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Parvathy says women are burdened with responsibility of being ‘likeable’ on screen
Dileep’s Bandra made less than Rs 3 cr after Rs 35 cr investment: Producer blames director
NMC rejects proposals for new government medical colleges in Ramanagara, Kanakapura and Bagalkote
Congress pulls the plug on independent alliance in Pala, throws UDF into crisis
Move over council’s decision to grant permission to DYFI to hold its district meet; Congress terms the move ‘political betrayal’; three-member collective unfazed, says it has an agreement with the UDF and not just the Congress alone
Children’s film ignored at Kerala State Film Awards finds audience in OTT
School Chale Hum, a Malayalam children's film with fantasy elements, is the second feature film by Merchant Navy officers Sreekanth E.G. and Adith U.S.
Minister condemns official negligence at Sri Rami Reddy Project
CET opens global research pathways for students
The project brings together international experts from reputed institutions to mentor students and faculty members in emerging research areas
Naidu unveils Kuppam roadmap, bets big on agri-tech and food processing
Chief Minister announces agreement between Kuppam Area Development Authority and ITC to promote organised cultivation and marketing of fruits and vegetables; appeals to farmers to adopt technology-driven cultivation and establish stronger market linkages
First phase of Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Wayanad to be ready by November, says Minister
The museum, coming up on a 10-acre site, has completed around 60% of the construction work in its first phase, says the Agriculture Minister
Alka Lamba calls for nationwide protests over women’s issues
Prashant Kishor to make electoral debut in Bankipur byelection
The bypoll will be a major test for Mr. Kishor after his party, the Jan Suraaj Party, drew a blank in the 2025 Assembly election
Inter-caste marriage: police rescue abducted woman, arrest her brother and two relatives near Tiruchi
Head constable stabbed near Mehkri Circle; police launch search for assailant
JAC calls on government to strengthen APSRTC services
The JAC leaders hold key meeting with APSRTC management to finalise agenda for July 6 discussions and review preparations for the agitation programme beginning on July 7
Fresh probe sought into death of former SNDP leader in Kerala
Petition by Maheshan’s wife to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala seeks to appoint a fresh investigation team; Maheshan was found dead at Yogam union office at Kanichukulangara in June 2020

Madhya Pradesh emerges overall champion at ASMITA South Zone canoeing and kayaking championship
Delhi woman dies 2 months after wedding, family alleges harassment by in-laws
Kerala Health Minister orders probe into unused medical equipment purchases
The State Health Minister said the inquiry would cover purchases made using Plan funds and PMSSY funds, as well as medical equipment supplied by the Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Delhi set to see rain from July 6 to 11; IMD warns of heavy showers as monsoon finally takes effect
The weather department said rainfall activity will intensify from July 7, with wet conditions expected to persist until at least July 11.
Taj Mahal is a spiritual journey, not merely a monument of love, says historian Rana Safvi at Hyderabad exhibition
In Nuno Mendes, Portugal have an antidote to neutralise Spain’s Lamine Yamal
Sharnbasva University signs MoU with Industrial University of Vietnam to strengthen academic ties
The five-year agreement envisages joint research, faculty and student exchange and collaborative academic programmes
Global Passport Index: How it ranks passports and why India is 125th
Singapore is the sole Asian passport to have made it to the top 20 of the Global Passport Index list.
Iran's "No History" Reply To Trump's "One Shot" Threat Amid Khamenei Funeral
Iran's reaction followed a remark made by Trump, who claimed that the US has the capabilities to take out Iran's surviving top leadership "all in one shot" as they gathered to mourn late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
CPI(M) slams government over Bhavani Island ‘privatisation’, neglect of Krishna river bund residents
Participating in a ‘padayatra’, party’s State Secretariat member urges the government to grant ownership ‘pattas’ to families residing on the Krishna river bund for the past five decades
Youth held for attack on Aryanad SHO
The SHO suffered injuries to his head
AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal alleges ‘cover-up’ in Ram Mandir donation theft case, targets PM Modi
Arvind Kejriwal accuses PM Modi of protecting influential figures in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case.
2 Women Injured As Tree Crashes Down In Mumbai, Third Collapse In 6 Days
Local residents rushed to help as soon as the tree fell, working to free the two women trapped beneath it.

Monsoon walk spotlights breeding birds in Kole wetlands
Black-winged Stilt chicks among highlights as birders document over 38 species
AAP accuses Congress, BJP and Akali Dal of joining hands against Bhagwant Mann
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) asserts that Congress, BJP, and Akali Dal have formed an alliance to politically target Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Tripura police rescue 3 missing girls from Ahmedabad, man detained: Police
In their preliminary probe, police found that the girls were lured with a job promise and taken to Ahmedabad via Kolkata from Agartala
Tribal documentation camp at Nilambur on July 11
Seven bridge-cum-barrages in Belagavi come under water
Inflow from Maharashtra into the Krishna and other rivers increases slightly
ECI functioning as arm of BJP, SIR part of strategy to manufacture majority: Congress
SIR was part of this conscious BJP, Modi-Shah strategy to manufacture a majority and to manipulate the electoral roll in a manner that you disenfranchise a large number of people, says Jairam Ramesh
HMT asked to hand over 430 acres and 21 guntas of land in Peenya Plantation and Jarakabande Sandal reserve to Forest Department
The court of the authorized officer and Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bengaluru finds possession of land by HMT is unauthorised and illegal
Monsoon tracker July 5 LIVE: Monsoon gains strength across India; Mumbai air traffic hit, alerts in Kerala, Odisha
At least four IndiGo flights cancelled and 13 of others diverted as rains halt Mumbai airport runway operations for 1 hour
Rujuta Diwekar shares 3 golden rules for weight loss: ‘Magic is in the process’
Puri-Koraput Express launch: Train number, route, stops, timetable
UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : International Relations MCQs (Week 169) — Check out answers with explanations
West Bengal CM announces ₹313 crore for tea workers under Central scheme
“We are committed to the comprehensive welfare, development of health and educational parameters of our tea garden workers of North Bengal,” says Suvendu Adhikari
Lokesh invites Telugu diaspora in South Korea to partner in growth of Andhra Pradesh
Minister promises speedy approvals and transparent governance, cites Kia’s success as a model for global investors
Ram Temple ‘theft’: After Avinash Shukla, police to seek custody of other accused

Weather alert: Kollam district administration prohibits fishing till July 7
Directive against fishers venturing into the sea comes following an IMD forecast predicting squally weather and strong winds along Kerala coast
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu pitches ‘P4’ as State’s blueprint to eliminate poverty
He calls on Bangaru Mitras to closely monitor the progress of the beneficiary households and ensure that interventions translated into solid results in their quality of life
Demand grows for underpass at Mukkali near Vadakara
316 students graduate at IIIT-B convocation, highest offer stands at ₹1.5 crore
Sugar factory closed down in Sankeshwar for violating pollution norms
A team of officers locks the control panels of the sugar production unit, co-generation unit, distillery production units following KSPCB orders
KTR warns of siege to Kannepally pumphouse if water pumping not resumed
Why Shreyas needs to look beyond Arshdeep to find right bowling combination
Water shortage continues to persist in parts of Vennala
Maharashtra farm loan waiver: Eligibility, one-time settlement, Rs 50,000 incentive
Gaganyaan mission: ISRO successfully conducts first SOLVE ground test
ISRO is developing a solid motor based SOLVE as a test platform to carry out Integrated Parachute Tests for validation of deceleration system of Gaganyaan’s Crew Module under various test conditions.
Cab drivers’ protest enters fifth day, app-based taxi services disrupted
Farmers’ group claims government policies threaten agriculture and livelihoods
Addressing the third day of the 23rd State conference, A.P. Rythu Sangham leader urges the organisation to build a broader farmers’ movement from the village level and to involve youth in future struggles
Malkajgiri MLA seeks health infrastructure boost

‘Operation Toofan’: police step up scrutiny of rental properties in Kozhikode
The move follows intelligence inputs that drug traffickers and repeat offenders are using rented properties to store smuggled synthetic drugs and other narcotic substances
Hyderabad, Cyberabad police book 502 motorists for drunk driving
Just over two months into marriage, Delhi woman dies after fall from NDMC flats; family alleges dowry murder
The family alleged that the deceased had been subjected to harassment and physical assault after marriage.
Plan to hold Kambala race during Mysuru Dasara celebrations runs into hot water
Cauvery basin farmers abandon or delay sowing amid water crisis
While reservoir levels are worryingly low, lakes, ponds, and small water bodies are also running out of water in the Cauvery basin region
