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With Punjab elections due in February, intelligence agencies warn that the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group is planning a major disinformation campaign to incite communal tensions. Pressured by Pakistan’s ISI and facing global crackdowns, SFJ aims to exploit the already strained security environment in the border state.
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A powerful explosion demolished a house in Bapunagar, Saroornagar, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Though residents suspected a gas cylinder blast, the cylinder was intact, leaving the cause unclear. Police have begun an investigation.
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Former Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary P.V. Ramesh reported that his X account was hacked, with unauthorised posts appearing despite password changes. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and begun investigation.
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The Finance Ministry has extended the deadline for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal to July 31, citing technical issues and heavy rush on the portal. Nearly 30,000 appeals were filed in the past 15 days.
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Experts emphasise that seven hours of sleep each night is vital for physical and mental health, reducing risks of chronic diseases and improving productivity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
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A family travelling on the Hyderabad–Warangal highway was chased and harassed by six youths on motorcycles. Dashcam footage shared by the victim’s sister went viral, prompting police to launch an investigation.
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Ayodhya Police have intensified the probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, launching a financial audit by seeking five years of banking records from seven banks linked to the accused and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that UPI services have gone live in Greece, enabling instant, low-cost money transfers. During his Athens visit, he met Eurobank CEO Fokion Karavias and urged Greek businesses to invest in India.
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India has announced its women’s cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading the defending champions. The team includes experienced players like Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, alongside emerging talents.
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The Congress announced that 23 Opposition parties and one Independent MP have jointly written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, raising concerns over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues. The Opposition alleges the SIR exercise undermines democracy, while the government insists it targets illegal infiltrators.
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US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons ahead of fresh talks in Doha, asserting that Washington is winning militarily and diplomatically. He linked falling oil prices to developments on Iran and signed a memorandum supporting consumers’ right to repair vehicles.
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A private bus travelling from Vijayawada to Hyderabad collided with a cement mixer tanker near Muthyalamma Gudem in Kattangoor mandal, Nalgonda district, after a tyre burst. Both drivers sustained injuries and were rescued by locals, while nearly 40 passengers escaped unhurt.
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A 49-year-old woman was killed and her son injured after a drunk driver in a speeding Bolero rammed their motorcycle in Dundigal. Police have registered a case and are searching for the absconding driver.
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Prominent Kerala businessman Boby Chemmanur has issued a public apology to actress Honey Rose over derogatory remarks, expressing regret and hoping she withdraws the sexual harassment case filed against him.
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A massive fire broke out in the naphtha pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Limited plant in East Midnapore’s Haldia early Tuesday, injuring at least 35 workers, some critically. Twelve fire tenders were deployed, but the blaze was yet to be fully controlled.
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Israeli airstrikes in southern and central Gaza on Monday killed at least eight Palestinians, including children, and wounded over 20, according to health officials. Strikes hit tents sheltering displaced families in Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah, while Israel claimed it was targeting militants.
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A JetBlue pilot reported colliding with a drone while approaching New York’s JFK Airport at 3,000 feet early Monday morning. The Airbus A321, arriving from Las Vegas, landed safely with no damage found after inspection. The FAA has launched an investigation into the matter.
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The Supreme Court will hear on June 30 a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged fake encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district. The petition, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, demands an FIR, a judicial inquiry led by a former SC judge, and a CBI probe, citing concerns over rising extra-judicial killings and “half encounters.”
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The Indian Army has firmly denied reports alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently encroached into Arunachal Pradesh or set up camps there. The Army termed such claims, based on a local organisation’s memorandum citing PLA infrastructure near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, as “incorrect and without any basis.”
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A man allegedly murdered his mother before dying by suicide in Peddaravulapalli village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. Police suspect an ongoing land dispute may have triggered the incident. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway
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The Telangana government transferred 23 Superintendent of Police (non-cadre) rank officers and assigned them new postings across key departments, including Cyberabad, ACB, CID, Intelligence, OCTOPUS, HYDRAA and Vigilance & Enforcement
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The Telangana High Court directed the Election Commission to consider providing Urdu Enumeration Forms for voters in constituencies with a significant Urdu-speaking population. The court observed that electoral processes should offer practical solutions and not exclude linguistic minorities
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The Telangana High Court questioned Narsingi police over failing to arrest two accused in an attempt to murder case even after filing a chargesheet, asking why they were being given special treatment
