Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez, ranked 51st in the world, used a watermelon-shaped shock absorber on her racket during Wimbledon after being banned from wearing a Palestine support pin. She questioned the organizers for allowing Ukrainian flags while banning Palestinian symbols. Wimbledon director Jamie Baker stated that political messages are generally prohibited on court, clarifying that the support for Ukraine was a special case based on government guidance. https://www.varthabharati.in/sports/wimbledon-tennis-star-uses-watermelon-shock-absorber-after-palestine-flag-banned-2258499

In Shiggaon, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are reportedly violating government guidelines during the voter list revision (SIR) process. Instead of conducting door-to-door visits as mandated, officials are collecting data and filling forms at mosques, temples, and anganwadis. This has sparked public outrage, and when questioned, the officials reportedly gave evasive responses. The process has been ongoing for four days, with locals accusing officials of ignoring state regulations. https://publicnext.com/news/district/haveri/infrastructure/kn/shiggaon-blos-show-govt-rules-to-revise-ballot-rolls-in-mosques-1272764

M.R. Jayashankar, the founder of Brigade Foundation, has donated ₹2 crore to renovate his 105-year-old alma mater, the Vishwavidyalaya School in Chikmagalur. The school, established in 1921, has alumni working in over 33 countries and includes notable figures like former minister H.G. Govinde Gowda. The donation covers building renovation, a playground, kitchen facilities, and student transport. The school has now introduced LKG and UKG classes, with plans to start English medium instruction from next year. https://kannada.news18.com/news/chikkamagaluru/chikkamagaluru-old-student-jayashankar-donates-2-crore-to-school-mnc-svl-local18-ws-l-2439887.html

UAE-based Indian businessman Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, founder of VPS Healthcare, has distributed ₹2.6 crore in financial aid to the families of workers who died in a Dubai road accident. Representatives visited villages in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh to hand over ₹26 lakh each to the bereaved families. The aid also extended to victims from Sri Lanka and Nepal. Additionally, Dr. Shamsheer committed to sponsoring the complete B.Sc Nursing education and future employment of Ankita, a deceased worker's daughter, showcasing a profound humanitarian gesture. https://tv9kannada.com/national/dr-shamsheer-vayalil-rs-2-6-crore-relief-for-dubai-accident-victims-families-1208292.html

Rivers in Belagavi and Bagalkote districts are drying up due to lack of rainfall, leading to the suspension of several multi-village drinking water schemes. In Belagavi, 11 out of 62 schemes have stopped, while 5 out of 39 have halted in Bagalkote. Major rivers like Krishna, Malaprabha, and Ghataprabha have seen water levels fall below jackwell points. Authorities are resorting to hiring private borewells and deploying water tankers to supply water to affected villages. Over 129 villages in Bagalkote and numerous areas in Belagavi are facing a severe water crisis. https://www.prajavani.net/district/belagavi/villages-in-belagavi-bagalkot-face-water-crisis-multi-village-schemes-hit-4095737

Intelligence officials in Tamil Nadu have uncovered a conspiracy to topple the newly formed TVK government led by actor-turned-politician Vijay. A TVK MLA, Dr. N. Elayaraja, was allegedly offered ₹35 crore to vote against the Speaker during a no-confidence motion. Three individuals associated with a political strategy firm have been arrested. Police suspect the involvement of DMK leader and former minister V. Senthil Balaji and his brother. The plot reportedly aimed to make 15 TVK MLAs resign simultaneously to destabilize the government. TVK leaders have accused the DMK of using money power to regain control through the back door. https://tv9kannada.com/national/3-people-arrested-for-offering-tvk-mla-rs-35-crore-plot-to-topple-vijay-government-1206502.html

The Dakshina Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges, including Anganwadis and PUC, on July 3rd due to a heavy rain forecast and an orange alert. Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV warned of legal action under the Disaster Management Act 2005 against institutions that defy this order. Additionally, 88 locations in the district have been identified as high-risk zones. Other districts like Hassan and Shivamogga are on yellow alert. https://kannada.news18.com/news/state/school-holidays-in-dakshina-kannada-tomorrow-due-to-heavy-rain-ach-ws-l-2437225.html

A massive landslide occurred near the Meenakshi bridge in Kalladi, Wayanad district, resulting in the deaths of three people. Seven individuals were injured, and seven others are reported missing. The incident took place near a tunnel road construction site connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad. Rescue operations involving the police and fire department are underway despite heavy rains posing a challenge. Authorities suggest that failure to clear soil on time, rather than a lack of weather warnings, may have led to the disaster. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/landslide-in-wayanad-rescue-operations-in-full-swing-4107762

The Hollywood superhero movie 'Supergirl' has faced a massive box office failure, resulting in an estimated loss of over 1400 crore rupees. Produced by DC with a total budget of around 2700 crores (including promotion), the film earned only 900 crores since its June 26 release. Weak storytelling and narration are cited as reasons for the flop, as it recovered only 35% of its costs. The movie features Milly Alcock in the lead role. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/hollywood-movie-super-girl-failed-miserably-at-box-office-1208865.html

Famous South Indian actress Soundarya died in a tragic plane crash on April 17, 2004, while heading for an election campaign. In a recent interview, her close friend and actress Meena revealed that she was also supposed to travel with Soundarya in the same helicopter. However, Meena cancelled at the last moment as she disliked politics and used film shooting as an excuse. This decision saved her life. Soundarya, known as the modern Mahanati, acted in over 120 films in a career spanning 12 years, starting and ending her journey with Kannada cinema. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/i-was-supposed-to-go-on-a-plane-with-soundarya-but-i-just-missed-this-actress-that-day-pvn-2440613.html