Actor Nivin Pauly has responded to the fraud case filed against him and director Abrid Shine. The complaint, lodged by co-producer Shamnaas of the film Mahaveeryar, accuses the duo of cheating her out of ₹1.90 crore.
Nivin Pauly stated via social media that the issue is part of a contractual dispute currently under mediation, and that the complainant has acted against court directives by filing a fresh case. The police have registered a non-bailable case under cheating charges.
Palakkad: In light of the Nipah virus outbreak, authorities have made wearing masks mandatory in Mannarkkad taluk of Palakkad. Government employees in containment zones have been allowed to work from home, and those unable to do so will be granted special leave.
Online classes will be arranged for schools and colleges within the containment zones, as well as for students from these zones attending institutions outside the area.
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Priyanka Gandhi, in connection with a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana.
The ED has attached 43 properties worth ₹37.6 crore belonging to Vadra and his firm, Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd. In 2008, Skylight had bought three acres of land for ₹7.5 crore and allegedly made a deal to sell it to DLF for ₹58 crore. The case, originally filed in 2018, also names former Haryana Chief Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, DLF, and others.
Kollam: The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken suo moto cognizance of the death of a 13-year-old Class 8 student named Mithun, who died after coming in contact with a live wire at Thevalakkara Boys’ School. The incident occurred when the boy climbed a cycle shed to retrieve his shoe and slipped, falling onto an exposed electric line.
Though teachers rushed him to the hospital after disconnecting power, he could not be saved. The police have registered a case of unnatural death.
Palakkad: With Nipah virus cases confirmed in Palakkad district, Tamil Nadu has enforced strict checks at border points including Anakkandy, Meenakshipuram, Govindapuram, and Velanthavalam checkpoints.
Travellers entering Tamil Nadu from Kerala are being screened for fever and other symptoms. A 32-year-old man, the son of a person who recently died due to Nipah in Changaleeri, Palakkad, has also tested positive, marking the third confirmed case in the district. Tamil Nadu has responded with heightened surveillance.
Kollam: In the tragic incident where a student died due to electrocution at Thevalakkara Boys’ School, Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty confirmed lapses from both the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the school management. The KSEB has been directed to provide ₹5 lakh as compensation to the bereaved family.
The minister stated that no proper permission was taken for constructing the shed, and the electrical line did not maintain the mandatory safe distance from the ground or the structure. KSEB had earlier requested the school to approve the conversion of overhead lines to insulated cables, but the school delayed the decision, citing the need to consult the upcoming management committee.
Education Minister V. Sivankutty has directed the Director of Public Instruction to conduct an urgent inquiry. District education officials in Kollam have also been asked to ensure safety measures are in place.
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New Delhi, July 16, 2025 – Google has launched an exciting initiative to support Indian students by offering a free one-year subscription to its Gemini AI Pro plan, valued at ₹19,500 annually. Previously exclusive to students in the United States, this program is now extended to Indian college students aged 18 and above, aiming to enhance academic productivity and creativity through advanced AI tools.
The Gemini AI Pro plan includes access to Google’s most advanced AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, along with a suite of tools designed to assist with academic and career-related tasks. Students can leverage features like Gemini Live for real-time brainstorming, Deep Research for gathering high-quality sources, and NotebookLM for organizing notes with up to five times the usual usage limits. Additionally, the plan integrates AI capabilities into Google Workspace apps such as Gmail, Docs, and Sheets, streamlining tasks like writing, editing, and data organization. The subscription also provides 2TB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos, as well as access to Veo 3, a tool for creating dynamic videos from text or images.
According to a Google-Kantar report, 95% of Indian students using Gemini feel more confident in their daily tasks, and 75% seek AI tools to support personal growth and learning. “We’re thrilled to announce a special student offer: a free one-year subscription to a Google AI Pro plan to help students excel this academic year,” Google stated. The initiative reflects Google’s commitment to fostering responsible AI use among India’s youth, positioning Gemini as a digital study companion.
How to Apply
Eligible students must be 18 or older, residents of India, and enrolled in an academic institution. To claim the offer, students need to register by September 15, 2025, through Google’s official promotional page: https://gemini.google/students/?gl=IN. Verification requires a valid school email address or other student identification methods, and a Google account with a linked Google Payments profile is necessary. No payment details are required upfront, and students can cancel anytime without penalties.
This initiative underscores Google’s focus on empowering Indian students with cutting-edge technology, helping them excel in academics and beyond. With no announced cap on participants, thousands of students are expected to benefit from this opportunity to access premium AI tools at no cost.
New Delhi – Indian astronaut Shubhamshu Shukla has returned to Earth after completing the Axiom-4 space mission. The capsule, Dragon Grace, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast around 3:00 AM on Tuesday (IST).
The four-member team, which included astronauts from the U.S., Hungary, and Poland, spent 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), conducting over 60 experiments focused on human health, environmental studies, and physical sciences.
Shukla is the first Indian to visit the ISS.
New Delhi – The execution of Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse imprisoned in Yemen for the alleged murder of a Yemeni national, has been postponed. This was reported by the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council. The Indian government has confirmed the development. Talks regarding her release also continued on Tuesday.
The execution was originally scheduled for Wednesday. However, reports indicate that the family of Talal Abdu Mahdi, the victim, is willing to grant a pardon upon receiving diyah (blood money). This decision will be communicated to the Sanaa court.
