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The PIL said the sudden withdrawal of the film based upon documented historical events and the life of a human rights defender whose case has already been adjudicated upon by constitutional courts has given rise to serious concerns regarding transparency, freedom of artistic expression, and the possible existence of undisclosed executive interference

The supply of drinking water should be closely monitored and vigil should be kept on waterbodies and preserving the storage, Minister tells officials in Karur at a review meeting

A rebel Trinamool Congress MLA will approach the Supreme Court regarding frozen party bank accounts. The Calcutta High Court allowed limited operation of these accounts for routine expenses. Ritabrata Banerjee alleges money laundering in aircraft and helicopter purchases using party funds. He plans to submit a complaint to the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi. The TMC denies all allegations, calling the probe politically motivated.

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed after fresh military strikes. Both nations launched attacks, expanding the conflict across the Gulf region. Iran targeted US air defence systems and facilities in several Middle Eastern countries. The United States struck approximately ninety military sites across Iran. These exchanges marked the biggest breach of the truce since April.

MA&UD Principal Secretary clarifies that the present approval is limited to project preparation and appraisal, while implementation will proceed only after statutory clearances, financial approvals and detailed project reports are completed

The officers against whom prosecution sanction was denied are Dy SP Sridhar Pujar, Police Inspector Chandradhar, D.M. Prashanth Babu, and Lakshmikantayya, whose names were earlier included in the investigation.

Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik have joined the saffron party; all three leaders warmly welcomed by State BJP chief; their entry comes ahead of bypolls to three Rajya Sabha seats scheduled on July 24

Sanju Samson's coach Biju George expressed disappointment over his omission from the Zimbabwe T20Is. George stated Samson deserved more opportunities after his World Cup heroics. He questioned the selectors' decisions regarding player treatment and opportunities. Samson's past junior career also saw similar perceived unfairness. The coach hopes Samson proves his critics wrong with future performances.

Petitioner is an IPS probationer who gave birth last September and sought to begin training this June; asks if 1993 policy is meant to protect new mothers or disentitle them even if they are fit for training

Government purchased paddy worth ₹31,000 crore, with 95% of payments to 11.53 lakh farmers credited to their bank accounts within 24 hours, says Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar

Police say key accused in the case, in which 47 sovereigns of gold ornaments and cash were stolen and the house owner was assaulted, was arrested after two-day surveillance in Rajasthan village

A three-year-old girl tragically died after slipping into rainwater outside her Ghaziabad home. Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Noida and Ghaziabad. A residential road in Vasundhara Sector 13 collapsed into a large pit after heavy rainfall. Several parts of Noida experienced knee-deep water, paralyzing normal daily activities. The incidents highlighted significant shortcomings in the civic infrastructure and monsoon preparedness.

In his first maiden visit to Karur after assuming charge, the Chief Minister will lay the foundation for a footwear project and distribute appointment orders to the kin of victims of Karur stampede