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Rachit Singh has denied wedding rumours with Huma Qureshi, saying, "It's not happening!" Speculation grew after the two attended a wedding reception together and made frequent public appearances. Rachit, also an acting coach for a decade, spoke about working with Huma and her brother Saqib Saleem, and shared his goal of acting lifelong.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike for the 20th day. He plans to join a march to Parliament on July 20. The Cockroach Janta Party supports Wangchuk and the ongoing protests. Political leaders have expressed concern over Wangchuk's deteriorating health. The protests demand action regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Aamir Khan addressed the popular belief about his character Phunsukh Wangdu. He stated that the '3 Idiots' character was not based on Sonam Wangchuk. Khan clarified this misconception during a London Film Festival interaction. He also expressed deep concern for Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike. The actor hopes for a positive and healthy resolution to the protest.

Microsoft's new security chief Hayete Gallot has replaced senior executives, merged engineering teams, and cut hundreds of jobs to push the company toward AI-powered cybersecurity, The Information reports. In an internal memo, Gallot told staff the industry is being reimagined and rewards firms that make hard choices early. Microsoft is chasing AI security spending flowing to rivals OpenAI and Anthropic.

Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL) Managing Director Anurag Danayak was allegedly caught red-handed taking the bribe from a company that is a service agent of KAPL, according to a CBI spokesperson

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Telangana government. This action follows a complaint alleging compulsory Islamic religious lessons and prayers at a private college. The institution reportedly assigned these religious tasks as mandatory homework for all students. The commission seeks a detailed report from state authorities regarding these allegations. Further information on this developing matter is currently awaited.

The NTA has announced the NEET UG 2026 results, with over 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for medical admissions. Punjab's Aryan Gupta, who secured a joint AIR 1 with 715 marks, credited his success to 16–17 hours of daily study and perseverance. Aspiring to become an oncologist, he urged future aspirants to keep working hard and never lose hope.

Rohit's struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday, where England won by four wickets to level the three-match series 1-1. The opener never looked settled, scoring just 10 runs off 18 balls by the end of the Powerplay even as India raced to 61/1. He eventually made 26 off 47 balls before being dismissed while attempting a sweep against Will Jacks.

A report on expenditure towards streetlight repair and maintenance tabled in council; a survey is to be conducted to verify number of LED lights that CSML claimed to have installed under City LED Street Light project last year and assess number of old lights that remain to be replaced, says Mayor

The advisory came after the attacks this week on two vessels, in which 30 Indian seafarers were among a combined crew of 46

President Donald Trump alleged China compromised 220 million American voter files. He announced declassification of intelligence documents regarding election interference. Trump claimed intelligence officials concealed this information from him and Congress. He stated that election systems are vulnerable and easily compromised. This announcement comes as Republicans prepare for upcoming midterm elections.

Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal and book a place in the final, where they will face Spain on Sunday.

The Bill brings 43 services offered by eight state departments under the risk-based approval framework, with provisions to add more services after approval by the Executive Council

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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has premiered in IMAX theaters, sparking audience debate. Many fans praise its stunning visuals and Nolan's ambitious direction. However, some viewers criticize the film's pacing and storytelling choices. Dialogue and acting performances also received mixed reactions from moviegoers. Matt Damon's portrayal of Odysseus, however, earned widespread acclaim from many.

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket victory over India. This win leveled the three-match series at one game apiece. Root absorbed early pressure and anchored the innings with a composed knock. He overtook Virat Kohli in successful ODI run chase averages. England's bowlers restricted India after a threatening partnership.

The recent scandal to hit the recruitment process in the Karnataka State Public Service Commission, with the Chairperson facing allegations of nepotism, is only the latest in a series over the last few decades. Sharath S. Srivatsa takes an overview of the system