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Ranveer Singh sought to quash an FIR over alleged insult to ‘Chavunda Daiva’ as the Karnataka High Court questioned ambiguity in his apology affidavit. The court indicated it may admonish him while deciding the matter amid objections

AI hiring in India has risen 59.5 per cent year-on-year, with Hyderabad recording over 51 per cent growth, according to LinkedIn. Demand is expanding beyond Bengaluru as companies adopt AI, creating strong opportunities across tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Silambarasan has resumed shooting for Arasan in Chennai after a brief halt caused by a production dispute. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the film features a strong cast and has generated buzz, with its promo hinting at a gripping crime drama.

Election Commission of India appointed 11 additional police observers for West Bengal’s second-phase polls to strengthen security, prevent violence, and monitor sensitive areas. Five officers were suspended for dereliction of duty, with a senior official warned over supervision lapses

Dr Radhakrishna Pulikanti, faculty at College of Veterinary Science, Korutla, has received the Dr B R Ambedkar National Icon Award for Veterinary Excellence. He was recognised for his contributions to academia, student mentoring, and livestock productivity research initiatives.

Shruti Haasan delighted fans by sharing a video of herself biting into an edible photo frame gifted to her. The actress also posted cooking updates and snack recipes, while gearing up for her upcoming film Salaar Part 2.

Telangana is proceeding with road development under the Hybrid Annuity Model despite opposition allegations of irregularities, with tenders evaluated and recalled where needed, as officials plan to begin works in June following agreement finalisation.

Manoj Mukund Naravane asserted the Indian Army remains apolitical, stressing that following civilian leadership reflects discipline, not politicisation. He warned against dragging the military into politics, saying neutrality is key to India’s stability and progress

Gold prices fell 0.34 per cent for the week amid profit booking, though late recovery was seen on US–Iran talks and Fed rate expectations. Silver gained on Friday, but both metals remain range-bound amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Himanta Biswa Sarma said West Bengal polls carry national significance, alleging cross-border infiltration impacting multiple states. He claimed demographic shifts and security risks, criticised TMC over border fencing, and projected strong BJP gains in both Assam and West Bengal elections

CDS Anil Chauhan held key talks with US and UK military leaders, strengthening strategic alignment on Indo-Pacific security, technology cooperation, and global challenges, while signalling plans to expand bilateral and tri-service defence engagements and operational coordination

CJI Surya Kant stressed the vital role of retired judges, comparing them to stepwells preserving wisdom during crises. He urged structured engagement in mediation, education, and mentoring, warning that neglecting their experience wastes a valuable national resource

Elon Musk has withdrawn several fraud claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI, leaving two key charges ahead of trial. The case will examine allegations over OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model, with damages sought up to $134 billion.

UTT Season 7 player pool has been announced, featuring top Indian stars Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah, Diya Chitale, and retained players Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran. The league will run from July 9 to July 26 in Goa.

Severe heatwave conditions prevailed across erstwhile Adilabad district, with temperatures touching 44.3°C in several areas. A farm labourer died of suspected sunstroke in Bheempur mandal, as extreme heat forced residents indoors and disrupted daily activities.

Forest department restrictions on tasar silkworm cultivation inside Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary have alarmed 650 tribal families in Mancherial. Authorities cite conservation concerns, while officials say alternative land is being allotted to protect livelihoods and sustain sericulture activity.

AIMIM is contesting local body elections in Gujarat across around 400 wards for the first time, with Asaduddin Owaisi leading the campaign. The party is also active in West Bengal, where it is contesting 12 seats in the upcoming polls.

KPMG plans to cut 10 per cent of its US audit partners after an early retirement push fell short, joining a broader wave of global layoffs as companies restructure and increasingly adopt artificial intelligence-driven operations.

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in AI firm Anthropic, strengthening their partnership as global tech companies ramp up spending on advanced AI models and infrastructure, amid rising demand for generative AI tools and intensifying competition.

Krunal Pandya spoke about handling pressure and his India comeback ambitions, while Sunil Gavaskar credited Virat Kohli’s match-winning chase and Gujarat Titans’ costly dropped catch. Devdutt Padikkal’s improved batting also drew praise for strengthening RCB’s line-up.

A domestic dispute in Sangareddy turned fatal after a man allegedly killed his wife with a pestle and later died by suicide. The incident in Siddhpur village left the couple’s children orphaned, with police launching an investigation.

Republican lawmakers in the US have proposed a bill to pause H-1B visas for three years, cut annual caps, raise wage thresholds, and impose stricter hiring rules, arguing the programme disadvantages American workers and requires comprehensive reform.

A fire and explosion at a scrap warehouse in Neemrana killed four people, including a child, after flames spread rapidly and blocked escape routes. Authorities suspect inadequate firefighting systems, while fears remain that more workers may have been inside.

Indian equity markets declined nearly 2 per cent this week as West Asia tensions, a sharp rise in crude oil prices, and heavy IT selling weighed on sentiment, even as strong domestic institutional inflows helped limit deeper losses amid continued volatility.