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Australian youngster Maya Joint, ranked No. 53, faces the challenge of her career as she takes on seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams in the first round. With only a small support team in her corner, the 20-year-old hopes to seize the opportunity against her idol, who is making a singles comeback at age 44.

OpenAI has delayed the broad release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, after agreeing to a vetting process requested by President Donald Trump’s administration. The model will initially be accessible only to a select group of government-approved partners.

Anvita Khammam Aces defeated EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds by eight runs in a thrilling Sreenidhi University TG20 League match. Mickil Jaiswal and K. Himateja struck half-centuries before captain CV Milind claimed four wickets to seal a hard-fought victory

The Telangana government plans to raise Rs 21,000 crore through open market borrowings in the July-September quarter of 2026-27, according to the RBI's borrowing calendar. The proposed amount exceeds the Rs 18,900 crore borrowed during the first quarter

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility using the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle powered by nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

The names of six military personnel who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor have been inscribed on the Tyag Chakra at the National War Memorial. The government has also publicly released their identities for the first time since the 2025 military operation

A light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the 528-metre Citic Tower, on Friday, scattering debris across the city’s central business district and prompting mass evacuation.

Hyderabad Heroes finished atop the HSBC Rugby Premier League standings with a commanding 28-0 win over Kolkata Banga Tigers. Mumbai Dreamers and Delhi Redz also recorded victories, completing the league stage and confirming the semifinal fixtures scheduled for Saturday

A Metropolitan Police investigation into a west London organised crime network has led to three Indian-origin men being sentenced to over 22 years for supplying heroin and crack cocaine. Among them, Purshotam Dhillon, a serving magistrate at the time, received seven years for abusing his position of trust.

Nalgonda police revealed that the brutal murder of four family members was committed by their close relative, Syed Aslam, who planned the crime after watching videos online. Driven by debt, revenge, and greed for gold ornaments, Aslam killed his wife’s aunt Haseena, her husband, and two children on June 19.

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to one count of retaining classified national defence information in a federal court in Maryland. The plea deal includes a recommended sentence of up to five years in prison and a $2.25 million fine.

The Andhra Pradesh government will vaccinate nearly 50 lakh children under five years with two drops of oral polio vaccine on June 28, 2026, as part of National Immunization Day. A massive state-wide action plan has been rolled out with over 29,000 booths, 1.31 lakh personnel, and 68.6 lakh doses to ensure no child is missed.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma visited the Integrated Command & Control Centre in Hyderabad and described it as one of the best in the country. He said Meghalaya would seek to replicate aspects of the model.

Tata Power Company Limited and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited have inaugurated a high-speed Tata.ev MegaCharger Hub at Hitec City, Hyderabad. The facility is aimed at supporting the city’s growing EV community with faster, round-the-clock charging infrastructure.

Former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar has alleged large-scale corruption in the auctioning of commercial plots by KUDA in Hanamkonda, claiming officials were pressured by ruling party leaders to fix prices and restrict bids.

Though higher ethanol blending can boost energy security and reduce the oil import bill, concerns of vehicle users and environmentalists must also be addressed

Clinicians in Hyderabad are increasingly turning to AI platforms like ZenMD for quick access to medical information and clinical support. Founded by Rithika and Pranav Reddy, ZenMD has crossed 60,000 users within eight weeks of launch, reflecting strong organic adoption.

Beijing’s latest White Paper on global governance is an attempt to shape the debate on who sets the rules of the international system in an increasingly multipolar world

A 23-year-old cattle rearer was killed after being struck by lightning at Ishrithabad village in Sadasivapet mandal, Sangareddy district. His three-year-old nephew, who was accompanying him, sustained minor injuries.

The auction of Azam Jahi Mill lands in Warangal on Friday triggered high drama as labour unions opposed the Congress government's move, citing violation of a Supreme Court order.

Illegal soil mining on government land in Sangareddy’s Andole area was halted after BRS leaders intervened and alerted officials. Former MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran accused officials of ignoring the activity and demanded strict action against both miners and negligent officers.

The Ram Temple donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya escalated on Friday as Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra resigned on moral grounds. Their exit followed an SIT’s preliminary findings of serious lapses in donation management.

Major G. Shiva Kiran, 61, retired army officer and prominent civic activist in Hyderabad, passed away on Thursday night at a private hospital in Kondapur. Civic groups and activists have expressed deep condolences at his demise.

Police in Khammam and Warangal organised anti-drug rallies on Friday to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The officials urged youth to stay away from narcotics, stressing their role in nation-building and warning against the dangers of addiction.