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Vishnunadh said the annual grant was being enhanced following a request by Congress MP K.C. Venugopal

The four-day festival hosted literary discussions, public debates, and cultural programmes centred on media, literature and contemporary social issues

Two youths were injured after a speeding Mercedes car hit them outside a Chandigarh nightclub. The driver fled the scene while passersby recorded the incident on their phones. Police are investigating the matter and searching for the absconding driver. Both injured individuals were admitted to the hospital for treatment. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and its driver.

Actor Orlando Bloom shared how Nichiren Buddhism shaped his personal life and acting career. He began practicing at sixteen after meeting a Soka Gakkai member in London. A serious accident at twenty-one became a turning point, teaching him to turn poison into medicine. Bloom relied on chanting during auditions and while navigating public scrutiny. He found inspiration and grounding through his Buddhist practice and meeting Daisaku Ikeda.

The upcoming week will see investors focus on corporate earnings and key economic data. India's inflation figures and foreign exchange reserves are scheduled for release soon. Global developments, including West Asia tensions, will also influence market sentiment. Foreign institutional investors have recently turned net buyers of Indian equities. Market participants will monitor monsoon progress alongside these important economic indicators.

Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 tennis player and four-time Grand Slam champion, credits much of his drive to his parents, Johann and Siglinde Sinner. The couple worked for years at a ski lodge in the Italian Dolomites before the family established their own guest house. Johann occasionally joins Sinner on tour as a personal chef, while Siglinde is known to struggle watching her son's matches live due to nerves. Both were present at Wimbledon 2025 when Sinner defended his title.

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have again removed their Hamptons home from the market. The property was recently relisted at a reduced price of $18.99 million. This marks several attempts over the past few years to sell the Amagansett residence. The family cited their children's attachment and plans for a new adventure. They will now divide summers between Spain and their Hamptons property.

Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swipe at Aamir Khan following the actor's marriage to his girlfriend Gauri Spratt. In the latest episode of his popular YouTube talk show Shekhar Tonite, Shekhar mixed political satire with relationship humour as he joked about Aamir tying the knot for the third time.

A 21-year-old woman was found dead in a river sixteen days after her wedding. Her family alleges her in-laws killed her due to dowry demands. The woman had returned home after harassment and left without informing anyone. Police recovered her body from the river after a search operation. An investigation is underway, and action will follow the post-mortem report.

K Annamalai has launched his new movement, "We The Leaders," which will focus on governance and public responsibility. This organization explicitly excludes religion from its scope and aims to make Tamil Nadu a leading state. The movement is not built through membership drives but as a collective platform for people. Women and young people form a significant share of the movement's composition.

The Winnipeg Jets’ star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been linked to the Buffalo Sabres heavily in the last few weeks before the deal reportedly fell through, a few days ago. While he has since been speculated to join a number of rival teams, nothing has been confirmed yet. Amid this, the Utah Mammoth and the San Jose Sharks have emerged as top landing spots.

An AI engineer allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in Gurgaon. He then died by suicide by jumping in front of a train. The woman's family reported her missing after they could not contact her. Police discovered the woman's body in the man's PG accommodation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the relationship and motive behind the incident.

Yastika Bhatia achieved her first Test century at Lord's Cricket Ground. She became the first woman to score a Test hundred at this historic venue. Bhatia reached the milestone on Day 3 of the ongoing Test match. Her composed innings ensured England remained under pressure throughout the game. This landmark century secured her place in cricketing history.

Northeast India faces severe monsoon floods and landslides, affecting nearly 50,000 people in Assam. Rising waters have submerged villages and damaged agricultural land, impacting livelihoods. Across the region, homes and infrastructure have suffered extensive damage from heavy rainfall. Thousands have been displaced and are seeking refuge in the relief camps.