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Indian teenager Rounak Chouhan upset World No. 6 and top seed Chou Tien Chen in straight games to reach the US Open badminton quarter-finals. Tanvi Sharma, Rakshitha Sree, Devika Sihag and Kidambi Srikanth also progressed in their respective events.
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Retired Army officer and civic activist Major Shiva Kiran passed away after a prolonged illness in Hyderabad. Founder of Sukuki Exnora and the Geo Map Society, he was widely recognised for promoting waste management, supporting ragpickers and improving civic infrastructure across the city.
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India spinner Shree Charani said her focus remains on helping the team win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup rather than individual rankings. She also expressed confidence in India's simple, process-driven approach ahead of the crucial group-stage clash against Australia.
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Mild tension prevailed at Polasa village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad after tribal residents stopped Forest department officials from digging trenches around farmlands. Villagers feared losing their livelihood, while officials said the exercise was aimed at protecting wildlife and forest boundaries.
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OnePlus has launched the Nord Buds 4 in India, featuring up to 52dB Active Noise Cancellation, 54-hour battery life, Bluetooth 6.1, AI-powered features, Spatial Audio, and IP55 durability. The earbuds are priced at Rs 3,299, with a limited-period launch price of Rs 3,099.
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Global crude oil prices fell nearly 2 per cent on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses as concerns over supply disruptions eased despite fresh tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI remained under pressure amid improving tanker movements
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Kaan Ayhan scored with the final kick of the match as Turkey defeated the United States 3-2 in their final Group D fixture. Despite the defeat, the Americans finished top of the group and advanced to the FIFA World Cup knockout stage
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The NSE and BSE remained closed on Friday for Muharram, suspending trading across equity and derivative segments. MCX resumed trading in the evening session, while NCDEX stayed closed. Markets will reopen after the three-day weekend, subject to the trading calendar.
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Japan and Sweden shared a 1-1 draw in their final Group F match, with Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga on target. The result sent Japan through as group runners-up, while Sweden advanced to the Round of 32 among the best third-placed teams.
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Dilpreet Singh scored twice as India held England to a 2-2 draw in regulation time before losing 4-1 in the shootout in the FIH Pro League. The hosts claimed the bonus point, while India next face Pakistan.
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Film personalities from the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi industries attended the wedding of Khushbu Sundar's daughter Avantika and Shravan Sreenivasan in Goa. Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff were among the prominent guests.
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Nicolas Pepe struck twice as Côte d'Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The Ivorians finished second in Group E and will face either Norway or France in the Round of 32.
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Two scooter riders were killed after their vehicle, allegedly travelling on the wrong side, collided head-on with a Royal Enfield motorcycle on the AMB Flyover in Hyderabad. The motorcycle rider was injured and admitted to a private hospital
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said red sanders smuggling has declined by 70 per cent over the past two years, crediting stricter enforcement, inter-state coordination and the Anti-Smuggling Task Force, while directing officials to target the masterminds behind smuggling networks.
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Self-styled 'Gold Man' Surya Bhai is facing two fresh legal cases after a Rs 32 lakh cheating allegation and an inquiry into an allegedly false police complaint. The cheating case has been transferred to Narayanguda police through a Zero FIR
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The parents of prime accused Siya Goyal have expressed shock over Ketan Agarwal's alleged murder, offered condolences to the victim's family and said anyone found guilty, including their daughter, should face the strictest punishment as the investigation continues
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Hyderabad Customs' Air Intelligence Unit seized 2.271 kg of gold worth about Rs 3.36 crore from two Indian passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur at RGIA. The gold was concealed in paste form inside specially stitched pouches hidden in their trousers
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Brian Brobbey scored as the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in rainy conditions to finish top of FIFA World Cup Group F. The Dutch advanced to the knockout stage, while already-eliminated Tunisia ended the tournament without registering a victory
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Ecuador came from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Gonzalo Plata scored the decisive late goal as Ecuador qualified for the knockouts for only the second time in their history
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US President Donald Trump said Iran could emerge as a major market for American agricultural exports as Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran. He also announced an additional $11 billion in relief for farmers and highlighted measures aimed at boosting US agriculture
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The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati will reopen on Friday after its three-day annual closure during the Ambubachi Mela. Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit the shrine to offer prayers and receive the sacred Angodak and Angabastra following traditional rituals
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Rescue teams are racing to save hundreds believed trapped after twin powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. The death toll has climbed to 235, with widespread destruction, repeated aftershocks and international assistance arriving as authorities continue search and rescue operations
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