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Sigma Advanced Systems, a Hyderabad-based defence and aerospace company, has acquired UK’s Bromford Precision Solutions for GBP 11.89 million (Rs 153 crore). The deal strengthens Sigma’s role in the Rolls-Royce supply chain and expands its global aerospace offerings.

Slovakia has backed India’s candidature for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the 2028–29 term after Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar met EAM S. Jaishankar in New York. The countries discussed strategic partnership, multilateralism, UNSC reforms and global security cooperation

The Transport Department in Telangana cancelled a vehicle’s registration for one year after a minor was caught driving in Narsingi, with her grandfather, a police sub-inspector, seated beside her.

A translocated male tiger in Rajasthan’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve has successfully adapted to the wild after leaving its rewilding enclosure. The tiger has hunted prey, marked territory and interacted with other tigers, indicating promising survival prospects while officials continue monitoring

Security forces intensified search operations in Nagaland’s Chumoukedima district after an IED blast killed an Assam Rifles jawan and injured four personnel and a civilian. Authorities are investigating the attack near Sukhovi, while no militant group has claimed responsibility so far

A woman and her two minor sons were found dead in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district in a suspected poisoning and suicide case. Police said a family dispute may have triggered the incident and have registered a case while investigating the circumstances behind the deaths

Security forces launched a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after CCTV footage showed two suspected terrorists moving through Thanamandi villages. Police, CRPF and Army teams are conducting coordinated searches across forested areas to trace the individuals

Former Kerala Minister KT Jaleel defended his conduct at a Palakkad student felicitation event after a child rights commission case was filed over alleged humiliation of students. Jaleel said he interacted like a teacher, denied causing harm and offered an apology if anyone was hurt

Two men, including a rowdy-sheeter and his speech-impaired associate, were arrested by Vanasthalipuram Police for robbing and murdering an intoxicated man with a stone. CCTV footage helped crack the case.

ACB officials in Hyderabad conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations linked to HMDA Chief Engineer Bachu Ravinder over allegations of disproportionate assets. Verification of documents and financial records is ongoing, with further details awaited.

An Assistant Engineer from Peddapalli municipality was arrested by the ACB while accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a contractor.

India's wholesale inflation rose to 9.87 per cent in June, driven by higher food, fuel and manufacturing costs amid the West Asia crisis and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Rising global energy prices also pushed retail inflation higher, increasing pressure on the economy

India summoned Iranian diplomats after Iranian missile strikes on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian seafarer and injured six others. The UAE condemned the attack, while India pledged assistance to affected citizens and their families

India has reaffirmed its support for Palestine’s United Nations membership and the two-state solution, with the Ministry of External Affairs highlighting ongoing developmental assistance in healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment during a donor group meeting in Brussels.

Rajasthan lost over eight lakh school students in two academic years, with government schools accounting for most of the decline, according to UDISE+ data. Experts attribute the trend to demographic changes, migration and parents increasingly prioritising better learning outcomes and school quality

France's Bastille Day celebrations feature European troops and leaders in a show of unity, support for Ukraine and military strength. President Emmanuel Macron hosts the event as heatwaves and forest fires disrupt traditional festivities, prompting cancellations of fireworks and firefighters' balls

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched simultaneous raids in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad targeting individuals allegedly linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti.

A viral video showed villagers carrying an ailing man on a cot in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, sparking concern over healthcare access. Health officials said an ambulance was dispatched promptly, the patient received timely treatment, and is now stable at a Hemalkasa hospital

Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu has confirmed that director Mysskin’s action thriller Train, starring Vijay Sethupathi, will release in August. The announcement was made at the teaser launch event, sparking strong anticipation among fans.

Restrictions continued for the second day in parts of Srinagar, including Nowhatta and Naqshband Sahib, to prevent gatherings at the martyrs’ graveyard on Martyrs’ Day. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed in strength, while political leaders including Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti said they were barred from visiting the site.

The Jagannath Temple administration will conduct a special digital inventory of the Ratna Bhandar on July 19 during the deities' stay at Gundicha Temple for Rath Yatra. Gold ornaments removed for Snan Yatra will be documented under a government-approved procedure

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on Wednesday, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to most UK markets while reducing tariffs on British goods. The pact is expected to boost trade, investment, jobs and opportunities across manufacturing, agriculture, services and MSMEs

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade as rising crude oil prices, renewed West Asia tensions, foreign fund outflows and weak global markets dampened investor sentiment. Aviation, finance and technology stocks led losses, while Brent crude climbed above $84 per barrel

The mortal remains of three Andhra Pradesh residents killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were brought to Hyderabad on Tuesday. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas received the bodies, consoled families, and oversaw arrangements for their transport to native towns.