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Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has joined Zee 5's expert panel for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The former India captain will serve as a pre-show expert, sharing tactical insights and analysis alongside several prominent football personalities
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Hyderabad’s nightlife is witnessing a shift from dance floors to quiz sheets, with trivia nights in cafés and pubs drawing enthusiastic crowds. Rooted in the city’s strong quizzing tradition, these informal competitions blend entertainment with knowledge, attracting young professionals, families and seasoned quiz enthusiasts alike.
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Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was honoured with the SJFI medal at a ceremony in Chennai. The award recognised his achievements and contribution to Indian chess, with former India cricket captain K Srikkanth presenting the medal
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The world’s oldest known football, dating back to around 1540, is being digitally recreated by University of Glasgow specialists. The project will produce a museum-quality virtual model, allowing global audiences to explore the historic artefact in immersive virtual environments
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Top rankers of the TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream have shown little interest in joining colleges in Telangana, with only five of the top 100 participating in counselling. Despite the State government’s full fee reimbursement scheme for ranks below 10,000, many high scorers are opting for IITs, NITs and other premier institutions, treating the State exam largely as practice for JEE.
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Despite growing concerns over the impact of AI on future job prospects in the software industry, engineering colleges in Telangana continue to prioritise computer science and engineering programmes. The latest seat matrix shows that CSE and allied branches account for the majority of seats under TG EAPCET 2026, with over 58,000 seats available, making it the most sought-after stream.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused three Congress Ministers in Khammam district of failing to complete the Sitarama irrigation project despite 80 per cent of the works being finished. He alleged that the Congress government deceived farmers and promised that BRS would complete the project if voted back to power.
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India will take on Bangladesh in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup Group A match at Manchester. While India seek to address batting and fielding concerns after their defeat to South Africa, Bangladesh arrive confident following an impressive win over Pakistan
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s frequent review meetings on subjects already handled by his Cabinet colleagues have triggered debate in political circles. Observers say the practice fuels perceptions of interference in ministerial portfolios and raises concerns about effective utilisation of administrative resources.
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Businessman and social worker Abdul Muqeet Chanda has committed Rs 50 lakh towards the education of orphaned and meritorious students under the 'Gift A Smile' initiative, using savings from his son's wedding to support deserving children from economically weaker sections.
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Police beat patrolling has evolved significantly from foot patrols and point books to GPS-enabled tablets and vehicles. Officers recall decades of change in equipment, mobility and methods, highlighting how modern technology has transformed policing and improved monitoring of local jurisdictions.
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AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi inaugurated Rs 3.27 crore worth of development works in Hyderabad’s Old City. As part of his outreach programme, he is touring municipal divisions and interacting with voters ahead of upcoming municipal elections expected in October.
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Turkapally Police, along with Agriculture Department officials, busted an interstate spurious cotton seed racket and seized ₹10 lakh worth banned BG-II seeds. One person was arrested while another remains absconding. The accused allegedly misled farmers with false yield promises.
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The Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Hyderabad’s 15 Assembly constituencies will begin on June 25, with 4,062 Booth Level Officers conducting door‑to‑door verification until July 24. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure accurate voter data, with help desks set up across the district to assist electors.
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Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested six persons for allegedly facilitating a trading fraud that cheated a city resident of Rs 1.22 crore. The accused reportedly provided bank accounts to cyber fraudsters and earned commissions for enabling illegal financial transactions.
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TGSRTC is set to deploy 37 newly procured electric buses on five additional routes across Hyderabad. The expansion is expected to improve commuter connectivity, strengthen the corporation's eco-friendly fleet and reduce emissions, with trained drivers being prepared ahead of the phased rollout.
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Hyderabad witnessed mostly cloudy weather with only scattered showers on Wednesday, while temperatures dropped across the city. The IMD has forecast similar conditions over the next 48 hours, with light to moderate rain likely and temperatures expected to fall further across Telangana.
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A Vijayawada court on Wednesday remanded suspended Krishna Lanka police inspector SSVV Naga Raju to 14 days of judicial remand. He is accused of torturing a 25-year-old man to death in custody and allegedly cremating the body without informing family members
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The Centre is considering extending PUCC validity for BS-VI vehicles to reduce compliance requirements for owners of cleaner vehicles. The proposal includes longer renewal periods for private and commercial vehicles while strengthening emission testing and encouraging the phase-out of older polluting vehicles
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Civil society organisations have alleged that the Telangana government’s decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail amounts to a bailout of L&T with public money rather than a genuine takeover. They demanded transparency in the agreement and raised concerns over the Rs 13,527 crore refinancing loan from IRFC.
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AI coding costs could exceed the average developer's salary by 2028 as rising token consumption and consumption-based pricing models drive expenses higher, Gartner said. The report warned organisations to strengthen governance, monitor usage and improve cost controls to avoid budget overruns
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Former Rajya Sabha member Joginipally Santosh Kumar led a Commonwealth climate dialogue at the House of Lords in London, where parliamentarians and climate advocates endorsed youth-driven environmental initiatives and pledged support for collaborative climate action across the Commonwealth.
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The CRPF has suspended DIG B C Patra over allegations of sharing social media content opposing the CAPF bill and calling for political change. The action has triggered criticism from serving and retired CAPF officers, who termed the move unjustified
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India and the US reviewed progress on an interim bilateral trade agreement during two days of ministerial talks, discussing market access, digital trade and tariff-related issues. Both countries aim to conclude the pact before a temporary US tariff arrangement expires on July 24
