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Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla win TV show
Television personalities Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla claimed victory in the inaugural season of Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga, a reality competition program featuring celebrity couples that aired on Colors. The winners expressed appreciation for an experience that allowed them to authentically showcase relationship imperfections alongside other participating pairs, crediting viewer support and the show's creators for their success. Throughout the three-month series hosted by Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui, seven celebrity partnerships competed in challenges examining various aspects of married life. The finale featured a traditional Indian wedding theme where couples renewed their commitments. The victorious duo emphasized...
Latabai gets a new home in Dhule with PMAY
A Dhule resident has described how the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana enabled her to escape decades of rental housing and financial insecurity. Santosh Choudhary received government assistance totaling approximately 100,000 rupees through the program, beginning in 2016, which allowed her to construct permanent housing after years of struggling with limited income. The beneficiary expressed gratitude for gaining not just physical shelter but also stability and dignity through the initiative. Thousands of women across Maharashtra have similarly benefited from the housing program targeting economically disadvantaged families. The rural component of the scheme, operating under the Ministry of Rural Development since April 2016, provides...
Gabriel is sidelined with a thigh injury for Brazil
Arsenal center-back Gabriel will miss time after suffering a muscle injury to his right thigh while playing for Brazil against Senegal at the North London venue. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced the 27-year-old defender's withdrawal from the upcoming friendly against Tunisia in Lille, though officials have not provided a timeline for his recovery. The injury compounds Arsenal's defensive concerns as the Premier League leaders prepare for matches against Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and a Champions League fixture with Bayern Munich. Gabriel has appeared in every league match this season for the Gunners, who currently hold a four-point advantage atop the standings. The defender previously endured a hamstring problem that...
Manisha Vakil leads Vadodara unity march
Vadodara hosted a large unity march commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, drawing participation from local residents, social organization members, and elected officials. Gujarat Child Welfare Minister Manishaben Vakil led the procession, joined by Vadodara MP Dr. Hemang Joshi and BJP Metropolitan President Dr. Jaiprakash Soni, along with religious leaders. A tribal dance performance became a focal point as Vakil and Joshi joined participants in the cultural display honoring national unity. The MP emphasized that these nationwide celebrations ensure Gujarat's active involvement in recognizing the Iron Man's legacy, while the minister stressed the importance of moving beyond textbook knowledge to engage...
Bihar CEO gives poll winners' list to Arif Khan
Bihar Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Singh Gunjiyal delivered the official roster of 243 newly elected assembly legislators to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan at Raj Bhavan in Patna. The handover, conducted alongside Principal Secretary Arvind Anand, included members from the victorious NDA coalition, which secured 202 seats, while Mahagathbandhan obtained 34 positions and smaller parties like AIMIM, Indian Inclusive Party, and Bahujan Samaj Party claimed the remaining spots. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party supporters at the BJP headquarters, stating that Bihar voters had responded to his dual appeal for high turnout and a decisive NDA mandate. He characterized the outcome as public endorsement for development initiatives...
Timothee Chalamet debuts shaved head after split
Timothee Chalamet debuted a shaved head while socializing with friends at a Hollywood bar, marking a dramatic departure from his signature curly hairstyle for his upcoming film Marty Supreme. The 29-year-old actor was photographed during a late evening outing, appearing relaxed despite speculation surrounding his relationship with Kylie Jenner after his absence from Kris Jenner's milestone birthday celebration. The makeup entrepreneur responded by sharing provocative social media images, including one featuring a Chalamet doppelganger. Sources suggest the couple has experienced previous separations, with Jenner reportedly initiating reconciliation efforts. Insiders indicate tension stems from differing expectations about their...
Netherlands sweep India in Bengaluru cup tie
The Netherlands secured a comprehensive whitewash against India at the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs in Bengaluru, claiming all three matches without dropping a single rubber. Anouk Koevermans opened proceedings with a straight-sets triumph over Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, breaking early and maintaining dominance throughout the 6-2, 6-4 victory. Suzan Lamens continued the momentum by defeating Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-3 in the second singles encounter. The world number 89 proved superior against her lower-ranked opponent, recovering quickly after a brief challenge midway through the second set. Lamens returned for the doubles rubber alongside Demi Schuurs, and the pair overwhelmed Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare with a commanding 6-1...
BR Gavai backs creamy layer bar for SC quota
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has reaffirmed his position that economically advantaged members of the Scheduled Castes should be excluded from reservation benefits through a creamy layer principle. Speaking at an Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates Association event marking the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, he argued that children of senior bureaucrats receiving elite education cannot be equated with the offspring of impoverished agricultural workers when determining reservation eligibility, despite both belonging to the Scheduled Castes. The Chief Justice referenced a seven-judge bench decision on SC sub-classification, noting that six justices supported allowing states to create subcategories when certain SC groups...
Harsh Sanghvi leads Surat unity march for Patel
India marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel through nationwide unity marches and commemorative programs under the theme of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi led an eight-kilometer procession through Surat's Majura constituency, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had demonstrated historic national cohesion following the NDA's decisive Bihar electoral success. Sanghvi emphasized that this unified spirit centered on development priorities and an India First approach, with citizens from Kashmir to Kanyakumari responding to the prime minister's appeal. Celebrations spanned multiple states, including a major gathering at Gujarat's Ekta Nagar, where filmmaker Boney Kapoor...
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