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

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

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

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

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 biopic of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, titled 'Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story', has been officially announced. Starring Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film's first-look poster was released on Ganguly's birthday, July 8. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on May 14, 2027. It will showcase Ganguly's journey from a young cricketer to one of India's most influential captains, including the iconic 2002 NatWest Series win celebration at Lord's. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/dada-the-saurav-ganguly-story-movie-poster-released-1209188.html

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 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