The ongoing dynamics inside the Bigg Boss 20 house witnessed another confrontation between Kanika Mann and Qazi Touqeer after a joke involving a lollipop led to a disagreement between the two contestants. Kanika expressed her displeasure over Qazis remark, while Qazi subsequently explained the context behind what he had said. During a task interaction, Kanika asked Qazi a question, to which he responded, You are so beautiful ma'am, can we have lollipop together, later claiming that the remark was inspired by a character from the film Koi... Mil Gaya. The comment did not go down well with Kanika, who addressed Qazi about it and made her discomfort with the remark clear. While confronting him, she said, Tameez sikhaake jaungi. Its cheap, as she questioned the choice of words used during their interaction. Kanika has previously spoken about maintaining boundaries inside the house and has expressed her dislike towards certain words and remarks used by Qazi. With the same word being used again, she questioned his choice of language and said that she was not comfortable with the manner in which he was speaking to her. The exchange subsequently expanded into a larger disagreement as other housemates, including Amrapali Dubey, Mahhi Vij and Aman Gandhi, stepped into the situation. Qazi defended his stance during the clash, while the involvement of the other contestants further intensified the discussion. The disagreement comes against the backdrop of an already tense equation between Kanika and Qazi. During the premiere week power, Kanika had named Qazi as her least favourite contestant, adding another layer to their interactions inside the house. The latest confrontation therefore became another point of contention between the two contestants, with Kanika objecting to the nature of the joke and Qazi offering his explanation for the reference. The exchange has added to the ongoing interpersonal dynamics among the Bigg Boss 20 housemates as they navigate tasks, disagreements and shifting equations. As the season progresses, interactions between contestants continue to become a key part of the show's daily dynamics, with disagreements often extending beyond individual tasks and involving multiple housemates. Also Read: Bigg Boss 20: Sidharth Malhotra calls Kanika Mann a true alpha; says his mom is watching her journey
Watch the song 'Chandare' from Malayalam movie 'Chiram' starring Anoop Menon, Aiswarya Midhun Koroth, Geethi Sangeetha and Sreekanth Murali. 'Chandare' is sung by Gayathry Rajiv and Sreeraj Sahajan, and the music of the song is composed by M. Jayachandran. Lyrics of 'Chandare' are written by Hari Narayanan. To know more about 'Chandare' song from Anoop Menon and Aiswarya Midhun Koroth starrer 'Chiram', watch the video.
Four held after harassment of man, woman video goes viral in Gaya
Stranded Gaya-bound pilgrims protest at Kaimur check post over server outage
Rupali Ganguly and creator Rajan Shahi talked about their much-loved daily soap, Anupamaa, on the day of FICCI Frames 2026, and shared fascinating trivia. Rajan Shahi began by saying, Anupamaa was launched post-Covid. At that time, it was said, TV khatam ho gaya hai, filmein bhi khatam ho gayi hai. Only re-runs of old TV shows were being aired. It takes guts for a broadcaster to back a show based on a mother and a housewife whos 40 years old. Rajan continued, The rest is history. Anupamaa became a household name and a trendsetter. I feel so proud as a maker, as on every channel, there are 10 versions of Anupamaa! From her saree to her jhola to her dialogues to her movements, everything was aped. The show revived Indian television. Rajan Shahi revealed, The saree that Anupamaa has worn in the title song of the show cost just Rs. 500. A lot of people asked me, Aap heroine ko aisi saree pehenaoge?. I was clear that it would work, as the show is about a homemaker. He also said, Jab tak Anupamaa rahega, usme Rupali hi rahegi! She changed the whole face of television. Rajan Shahi raised laughs as he stated, In a lot of houses, it was told that You should not watch Anupamaa. I know somebody who told his daughters-in-law, Dont watch Anupamaa. Ghar mein jagda hota hai! Also, men became the biggest watchers of Anupamaa more than women! There are also memes that Our mothers have become very vocal after watching Anupamaa (laughs). Rupali Ganguly added, A lot of men told me, Food is not served to us at 10:00 pm. Their wives or mothers tell me that 10 ke pehle ghar pe aa jaao ya fir 10:30 ke baad khana khaao. 10:00 se 10:30 ka Anupamaa ka jo time hain, tab please disturb mat karna. So, thanks to Anupamaa, every woman has decided to have her me-time! Rupali agreed that a lot of men consume Anupamaa. She said, Once, I was leaving my building when I saw my milkman watching Anupamaa. Another time, I was taking my son for karate classes. To beat the traffic, we boarded the train. There, I saw 2-3 men sitting together and watching Anupamaa. Television is known as the womens medium, but its not. I can bet my life on the fact that there are men who are closet TV watchers. Also Read: Ravi Kishan brings the house down at FICCI Frames 2026; breaks into viral dance; reveals hilarious fan requests during IPL commentary: Bhaiyya mere gaanv ke upar se bhi ball ko feko na
Gayatri Oberoi, best known for playing Geeta opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Swades, lives in Mumbais Juhu mansion with husband Vikas Oberoi. Designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni, the 75,000 sq ft, nine-storey residence features a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Arabian Sea, a private theatre, gym, spa and spaces designed for grand entertaining. The home also blends Italian-inspired interiors with an impressive collection of Indian art, including works by MF Husain, Ravinder Reddy and Manjit Bawa.
Smita Thackeray performs 'pind daan','shraddh' for Balasaheb Thackeray in Bihar's Gaya
Couple On Bike Harassed, Abused By Group Of Men In Bihar's Gaya
The cows can be seen grazing in the distance as the couple, seated on the motorcycle, is stopped by a group of men who appear to be questioning them.
Bihar Couple Allegedly Harassed, Physically Abused By Youth In Gaya
A video showing a couple allegedly being harassed by a group of young men in Gaya, Bihar, has gone viral. The group is accused of verbally abusing and physically assaulting the couple and allegedly snatching their vehicle keys. The incident is being investigated by the Gaya Police and comes amid reports of similar alleged harassment incidents in Jamui, Samastipur and Begusarai.
Bihar shocker: After Jamui, Banka, minors abused, assaulted near Gaya hill
Jackie Shroff remembers legendary filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee on his 104th birth anniversary
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff remembered legendary filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee on his 104th birth anniversary on Wednesday with a heartfelt tribute. Sharing a portrait of the late filmmaker, Jackie posted a simple message on his social media account that read, Remembering Hrishikesh Mukherjee ji on his birth anniversary, accompanied by folded-hands emoticons. Jackie also chose a classic song, Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyaar Badha, as the background score for the post. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Talat Mahmood, the song was composed by Salil Chowdhury with lyrics by Rajendra Krishan, and is from the 1961 film Chhaya, starring Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh. Hrishikesh Mukherjee was born on September 30, 1922, in Calcutta, and was often referred to as Hrishi-da. The legendary filmmaker Mukherjee carved out a distinctive and fine space between mainstream commercial cinema and the more realism of parallel cinema. His films mostly revolved around family, relationships, morality, friendship, illness, ambition and the everyday struggles of the Indian middle class, making it apt for family audiences . A filmmaker, editor and screenwriter, Hrishikesh Mukherjee began his career as an editor and worked closely with Bimal Roy before making his directorial debut with Musafir in 1957. His career went on to include classics like Anari, Anuradha, Chhaya, Asli-Naqli, Aashiq, Saanjh Aur Savera, Anupama, Gaban, Do Dil, Biwi Aur Makan, Majhli Didi, Aashirwad, Satyakam, Anand, Guddi, Bawarchi, Buddha Mil Gaya, Abhimaan, Namak Haraam, Chupke Chupke, Mili, Chaitali, Alaap, Khubsoorat, Gol Maal, Jurmana, Bemisal and Namak Haraam, among several others. His final directorial film was Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, released in 1998. Among his many collaborations, his association with the the Bachchan family remains particularly significant. For the uninitiated, it was Hrishikesh Mukherjee who gave Jaya Bhaduri her breakthrough with Guddi, while Amitabh Bachchan's association with the filmmaker began with Anand. The two went on to work together in films including Abhimaan, Namak Haraam, Chupke Chupke, Mili, Alaap, Jurmana and Bemisal. Amitabh has previously described Mukherjee as his godfather in the film industry and praised his ability to tell simple stories in an engaging manner. For Jaya Bachchan, the relationship went well beyond that of an actor and filmmaker. She has always fondly remembered Mukherjee as Hrishikaku and has described him as a father figure who guided her throughout her career. Hrishikesh Mukherjee passed away in Mumbai on August 27, 2006, aged 83. He had been seriously ill for many years and was undergoing dialysis after being diagnosed with chronic renal failure.
Two held in Gaya for assaulting minor boy and girl
Bihars Gaya Sees Surge in Pilgrims During Pitripaksha Festival
Gaya witnesses over 3.8 lakh pilgrims in one day during the Pitripaksha festival, with extensive arrangements for their comfort and safety. Bihars Gaya Sees Surge in Pilgrims During Pitripaksha Festival
Bihar: Smita Thackeray performs Pind Daan at Vishnupad Temple
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 29 (IANS) A notable religious ceremony took place in Gaya on Tuesday during the ongoing Pitru Paksha fair, as Smita Thackeray, daughter-in-law of late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, performed Pind Daan and Shraddha rituals at the Vishnupad Temple for her ancestors. Smita Thackeray performed the rituals for her father-in-law, Balasaheb Thackeray, and her father, Madhukar Chitre, in accordance with religious traditions. After completing the ceremonies, she described her visit to Gaya as a privilege, saying she felt fortunate to pay homage to her ancestors at the sacred site. She arrived in Bodh Gaya on Monday accompanied by her Acharya (priest). On Tuesday morning, she visited the Vishnupad Temple complex, where priests conducted the rituals. The ceremony included Tarpan, worship, and Shraddha rituals, accompanied by Vedic mantra chanting. Speaking after the rituals, Smita Thackeray said performing her ancestors' Shraddha in Gaya was an emotional and fortunate experience. She noted that Balasaheb Thackeray had played an important role in shaping her life and said she had come to pray for the peace of his soul and seek forgiveness for any mistakes. She added that she would strive to follow the path he showed, uphold his ideals, and maintain her faith in Sanatan Dharma. She also addressed the belief that women do not traditionally perform Pind Daan. She said she initially received information to that effect but later consulted Acharyas, who narrated the tradition that Goddess Sita had performed Pind Daan for King Dasharatha in Gaya. Following this guidance, she performed the rituals for her ancestors. Smita Thackeray said she faced no difficulties during her visit and that Acharyas supervised all ceremonies. Gaya is witnessing a large influx of devotees during the Pitru Paksha fair, with pilgrims arriving from across India and abroad to perform rituals for their ancestors. Devotees are visiting the Falgu River, Vishnupad Temple and various Pind altars to perform Tarpan, Pind Daan and Shraddha. According to Hindu belief, performing these rituals in Gaya is associated with attaining peace and salvation for departed ancestors. Smita Thackerays visit to the Vishnupad Temple and her performance of ancestral rituals became one of the notable religious events during this years Pitru Paksha observance.
Premane Oorilo | Song - Soul of Premane Oorilo
Watch the song 'Soul of Premane Oorilo' from Telugu movie 'Premane Oorilo' starring Shreeraam, Thapaswini Poonacha and Ramika Shivu. 'Soul of Premane Oorilo' is composed by Sunaad Gowtham. 'Premane Oorilo' movie is directed by Manoj Kumar. 'Premane Oorilo' also stars Rangayana Raghu in a pivotal role. To know more about 'Soul of Premane Oorilo' song from Shreeraam and Thapaswini Poonacha starrer 'Premane Oorilo' watch the video.
Si Yugandhar - Official Trailer
Watch the Official Trailer from Telugu movie 'Si Yugandhar' starring Aadi Saikumar, Meghalekha, Rakendumouli Vennelakanti, Lavanya, Pavan Tej Konidela, Siva Krishna, Kadambari Kiran, Gayatri Bhargavi & Jayalalitha. 'Si Yugandhar' movie is directed by Raghavendra Katari and produced by Pradeep Juluru. To know more about 'Si Yugandhar' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Telugu trailers, new movie trailers, trending Telugu movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
Three children drown to death in village pond in Jharkhand's Jamtara
Digital Desk | Jamtara (Jharkhand), Sep 29 (IANS) Three young children drowned to death in a pond at Chegayadih village under Jamtara Sadar police station limits in Jharkhand on Tuesday, officials said. The children had gone to play together in the afternoon and later wandered towards a village pond located in the Chirkutola area. According to local residents, the children drowned in the pond while playing. Villagers rushed to the spot after learning about the incident and pulled them out of the water. However, all three had died by then. The deceased have been identified as five-year-old Aryan Ansari, around six-year-old Nasir Ansari, and around six-year-old Amar Sohel. Aryan Ansari was the son of Jasimuddin Ansari, Nasir of Tabarak Ansari, and Amar Sohel of Sajawuddin Ansari. All three children belonged to the same village. Police from Jamtara Sadar police station reached the site after they were informed of the tragic incident and conducted a preliminary inspection. They initiated the process of sending the bodies for postmortem examination. Police said an investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances leading to the drowning. A pall of gloom has descended over Chegayadih village following the tragic incident. Grief-stricken family members were inconsolable as local residents gathered to offer their condolences and support. The tragedy is the latest in a series of drowning incidents reported across Jharkhand this month. At least 15 people have lost their lives in separate incidents in ponds, rivers, check dams and other water bodies this month only. On September 23, five people drowned in the Koel River during Karma Puja celebrations in Palamu, while a 16-year-old girl also died during the immersion of a Karam branch in Nani Jharia on the same day. Other recent drowning deaths in September have been reported from West Singhbhum, Dhanbad, Gumla and Godda districts.
Rajat Bedi on moving beyond negative roles: I don't want to limit myself to one image
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Rajat Bedi has opened up about the kind of roles he wants to take on in the next phase of his career. Known for portraying several negative and antagonistic characters, the actor said he is keen to move beyond a single image and explore a wider range of roles. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, Rajat said he wants to take up characters that are diverse and challenging, giving him an opportunity to showcase different sides of his acting abilities. Talking about the kind of work he wants to take up now, he stated, I have been fortunate to play characters that people remember, but I also understand that audiences often associate me with negative or antagonistic roles, whether it was Jaani Dushman or Koi... Mil Gaya. As an actor, I don't want to limit myself to one image. I want to explore different characters and show the audience the other sides of my craft. I am now looking for roles that are diverse, challenging and give me something new to perform. He further added, For me, the excitement is in stepping out of my comfort zone and making people say, I haven't seen Rajat in this space before. I want to keep experimenting and let my work speak for the range I can bring as an actor. Although Rajat Bedi has played different types of characters throughout his career, he is best known for his negative roles. His performances in films such as Jaani Dushman and Koi... Mil Gaya were widely appreciated by audiences. Rajat Bedi, the son of filmmaker Narendra Bedi, began his journey in the film industry at 18. He started out as an assistant director to Ramesh Sippy and worked on the 1995 film Zamaana Deewana. Rajat made a solid comeback in 2025 with the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, where he played the character of Jaraj Saxena. The series was directed by Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan.
Hausla Empowered by Kotak Mahindra back with 4 founders solving everyday problems with tech
Strapline: Season 2 of Kotak's founder-focused docuseries Hausla Empowered follows four startups building solutions for railway safety, Parkinson's care, farm losses, and early disease detection. Gayatri Guha A train track that can flag a problem before it becomes a failure. A solution to assis
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon shared a reflective note on life, loss and the importance of cherishing loved ones. Taking to Instagram, the Mohra actress spoke about how some chapters of life eventually come to an end, leaving behind memories and lessons. Some days some chapters close, memories are left behind. Losing loved ones is an eventuality. We have to accept, she wrote. The actress also shared her thoughts on the different struggles people go through in life, saying she prays for those facing battles to overcome them. When I hear stories of different lives and their battles, I pray they overcome victoriously, but everyone has to serve what they came here for, learn, earn your good karma and then leave, she added. Concluding her note on a hopeful message, Raveena urged people to make the most of their time and relationships. Till then live and love like never before. Tandon also shared pictures of herself in an elegant white suit. She struck different poses for the camera. Meanwhile, Raveena Tandon recently appeared on the semi-finale episode of Indias Best Dancer Season 5, where she opened up about the demanding work schedules of actresses in the 1990s. She recalled how she and Karisma Kapoor would juggle multiple film projects and shooting locations in a single day. Reflecting on the hectic pace of work during that era, Raveena said that she and Karisma were among the actresses who would often work for what felt like more than 24 hours a day. Raveena admitted that the hectic routine could become so overwhelming that they sometimes even lost track of the characters they were portraying. Reflecting on the hustle of that era, she shared, 90s mein I think do hi heroines thi jo literally 24 ghante mein 36 ghante kaam karte the. Ek Lolo ji hain aur ek main hoon. Aur 6 different productions ke 6 sets pe alag alag ek din mein hum shooting karte the. Do ghante idhar, dedh ghante udhar, teen ghante idhar toh chaar ghante udhar. Hume pata bhi nahi ki hum kaunse character mein hain. Beyond a point, hum bhool jaate the ki joh bhi bola gaya hai woh karo. Uss samay humko kahan rich spoiled brat', ek hi role tha 6 sets pe. (In the 90s, I think there were only two actresses who literally worked 36 hours in a 24-hour day. One was Lolo ji and the other was me. We would shoot for six different productions on six different sets in a single day. Two hours here, one and a half hours there, three hours at another set and then four hours somewhere else. At times, we didnt even know which character we were playing. After a point, we would forget everything and simply do whatever we were told. Back then, there was no such thing as a rich spoiled bratit was the same role across all six sets.)
HC sets six-month deadline for Bodh Gaya mutt encroachment removal
AAP's Gayatri Bishnoi vacates Chandigarh bungalow
Bishnoi, who is the AAP's observer in Punjab, landed in the eye of a political storm after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, in a video released on X, made an off-colour remark alleging that Bishnoi was staying at a Chandigarh government bungalow with former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. Bungalow number 960 in Sector 39A had been allotted to minister Ravjot Singh.
Heavy pilgrim rush continues on third day of Pitripaksh in Gaya
Releasing Danni Wyatt: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger has stated that the decision to release England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge was driven by a desire for tactical flexibility in the upcoming auction, alongside considerations regarding her international availability during the 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL). GG opted to release four players Danni, India fast bowler Titas Sadhu, uncapped batter Aayushi Soni, and wicketkeeper-batter Shivani Singh, while keeping the majority of their core intact. Firstly, we decided not to release too many players. We feel like we really got a strong squad internally already. But some really tough decisions - Danni is a world-class player. Unfortunately, she didn't get a lot of game time last year. We just felt that giving us another option as an overseas player in the auction and seeing what's out there and what other skill sets are out there, that's something that we can do in about a month. But Danni's also got some English series on during the WPL, and I suppose for her, her preference was to be playing cricket as well rather than potentially being part of our squad and maybe being on the bench. So, that's the way we decided to go, Klinger said to Star Sports on the retention deadline show on Monday. The franchise has retained a formidable overseas contingent comprising Beth Mooney, skipper Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, and Sophie Devine. The Indian group retained by the GG features Yastika Bhatia, who missed WPL 2026 due to knee injury recovery, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tanuja Kanwer, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Anushka Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, and Happy Kumari. Detailing the domestic releases, Klinger revealed that the presence of Yastika alongside Beth made Shivani redundant as a wicketkeeping option, while injury setbacks forced the management's hand regarding seamer Titas. With some high-quality local players, we have Aayushi Soni who's doing well in domestic cricket, and Shivani Singh had a really good domestic season last year. Probably releasing her was sort of a reflection on Yastika Bhatia being available for us this year. So we've got two keepers already now with her and Beth. Titas, unfortunately, we know she can be highly skilled, but she's just had a lot of injuries last year's WPL and couldn't play much for us and has been sort of injured since. I know she's coming back now. So looking forward to see how she goes over the next few weeks as well. But we know she's a good bowler, but it also gives another option, he explained. Having suffered Eliminator heartbreak in the last two WPL editions, Klinger has set his sights firmly on securing the top spot in the league standings to secure a direct route to the final. GG will head into the player auction on October 28 in Kochi with a purse of Rs 1.25 crore. I mean, everyone starts fresh, don't they, at the start of next year? But we're certainly confident we've got the team and the ability to be playing in the championship game. The last two years we've made playoffs and unfortunately lost in the eliminator. So one way of making sure we make finals is to finish on top. So that's certainly going to be a goal of ours initially. But it's going to be the goal of every other team in the competition as well. I feel we've got the playing list ready. I mean, everyone starts fresh, don't they, at the start of next year? But we're certainly confident we've got the team and the ability to be playing in the championship game. The last two years we've made playoffs and unfortunately lost in the eliminator. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Lingayat society can develop only if all the sub-sects remain united, says Laxman Savadi
Majithia alleges AAP used LPU students as 'pawns for revenge', seeks central probe
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal General Secretary, Bikram Singh Majithia, has alleged that students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) were used as pawns for revenge amid the recent agitation at the university, and has called for a central probe into the incident. In a post on X, Majithia targeted Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, alleging that the political leadership was involved in using students in the controversy. Guru Dokhi @BhagwantMann, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia allegedly used LPU students as pawns for revenge! Majithia claimed in the post. Majithia linked his allegations to the political developments surrounding LPU Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP, Ashok Mittal, alleging that after Mittal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, people from outside Punjab were brought in from Delhi to provoke the agitation. After Ashok Mittal joined the BJP, outsiders were brought from Delhi to provoke the agitation, he alleged. The SAD leader also raised questions over the presence and activities of certain individuals during the protest. Referring to what he described as video evidence, Majithia claimed that people at the site could be seen carrying walkie-talkies, bats and weapons, while questioning the conduct of the police. Video evidence shows people carrying walkie-talkies, bats and weapons, while the police remained mute spectators! he said. Majithia further questioned the detention and subsequent release of people whom he described as outside YouTubers and provocative elements. He sought to know who had ordered their release and questioned the policing arrangements during the episode. Police detained YouTubers and provocative elements overnight, but who ordered their release? What kind of policing is this? Majithia asked. The SAD leader said the issue had wider implications for students, employees and Punjabs investment climate. He argued that the livelihood of thousands of people and the education of a large number of students could be affected by the developments. The livelihood of thousands and education of lakhs of students is at stake. Will this attract investment to Punjab? Majithia wrote. Majithia also questioned whether the developments were linked to what he described as a personal political dispute. He alleged that the agitation could have been aimed at diverting attention from controversies involving a government bungalow and Gayatri Bishnoi. Was this done merely to settle a personal score? he asked, adding, Was this a conspiracy to divert attention from the government bungalow and Gayatri Bishnoi controversies? The SAD leader ended his post by demanding a central investigation into the matter. A central probe is needed, Majithia said.
The seer alleged that some people, who claim to uphold Basaveshwaras progressive ideals, were selectively opposing Hindu traditions while accepting positions, recognition, and other benefits from institutions associated with the same society
Today's Birthday : 28th September 2026
Happy birthday and welcome to this special section of Webdunia English. Here, we render the astro updates and sheds light on the personality of the birthday boy/girl. Here we go: If your birthday falls on the 28 th of the month, then your birth number is 2+8 =10, 1+0 =1. You are born with a penchant for a lavish lifestyle and hate to take directives from anyone. Bravery and curiosity are your main traits. The birth number is influenced by the sun. People influenced by the sun are headstrong and ambitious. However, it is very difficult for others to understand your personality. You have a great aesthetic sense and optimism builds up you as a troubleshooter. Due to immense self belief you are often the centre of attention of any function or social gathering. Lucky Day : 1,10,19,28 Lucky Number : : 1, 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55, 64, 73, 82 Lucky Year : 2017, 2026, 2044, 2053, 2062 Ishtdev: Sun, Goddess Gayatri Lucky color : Red, Saffron,Cream The year ahead:- The year is set to bring a lot of happiness in your life. The work pending for a long time will be completed. You live a healthy and disease free life this year. Nubile boys and girls will be getting hitched this year. Recruitment for unemployed and promotion for already employed is on the cards. Celebs with birth number 1 Chhatrapati Shivaji Indira Gandhi Jackie Shroff Veer Savarkar Mirza Ghalib Sikander
Bodh Gayas Timeless Tradition of Pind Daan During Pitru Paksha
Bodh Gaya hosts a significant Pind Daan tradition during Pitru Paksha, drawing thousands of devotees for ancestral rituals. Bodh Gayas Timeless Tradition of Pind Daan During Pitru Paksha
Asian Games: India conclude badminton campaign with one medal (Ld)
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya, Sep 27 (IANS) India's campaign in badminton came to a disappointing end as the contingent bagged only one bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda suffered close defeats in their respective women's singles quarterfinals to bow out of the competition. Sindhu lost to China's Chen Yufei 1-2 despite winning the first game, while Hooda went down to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 1-2 after winning the second game. India finished without a medal across the five individual badminton events at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The mens team bronze was Indias only medal in badminton at the ongoing edition of the Asian Games. Notably, for the first time since the 2014 edition in Incheon, Indian shuttlers have failed to win a medal in the individual events at the Asian Games. Earlier today, reigning world women's doubles medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost to World No.5 Malaysian pair of Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan in the quarterfinals, while the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila went down to the world No. 1 Chinese pair of Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dongping in the quarterfinals too. There was no medal in the women's singles, men's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, women's team event or the mixed events too, as the men's bronze remained the sole joy for the Indian badminton contingent. India made it to the men's team semifinals to secure a bronze, while the women's team suffered a quarterfinal defeat to Japan. In a major shock, defending gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shocking defeat in the round of 32 to Thailand's tricky pair of Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun after receiving a bye in the Round of 64. Indian men's singles stars Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty also lost before the quarterfinals. Lakshya received a bye in the round of 64 but went down to Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the round of 32. Meanwhile, Shetty defeated Makhsut Tajibullayev in the round of 32 but lost to Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in the pre-quarters. The other men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun went down to Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the round of 32, while the other women's doubles pair of Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi lost to Indonesia's Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the round of 32. India had won three medals at the 2023 Hangzhou Games but will take only one bronze from Aichi-Nagoya.
PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda bow out in Asian Games quarters as India draw blank in individual badminton
Indian badminton players faced early exits in the individual competitions at the Asian Games after their matches. PV Sindhu lost to Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei in the quarterfinals despite a strong start. Unnati Hooda was defeated by world champion Akane Yamaguchi in a closely contested quarterfinal match. Additionally, the women's doubles team of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand was eliminated by a Malaysian pair.
Asian Games: Sindhu loses QF to Chen Yu Fei; Indias badminton campaign ends
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya City, Sep 27 (IANS) Indias ace shuttler PV Sindhu lost her womens singles quarter-final match 21-11, 18-21, 10-21 to Chinas Chen Yu Fei on Sunday as Indias badminton campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 came to an end on Sunday. Indias badminton campaign at the continental event saw only a bronze coming off the mens team event, as none of the singles, doubles, or mixed doubles players managed to secure a medal in their respective individual events. Sindhu, who had a busy schedule a day earlier, having played two matches on Saturday, showed no signs of tiredness after the first game against her Chinese opponent, despite this being her third match in less than 24 hours. Sindhu came firing against the Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and won the opening game 21-11. The second game was a tightly contested affair, with the Indian heading to the break with a 11-10 advantage. The game was then levelled at 16-all before Sindhu unleashed a big smash and let out a roar on the next point, holding a slender 17-16 lead, before the Chinese bounced back and forced a decider by taking the second game 21-18. Sindhu's dominance that she showed in Game 1 seemed to be fading off in the final game and the pressure of losing Game 2 looked to have had an effect on her as she gave away an 11-7 advantage to Chen at the break in the decider. Sindhu couldnt manage to get on thereafter, managing to get only three more points before Chen raced ahead to win the final game 21-10 and the match by a 2-1 margin. Ealreir, Unnati lost to three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi 16-21, 21-14, 17-21. Unnati fell behind by quite some margin early on in the game. But she recovered to pull close, although Yamaguchi still managed four game points to take the opening game 21-16. The Indian showcased brilliant fightback as she clinched the second game 21-14. Though she was visibly drained and was clasping her knees on several occasions, but she came through to square the contest at 1-1. In the decider, Unnati managed to stay close till the very end, but she was tiring out, and the unforced errors got Yamaguchi the contest. After a gruelling three games, Yamaguchi progressed to the semifinals and assured herself a bronze. The final game went 21-17 to the Japanese. Elsewhere, World championships bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost their quarterfinal match to the world no. 5 Malaysian duo of Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan 21-18, 21-8 as Indias womens doubles campaign came to an end on Sunday morning. Later, Indias mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila fell 14-21, 21-18, 18-21 to the world No. 1 Chinese pair of Yan Zhe Feng and Dongping Huang in their quarterfinal match.
Treesa-Gayatri, Dhruv-Tanisha beaten in Asiad doubles QF
Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, along with mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games badminton event. Treesa and Gayatri lost to Malaysia's Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, while Kapila and Crasto were defeated by China's Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dongping. India's PV Sindhu is yet to play her singles quarterfinal.
Asian Games 2026: Ayush, Lakshya bow out; Unnati, Sindhu enter quarters
Womens doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Mayu Matsumoto and Yuki Fukushima of Japan 24-22, 21-18 to enter the quarter-finals.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's impressive run at the Asian Games came to an end with a straight-game loss to Malaysian world No. 5 pairing of Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan in the women's doubles quarterfinals on Sunday.
Badminton: Treesa-Gayatri , Dhruv- Tanisha Suffer QF Defeat At Asian Games
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's impressive run at the Asian Games came to an end with a straight-game loss to Malaysian world No. 5 pairing of Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan in the women's...
Asian Games: Tanisha-Dhruv, Treesa-Gayatri bow out in QFs
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya, Sep 27 (IANS) India's mixed doubles duo of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, world championships bronze medallist women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, bow out in the quarterfinals at the Asian Games on Sunday. Tanisha and Dhruv went down fighting against world No. 1 Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping of China, losing 2-1 (21-14, 18-21, 21-18), while Treesa and Gayatri lost (21-18, 21-9) against world No. 5 Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan of Malaysia in the womens doubles quarter-finals. In the mixed doubles, the Chinese pair went into the mid-game break at 11-9 and stormed through upon resumption to win the first game 21-14. After going down in the opening game, Tanisha and Dhruv clinched a close second game 21-18 and forced a decider. In the decider, Feng-Huang had raced away to a 12-6 in the early exchanges. But the Indians closed in and cut the deficit to just two points. But even that proved just too much to cover as the Chinese took the decider 21-18. In the women's doubles, Treesa Gayatri were on level with the Malaysians for major part of the opening game but eventually faced four game points and can only save two of those as Tan-Muralitharan took the first game 21-18. The second game saw the Indians taking a 3-0 lead but conceding nine points on the bounce. From that point on, it was the Malaysians who were all guns blazing as they held a massive lead and wrapped up the second game 21-9 and moved into the semifinal, securing a medal. Later, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, youngster Unnati Hooda will be action the women' singles quarter-finals. Sindhu will take on world No. 4 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Chen Yufei of China, while Unnati will face world No. 3 and three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. Earlier, Lakshya Sen suffered an early exit from the mens singles badminton event on Saturday after lsoing to former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the second round at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. Lakshya defeat came a day after Hangzhou 2023 mens doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty saw their title defence end in the opening round.
Devotees Flock to Gaya for Pitripaksha Mela Amid Rainy Weather
Thousands of devotees visit Gaya for Pitripaksha Mela, as local authorities ensure safety and comfort despite heavy rain. Devotees Flock to Gaya for Pitripaksha Mela Amid Rainy Weather
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra called upon members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community to set aside internal differences and work together to protect the faith, traditions and identity of the community and preserve its institutions. It may be noted that the Veerashaiva Lingayat community in Karnataka has traditionally been an important support base for the BJP in Karnataka, and Vijayendra belongs to the community. Speaking at the Veerashaiva Lingayat Dharma Samrakshana Sammelana held at Sujnana Mantapa in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, he said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community was not confined to a single community but had, for centuries, provided shelter, support and guidance to people from all sections of society through its traditions of Annadasoha (food service), Aksharadasoha (education) and Jnanadasoha (dissemination of knowledge). He said it was everyone's responsibility to carry forward the Veerashaiva Lingayat tradition, which has conveyed the message, Let humanity prevail, and let peace prevail in the world through Dharma, to future generations. Vijayendra said various discussions were currently taking place regarding Veerashaiva faith and traditions. He said there were also views that attempts were being made in the name of progressivism and rationalism to distort the basic principles of the faith. Such issues should be discussed openly not only on public platforms but also within the community, he said. There was a need for introspection on the problems facing the community, their causes and ways to find solutions, Vijayendra said. Understanding history was not merely about remembering past events but also about ensuring that mistakes made in the past were not repeated by future generations, he added. Vijayendra said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community had a tradition of providing support to society at large, like a large banyan tree providing shelter to all. The community must preserve this tradition, he said, adding that the welfare of the state was also linked to the unity of the community. He called upon everyone to set aside internal divisions and differences and stand together in the interest of the community. Jagadgurus, Haraguru Charamurtis, community leaders, political leaders and ordinary people should recognise their responsibilities and work together, he said. Vijayendra said Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts were important institutions that provided guidance to the community. Thousands of mutts across different parts of the state were facing financial and social challenges, and community leaders should work to provide them with the necessary support and strength, he said. Recalling his father and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's tenure as Chief Minister, Vijayendra said efforts had been made during his tenure to provide assistance not only to Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts but also to mutts belonging to various other communities. Politics comes and goes. Elections come and go. But the strength of mutts that show society the path of justice and provide guidance to all sections must remain, Vijayendra said. He assured that, with the blessings of the Jagadgurus, he would do his best in the coming days to provide the necessary support to mutts across the state. Vijayendra recalled the affection and trust shown by people from different communities during the recent padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari. The affection shown by mothers who waited for hours, holding their children in their arms, to welcome me has increased my responsibility further. This affection is not limited to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community. I have seen the same trust among people from various communities across the state. It is my responsibility to preserve and strengthen that trust, he said. Vijayendra said he was not speaking merely as an MLA or BJP state president, but as a member of a family that had received the blessings of mutts that had provided leadership to the state and as the son of Yediyurappa, who had fought for farmers and society for decades. Vijayendra said issues concerning the Veerashaiva Lingayat community should be viewed not from the perspective of political gains and losses but from the perspective of the community's rich heritage and the interests of future generations. It was necessary to learn lessons from past events and ensure that the community was not divided in the future, he said. Only by preserving the unity of the community, its religious traditions and the strength of its mutts could this rich heritage be effectively passed on to future generations, Vijayendra said. He called upon senior members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community, women, Jagadgurus and leaders of all communities to work together towards this objective.
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Punjab: Congress asks CM Mann to vacate ministerial houses from illegal occupants
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 26 (IANS) Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday asked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to get all ministerial houses vacated from illegal occupants. He also demanded that the government charge penal rent from the occupants, as had been done in previous cases. Warring criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gayatri Bishnoi for using foul language against Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, saying such abuse was unacceptable and Punjabis would neither forget nor forgive it. He held Mann responsible, alleging that the Chief Minister had surrendered before his Delhi bosses and was acting as a mute spectator. Who has allowed and authorised such people to occupy the ministerial houses, while the ministers in whose names these houses have been allotted are forced to stay outside? Warring asked. He referred to the allotment of a house in Chandigarh to then AAP MP Raghav Chadha, who has since joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Warring also alleged misuse of Punjab Police personnel and vehicles during Chadhas wedding in Udaipur, claiming public money was squandered. He further said Chadha had been allotted a palatial house in Chandigarh and an entire floor in Punjab Bhawan, New Delhi, exclusively for his use. Warring alleged that ministerial suites were allotted to personal assistants of AAP leaders. At the same time, other rooms in Punjab Bhawan were given to AAP workers from different states during campaigning in Delhi. The Congress leader questioned under what rules Gayatri Bishnoi and her parents had been allotted a ministerial house in Chandigarh. Even if this has been allotted for the treatment of her father, how many people from Punjab who come for treatment to Chandigarh are allotted such houses? he asked. Directing his criticism at CM Mann, Warring said, Did the people of Punjab elect you for this, that Punjabs ministers are not allowed to stay in their allotted houses and outsiders are allowed to occupy them? He added that Kapurthala House and Nabha House in New Delhi, as well as Circuit Houses, were being misused. This is not misuse, but complete abuse, and this has never happened before in Punjab, Warring remarked.
Institutional differences should not be politicised: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday targeted opposition leaders over the ongoing political debate surrounding reported differences of opinion within the Election Commission of India, including those concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He said those attempting to politicise differences of opinion within an institution were inexperienced, arguing that differing views can arise during deliberations in various constitutional and governmental bodies. Manjhi cited Cabinet meetings, Election Commission proceedings, and deliberations involving judges as examples where different views may emerge. His remarks come amid controversy over reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections on several matters over 10 months. The Election Commission has said that individual observations and differing views are part of its normal internal deliberative process and maintained that its final decisions were taken unanimously. Manjhi said a difference of opinion does not necessarily mean that every individuals view will prevail, adding that the institutions prescribed decisionmaking process ultimately determines the outcome. Separately, Manjhi wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking adequate speaking time for Members of Parliament belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) during parliamentary discussions on important Bills. BJP MP Gajendra Singh Patel, who represents the Khargone Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh, raised the issue during an NDA MPs Group Dialogue Meeting held at Manjhis residence on August 5. Manjhi subsequently raised the matter with the Lok Sabha Speaker in a letter dated September 16. Speaking to journalists at his residence in Gaya on Saturday, Manjhi explained how the NDA parliamentary group functioned during the 20242029 term. He said groups of around 1415 MPs meet under a minister's leadership, either at the beginning or end of a parliamentary session, to discuss issues of concern. MPs raise all kinds of issues and concerns they feel are important during these meetings. It is my practice that whenever an MP speaks, voices a grievance, or offers a suggestion, I write to the relevant ministry. I inform them that the MP has raised these points and request that necessary action be taken, Manjhi said. He added that Patel had specifically raised concerns that SC and ST MPs were not getting sufficient opportunities to speak during discussions on important Bills. The issue raised was that MPs from Dalit and Mahadalit communities get fewer opportunities to speak. I wrote to the Speaker about this; although, strictly speaking, I should have written to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, I wrote directly to the Speaker. There is no political angle to this, Manjhi said. He stressed that the matter was not personal but related to concerns raised by Members of Parliament. This is not a personal matter; rather, it is an issue raised by Members of Parliament, and since I am the leader of the group, I need to convey these concerns to the concerned ministry. That is why I wrote a letter to the Speaker regarding this matter, he said.
Asian Games: Ayush Shetty exits in third round, Unnati, Sindhu advance (Ld)
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya City, Sep 26 (IANS) Ayush Shettys Asian Games campaign came to an end in the men's singles third round after the Indian shuttler went down fighting to Chinese Taipeis Tien-Chen Chou 16-21, 21-19, 17-21 in a closely contested battle on Saturday. Ayush, who had previously defeated Kazakhstan's Makhsut Tajibullayev 21-7, 21-7 and thus advanced into the third round, was able to make a comeback after having lost the first game to Chou. However, the Indian was not able to recover since Chou stayed calm in the final game and thus won the match. The defeat came after Ayush had needed just 21 minutes to dispatch Tajibullayev in the second round. The World No. 20 Indian controlled that contest from the outset, denying his opponent any sustained opportunity to build momentum. Meanwhile, Unnati Hooda kept India's chances in the singles event alive by winning her way into the Round of 16 of women's singles with a hard-fought victory over Malaysia's Wong Ling Ching, the match ending after 79 minutes with a scoreline of 21-14, 20-22, 21-19. The 25th-ranked Indian player began strongly against the World No. 38 Malaysian, winning the first game 21-14; Wong then gained the upper hand in the second, securing a 22-20 victory in the later stages and thus forcing a decider. The final game was closely contested, but Unnati gained two match points at 20-18. Wong saved the first one, but on the next, she hit a cross-court shot that went wide as the Indian fans erupted in joy. In the women's doubles event, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reached the quarterfinals with a win against Japan's Mayu Matsumoto and Yuki Fukushima by 24-22, 21-18 in a match that lasted one hour. The win keeps Treesa and Gayatri on course to become Indias first-ever womens doubles medallists at the Asian Games. A victory over Malaysias Pearly Koong Le Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan in the quarterfinals would guarantee them at least a bronze medal by virtue of reaching the semifinals. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu had also reached the women's singles Round of 16 earlier in the tournament, winning 21-19 and 21-14 against Chiu Pin-chian from Chinese Taipei.
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Anil Kapoor reveals his wife Sunita went for their honeymoon alone
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood star Anil Kapoor, who is currently seen hosting the show India Ke Top 1%, shared a funny anecdote about his wife Sunita, revealing that she went on their honeymoon alone. In the upcoming episode, a passing mention of Kangana Ranauts Queen leads him to talk about his wife, Sunita Kapoor. The film comes up during a conversation about travelling alone. Anil immediately thinks of Sunita and shares, Sunita akele gayi thi honeymoon par, main saath mein nahi gaya tha. (Sunita went for the honeymoon alone, I didnt accompany her). His story takes an endearing turn as Anil, who married Sunita in 1984, added, Sunita hi meri Queen hai, aur hamesha rahegi (Sunita is my queen and she will always remain my queen). The couple share three children, Sonam, Rhea, and Harshvardhan. Talking about the show, Anil, on August 7, had said that every challenge in the reality show tests observation, logic, presence of mind, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. The show offers a refreshing take on the quiz genre, where it's not about how much you know, but how you think. Designed for everyone, the format allows people of every age to play along from home, turning every living room into a shared family game night. India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show airs on Star Plus and JioHotstar. On September 25, he shared a glimpse of his favourite cardio friend as he posted a workout moment, revealing that the two go back a long way. Anil took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself at the gym. In the video, he is seen riding on a stationary cycle. The 69-year-old Bollywood star wrote in the caption section: My favourite cardio friend. We go back a long way.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Actors Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi recently opened up about their initial apprehensions about stepping into the shoes of real-life personalities renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and his wife Jyoti Nikam m in their upcoming film Prahaar. Appearing on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 alongside former Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, the actors spoke about the challenges of portraying people who are alive and whose lives and personalities are known to the public. During the conversation, host and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan highlighted the difficulty involved in portraying real-life personalities on screen. Rajkummar revealed that he was initially nervous when director Avinash Arun approached him for the role of Ujjwal Nikam, particularly because of the difference in their age, physicality and voice. Sharing how he overcame his apprehensions, Rajkummar said, Sir, pehli baar jab mujhe Avinash Arun joh humare director hain film ke unhone jab bola ki yeh film ban rahi hain aur Maddock ke sath ban rahi hain toh main darr gaya ki kaise Ujjawalji ka role nibhauga kyuki age ka difference hain, physicality ka difference hain, and awaz ka difference hain. Par main aise manta hoon ki jiss cheez se darr lagta hain toh usko zaroor karna chahiye toh heen aap khud ko push karte ho nahi toh aap humesha comfort mein heen rahenge as an artist. (Sir, when I was first told by Avinash Arun, who is the director of our film, that this film was being made with Maddock, I got scared about how I would play Ujjawalji's role because there is an age difference, a difference in physicality, and a difference in voice. But I believe that whenever you are afraid of something, you should definitely do it, because that is how you push yourself; otherwise, as an artist, you will always remain in your comfort zone) Rajkummar said he spent hours of hours watching Nikam's videos to understand his mannerisms and voice. He also underwent a physical transformation for the role, gaining weight to resemble the public prosecutor. Toh maine Arun ko kaha ki karte hain film, par main Ujjawalji ko nahi mil paya because voh kaafi busy rehte hain par maine YouTube pe inke videos dekhe, toh maine hours of hours inke video dekhe aur Ujjawalji ke voice ko pakadna bohot mushkil tha aur fir maine vajjan badaya physicality keliye, Rajkummar added. (So I told Arun, let's do the film. But I couldn't meet Ujjawalji because he is quite busy. However, I watched his videos on YouTube, and I watched hours and hours of his videos. Capturing Ujjawalji's voice was very difficult, and then I gained weight for the physicality) Wamiqa Gabbi, meanwhile, revealed that she too initially hesitated to take up the role of Jyoti Nikam. Sir, inki tarah main bhi darr gayi thi aur maine toh pehle film keliye mana kar diya tha because ek toh I had to play a 50-year-old and meri toh abhi tak shadi bhi nahi hui aur vaha toh baache hain 22-23 saal ke, Wamiqa said. (Sir, just like him, I was also scared, and I had actually refused the film initially because one, I had to play a 50-year-old, and I am not even married yet, whereas she has children who are 2223 years old) She, however, decided to take up the challenge after reminding herself that stepping outside one's comfort zone is necessary as an actor. Fir vahi baat ki jiss cheez se darr lage voh karna chahiye aur maine bhi socha ki main bhi dekhlu ki main kitne paani mein hoon. Par Jyoti Ma'am itni pyaari hain ki later I realised ki main kitne strong insaan ka role play kar rahi hoon, she added. (Then I thought about the same thing, that you should do the things that scare you, and I also thought, let me see what I am capable of. But Jyoti Ma'am is such a lovely person that later I realised what a strong person I was portraying) Talking about Prahaar, the movie is a biographical courtroom drama based on the life and career of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who has been associated with msny high-profile criminal cases. The film is directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films. Alongside Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the film features Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles. The film explores Nikam's professional journey and his involvement in major criminal trials, including the prosecution connected with the 1993 Mumbai bombings and the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 16, 2026.
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Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram, phir Aaya Ram: SC Dismisses Danams plea against disqualification
The Supreme Court has rejected Danam Nagender's plea challenging his disqualification following his defection to the Congress. The Telangana High Court confirmed this disqualification, labeling his actions as part of frequent political switching. Justice Bagchi emphasized the nature of the case by referencing a popular phrase about political defectors. Nagender, who represents Khairatabad, contested elections on a Congress ticket while still being a BRS MLA.
Asian Games: Afghanistan men outclass Japan in men's cricket opener
Digital Desk | Nisshin, Sep 24 (IANS) Afghanistan trounced an impressive Japanese side in the mens cricket opener at the Asian Games 2026 as they beat the hosts in a Group A clash by 48 runs at the Korogi Sports Park on Thursday. The second-string Afghanistan team, led by Darwish Rasooli, defended a modest 129 after a decent start from Japan, with spinners doing the work to bowl the hosts out for 81 in 19.3 overs. Debutant leg-spinner Arab Gul Momand picked up four wickets, while left-arm finger spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti, pacer Abdullah Ahmadzai, and Najibullah Zadran shared the other six wickets. After being asked to bat first, Afghanistan managed to put 129/6 on the board. Debutant opener Mohammad Akram scored 34 from 29 balls, while Hassan Eisakhil laboured to three from 10 deliveries. Afghanistan were reeling at 79/4 in 15.1 overs. Captain Darwish Rasooli and wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq put a strong 44-run stand in 25 balls to give the much-needed impetus in the final overs after they were kept at under six an over. While Rasooli made 29 from 27 balls, it was Ishaqs 17-ball 25 which took Afghanistan to 129/6 in their 20 overs. For Japan, off-spinner Ibrahim Takahashi was the pick of the bowlers for his 2-19, while Shoma Sugaya-Slater scalped 2-18. Japan lost opener Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake in the first over to Abdullah Ahmadzai for a duck, but Japan were not out of the chase as Reo Sakurano-Thomas (23), Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (14) and Benjamin Ito-Davis (17) kept ticking the scoreboard as Japan were 53/1 in 7.3 overs and needed 77 in 75 balls however, left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti and Najibullah, playing his first international outing over two years, picked one wicket each before the debutant leg-spinner Gul wrecked havoc with four wickets. At 60/3, Japan lost their three wickets without scoring and were 63/8 as they completely lost their way, with Gul bowling two double-wicket maiden overs to bring the game in Afghanistans favour. The little fight ended soon when pacer Ahmadzai and spinner Kharoti took the final two wickets as Japan were bowled out for 81. Afghanistan have now started the tournament with a win. Both the teams will be playing the third side in the group, Nepal, later. The top two teams from the group will make it to the quarterfinals. Brief Scores: Afghanistan 129/6 in 20 overs (Mohammad Akram (34 from 29 balls, Darwish Rasooli 29 from 27 balls; Ibrahim Takahashi 2-19, Shoma Sugaya-Slater 2-18) beat Japan (Reo Sakurano-Thomas 23 from 24 balls, Benjamin Ito-Davis 17 from 8 balls; Arab Gul Momand 4-8, Nangeyalia Kharoti 3-19) by 48 runs
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently opened up about his marriage to actress-politician Jaya Bachchan during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. He revealed that the couple's decision to tie the knot was made rather spontaneously, without either of them going through an elaborate process of seeking approval from their families. The conversation began when contestant Aheli Roy from Kolkata asked how he had managed to convince his mother-in-law and win over Jaya's family before their marriage. Responding to her question, Amitabh recalled that he and Jaya simply decided one day that they should get married. Humne unko kuch nahi kaha. Humne bas Jaya ji ko ek din bola ki shaadi kar leni chahiye. Toh unhone kaha, haan kar leni chahiye aur bas tay ho gaya. Humne kisi se bhi baat nahi ki. Shaadi tay hone ke baad Jaya ji gayi, apne mata-pita ko bataya hoga. Humein yeh bhi maloom nahi unhone kya bola hoga, lekin woh log maan gaye aur aa gaye. Phir thodi baatein hui aur agle din shaadi kar li, he said. (We didn't tell them anything. One day, I simply told Jaya ji that we should get married. She said yes, we should get married, and that was it. It was decided. We didn't speak to anyone. After the marriage was decided, Jaya ji must have gone and told her parents. We don't even know what she told them, but they agreed and came over. Then there was a little conversation, and we got married the next day) Amitabh went on to joke about how weddings today often involve extensive planning and preparations, saying he preferred the simplicity with which he and Jaya approached their marriage. Sach bolun toh aisa hi hona chahiye, hai na? Kaun uss jhamela mein jaaye ki yeh taarikh hogi, yeh kapde pehnenge, idhar jaayenge, udhar jaayenge, yeh sab karenge, band-vand bajega. Iska kuch faayda nahi. Humne maan liya ki woh humari patni hain. Isse bada mann kuch nahi, he said. (Honestly, this is how it should be, isn't it? Who wants to get into all that hassle of deciding a date, choosing clothes, going here and there, making all these arrangements, having the band play and everything? What is the point of all that? We simply accepted that she was my wife. There was nothing greater than that for me) For the uninitiated, Amitabh and Jaya got married on June 3, 1973. Their relationship had blossomed after working together in films. Their decision to marry came soon after the success of Zanjeer, with the couple having planned a trip to London with friends. Amitabh later recalled that his father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, told him that if he wanted to travel with Jaya, they should get married first. Jaya later revealed that the couple had originally planned to marry in October but moved the wedding forward. The wedding took place just days before their planned London trip. The two have also worked together in films including Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke, Mili and Sholay. Their marriage followed the success of Zanjeer, which marked an important phase in both their professional and personal lives. The couple went on to build a family together and are parents to daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and son Abhishek Bachchan.
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Asian Games: Indian women's badminton team campaign ends in QF
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya City, Sep 22 (IANS) The Indian women's badminton team's badminton campaign at the Asian Games 2026 came to an end in the quarterfinal as Tanvi Sharma lost to Nozomi Okuhara here on Tuesday. Tanvi went down 21-12, 21-10 to Olympic medallist and former world No. 1 Nozomi Okuhara as India lost 3-1 to Japan, wrapping up their campaign in the quarter-finals. India lost all three singles matches, with PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda also suffering defeats earlier. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured Indias only win in the tie. While the men's team will take on Japan in the quarterfinal later, Indian women shuttlers will now shift their focus to the individual events. As India trailed 0-2 after PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda lost their respective singles matches, World Championships bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have kept India's hopes alive against Japan by beating Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto 21-17, 21-16 in the third rubber. In the first rubber, after rallying to win the first game in a tie-break, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lost 21-23, 21-18, 21-11 against three-time world champion Yamaguchi. Sindhu did well to cover up the 6-10 deficit, reaching 12-12 staging another comeback from 15-18 and saving a game point to win the opening game 23-21. Yamaguchi then pocketed the second game 21-18 to force the decider, which she won 21-11 to give Japan an early lead. In the second rubber, Unnati Hooda lost to Akane Yamaguchi here at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium as Japan are leading India 2-0. Unnati was leading 11-10 at the break in the first game, but the Indian lost momentum, allowing the Japanese shuttler to make a comeback and take the opening game 21-16. The Indian was leading 11-4 in the second game, but as the finish line approached, she was trailing 15-16, and the Japanese didn't let the Indian come back in the game, wrapping up the match by taking the second 18-21. Indias women have won just one Asian Games team medal, a bronze at the 2014 Incheon Games. In the 2023 edition, Indian women bowed out in the quarterfinal after losing 0-3 to Thailand.
Asian Games: Treesa-Gayatri keeps India hopes alive women's team QF, beat Yuki-Mayu in third rubber
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya City, Sep 22 (IANS) World Championships bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have kept India's hopes alive in the badminton women's team quarterfinals against Japan by beating Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto in the third rubber. As India trailing 0-2 after PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda lost their respective singles matches, Treesa-Gayatri made the perfect start in a must-win tie as they registered the straight games 21-17, 21-16 win the world no. 3 Japanese pair. Earleir in the second rubber, Unnati Hooda lost to Akane Yamaguchi here at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium as Japan are leading India 2-0. Unnati was leading 11-10 at the break in the first game, but the Indian lost momentum, allowing the Japanese shuttler to make a comeback and take the opening game 21-16. The Indian was leading 11-4 in the second game, but as the finish line approached, she was trailing 15-16, and the Japanese didn't let the Indian come back in the game, wrapping up the match by taking the second 18-21. Now the onus is now on the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand to keep India's hopes alive in the quarterfinal as they are taking on Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto. In the first rubber, after rallying to win the first game in a tie-break, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lost 21-23, 21-18, 21-11 against three-time world champion Yamaguchi. Sindhu did well to cover up the 6-10 deficit, reaching 12-12 staging another comeback from 15-18 and saving a game point to win the opening game 23-21. Yamaguchi then pocketed the second game 21-18 to force the decider, which she won 21-11 to give Japan an early lead. Indias women have won just one Asian Games team medal, a bronze at the 2014 Incheon Games. In the 2023 edition, Indian women bowed out in the quarterfinal after losing 0-3 to Thailand
Big B: Without music, life is dull, uninteresting, and tasteless
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan spoke about his connection with music, saying life without it is dull, uninteresting, and tasteless. Big B took to his blog and spoke about his deep connection with music and added that the thread of music becomes connected to the soul, time becomes innocent. Jab sangeet ki dor aatma se jud jaati hai, toh samay naadaan ho jaata hai... Aise hi hua, aur abhi tak us dor ko pakde hue hain. Sangeet bina jeevan neeras, aruchikar, bina swaad ke... Aur jo karna chahiye tha, uska samay nikal gaya hai. Irsha hoti hai un logon se, jinhone sangeet ke ras ko ghol-ghol kar piya hai, piroya hai apne jeevan mein (When the thread of music becomes connected to the soul, time becomes innocent... That is exactly what happened, and I am still holding on to that thread. Without music, life is dull, uninteresting and tasteless... And the time to do what one should have done has passed. I feel envious of those who have savoured the essence of music, who have woven it into their lives) He added: Bas ab toh keval unki apaar prashansa karne yogya hone ka daawa karne ki koshish karte hain.Maane ya na maane, jeevan ka pratyek kshan sangeet ras se bhara hua hota hai...Woh pyaala yadi mil jaaye, toh use kabhi na chhodun!! (Now, all I can do is try to be worthy of claiming that I deeply admire them. Believe it or not, every moment of life is filled with the essence of music If I ever get that cup, I will never let it go!!) Pranaam! Nidra! Aur sangeet bhari raatri ka aagaman. (Pranaam! Sleep! And the arrival of a music-filled night.) On the work front, the cinema icon is currently seen in Kaun Banega Crorepati, which is the official Hindi version of the original British format Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Asian Games: Unnati, Sindhu lose as Japan lead India 2-0 in badminton women's team QF
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya City, Sep 22 (IANS) Indian youngster Unnati Hooda lost the second tie of the women's team quarterfinal against Akane Yamaguchi here at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium as Japan are leading India 2-0. Unnati was leading 11-10 at the break in the first game, but the Indian lost momentum, allowing the Japanese shuttler to make a comeback and take the opening game 21-16. The Indian was leading 11-4 in the second game, but as the finish line approached, she was trailing 15-16, and the Japanese didn't let the Indian come back in the game, wrapping up the match by taking the second 18-21. Now the onus is now on the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand to keep India's hopes alive in the quarterfinal as they are taking on Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto. Earlier in the first rubber, after rallying to win the first game in a tie-break, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lost 21-23, 21-18, 21-11 against three-time world champion Yamaguchi. Sindhu did well to cover up the 6-10 deficit, reaching 12-12 staging another comeback from 15-18 and saving a game point to win the opening game 23-21. In the second game, fighting back from 12-17 down, Sindhu has reeled off a burst of quick points to close the gap to 16-18. Yamaguchi immediately responded to the nudge ahead 19-16, only for Sindhu to unleash a smash that the Japanese player failed to retrieve. But that isnt enough to prevent Yamaguchi from claiming the second game 21-18. The decider turned out to be a one-sided affair, with Yamaguchi dominating Sindhu. The physical toll of the gruelling exchange started to show on Sindhu early, who trailed 4-11 at the mid-way mark. The contest ended for Sindhu in an 11-21 defeat. Indias women have won just one Asian Games team medal, a bronze at the 2014 Incheon Games. In the 2023 edition, Indian women bowed out in the quarterfinal after losing 0-3 to Thailand.
Bengal: RPF arrests Maha man at Howrah with Rs 67 lakh cash
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) A passenger was caught with bundles of notes at Howrah station in West Bengal, police said on Monday. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested Sujit Kale, a resident of Maharashtra, and recovered around Rs 67 lakh in cash from him. Kale failed to provide a satisfactory explanation about the source of the money and was taken into custody. On Sunday night, RPF personnel were patrolling the New Complex of Howrah station when they noticed Kale. His movements appeared suspicious, prompting questioning. As his answers were unsatisfactory, the RPF searched his bag and found bundles of notes amounting to Rs 67 lakh. According to RPF officials, Kale is a resident of Solapur in Maharashtra. During interrogation, he claimed to own a shop in the Gaya Township area and said he had travelled to Howrah by Mumbai Mail on Sunday night. He told officials he had brought the money to buy gold and silver from Burrabazar in Kolkata. However, his explanation did not convince the RPF. Officials said Kale could not explain the source of the bundled notes or produce any documents for the cash. He was arrested, and the Income Tax Department was informed. Sources said the recovered money and the arrested person will be handed over to the Income Tax Department. Authorities noted that surveillance in railway and metro stations has been heightened ahead of the Durga Puja festive season. Special checks are also being conducted on the movement of large amounts of cash in view of the Assembly byelections in Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies on October 6. Naka checking is being carried out on highways to prevent transfer of cash in pollbound constituencies.
KV Gaya and Bodhgaya Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for PGT, TGT and More Posts
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Archana Puran Singh recalls improvised Jaane Bhi Do Paro scene with Rakesh Bedi
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actress Archana Puran Singh has opened up about her long-standing bond with actor Rakesh Bedi and recalled their experience of working together across shows including Jaane Bhi Do Paro sharing how their understanding as co-artists helped them create memorable scenes. Archana said in a statement: Ek baat main aapko bataun. Fun Fact! Ek baar humne ek serial kiya tha ek saath Doordarshan par, 'Jaane Bhi Do Paro'. Main director bhi thi, actor bhi thi aur Rakesh Bedi mere husband bane hue the. Toh jab jo pehla opening scene tha, woh likha gaya tha lekin jab humne woh perform kiya ek baar, do baar, maza hi nahi aaya. Aur woh likha tha, aur shot abhi tayyar tha. (Let me tell you something. Fun fact! Once, we did a serial together for Doordarshan called Jaane Bhi Do Paro. I was both the director and an actor, while Rakesh Bedi played my husband. The opening scene had been written, but when we performed it once, then twice, it just didnt feel right. The scene was written and the shot was ready.) Archana shared: Toh Rakesh aur maine kya decide kiya, script ki chhodo, tu bas pehli line bol aur uske baad jo bhi main jawab dunga, tu uss par jawab dena. You won't believe it, woh dhai minute ka scene bina kisi line ke, khaali pehli line humein pata thi. Uske baad humne bilkul script chhod kar itna badhiya scene kiya. (So Rakesh and I decided, forget the script. You just say the first line, and after that, Ill respond to whatever you say, and you respond to that. You wont believe it, that two-and-a-half-minute scene was done without any lines, except that we knew the first line. After that, we completely let go of the script and created such a wonderful scene. And the credit goes to him, ye theatre artist hai, aaj bhi theatre karta hai, that is why he is so wonderful. (And the credit goes to him. He is a theatre artist and still does theatre even today, and that is why he is so wonderful.) Responding to Archanas recollection, Rakesh spoke about the impact of having the right co-artist and the years they spent working together. He said, Main ye daave ke saath keh sakta hoon aur ek baar nahi, roz hi sochta hoon. Sochta bhi hoon mann mein aur kehta bhi hoon. Kya hai ki zindagi mein humne bahut kaam kiya, bahut logon ke saath kaam kiya. (I can say this with certainty, and I dont think about it just once, I think about it every day. I think about it in my mind and I say it out loud too. The thing is, we have done a lot of work in our lives and worked with many people.) Rakesh added: Lekin kuch kuch actors aise hote hain jo aapke achhe co-artist hote hain, jo aapko bhoolte nahi hain. Toh 4-5 saal humne 'Shreeman Shreemati' aur 1-2 saal 'Jaane Bhi Do Paro'... (But there are certain actors who become such good co-artists that you never forget them. We worked together for four-five years on Shreeman Shreemati and for one-two years on Jaane Bhi Do Paro) Rakesh Bedi further expressed his admiration for Archana Puran Singh as a co-artist, saying, I have never experienced a better co-artist in my life. He added: Kya hota hai na, comedy ka ek principle hai, comedy mein ye nahi ki actor ko sochna padta hai ki main kya isse chheenu, dusre actor se, hota hai ki main kya isko doon ki iska scene aur chamak ke aaye (You know, there is a principle in comedy. In comedy, its not about an actor thinking, What can I take away from the other actor? Its about thinking, What can I give the other actor so that their scene shines even more?) Adding to this, Archana recalled how the two would constantly build on each others performances and contribute to the scene. She said that they would always say to each other, Rakesh, you say this, then Ill say this. So, we used to give each other punches. If I came up with a good punch for him, or he thought of something for me, we would give those punches to each other, knowing that if both of us performed well, the scene would really come alive. But Rakesh, its been an absolute pleasure working with you. Family Full House with Rohit Sharma airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
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Asian Games: Indian badminton women's team cruises into quarter-finals
Digital Desk | Ichinomiya, Sep 20 (IANS) India eased past Kazakhstan 3-0 in the womens badminton team Round of 16 to book their place in the quarterfinals. After PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda won the first two matches in straight games, Tanvi Sharma completed the sweep with a win over Diana Namenova. India will face Japan, who have received a first-round bye, on Tuesday for a place in the semifinals, where a win would secure a medal. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu comfortably beat Kamila Smagulova 21-7, 21-9 in 24 minutes to give India a 1-0 lead. Unnati then joined the party and defeated Alissa Kuleshova 21-7, 21-10 in 22 minutes to double Indias lead. It was World Junior Championships silver medallist Tanvi who completed the sweep with a 21-5, 21-10 win over Diana Namenova in just 19 minutes. A Japanese challenge in the quarterfinal could bring some heavyweight singles contests, with PV Sindhu potentially facing Akane Yamaguchi and Unnati Hooda up against Tomoka Miyazaki. In doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand could be tested by Japans leading combinations, including Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto and Kie Nakanishi-Suzu Iwana. Indias women have won just one Asian Games team medal, a bronze at the 2014 Incheon Games. In the 2023 edition, Indian women bowed out in the quarterfinal after losing 0-3 to Thailand. Last, the edition's silver-medalled men's team will be in action on Monday when it takes on Bangladesh in the round of 16. In Hangzhou, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won Indias first Asian Games badminton gold medal, while HS Prannoy secured bronze in the mens singles. The reigning silver medallists could then face Japan in the quarterfinals, setting up a possible singles battle between Lakshya Sen and Kodai Naraoka, while Ayush Shetty could meet Yushi Tanaka. Satwik and Chirag could face the Japanese pairing of Hiroki Okamura and Takuro Hoki, depending on the tie-ups.
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Lawyers Protest Police Misconduct by Blocking Road Near Gaya Civil Court
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Bihar: Lawyers block road near Gaya Civil Court over police harassment
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Lawyers staged a road blockade near the Gaya Civil Court on Saturday, alleging harassment and abusive behaviour by personnel from Civil Lines police station in connection with construction work for an advocates chamber. After receiving information about the protest, Sadar SDO Anil Kumar Raman and Civil Lines SHO Shamim Ahmed reached the spot and spoke with the protesting lawyers. Following discussions, the advocates agreed to clear the road and traffic movement returned to normal. According to the lawyers, the government had allocated land and sanctioned funds to construct an advocates chamber. They said that, following an order of the Patna High Court, Bar Association office-bearers had been instructed to begin construction work on the allotted land. Bar Association office-bearer Ravindra Prasad said construction had commenced in line with the High Courts directive. He alleged that Civil Lines police personnel began interfering with the work and harassed the lawyers, even using abusive language, which triggered resentment among the legal fraternity. The lawyers blocked the road near the Civil Court to protest what they described as police interference. They maintained that since land had been allocated, funds sanctioned, and directions issued to begin construction, there should be no obstruction to the project. They demanded administrative intervention to ensure smooth construction progress and sought an inquiry into the alleged harassment by police personnel, calling for action if the allegations are proven. Officials assured the lawyers they would address their grievances. Following the assurance, the blockade was withdrawn, and traffic resumed.
Congress leader says 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Indore will be historic; 2.5 lakh registrations received
Digital Desk | Indore, Sep 19 (IANS) Ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhis visit to Indore for the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj programme, senior Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma said the event would be historic and claimed that around 2.5 lakh students had registered voluntarily for the programme. Verma said the programme was non-political and that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had immense popularity among the youth, particularly students across India. Todays programme will be historic. It is a non-political programme. Rahul Gandhi has immense popularity among the youth, especially students in India. Students believe that there is someone in India who is raising his voice for their rights and fighting for their rights, Verma told IANS. He said similar programmes had been organised in several cities, including Gaya, Pune, Kota and Dehradun, where thousands of students participated voluntarily. Wherever such programmes have been held across India, thousands of students have participated voluntarily, including in Gaya, Pune, Kota and Dehradun. The programme in Indore will be the biggest of them all. Indore is a student hub, and students are registering voluntarily. Around 2.5 lakh registrations have been received, Verma said. Ahead of LoP Rahul Gandhis visit to Indore for the Chhatron Ki Goonj programme, many students got his image tattooed on their hands. However, ahead of the event, posters targeting him were also put up across Indore, but they were quickly removed by Congress workers. Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said the BJP was anxious about the event and described the programme as important for discussions on various issues. Welcoming the participation of students, Digvijaya Singh said a large number of students were joining the programme because they were unhappy with the government and affected by issues in the education sector. A hearty welcome and greetings. Students from here are participating in large numbers because they are unhappy and suffering under this government. They are against paper leaks and the corruption in the education department, he said. LoP Rahul Gandhi is arriving in Indore on Saturday for the Congress Chhatron Ki Goonj outreach programme, with the party seeking to turn the event into a major platform to raise issues concerning students, education, recruitment and unemployment in Madhya Pradesh. The Congress and BJP have traded allegations over the venue issue, adding to the political significance of LoP Gandhis visit to Madhya Pradesh. The event is part of LoP Gandhis wider Chhatron Ki Goonj outreach, with previous editions held in Kota, Dehradun, Prayagraj and Pune. Ahead of Rahul Gandhis visit to Indore, Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari said the programme would provide a platform for young people to raise their concerns. Today is the day of meaningful dialogue with the voices, questions and dreams of the youth in Indore. Come, witness the questions related to education, opportunities and rights reaching the platform of democracy, Patwari said.
Asian Games: India to face potential Japan threat in QF as badminton draws revealed
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 19 (IANS) Indias badminton teams have been handed contrasting but demanding routes at the Asian Games 2026, with the men facing Bangladesh and the women taking on Kazakhstan in their respective Round of 16 ties before potential quarterfinal clashes against Japan. The team events, which follow a knockout format, begin on Sunday and the Indian women will be the first in action against Kazakhstan, with the five-match tie offering a route into a last-eight meeting with hosts Japan, who have received a bye into the Round of 16. A Japanese challenge could bring some heavyweight singles contests, with PV Sindhu potentially facing Akane Yamaguchi and Unnati Hooda up against Tomoka Miyazaki. In doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand could be tested by Japans leading combinations, including Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto and Kie Nakanishi-Suzu Iwana. China, the top seed, have been placed in the opposite half of the womens draw, ruling out a meeting with India before the final. A semifinal against South Korea could await India, with world champion An Se-young and the womens doubles combination of Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee among the potential hurdles. Indias women have won just one Asian Games team medal, a bronze at the 2014 Incheon Games. That side, featuring Saina Nehwal, Sindhu and the Ashwini Ponnappa-Sikki Reddy combination, defeated Thailand 3-2 before losing 1-3 to South Korea in the semifinals. The Indian men, meanwhile, will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on Monday. The reigning silver medallists could then face Japan in the quarterfinals, setting up a possible singles battle between Lakshya Sen and Kodai Naraoka, while Ayush Shetty could meet Yushi Tanaka. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty could face the Japanese pairing of Hiroki Okamura and Takuro Hoki, depending on the tie-ups. China or South Korea could await India in the semifinals, with all four teams drawn in the same half. Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei occupy the other side of the mens bracket, with Indonesia the top seed. India had claimed silver in the mens team event at Hangzhou, losing 2-3 to China in the final. The country also enjoyed a landmark individual campaign there, with Satwik and Chirag winning Indias first Asian Games badminton gold, while HS Prannoy secured bronze in mens singles. A 20-member Indian badminton contingent will compete across seven disciplines at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
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