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IIT Madras Student Kuldeep Rathore Raises ₹9 Crore for Startup After JEE Advanced Setback

Kuldeep Rathore, an IIT Madras student who failed to crack JEE Advanced, has raised $1.1 million (around ₹9 crore) in pre-seed funding for his quick-commerce startup, SamanNow. The startup aims to make everyday shopping faster and more affordable in smaller Indian cities. Rathore pursued a flexible BSc Data Science program at IIT Madras after his exam setback, balancing studies with entrepreneurship.

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Kolkata: Father and Son Stripped and Paraded Over Love Affair, Three Arrested

In Kolkata's Bashundhara Park area, a young man and his father were stripped and forced to walk on the street by the family of a girl involved in a love affair with the young man. The girl's family opposed the relationship. Three people, including the girl's father and uncle, were arrested. The father was allegedly forced to threaten his son with a gun. The incident caused local unrest.

Amar Ujala··Kolkata

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Radhika Apte Refutes Myth of Female Actors Clashing

Radhika Apte challenged the stereotype that female actors often clash on film sets, calling it an "ancient, old-school, dated thought." She stated that men are often more insecure than women and emphasized that getting along depends on individual personalities and camaraderie rather than gender. Apte made these remarks during an interaction about her upcoming series Akka, where she denied any behind-the-scenes conflicts.

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British Airways Flight Nearly Hit by Metallic Object Near London

A British Airways Boeing 777 flight to New York had a near-miss with a metallic object about the size of four toasters shortly after takeoff from London Heathrow on June 24. The object passed within 50 feet above the plane's right wing at 5,800 feet over Surrey. Pilots had little time to react, but no evasive action was needed, and the flight continued safely to JFK Airport.

NDTV World··Surrey

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Kaashvi Apologises to Love Gill on Bigg Boss 20 After Accusations

Kaashvi Hiranandani, girlfriend of gamer Scout OP, visited Bigg Boss 20 during Weekend Ka Vaar and accused Love Gill of trapping Scout OP. After Kaashvi's exit, Love Gill was emotional, fearing career impact. Kaashvi later apologised, saying her words were insensitive and she did not intend to spread hate or pass judgment. She took responsibility for her remarks and clarified her intention was to hold Scout accountable.

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India Builds Siang Dam Amid Protests by Arunachal Gen-Z

India is constructing the 11,200 MW Siang Dam in Arunachal Pradesh as a strategic buffer against China's mega-project on the Brahmaputra River. However, local 'Adi' communities in Arunachal fear losing ancestral land, livelihood, and cultural heritage. This has sparked protests led by local residents and the Gen-Z population against the dam project.

Aaj Tak··Arunachal Pradesh

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