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The Dallas Mavericks face another setback as Anthony Davis is doubtful for tonight’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left calf strain. This marks his ninth consecutive missed game, significantly impacting the team’s interior scoring and defense. With multiple other key players sidelined, Dallas’s already struggling 3-10 record is further challenged.

Guru Purnima, celebrated on July 10, 2025, honors teachers and mentors across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The day commemorates sage Vyasa’s birth and Buddha’s first sermon, emphasizing respect, gratitude, and spiritual insight. It provides quotes, wishes, and images to express appreciation to gurus, acknowledging their wisdom and guidance in shaping lives.

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina faced online abuse after losing to Naomi Osaka. She shared hateful messages, including death threats and racist slurs, on Instagram. Svitolina highlighted the shameful behavior of bettors targeting athletes. A study revealed that many abusive messages towards tennis players come from frustrated gamblers.

Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami defended India’s oil imports from Russia, highlighting the nation’s position as the third-largest energy consumer importing over 80% of its needs. He questioned the feasibility of halting the economy and pointed out the hypocrisy of Western nations buying other resources from countries they restrict India from trading with.

After a year-long hiatus, Moksha Kushal has signed her second film, Moda Kavida Vatavarana. Directed by Suni, the movie also features Sheelam and Saathvika in prominent roles

A new poster for the war drama ‘Ikkis’ features veteran actor Dharmendra. The film stars Agastya Nanda as Arun Khetarpal. Dharmendra plays the father, Brigadier M.L. Khetarpal. The movie focuses on a father’s grief and a son’s sacrifice. Arun Khetarpal was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. ‘Ikkis’ will be released on December 25, 2025.

Former cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has revealed the profound emotional impact of his family’s departure, describing it as a shattering turning point. Now living alone and surviving on the kindness of strangers, he has reached a state of spiritual surrender, accepting his fate and finding solace in prayer.

Apple has released iOS 26.0.1, the first update to iOS 26, delivering crucial bug fixes and security enhancements for iPhones. This update specifically addresses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity problems on iPhone 17, Air, and Pro models, resolves cellular network issues, and corrects photo artifacts. It also fixes blank app icons and VoiceOver functionality, with a…

Kannada’s beloved cooking show, Bombat Bhojana, returns for its sixth season on October 27, 2025, celebrating viewers with a community-first approach. Featuring culinary veteran Sihi Kahi Chandru, the new season introduces engaging segments like on-ground cooking, celebrity collaborations, and food-travel explorations, promising a blend of nostalgia, local flavours, and wholesome entertainment for families.

Five Congress MPs, led by KC Venugopal, have requested a thorough investigation into alleged safety lapses on an Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi. The MPs cited a delayed departure, turbulence, a weather radar failure, and a near-aborted landing in Chennai.