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Indian-origin batter Neel Patel has been named in Australia's Under-19 squad for next month's multi-format tour of India. The 16-member squad will play three one-day matches and two four-day games, while a separate Cricket Australia Development squad is training in Chennai

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

The FSSAI has alleged that several rum and whisky variants used artificial flavouring and misleading labelling instead of traditional ageing methods. The regulator flagged multiple brands after inspections in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh and ordered corrective action while allowing conditional inventory clearance.

Sitender Malik retained his Under-17 world title in the 60kg category to become only the second Indian male freestyle wrestler to win two age-group world crowns. India concluded the championships in Baku with an impressive haul of 13 medals across women's and men's events.

Four members of a family, including three children, sustained burn injuries after an LPG cylinder reportedly exploded while being replaced at their house in Srirangavaram, Yellampet, on Monday. The injured were shifted to hospital, while police began an investigation into the incident.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to honour its promises on government jobs and the job calendar. He demanded answers from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi while calling for a debate on unemployment.

Indian carriers recorded a sequential rise in international passenger traffic in June, while domestic load factors remained strong despite seasonal moderation. However, higher fuel prices and a weaker rupee continue to increase operating costs and may weigh on airline profitability, an Equirus report said.

Auqib Nabi has become the first cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to earn a place in India's Test squad after replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka series. His selection follows outstanding domestic performances and has sparked celebrations across the Union Territory.

Tribal rights organisation Tudumdebba has demanded the dismissal of Indanpalli Forest Range Officer Laxminarayana over the alleged assault on five tribal youths. The organisation warned of an agitation if action is not taken and sought a comprehensive inquiry into the incident.

Akanksha Ranjan celebrated Friendship Day by sharing a heartwarming video montage featuring cherished moments with Alia Bhatt, Athiya Shetty and other close friends. The post drew warm reactions online and also revisited Alia's emotional speech during Akanksha's wedding celebrations.

Wildfires continued to ravage Greece and France as hundreds of firefighters battled flames amid extreme heat and strong winds. In Greece, a helicopter collision killed two crew members during firefighting operations, while evacuations expanded near Athens and France contained its largest blaze

India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals in comparable disciplines, improving on its Birmingham 2022 tally. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised Team India and reaffirmed the country's commitment to hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was felicitated by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after winning her third Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow. The Tokyo Olympic silver medallist created records in the 48kg category and received a grand welcome in New Delhi

The Union Cabinet has approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced funding for National Sports Federations with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for 2026-31. The initiative aims to strengthen grassroots sports, athlete development, coaching, infrastructure and India's Olympic ambitions.

Willie Walsh has taken charge as CEO of IndiGo, succeeding Pieter Elbers. The former IATA chief and aviation veteran will lead the airline's global expansion, operational improvement and strategic growth. IndiGo aims to strengthen its position as a leading international carrier

A group of unemployed youth staged a flash protest at Hyderabad's Indira Park crossroads, demanding recruitment for 19,000 police vacancies and relaxation of the upper age limit. They alleged delays in notifications had left many aspirants ineligible and sought faster recruitment.

Two rusted mortar shells were recovered from forward villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district and safely destroyed by the Army's Bomb Disposal Squad. Officials said the unexploded ordnance likely belonged to past cross-border shelling along the Line of Control

West Bengal Sports Minister Dr Indranil Khan has welcomed enhanced funding under the Khelo India Scheme, saying it will strengthen grassroots sports development. He said the increased support, coupled with new sports infrastructure, will help produce more elite athletes from the state.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has reportedly crossed US$900 million at the global box office. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the Marvel film features returning characters and follows Spider-Man facing new threats and challenges

Former India cricketers Aakash Chopra and Umesh Yadav, along with ex-umpire Anil Chaudhary, shared memorable on-field anecdotes on JioStar's Cheeky Singles, including Virender Sehwag's banter with Steve Bucknor, the Kohli-Gambhir confrontation and the debate over non-striker run-outs.

The government said FSSAI action against certain alcohol manufacturers was due to alleged use of external flavours to mimic rum and whisky characteristics and misleading age claims. Several brands faced prohibition orders after laboratory tests found regulatory violations in sampled alcoholic beverages

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India's Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from a knee injury. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has received his maiden senior India call-up following an impressive domestic season and India A performances.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case after Star Hospitals alleged that sensitive patient records, employee details and confidential internal documents were published on an unauthorised website. Police are investigating the alleged breach under the BNS and Information Technology Act.