Kiccha Sudeep declines Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
Bengaluru: Actor Kiccha Sudeep has declined the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor, which was announced for his performance in the film 'Pailwaan'.
Sudeep expressed his gratitude to the jury and the state government for recognizing his work, but revealed that he had made a personal decision several years ago to stop accepting awards.
In a post on X, Sudeep explained, "I have chosen to stop receiving awards for various personal reasons... There are many deserving actors who have poured their hearts into their craft and would appreciate this prestigious recognition far more than I would."
Sudeep emphasized that his dedication to entertaining people has always been driven by passion, rather than the expectation of awards. He thanked the jury for selecting him, stating that the recognition itself was reward enough.
The actor apologized for any disappointment his decision may cause and expressed his hope that the jury and the state government would respect his choice.
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40 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu, Trump meet over ceasefire
Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), Jul 9 (AP): At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Wednesday, as international mediators raced to complete a ceasefire deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a second meeting in two days with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday evening. Trump has been pushing for a ceasefire that might lead to an end to the 21-month war in Gaza. Israel and Hamas are considering a new US-backed ceasefire proposal that would pause the war, free Israeli hostages and send much-needed aid into Gaza.
Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis said the dead included included 17 women and 10 children. It said one strike killed 10 people from the same family, including three children.
The Israeli military did not comment on specific strikes, but said it had struck more than 100 targets across Gaza over the past day, including Hamas members, booby-trapped structures, weapons storage facilities, missile launchers and tunnels. Israel accuses Hamas of hiding weapons and fighters among civilians.
