Month: September 2025

Bollywood couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol made a stunning arrival at ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ premiere, bringing star power to the evening.

Ajay and Kajol appeared in full spirits as they showed support for Aryan Khan, the son of their dear friend, superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Maa’ actor also shared insight glimpses from the event, showing her reunion with SRK as well as Gauri Khan and Aryan Khan. In her post, Kajol dropped a candid video with her husband, Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh.

With a surprised reaction to the show’s title, Kajol hilariously announced it as “The Beep Beep of Bollywood” leaving others in splits.

As she further asked the same to her ‘Dilwale’ co-star, Shah Rukh replied, “Everything is…most of the show is…” Ajay Devgn appeared visibly amused as he smiled throughout the banter.

The post also featured a picture from the red carpet and selfies with Shah Rukh, Aryan, Suhana, and Gauri.

In her caption, Kajol could be seen showing her excitement for the show as she added, “With the Ba***ds of Bollywood 😉 congrats @aryan___ .. only thing more awesome I’m sure will be ur show! Too excited.”

Fans instantly took to the comment section and celebrated the reunion and the actors’ friendship. One wrote, “Great to see all of them together,” while another added, “Three in one is amazing.”

Earlier at the premiere, Ajay Devgn and Kajol were seen twinning in black outfits. While Ajay kept it classic in an all-black ensemble, Kajol chose a combination of black and blue.

Besides them, many other celebrities also attended the event on Wednesday, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Madhuri Dixit, Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor, and Farah Khan. The Ambani family also graced the red carpet.

Written and directed by Aryan Khan, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ premiered on Netflix on September 18. (ANI)

Rapper Cardi B has confirmed her fourth pregnancy, set to embrace parenthood with boyfriend Stefon Diggs.

In a recent interview, Cardi B revealed that her fourth baby is due before her tour launches in February next year, as per People.

“I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs. I am excited,” she said.

Expressing her delight over the new phase of motherhood, the rapper added that she feels being in a good space and “very strong and powerful.”

“I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby,” she said.

During the conversation, Cardi B also spoke about her relationship and said, “Me and my man, we’re very supportive of each other. We’re in the same space in our careers. I feel like we’re really great and one of the best at what we do. And I think the same way. ‘Yeah, you’re one of the greatest, but what’s next. What are we doing again? We have to do it again, all the time.’ We’re never, like, comfortable. We just have to keep going, and that’s just what we are,” as quoted by People.

She emphasised how her partner made her feel confident and strong, as she recalled having a panic attack.

“He was just like, ‘Girl, you better get it together.’ … I feel like feeling safe, feeling confident, it makes you feel like you can take over the world,” Cardi said.

The rapper has been linked to Stefon Diggs since October 2024, while they made their first public appearance in May 2025.

Cardi already shares three children with her estranged husband, rapper Offset. The former couple are parents to daughters Kulture Kiara and Blossom Belle and son Wave Set.

She will welcome her first child with Diggs. (ANI)

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt turned heads in a glamorous avatar at the premiere of ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’.

The actor looked beautiful, dressed in a white gown as she walked the red carpet with her husband, Ranbir Kapoor. Alia also shared pictures of her evening look on Instagram, bringing her charm to social media.

“The good, the bads and the glam,” she captioned the post.

While fans swooned over her beauty and stunning appearance, fellow actor Deepika Padukone couldn’t help but show her love.

Taking to the comment section, Deepika wrote, “STUNNING!” along with a heart-eyed emoji.

Many others also reacted to the post, including Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, who wrote, “OMG WOWS.” Bhumi Pednekar, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, and Saba Pataudi also loved the actor’s pictures.

Coming back to the event, Alia Bhatt chose a strappy long white dress with a satin finish. She completed the look with a statement belt, light jewellery, and a white hand-held bag. Alia kept her hair tied in a bun, further accentuated with smoky eyes and nude lips.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor also arrived at the premiere, with visuals showing the couple entering hand-in-hand before posing for the media. Ranbir was dressed in a white shirt, which he paired with a white blazer and black trousers.

Many other celebrities also attended the premiere, including the likes of Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Vicky Kaushal, Madhuri Dixit, Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor, and Farah Khan. The Ambani family also graced the red carpet.

On the work front, Alia Bhatt will be next seen in ‘Alpha’, also starring Sharvari. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film, which is expected to boast a female-centric narrative, will hit theatres on December 25, 2025. (ANI)

The Chief Justice of India (CJI), BR Gavai, on Thursday responded to the social media reaction over his remarks that came while dismissing a plea seeking restoration of a 7-foot-long beheaded structure of Lord Vishnu in the Javari temple in Khajuraho, MP.

CJI Gavai clarified that he respects all religions.

The comments came during the post-lunch session of the CJI-led bench at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

The Solicitor General of India (SGI), Tushar Mehta, who was also present at the court, stated that he has known the CJI for the last ten years and knows very well that the CJI visits all religious places. Mehta added that these days, things are blown out of proportion on social media.

“Newtons’ law says that every action has an equal reaction. Now every action has a disproportionate social media reaction,” Mehta said.

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, who was also present at the court, agreed with the aforesaid view and added that lawyers suffer every day due to such kinds of portrayals of issues on social media.

CJI Gavai, at this stage, also mentioned that even his remarks on the Nepal issue had received a similar reaction.

Justice K Vinod Chandran, who was on the bench beside CJI Gavai, also underscored the negative impact of misinformation on social media, calling it anti-social media, and shared his own experience of being misjudged online.

Senior Advocate Sanjay Nuli, who had represented the petitioner Rakesh Dalal in the Lord Vishnu matter, also clarified that the CJI never made the statement falsely attributed to him while flagging concern over misleading social media posts.”

The CJI had, during the hearing of the Lord Vishnu idol matter on Tuesday, remarked that the petitioner seeking directions to restore the idol should go and seek the remedy by praying to Lord Vishnu, as the Court declined to entertain the same.

While refusing to hear the case, the top court had opined that it’s a dispute over a temple which is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), suggesting that the ASI is an authority better equipped to intervene in this regard. (ANI)

India’s Coastal states are emerging as key hotspots for the smuggling of synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals, according to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)’s Annual Report 2024.

The report highlights that trafficking networks are increasingly exploiting maritime routes through Mumbai, Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, leading to a surge in seizures and arrests over the past five years.

The report reveals that maritime routes are increasingly being used by drug cartels due to relatively weaker surveillance compared to land borders. The quantity of drugs seized in maritime smuggling cases has risen nearly 500-fold since 2019.

In 2024 alone, the report reads, maritime enforcement agencies confiscated 10,564 kilograms of narcotics, excluding nearly 9.4 million NRX tablets and 1,000 injections. This marks a dramatic escalation compared to maritime seizures before 2020.

The report indicates a significant trend that shows a nearly “sixfold increase” in the seizures of Synthetic drugs between 2019 and 2024.

Substances such as Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS), Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), Mephedrone, and Methaqualone have become the most trafficked synthetic narcotics in India.

In 2024, approximately 11,994 kilograms of synthetic drugs were seized, compared to just 1,890 kilograms in 2019. Officials attribute this alarming rise to the high profitability of synthetic drugs and the growing market demand both domestically and internationally.

The report warns that synthetic narcotics have overtaken traditional drugs such as cannabis and opium in terms of profitability, with traffickers now focusing on methamphetamine and mephedrone production within India itself.

One of the most worrying trends flagged by the NCB is the discovery of multiple illicit drug manufacturing units across the country. In 2024 alone, enforcement agencies dismantled nine clandestine laboratories producing methamphetamine and mephedrone.

These labs were concentrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, the north-eastern states (including Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram), Delhi-NCR, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The seizures point to a well-organised domestic network supplying not only Indian markets but also feeding into international smuggling routes.

The NCB also recorded a steady rise in ATS seizures. In 2024, 8,406 kilograms of ATS were seized, nearly five times the 1,704 kilograms recovered in 2020.

Officials note that ATS trafficking is growing rapidly due to strong demand in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Middle Eastern markets.

As per the report, India’s vulnerability is amplified by its geographic location between two of the world’s largest narcotics-producing regions: the ‘Death Crescent’ (Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran) which remains the primary source of heroin, ATS, and hashish being smuggled into India largely through the western coast; and the ‘Death Triangle’ (Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos), the main supplier of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs, often smuggled via India’s eastern borders and maritime routes.

The report later pointed out that the traffickers frequently use major international ports like Chabahar in Iran, Gwadar, and Karachi in Pakistan as loading points for shipments bound for India.

As the NCB intensifies its crackdown, the focus is likely to remain on maritime interdiction, dismantling clandestine labs, and strengthening intelligence-sharing with global counterparts. With synthetic drugs rapidly replacing traditional narcotics as the traffickers’ commodity of choice, India’s fight against drug trafficking is entering a new and more dangerous phase. (ANI)

BJP leader Amit Malviya on Thursday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spreading false information on the extent of animal losses and monetary damages due to recent flooding in Punjab.

In a post on social media, Malviya claimed that Rahul Gandhi’s figures are far off from official state data and accused him of exploiting Punjab’s pain for “petty politics.”

His remarks came after Gandhi wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a comprehensive relief package for Punjab, stating that the state has suffered an estimated loss of at least Rs 20,000 crore, and over 10 lakh animals have perished due to floods.

Citing the Punjab government’s data, the BJP leader claimed that instead of over 10 lakh, only 34,000 animals have reportedly perished, and the state losses amount to Rs 13,289 crore and not Rs 20,000 crore.

Malviya posted on X, “Yet another pack of lies from Rahul Gandhi. In his letter to the Prime Minister, he claims 10 lakh animals have perished. But Punjab’s Animal Husbandry Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian (Sept 7) put the figure at 19,041 (including poultry), now reportedly about 34,000. Where did the missing 9.44 lakh animals go? The Punjab Chief Secretary told the PM that the state’s losses amount to ₹13,289 crores. Rahul Gandhi inflates it to ₹20,000 crores. Why this deliberate falsehood? While the Central Government is extending full support to flood-hit Punjab, Rahul Gandhi is busy reducing Punjabis to political pawns. Why exploit Punjab’s pain for petty politics?”

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a comprehensive relief package for Punjab, stating that the state has suffered an estimated loss of at least Rs 20,000 crore due to floods, and the Rs 1,600 crore initial relief announced by the union government “does grave injustice” to the people of the state.

Recalling his visit to the state, Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, said he witnessed shocking devastation and its human cost. He said over four lakh acres of paddy crop have been destroyed, and over 10 lakh animals have perished.

The Congress leader said that in this hour of need of Punjab, the Centre and people of the country must reassure every farmer, every soldier, and every family in Punjab that India stands with them.

“I write to you regarding the catastrophic floods that have devastated Punjab. During my recent visit, I witnessed the shocking devastation and its human cost. Over 4 lakh acres of paddy crop have destroyed, and over 10 lakh animals have perished. Lakhs of people, mostly from marginalised communities have lost their homes. The flood has also rendered vast tracts of land uncultivable in the near future. Even today, thousands of acres are submerged and villages remain cut off,” Rahul Gandhi said in his letter written on Tuesday.

He said the efforts of the community had helped people in their hour of need.

“Despite the gravity of this crisis, I witnessed the very best of humanity. Communities rallied behind those who lost everything. People opened their homes to strangers and shared whatever little they had. Their generosity, and commitment to help, often at great personal risk was admirable,” he said.

Rahul Gandhi said the situation demands a bolder response from the Centre in terms of financial assistance.

“The 1,600 crore initial relief announced by the union government does grave injustice to the people of Punjab. Estimates suggest that the state has suffered a loss of atleast Rs 20,000 Cr. This crisis demands a bolder response. I request the government to facilitate a quick assessment of the damage and deliver a comprehensive relief package,” he said.

“Punjab will rise again. In their hour of need, we must reassure every farmer, every soldier, and every family in Punjab that India stands with them. We must come together and extend all possible support to help rebuild their future,” he added. (ANI)

Heavy rainfall and associated landslides have significantly disrupted essential services across Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) reporting a total of 564 roads blocked, 525 power distribution transformers (DTRs) disrupted, and 281 water supply schemes affected as of September 18, 2025.

The cumulative death toll since the start of the monsoon season has reached 419. Of these, 237 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, while 182 deaths were a result of road accidents. The state has declared itself a disaster-affected state under the Disaster Management Act due to the extensive damage.

A total of 564 roads, including two National Highways, NH-03 and NH-503A, are currently blocked. The worst-affected districts for road closures include Kullu with 155 roads blocked, Mandi with 203, and Shimla with 50.

The continuous rain has led to 525 DTRs being disrupted, with the majority of outages reported in the Mandi district (327). Other significantly impacted districts include Kullu (23) and Kangra (34).

There are 281 water supply schemes that have been disrupted across the state. The Mandi district is also the most affected in this category, with 180 schemes disrupted. Other districts with significant water supply disruptions include Shimla (38) and Chamba (20).

Meanwhile, according to Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 237 people have died in various rain-related incidents, while an additional 182 deaths have been attributed to road accidents during the monsoon season.

The monsoon has caused widespread destruction to both private and public property. The cumulative loss to public property is estimated at Rs 4,59,536.54 Lakhs. The report details significant losses to key infrastructure, including losses to PWD (Public Works Department) reported at Rs 1,41,387.8 Lakhs.

Loss to Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) is at Rs 13,946.69 Lakhs. Loss to the Power Department is Rs 2,045.05 Lakhs. Damage to houses is also severe, with 583 pucca houses and 1676 kutcha houses partially damaged, while 934 pucca houses and 2150 kutcha houses were fully destroyed. (ANI)

Senior BJP leader and national council member Chetoor Balakrishnan (80) passed away. He had been resting at his residence in Omassery, Kozhikode, due to age-related ailments. The funeral will be held at his home compound on Thursday at 5 pm.

Balakrishnan had served as BJP state vice-president and Kozhikode district president. He also held several positions, including Mukkam Grama Panchayat member (twice), president of Mukkam Service Cooperative Bank, BSNL advisory committee member, Kerala Gramin Bank director, and member of the Central Government Vigilance and Monitoring Committee.

A retired teacher from Malayamma AUP School, he had contested from Koduvally constituency in the 1996 assembly elections.

He is survived by his wife Padmavathy, sons C.B. Binoj (teacher, St. Michael’s Higher Secondary School) and C.B. Anoop, and daughter-in-law Dr. Cine Binoj. (ANI)

The Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar Airport, is set to be inaugurated on October 30, marking a significant milestone for aviation in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The flight operations are expected to commence within 45 days, connecting at least 10 major cities in the first phase, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

“Jewar International Airport to be inaugurated on 30th October 2025, and within 45 days from that date, we can see the operations to start,” said Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Thursday.

The airport’s first phase will feature a single runway and a terminal capable of handling 12 million passengers annually, with the potential to expand to 70 million passengers across four phases.

Located 75 km from Delhi, it will be the NCR’s second international airport after Indira Gandhi International Airport, boosting connectivity for western Uttar Pradesh.

The airport is expected to be a strategic hub for cargo operations, enhancing logistics and economic growth.

The airport is linked by six roads, rapid rail-cum-metro, and pod taxis; it features a CAT-III B Instrument Landing System for operations in low visibility.

It was developed through a Public-Private Partnership with the Uttar Pradesh government and Zurich Airport International AG.

The Jewar Airport is expected to spur real estate development and generate about one lakh direct and indirect jobs.

It will relieve pressure on Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and enhance regional aviation. (ANI)