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Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a maiden India T20I call-up for the tours of Ireland, England, and the Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer takes over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, who has been dropped entirely from the squad
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More than 1.16 lakh technology sector employees have lost their jobs globally in the first five months of 2026, according to Layoff.fyi. March saw the highest layoffs, while major companies cited cost reduction, restructuring and AI-driven transformation initiatives
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Dhruv Jurel will captain the India A squad for two multi-day matches in Sri Lanka starting June 25. The squad features vice-captain Devdutt Padikkal and a maiden call-up for Jammu & Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy-winning star bowler, Auqib Nabi
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Gachibowli-based Saito Sushi has introduced Hyderabad’s first Sushi Pop, a portable, push-pop-style sushi roll designed for easy, mess-free consumption. The innovative concept aims to make sushi more accessible and convenient for students, office-goers and first-time diners.
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A 57-year-old woman died after falling into an open lift shaft at an apartment building in Khairatabad, Hyderabad. The incident occurred when the lift door reportedly opened before the cabin arrived. Her infant grandson was injured and is undergoing treatment
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The Congress accused Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of incompetence and demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s on-screen marking and re-evaluation system. Citing media reports, the party claimed cybersecurity lapses and procurement issues caused distress to lakhs of students
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Yashasvi Jaiswal has replaced injured Virat Kohli for India’s ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 in Dharamshala. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are likely to play, subject to fitness clearance, as selectors await final medical updates on key players.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Economic Advisory Council members to discuss measures for sustaining India’s economic growth amid global challenges. The council reviewed reforms to improve ease of living and business, and assessed the potential impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the world
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Smashers Sports Club defeated Marredpally Playground 7-1 to win the Sharvari Pabbaraju Memorial Junior Baseball Tournament in Hyderabad. Ankush starred in the title-winning campaign and was named Most Valuable Player and Best Batter in the boys’ category.
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Denim-on-denim is back in fashion, with modern styling focusing on contrast, relaxed fits and effortless layering. Driven by Gen Z and social media influencers, the trend has evolved from a fashion risk into a versatile and comfortable wardrobe staple.
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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on June 12 in England and Wales, featuring a record 12 teams. Defending champions New Zealand, six-time winners Australia, hosts England and contenders India headline a tournament offering a record prize pool.
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K. Lalith Reddy’s match-winning 5/25 powered Nizamabad to a 38-run victory over Nalgonda, while Manikanteshwar Reddy blasted an unbeaten 111 to help Khalsa defeat Ours Cricket Club by 71 runs and reach the HCA B-Division T20 final.
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The BCCI has appointed Shreyas Iyer as India’s new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. The 31-year-old will lead the team on tours of Ireland and England as India begins preparations for the 2028 Olympics and next T20 World Cup.
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SpaceX has reportedly signed a cloud services contract with Alphabet worth about $30 billion, supplying Nvidia GPUs and computing capacity from 2026 to 2029. The deal aims to support rising AI demand, with termination clauses tied to chip delivery timelines.
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Director Buchi Babu Sana has apologised following backlash over Janhvi Kapoor’s portrayal in Ram Charan’s film Peddi. He said the feedback has been taken seriously and confirmed that certain scenes will be modified after criticism over alleged objectification in the film.
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India secured the bronze medal at the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 with a dominant 3-0 win over Korea in Japan. Goals from Sandeepa Kumari, Sweety Kujur and Nousheen Naz sealed the victory as India ended the tournament on a high.
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Ram Charan has said he does not distinguish between Hindi and Telugu cinema, calling all of it “Indian films”. The actor, who debuted in Bollywood with Zanjeer and appeared in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, expressed interest in collaborating across industries.
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Recent measures by the RBI and the government to attract foreign capital and support the rupee could improve India’s balance of payments by more than $30 billion in the short term, according to HSBC, while also helping narrow the current account deficit.
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Chandrayangutta police booked an auto-rickshaw driver for allegedly carrying 14 passengers in a dangerously overloaded vehicle. A viral video triggered the action, leading to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act for negligent and dangerous driving.
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Malkajgiri police will seal two spa and massage centres allegedly involved in immoral activities. Commissioner B. Sumathi said 47 cases were booked during a special drive, including cases under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, and warned strict action against repeat offenders.
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Indian equity benchmarks ended the week in negative territory, with the Sensex and Nifty declining amid geopolitical tensions, profit booking and concerns over growth forecasts. Analysts expect range-bound trading to continue as investors await clarity on inflation, growth and global developments.
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World No. 1 Minakshi and Deepak will lead a strong Indian squad at the World Boxing Cup 2026 Stage 2 in China. The contingent features a balanced mix of experienced and emerging boxers as India aims for ranking points and medals.
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India won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in the one-off four-day Test at Mullanpur. Skipper Shubman Gill handed a debut to Manav Suthar as India began preparations for a demanding Test season featuring several crucial assignments.