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Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayi Nayak from Odisha wins the coveted trophy and ₹20 lakhs. Her powerful ‘Saiyaan O Saiyaan’ performance captivated judges and audiences. The singer, known for music therapy work with cancer patients, secured victory over strong finalists in the grand finale.
Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, claiming her third consecutive title in the 48kg weightlifting category with a total of 190kg, setting new records.
Telugu actress and Mega daughter-in-law Lavanya Tripathi faced body-shaming after postpartum weight gain. Trolls targeted her appearance post-motherhood. Fans and netizens rallied with #SupportLavanyaTripathi, stressing that post-pregnancy body changes are natural and mothers deserve time to recover, not ridicule.
15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became India’s youngest T20I star, smashing 151 runs at a 196.10 strike rate against Zimbabwe. He broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record, scoring the fastest half-century by an Indian, and claimed Player of the Series as India won 3-0.
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha praises Gen-Z for their relentless fight in the NEET-UG controversy. With protests over paper leaks and demands for reforms, she salutes student unity. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation adds to the debate on exam integrity and future Computer Based Tests.
Telugu filmmaker Sekhar Kammula, known for youth-oriented socially conscious films, backed Jantar Mantar student protests. Viral rumors suggest he may base a new film on the CJI protests, similar to his political hit *Leader*, sparking audience excitement.
Jr NTR’s highly anticipated film ‘Dragon,’ directed by Prashanth Neel, is buzzing with a major update. The team is currently filming a high-voltage action sequence at Ramoji Film City on a lavish European-style set. With Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead, this action-packed scene promises to be a global box-office highlight.
Mahesh Babu promotes nephew Ghattamaneni Jayakrishna’s debut film ‘Srinivasa Mangapuram’ with a special video. Starring Rashaa Thadani, the film is directed by Ajay Bhupathi, releasing July 30. Mahesh calls the family entry exciting and wishes the team success.
Rithika Nayak, who gained fame in Telugu with *Arjuna Kalyanam* and *Mirai*, is now impressing fans in the Indo-Korean horror comedy *Korean Kanakiraju* alongside Varun Tej. Her recent floral white shirt and gold jewelry look has gone viral on social media.
Toyota pauses autonomous vehicle testing at all Japanese locations after a traffic incident involving one of its e-Palette pods during the Paralympics, raising safety concerns. The company confirms a probe into the accident is underway.
