Hamas has expressed its willingness to engage in fresh truce talks, following renewed diplomatic efforts by Qatar and Egypt, who are coordinating with the United States to break the deadlock. The aim is a 60-day temporary truce as a step towards a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
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Kamal Haasan has petitioned the Karnataka High Court, seeking the release of his film 'Thug Life' after the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce banned it due to backlash over his remarks on the Kannada language's origin. Raaj Kamal Films International urged court intervention, citing freedom of speech and requesting protection for theaters.
Abhimanyu Easwaran, a consistent domestic performer, has been named in India's squad for the upcoming Test series against England, marking another opportunity to finally make his debut. Despite past near-misses and selectors favouring other players, Easwaran remains determined, preparing rigorously for English conditions with specialised training and unwavering focus.
The U.S. has temporarily suspended new student visa interviews worldwide, signaling stricter social media checks under the Trump administration. This move, outlined in a diplomatic cable by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, raises concerns among international applicants. It follows previous actions targeting foreign students and universities, citing national security and campus unrest as justification.
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, expressed her excitement and support as the team reached the IPL 2025 final. She praised Shreyas Iyer's leadership, the coaching staff, and key players for their contributions. Zinta's message reflects the team's collective spirit and the fans' hopes as Punjab Kings aim for their first IPL title against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The Bombay High Court declared Hemang Shah's arrest illegal due to the police's failure to produce him before a magistrate within 24 hours. Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan ordered his immediate release from Arthur Road Jail, citing a violation of Article 22(2) of the Constitution.
In Coimbatore, police exhumed the body of Varunkanth, a 24-year-old with ADHD, revealing he was beaten to death at a rehabilitation center near Pollachi. Four individuals have been arrested, while trustees Shaji and Dr. Kavitha are on the run. The staff fabricated a story about Varunkanth's disappearance at Aliyar dam after his murder on May 12.
A tragic incident unfolded in the Gaza Strip as at least 21 individuals lost their lives and 175 sustained injuries while seeking aid from an Israeli-backed foundation. Witnesses reported Israeli forces opened fire on crowds near the distribution site, though the Israeli military acknowledged only firing warning shots.
Kamal Hasan's claim that "Kannada is born out of Tamil" ignited a language row, prompting criticism from Karnataka's Chief Minister and BJP president. Hasan later clarified that politicians, including himself, are unqualified to discuss language origins and suggested leaving it to linguists. He faced threats from Karnataka Rakshana Vedike for allegedly disrespecting Kannada.