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In Pakur district, a troubling incident has emerged where a local panchayat has allegedly fined a family Rs 2 lakh and enforced a social boycott on 15 families for their absence at a funeral, opting instead to attend a wedding. The families involved now find themselves excluded from important village engagements.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh made his first public appearance after FWICE issued a Non-Cooperation Directive against him over his reported exit from 'Don 3'. The filmmakers allege Rs 45 crore loss due to his last-minute departure. Singh, maintaining silence, stated the issues are contractual and require legal adjudication, while FWICE remains open to an amicable resolution.

Eight families in Rayagada's Padmapur area face social boycott. They allege their Teli community is isolating them for inter-caste marriages. The families are excluded from events and face harassment. Community leaders defend the action as tradition. Officials are forming a committee to resolve the dispute through dialogue.

Katy Perry’s announcement as the headline performer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony has sparked major backlash online. Many soccer fans criticized FIFA’s decision and threatened to boycott the event, calling the singer too controversial for such a global stage. Social media quickly filled with angry reactions, with some viewers mocking the choice and demanding a different performer. Despite the outrage, Perry is still scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium before the United States faces Paraguay.

Inter Kashi players are threatening to boycott their final two Indian Super League matches due to unpaid salaries, plunging their debut season into crisis. This follows head coach Antonio Lopez Habas' departure. Players have only received one month's salary in the last four, with staff also facing dues. Mohammedan SC is also experiencing similar unrest over unpaid wages.

In a surprising act of transformation, Kailash Mandal, a Bhagalpur ex-convict, recently threw his weapon into the sacred Ganga River, declaring his commitment to leave behind his violent past amidst escalating police confrontations in Bihar. Mandal, with a history marred by murder and extortion, sought redemption through prayer and public declaration.

The NAACP launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. The group says southern states are weakening Black voting representation through new district maps while universities still profit from Black athletes. The campaign urges recruits, current players, fans, and donors to reconsider supporting those schools and instead support HBCUs and voting rights efforts.