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Mumbai, Sep 26 - Actor Ankita Lokhande recently took a trip down memory lane as she shared a throwback video from her television breakthrough show "Pavitra Rishta". The clip which instantly struck an emotional chord with fans featured Ankita alongside her co-star and the late Sushant Singh Rajput in what appeared to be a Navratri special episode of the daily soap. The video brought back many memories not just of the beloved on-screen couple Archana and Manav but also of Ankita and Sushant's real-life love story that began on the sets of "Pavitra Rishta". The two started dating during the shoot of their show and quickly became one of television's most admired couples, both on screen and off screen. The relationship lasted for nearly 7 years before they parted ways, a break-up that left fans shocked. Ankita during her Big Boss 17 stint had once openly spoken about how deeply the separation affected her, revealing that it took her almost two and a half years to come out of the breakup drama. Despite their breakup, Ankita has often recalled Sushant with fondness. She was also seen speaking about him on multiple occasions, often getting emotional while recounting their fond memories. Ankita also shared how Sushant's sudden death in 2020 had disturbed her to the core. In her vulnerable moments, Ankita credited her now-husband, businessman Vicky Jain, for being the strongest support system. She expressed that it was he who stood by her like a rock and helped her navigate through the darkest phase of life when Sushant passed away. Fans of Pavitra Rishta continue to remember the magnetic chemistry Ankita and Sushant shared on screen as Archana and Manav. Their pairing was not only a massive hit in the serial but also translated into real life, making them one of television's most celebrated couples. Their breakup left their fans in a state of extreme shock, marking the end of an era both on screen and off screen. With this nostalgic throwback, Ankita Lokhande has once again reminded fans of the timeless charm of "Pavitra Rishta" and the love story of Archana and Manav that became a significant chapter in her as well as her fans' lives.
New Delhi: The comedy series Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment has once again captured the audience's attention, but this time in the latest promo for Season 2, actress Ankita Lokhande left viewers buzzing with speculation after she appeared to hint at a pregnancy during a fun on-screen moment. The recently released promo opens with comedian Krushna Abhishek snatching an ingredient from Ankita's hand and sprinting away. As Ankita chases him, she suddenly stops and says, "Main pregnant hoon, main bhaag nahi sakti" (I am pregnant, I can't run), a line which shocks the entire cast. Krushn ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ankita Lokhande shared some "raw" pictures of herself as she celebrated unfiltered beauty that comes from being present. Ankita took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of herself standing on the balcony. The sunlight softly touches her skin adding an extra golden glow and the wind adds the drama to the actress' perfect curly hair. The actress, who looks stunning dressed in a black and white dress, wrote her thoughts in the caption section. She wrote: "There's a kind of beauty that isn't filtered, posed, or planned... It's in the way ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 14 (ANI): The wait is finally over for Bigg Boss Tamil fans, as the popular reality show is all set to return with its ninth season. This season will once again see Vijay Sethupathi as the host, a familiar face whose charm and presence have become key parts of the show. His return ends weeks of speculation among fans about whether he would continue hosting the much-loved programme. Also Read | Ankita Lokhande Breaks Down in Tears After Husband Vicky Jain Meets With Accident, Gets 45 Stitches. The official announcement was made by the channel on Saturd ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Late Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi said please pray for my pari as he addressed the media following the cremation. A visibly shattered Parag said, "Please mazak drama mat banaiyega. Main ab sab se request karta hu please meri pari ke liye sab pray kariyega' (Please do not make a drama. I request you all to kindly pray for my fairy)" Shefali's final rites were performed at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium by her father, brother, and husband according to Hindu tradition. Shefali's "Bigg Boss 13" co-contestant Sidharth Shukla was also laid to rest at Mumb ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Late actress Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi performed her Ashthi Visarjan at Mumbai's Juhu Beach on Sunday. An unconsolable Parag was accompanied by close family, friends, and well-wishers during the ceremony. On Saturday, Parag, along with Shefali's father and brother also performed her final rites as per Hindu tradition at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium. Addressing the media post the cremation, Parag said, "Please mazak drama mat banaiyega. Main ab sab se request karta hu please meri pari ke liye sab pray kariyega' (Please avoid any drama and don't ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will hold a joint protest march of their parties in the city on July 5 against what they allege is imposition of Hindi in the state's schools from Class 1 through the new three-language policy. This will be the first time they will come together on a political platform after Raj Thackeray's decision to quit Shiv Sena to form MNS nearly two decades ago.There has been speculation of a reunion of the estranged cousins for the coming civic polls, and the protest march is being seen as the first step in that direction, reports Chaitanya Marpakwar.Uddhav and Raj had ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
Last night, TV stars Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain threw a grand Diwali party in Mumbai. Various Bollywood celebrities as well as television stars graced the party with their fashionable presence. Amid all the flashing lights and celeb appearances, hosts Vicky Jain and Krushna Abhishek grabbed the attention of fans with their fun dance duet. A video from the party showed Vicky Jain taking the dance floor along with Krushna Abhishek and delivering an energetic dance number, spreading an infectio ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the release of his upcoming sports comedy "Sitaare Zameen Par", Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded musical evening at his residence in Mumbai. Treating the netizens with a glimpse of the fun evening, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped a video of himself bringing the house down. The clip featured Kapil enjoying a fruitful jamming session with music composer Shankar Mahadevan, with Aamir Khan accompanying the two. "A special evening with the special "sitaare"of "sitaare zameen par" . Thank you Aamir bhai for the most beautiful evening & Wish you the bes ...Read More >
New Delhi: The entertainment industry woke up to devastating news as actress and model Shefali Jariwala, fondly remembered as the 'Kaanta Laga' girl, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42. While many know her for her hit music videos and stint on 'Bigg Boss 13', Shefali had also carved a brief but memorable path in the South Indian film industry, sharing screen space with Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar. In 2011, Shefali appeared in the hit Kannada film 'Hudugaru', directed by K. Madesh. She featured in the peppy number 'Pankaja', a high-energy dance track that added a touch of glamour ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Panic gripped northeast Delhi's Brahmpuri area after the sudden death of Mohit Garg, who was found unconscious in a hotel room where he had hosted a party with friends. According to officials, Garg had checked into the hotel on Saturday afternoon and later invited a group of friends for a gathering in his room. The celebration, however, took a grim turn when he collapsed during the evening. Hotel staff informed the police, who arrived at the spot and found him unresponsive. He was rushed to JPC Hospital, where doctors declared him "brought dead". His body was subsequently shifted t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ahead of the release of his upcoming sports comedy 'Sitaare Zameen Par', Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded musical evening at his residence in Mumbai. Treating the netizens with a glimpse of the fun evening, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped a video of himself bringing the house down. The clip featured Kapil enjoying a fruitful jamming session with music composer Shankar Mahadevan, with Aamir Khan accompanying the two. "A special evening with the special "sitaare"of "sitaare zameen par" . Thank you Aamir bhai for the most beautiful evening & Wish you the best for #sitaarezameenpar ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress and model Shaifali Jariwala, who became an overnight sensation in the 2000s following her performance in the music video 'Kaanta Laga' and became a household name, died after suffering a cardiac arrest on the intervening night of June 27-28. According to reports, Shaifali was rushed to the hospital by her husband and three others, but by the time they arrived, she had already passed away. Media sources confirm that she was brought in dead and could not be revived. The sudden demise of the 42-year-old star has come as a shock to both the entertainment industry and her fans. ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...Read More >
Noted Kannada theatre artist and comedian Raju Talikote passed away at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack at a private hospital in Manipal, Udupi district. Talikote, who was in Udupi for a film shoot, reportedly suffered the cardiac arrest on Sunday night and was admitted to the hospital, where he breathed his last the following evening. His last rites will be held on Tuesday at his native Chikka Sindagi in Sindagi taluk, Vijayapura district, according to sources close to the family. ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai police are looking into the sudden passing away of actress Shefali Jariwala at the young age of 42 on Friday night. According to the latest statement, the Amboli police station has so far recorded statements from ten people in the case. The police further stated that the postmortem report is expected to be available within the next one or two days, and the real cause of Shefali's death will be known only once the postmortem report has been received. As part of the investigation, the police have also inspected the CCTV cameras installed in Shefali's ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Prabhudeva will be seen headlining a political crime thriller, Sethurajan IPS. Set against the charged backdrop of rural Tamil Nadu, the show follows Sethurajan IPS, a cop entangled in a politically sensitive murder case that spirals into a battle of power, identity, and justice, as per a press note. Also Read | 77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in Your Country. Excited about the show, Prabhudeva said, "Sethurajan IPS isn't just a cop; he's a man caught in a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Popular actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her appearance in the iconic music video 'Kanta Laga', has passed away at the age of 42. The shocking news has sent a wave of grief through the entertainment industry. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Hospital after she reportedly collapsed at home. Unfortunately, doctors declared her dead on arrival.The body has been moved to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem examination. Initial reports suggest that Shefali died due to a heart attack or cardiac arrest, although the exact cause will be confirmed after a ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 28: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy reaffirmed the Central Government's full support to the mineral and coal-rich North Eastern states at a Mining Ministers' Conclave held here on Saturday. Addressing the gathering on the second day of the event, the Minister highlighted the Centre's commitment to strengthening mining infrastructure, fast-track project approvals, and promoting sustainable mining practices in the region. He stated that the development of the North East is central to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with the eight states--Assam, Arunachal Prad ...Read More >
Popular theatre artist and filmmaker Yashwant Sardeshpande passed away on Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 60. The veteran theatre artist was in Dharwad on Sunday morning, where he performed a play. He arrived in Bangalore on Monday morning and was later rushed to the Fortis Hospital due to the attack. He passed at 10 am on September 29. Who was Yashwant Sardeshpande? Yashwant Sardeshpande was born in Ukkali village in Basavana Bagevadi taluk of Bijapur district in Karnata ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has strongly criticised sections of the media for their insensitive coverage of actress Shefali Jariwala's death. The actor, who was last seen in Baby John, took to Instagram on Sunday to call out the lack of empathy in how some outlets have reported the tragedy. In a note posted to his Instagram Stories, Varun urged members of the media and industry colleagues to handle such incidents with dignity and compassion. "Again one more passing of a soul being insensitively covered by the media. I just don't understand why do u have to cover someone's grief. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ankita Lokhande's husband and businessman Vicky Jain recently met with a horrifying accident. The businessman was admitted to hospital after multiple glass pieces pierced his hand, leading him to receive 45 stitches. The actress, like a doting wife, stood by him rock solid and was seen serving and taking care of him with all her heart and soul. Ankita, who seemed to have become emotional, took to her social media account to share a few pictures from their happy moments and penned a heartfelt note for her husband. "Mere Humsafar It's always been you holding my hand, making me feel saf ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's passenger vehicle sales crossed the one million mark in the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2025-26 with exports registering a double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday. "Passenger Vehicles, comprising utility vehicles and cars, saw their highest ever exports in Q1 of 2025-26 of 2.04 Lakh units, registering a growth of 13.2 per cent over Q1 of 2024-25," according to the SIAM statement. Export growth in this segment was driven by stable demand across most markets, with strong perfo ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transparent manner, the same must happen in BTR. The BJP will ensure inclusive growth and build a prospero ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so long. He kept complaining, but we stayed quiet because he was in Class 10. He even told his school coun ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 26: In the sanctified atmosphere of the NSCI Dome, Worli, Mumbai, seekers from across the globe have gathered to immerse themselves in the sacred tide of Paryushan Mahaparva 2025. This most venerated festival of the Jain tradition commenced on 20th August, and over the course of eight transformative days, it is uniting aspirants in a profound journey of devotion, reflection, and inner elevation. With the blessings of Param Krupalu Dev and under the compassionate guidance of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, each dawn and dusk is unfolding as an opportunity to nurtur ...Read More >