Ranbir Kapoor praises ‘Lokah’: ‘Ramayana’ actor calls Kalyani Priyadarshan film ‘Excellent’; Hails Jakes Bejoy’s music

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor recently praised the Malayalam superhero film ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’ and its music, calling it “excellent” during an Instagram live. His wife, Alia Bhatt, also previously admired the movie. The film continues its strong box office run, surpassing ₹200 crore worldwide, with the Malayalam version leading collections.

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Bengaluru Metro fare hike: MP Tejasvi Surya alleges discrepancies in BMRCL’s fare fixation report, calls for correction

Namma Metro’s fare hike faces renewed controversy. Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has pointed out significant discrepancies in the fare fixation committee report. He alleges BMRCL’s calculations for cost increases and fare revisions are illogical. Surya claims the actual fare increase should be much lower. Experts also highlight flaws in BMRCL’s data and the committee’s…

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Telangana offers 1.07 lakh engineering seats across 171 colleges for 2025 admissions

Telangana State Council of Higher Education announced 1,07,218 engineering seats across 171 colleges. A significant 70% (76,795 seats) will be filled under the Convenor quota. Candidates who cleared TGEAPCET-2025 can exercise web options until July 10, with certificate verification ending on July 8. Computer Science and related fields dominate available seats, while specialized areas like…

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Public confidence in American higher education is rising, but reality remains misrepresented

Public confidence in American higher education is rebounding, yet media coverage and cultural narratives continue to focus on elite institutions, obscuring the experiences of the majority of students. Nontraditional learners, working adults, parents, and first-generation students—face unique challenges. Experts urge broader recognition of diverse pathways, better data systems, and realistic portrayals to ensure colleges remain…

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Shutdown showdown: Federal agencies send emails blaming Democrats; cite ‘unrelated policy demands’

Federal agencies under President Trump sent partisan emails blaming Democrats for a looming government shutdown, sparking ethics concerns. Democrats countered, accusing Republicans of refusing bipartisan input and trying to bully them over healthcare demands. This escalating standoff, marked by aggressive messaging and rejected funding bills, leaves federal workers facing significant uncertainty.

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Sydney child abuse case: Ex-childcare worker charged for filming ‘explicit’ images; dark web footprint led to arrest

David James, a 26-year-old childcare worker in Sydney, faces charges for producing child abuse material at multiple childcare centers between 2021 and 2024. Accused of filming explicit content of young children, his arrest has intensified concerns about safety within Australia’s childcare sector. This case follows other recent abuse scandals, prompting calls for stricter regulations and…

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