additional troops sealed escape routes, aiming to dismantle local militant networks and prevent further recruitment

Four people died and over 20 were injured in two separate road accidents in Telangana's Nalgonda and Gadwal districts. Both crashes involved private buses travelling from Hindupur to Hyderabad, with several passengers sustaining critical injuries and receiving emergency medical treatment

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised weapons tests aboard the repaired 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile. He ordered the warship's deployment within two months, highlighting Pyongyang's accelerating efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy and expand maritime capabilities

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused the Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government of failing to deliver on election promises, mismanaging loans, and showing a vindictive attitude. Leader of Opposition Botsa Satyanarayana reiterated the party's support for the MAVIGUN capital corridor over Amaravati.

The mother of missing youth Gade Sai Krishna, who allegedly died due to custodial torture in Vijayawada, threatened to immolate herself if her son’s ashes were not handed over. She accused former police inspector SSVV Nagaraju of killing and secretly cremating her son.

At least 20 people died after a wooden boat carrying students returning from state exams sank in Kasai province, central Congo. The vessel went down at the confluence of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers.

The reality show Lock Upp 2 Sach Ya Sazaa witnessed its first elimination as Shresta Iyer, sister of cricketer Shreyas Iyer, exited the show. The Judgement Day episode featured Kangana Ranaut as a special guest, praising jailers Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh for their fairness and authority. The show streams on Netflix, Saturday to Wednesday at 8 pm.

Long before social media campaigns and environmental documentaries, India’s postage stamps carried messages of conservation, biodiversity and sustainable living across the world 

Relentless rainfall has paralysed life across Mumbai, Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Vidarbha, with the IMD issuing a red alert until July 6. Mumbai alone received 60 percent of its monthly average in three days, causing severe waterlogging and transport disruptions.

The trailer of director Krishnakumar Ramakumar’s much-anticipated biopic GDN, starring Madhavan as legendary inventor and philanthropist G D Naidu, was launched in Coimbatore. The gripping trailer showcases Naidu’s struggles against British authorities, false accusations, and his fight for justice.

England defeated India by four wickets in the second T20 International at Manchester, taking a 1-0 series lead. Jacob Bethell’s unbeaten 76 and a costly over from Ravi Bishnoi proved decisive after India posted 190 despite key contributions from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan

Gunshots were reported during a cordon and search operation in Shopian’s Saidpora area on Saturday evening. Security forces launched the operation after intelligence inputs about terrorist presence. Reinforcements were rushed, and searches are ongoing.

The Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University has released its first vegetable variety since the formation of Telangana, a protein‑rich cowpea that matures in 50 to 55 days.

A 36-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from the 12th floor of her apartment in Kondapur, Hyderabad, late Friday night. Police said preliminary enquiries indicate she slipped near the balcony shoe rack, while her husband was inside with their autistic son.

A total of 2,789 students received degrees at Anurag University’s third annual convocation in Hyderabad, with graduates spanning engineering, management, pharmacy and allied fields. The University conferred an honorary doctorate on grassroots innovator Chintakindi Mallesham.

With the annual Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu festival set for August 2, Hyderabad Traffic Police have stepped up preparations by inspecting diversion points, parking zones and emergency routes around the Secunderabad temple.

An auto driver in Khammam district allegedly killed his 30-year-old son in a drunken rage after a quarrel at their home in Ambedkar Nagar, Kallur. Police said the accused attacked his son with a knife, causing fatal injuries, before fleeing the scene.

The Telangana EAPCET 2026 engineering mock allotment left 8,740 students without seats, even as an equal number of seats remained vacant. Officials said the mismatch was due to candidates exercising limited web options.

The suspicious death of a woman in a lodge at Langar Houz has renewed concerns over lax guest verification practices in Hyderabad’s hotels and lodges. Police officials, examining records as part of the probe, stressed that proper registries and KYC checks are vital for tracing suspects and ensuring security.

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University has released its first Bt cotton variety, WGCV Bt-28, offering farmers a cheaper, resowable option with improved yield and pest resistance. The move is expected to reduce seed costs and challenge the dominance of private companies in the Bt cotton sector.