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Allu Sirish uses dead grandma's wish to get engaged
Allu Sirish will marry his partner Nayanika during an engagement ceremony on Oct. 31. The actor shared the news on Wednesday on his late grandfather Allu Ramalingaiah's birth anniversary through social media posts featuring photos from Paris. His recently deceased grandmother had wished to see him married before she passed away in August. The couple received support from both families as they prepared for their upcoming celebration. Sirish has kept details about his relationship private until this announcement. He previously honored his grandmother, Kanaka Ratnam, with tribute posts remembering her generosity and protective nature during his childhood.
Mark Robinson hints England is fragile without Nat
Former England coach Mark Robinson views the 2025 Women's World Cup as the most competitive edition yet with India emerging as a legitimate title contender alongside Australia and England. The tournament presents a critical test for the new leadership duo of Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt after recent struggles that included a 16-0 Ashes loss. Robinson believes England must generate early momentum and strong fielding to become dangerous opponents despite their confidence issues. Kate Cross was excluded from the squad as Edwards opted for an extra spinner over a fourth seamer. Robinson respects the decision but notes Sciver-Brunt's fitness and bowling capacity will prove essential to justify the selection strategy. The team...
Diddy's amateur porn defense fails to impress judge
A federal judge rejected Sean Diddy Combs' motion for a new trial or acquittal before his Friday sentencing. Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that the defense's arguments regarding First Amendment protections for recordings and prejudicial charge combinations failed to meet the legal standards. The court found no spillover prejudice since jurors acquitted Combs on the more severe RICO and sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors filed a 164-page recommendation on Monday, seeking at least 11 years' imprisonment and describing the defendant as unrepentant. Defense attorneys requested no more than 14 months and submitted support letters from Yung Miami, their former girlfriend, and producer Dallas Austin. The government initially suggested four...
Govt admits you've lost money, offers to help
The government launches a three-month initiative on Oct. 4 to help citizens recover forgotten financial assets through coordinated efforts with banking and securities regulators. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the Your Money Your Right campaign in Gandhinagar that runs through December 2025. Officials will demonstrate digital tools and provide immediate assistance for locating unclaimed bank deposits, insurance proceeds, dividends and mutual fund balances. The Department of Financial Services partners with the Reserve Bank of India, IRDAI, SEBI and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority for the nationwide program. Banks transfer inactive savings accounts and unclaimed term deposits to the DEA fund...
Mitchell Marsh ruins Tim Robinson's career highlight
Australia defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the series opener at Mount Maunganui despite Tim Robinson's unbeaten 106 in his first T20I century. Captain Mitchell Marsh led the chase with 85 runs off 43 balls as Australia reached the target with 19 deliveries remaining. Travis Head and Marsh combined for 67 runs during the power play to establish control. New Zealand collapsed to 6 for 3 before Robinson rebuilt the innings alongside Daryl Mitchell in a 92-run partnership. Robinson survived five dropped chances while reaching his century from 65 balls. Australia maintained its dominance through the chase as Matt Short added 29 runs and Tim David finished the match.
Shorey, Suman get roped into TVF's Pyramid Scheme
Prime Video will premiere The Pyramid Scheme in 2026, backed by The Viral Fever production company. Shreyansh Pandey created the series while Ashish Shukla joined him as co-director. The story follows Goldy as his multi-level marketing ambitions create chaos that threatens his family relationships and financial future. Paramvir Cheema leads the cast alongside Ranvir Shorey, Shekhar Suman, Aanjjan Srivastav, Smita Bansal, and Alfia Jafry. The production team recently shared filming updates on social media. Shorey recently appeared in Bindiya Ke Bahubali and described The Pyramid Scheme as having a sensitive approach to its genre. He noted the humor emerges naturally from characters and situations rather than forced comedy.
Tata Communications drags BSNL into the modern age
Tata Communications has deployed digital infrastructure to enable BSNL's new eSIM services through its GSMA-certified MOVE platform. The system allows BSNL to provision eSIMs for mobile subscribers nationwide via secure QR codes that eliminate physical SIM cards. Users can remotely activate 2G, 3G and 4G connectivity while dual-SIM devices permit simultaneous use of eSIMs and traditional SIMs for international roaming. BSNL Chairman A Robert Ravi said the nationwide eSIM launch advances telecom capabilities with enhanced flexibility and security. Tata Communications initially targets consumers, but designed the platform to expand into enterprise IoT applications. The company previously partnered with Microsoft in February to integrate...
Kajol babysits Jaya Bachchan for Mumbai cameras
Ajay Devgn and Kajol attended the Maha Navami celebration at Mumbai's Sarbojanin Durga pandal wearing matching green outfits. The actress wore a saree with silver details and a gajra while her husband complemented her in a green kurta. Their daughter Nysa Devgan joined them at the festival along with other regular attendees such as Rani Mukerji and filmmaker Karan Johar. The couple married in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony on Feb. 24, 1999, and have two children. They have appeared together in multiple hit films during their careers. Jaya Bachchan also attended the Durga Puja celebrations on Ashtami wearing a red silk saree. Kajol repeatedly asked photographers not to shout while inviting Bachchan to pose for cameras. The...
Agrawal, another suit, now runs Commerce Dept
Rajesh Agrawal has assumed office as Secretary of the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The 1994-batch IAS officer from the Manipur cadre brings nearly 30 years of administrative expertise across multiple sectors, including skill development, power, agriculture, and small businesses. He earned a statistics degree and a master's in operations research from Delhi University along with an executive diploma in international business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Agrawal joined the commerce department in December 2022 as an additional secretary and later became the chief negotiator for major trade agreements with the United States, Australia, and ASEAN nations. He previously represented India...
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