Month: September 2025

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has sent a love-filled birthday wish for his wife, Mira Rajput.

Taking to his Instagram handle, Shahid shared a string of pictures with Mira as he expressed his love for her.

Calling himself lucky about being with her, the actor wrote, “Happy birthday my love. You complete me. God wrapped you up in a little bundle of joy and saved you for me. And I am lucky to have you for the rest of my life. Be happy, be healthy, express yourself every chance you get …. In every way you like… may your radiance fill everything you touch.”

The post featured a few unseen pictures of Mira Rajput, with the first one showing her relaxing in the lawn, soaking in the sunshine. It was followed by other pictures of her at different outdoor locations.

Shahid wrapped the carousel with a romantic snap of himself with Mira, with a beautiful background.

Fans, along with many other Bollywood celebrities, also took to the comment section and reacted to the post, including the likes of Dia Mirza and Hrithik Roshan.

Mira Rajput’s birthday came on the heels of her son, Zain’s 7th birthday. Taking to her Instagram handle, Mira wrote an adorable note, “Cool beans, blue jeans and everything sweet if you please. Happy 7th to our Zain, you make every day, a noisy seventh heaven. Time to kick up another storm!”

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput got married on July 7, 2015, in an intimate wedding in Delhi. The duo had an arranged marriage.

They welcomed their first child, daughter Misha, in 2016 and son Zain in 2018.

Besides sharing a strong relationship as husband and wife, the couple has also collaborated professionally, with the recent launch of Athletifreak’s first physical store in Asia.

Shahid and Mira arrived at the Select Citywalk Mall in New Delhi for a fun game of pickleball, bringing their A-game at the launch. (ANI)

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) launched a nationwide initiative to promote the message of fitness and social awareness – the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ campaign on Sunday.

Supermodel and fitness icon Milind Soman was announced as the ambassador for the campaign, which coincides with the celebrations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17.

Milind Soman, along with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, was present at the launch. He expressed his delight over being a part of the campaign, voicing the message of making India free from addiction.

“It is a gift to PM Modi on his birthday. The run will take place on September 21, and the idea is to get 1 million Indians running on the day. The move is unprecedented and something that has never happened before. It has a great theme and sends the message of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’, which means we still have to continue our fight against drugs at every level to ensure that the youth in the country can contribute to the highest level,” Milind told the media.

At the campaign launch, Milind Soman and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya took part in a push-up challenge, with many others also joining in as they drew attention to the message of fitness.

“Today, the members of the Yuva Morcha had a push-up challenge with Milind, and all of them appeared to be quite fit. This is a message for the young India to be fit, to be focused on their health, and most importantly, to be away from drugs,” Surya told ANI.

At the event, the BJP MP heaped words of praise for Milind, calling him the perfect choice for the campaign.

“When I was in high school, I was largely following the fitness achievements of Milind Soman. He is the fittest Indian today and a big example and role model for young Indians to be fit and self-reliant. I requested him to attend the event two days ago, and he immediately agreed to the same,” Surya said at the event.

The ‘Namo Yuva Run’ campaign will be carried out across 75 cities, with the participation of more than 10,000 people on September 21. (ANI)

The restored 4K version of the Bollywood classic Sholay, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in the lead roles, had a gala premiere at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday.

Bollywood star Bobby Deol attended the premiere, representing Dharmendra in the film festival. Taking to their Instagram handle, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) shared the photos from the premiere.

Along with Bobby Deol, the restored 4K version gala premiere of Sholay was also attended by director Ramesh Sippy and producer Shezad Sippy, and FHF Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur.

Bobby Deol interacted with fans and gave his autograph to the Toronto Film Festival crowd.

While sharing the photos, FHF wrote, “The restored ‘Sholay’ had a gala premiere at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival with Director Ramesh Sippy, actor Bobby Deol, producer Shehzad Sippy and FHF Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur walking the red carpet lined with press and hordes of enthusiastic fans.”

This special screening will take place at a gala event at the 1800-seater Roy Thomson Hall, befitting the legendary status of the film.

Released in 1975, ‘Sholay’ has turned into a cult favourite in Indian cinema, owing to its powerful story, memorable characters, iconic dialogues, and evergreen songs like ‘Yeh Dosti’, ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’, ‘Haa Jab Tak Hai Jaan’, ‘Holi Ke Din’, and others.

The film’s story focuses on the fictitious Ramgarh village, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plans to defeat the notorious bandit, Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan), with the help of Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra).

Upon arriving in the village, the duo realise the menace of Gabbar Singh and double their efforts to help Thakur. Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini are seen playing Jai and Veeru’s love interests as Radha and Basanti, respectively. (ANI)

Senior Planetarium Engineer at Nehru Planetarium, OP Gupta, said that the total Lunar Eclipse will peak at 11:48 pm on Sunday and will last for 48 minutes.

He also added that the eclipse will be seen in India, Pakistan, and China today.

“The eclipse will peak at 11.48 pm and last for 48 minutes. People can watch it easily. It will not harm the eyes. You can even eat and drink during it. This eclipse cannot only be seen in India but also in Pakistan and China. In Delhi, the penumbral phase (initial phase) will start at 8.58 pm. The partial eclipse will begin at around 9.57 pm,” Gupta told ANI.

The total lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to take place today, offering the skywatchers a rare and mesmerising celestial spectacle.A lunar eclipse occurs only during the full moon phase, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon.

During this alignment, Earth’s shadow falls on the lunar surface, which results in reducing its brightness and often giving it a reddish tint, popularly referred to as the ‘Blood Moon.’

A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface.

Lunar eclipses occur at the full moon phase. When Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun, Earth’s shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth.

In total lunar eclipse, the Moon moves into the inner part of Earth’s shadow, or the umbra. Some of the sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere reaches the Moon’s surface, lighting it dimly. (ANI)

Congress has augmented its campaign to call out the alleged discrepancies in the previously held assembly elections and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar.

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has launched a newsletter, standing firm on his revelations of alleged “vote theft” against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Centre.

“The opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s campaign against ‘vote theft’ is exposing how the Election Commission and BJP are colluding to steal your vote and rigging the elections,” Congress posted on X while informing about the release of a newsletter that entails Gandhi’s “atom bomb” presser.

In his press conference held on August 7, Gandhi alleged over one lakh fake voters in the Mahadevapura assembly constituency in Karnataka’s Bengaluru Central.

The newsletter also highlights Gandhi’s ‘Vote Adhikaar Yatra’ in Bihar, where he was joined by his allies in the INDIA bloc, including Bihar LoP and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.

Earlier in the day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the ECI, questioning whether the poll body has become “BJP’s back-office for vote theft.

In a post on X, Kharge shared a media report on the alleged EC’s decision to withhold details in a probe related to voter fraud in Karnataka’s Aland Constituency.

Kharge shared the chronological details of what he believed was the “massive deletion” of voters in the Aland constituency ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections in 2023.

“Is the Election Commission of India (ECI) now the BJP’s back office for vote chori? Understand the chronology. Ahead of the May 2023 Karnataka elections, Congress had exposed a massive deletion of voters in the Aland Constituency. Thousands of voters were stripped of their rights through a very sophisticated operation of forging Form 7 applications,” Kharge said.

“In Feb 2023, a case was filed. The probe revealed 5,994 forged applications – clear evidence of a massive attempt at voter fraud. The Congress government then ordered a CID probe to catch the culprits,” he added. (ANI)

Russia launched its largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war overnight into Sunday, deploying more than 800 drones and striking a Kyiv government building for the first time, CNN reported.

An infant was among at least two people killed during drone strikes on several residential buildings in the Ukraine capital, which was under an air-raid siren for 11 hours.

Russia launched a total of 810 drones, four ballistic missiles and nine cruise missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said. While most were shot down by air defences, 54 drones and nine missiles hit targets across Ukraine, it said.

The latest assault surpasses the size of a July attack that was previously the largest of the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022. It also comes after recent attempts by Kyiv’s Western allies to broker a peace deal, as per CNN.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as “vile,” saying that “such killings now, when real diplomacy could have started a long time ago, are a deliberate crime and a prolongation of the war.”

“The world can make the Kremlin’s criminals stop killing, all we need is political will,” Zelenskyy said.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called it a “massive attack,” saying the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, and Odesa all came under fire, as well as Kyiv.

In the capital, the building that houses the prime minister’s office, as well as some government ministries, was struck in the assault, she said, CNN reported.

“For the first time, the Government building, its roof, and upper floors were damaged by the enemy attacks. Rescuers are extinguishing the fire. I thank them for their work,” Svyrydenko said.

Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said any Western troops in Ukraine would be considered “legitimate targets for defeat,” a day after it was announced that dozens of Western countries have pledged to contribute to a potential peacekeeping force there if a ceasefire deal is agreed. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the flood-affected Gurdaspur in Punjab on September 9, the Punjab BJP announced on Sunday.

PM Modi will review the rescue and relief work and meet with the families of people affected by the floods.

“Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is coming to Gurdaspur, Punjab, on 9th September. He will meet directly with the flood-affected brothers-sisters and farmers to share their sorrow and take every possible step to help the victims,” Punjab BJP said in a post on X.

“This visit of the Prime Minister proves that the central BJP government always stands with the people of Punjab and will provide full support in this difficult time,” they added.

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jhakar said that PM Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation and will assess the local conditions to provide maximum assistance to the state.

“Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation in Punjab and is closely monitoring it. He is visiting Punjab on September 9 to personally assess the local conditions and understand the ground realities to provide maximum assistance to the people of Punjab,” Sunil Jhakkar said in a post on X.

Sunil Jhakkar also informed about the visit of Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on September 5 and said that the central government teams will submit the reports on the damage caused by the floods.

“Earlier, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Chauhan was sent to evaluate the situation. Two central government teams, which visited to assess the damage caused by the floods in Punjab, are set to submit their reports to the central government after their tour. The Government of India stands firmly with the people of Punjab,” Jhakkar said.

As of Saturday, 46 people have lost their lives due to floods in Punjab, according to the officials.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh people have been affected.

He said that 24 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on the ground, supported by 144 boats and a state government helicopter.

He added that the Revenue Department has released Rs 71 crore for relief efforts. (ANI)

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge will host a dinner for the INDIA bloc MPs on Monday evening at the Parliament annexe, a day before voting for the Vice-Presidential election.

The meeting is to reinforce the opposition’s unity and support for their VP candidate, B Sudershan Reddy, who is also supported by All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

“@TelanganaCMO spoke to me today and requested that we support Justice Sudershan Reddy as Vice President. @aimim_national will extend its support to Justice Reddy, a fellow Hyderabadi and a respected jurist,” Owaisi wrote in a post on social media platform X.

The election, scheduled for September 9, will witness a direct contest between Justice (Retd.) B Sudershan Reddy, backed by the INDIA bloc, and the NDA’s nominee, CP Radhakrishnan.

The Vice Presidential post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 21, citing health reasons.

The VP is elected through an electoral college, which consists of MPs from both houses of Parliament.

The election of the Vice President is governed by the provisions under Articles 64 and 68 of the Constitution. The Election Commission notifies the VP polls by the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.

As per Article 66(1) of the Constitution of India, the election of the Vice President shall be held by the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote, and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot.

Earlier, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had also issued a letter to all its Members of Parliament (MPs), directing them to reach Delhi by September 6.

BJP national president JP Nadda has invited all party MPs for a dinner at his residence on September 6 at 7 pm. On September 7, the MPs have been instructed to attend a party workshop scheduled from 9 am till late evening.

The workshop will continue on September 8 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament complex. Later that evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for all MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at his residence. (ANI)

The recently announced GST 2.0 reforms have drawn a positive response from industry leaders across sectors, who see the overhaul as a catalyst for growth, affordability, and long-term sustainability.

From real estate and electric mobility to corporate transportation and tax advisory services, the impact of these changes is expected to be wide-ranging.

In the real estate sector, the reduction of GST on key construction materials like cement and steel is being viewed as a major boost.

Snehdeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman of Bhartiya Group, said, “The reduction of GST on cement, steel and related construction materials is a timely and much-needed boost for the real estate sector. Lower input costs will allow developers to invest more in superior design, modern amenities, and sustainable practices, while ensuring greater affordability for homebuyers.”

“Corporate real estate too will benefit from improved cost efficiencies, making office and commercial projects more attractive for businesses and investors,” he added.

The reforms also address the corporate transport ecosystem, with a sharp cut in GST on commercial vehicles from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. This is expected to enhance the viability of vehicle ownership for driver-partners and improve the scalability of corporate commute programs.

Sriram Kannan, Founder & CEO of Routematic, said, “The GST 2.0 reforms will significantly transform the corporate commute ecosystem in which Routematic operates. By reducing GST on commercial vehicles from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, more driver-partners will find it viable to purchase ICE vehicles at lower EMIs, boosting their earnings and livelihood security.”

In the electric vehicle (EV) space, keeping all EVs–across segments–within the 5% GST slab without cess is being viewed as a progressive, market-shaping move.

“The government’s decision to keep all EVs–whether mass market or luxury SUVs–under the 5% GST slab without any additional cess is a progressive step that will have a significant impact on adoption,” Vasudha Madhavan, Founder and CEO, Ostara Advisors.

From a tax and regulatory standpoint, the three-rate GST structure and process simplifications are being hailed as a long-awaited reform.

Subroto Bose, Partner, ASA & Associates, said, “The recommendations on tax rate changes by the GST Council will have a huge positive impact on consumption and boost production.”

“The 3-rate slab structure brings much-needed clarity, especially to foreign investors interested in the India growth story. Simplified GST registrations for small and low-risk businesses and sanction of risk-based provisional refunds will reduce administrative bottlenecks and facilitate trade,” he added. (ANI)

The total lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to take place today, offering the skywatchers a rare and mesmerising celestial spectacle.

A lunar eclipse occurs only during the full moon phase, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon.

During this alignment, Earth’s shadow falls on the lunar surface, which results in reducing its brightness and often giving it a reddish tint, popularly referred to as the ‘Blood Moon.’

While talking to ANI, Priest Mahendra Nath said that the Lunar Eclipse will take place from 9:57 pm to 1:26 am today.

“There will be a lunar eclipse from 9:57 pm to 1:26 am today. The lunar eclipse will touch down from 9:57 pm. Its liberation will be at 1:26 am. The Sutak of the lunar eclipse will begin at 12:57 pm,” said Priest Mahendra Nath.

While cautioning the people about the Lunar Eclipse, the Priest said that no one should consume food except the “elderly”, “sick” and “pregnant women.”

As for the Lunar Eclipse effect on the horoscope, Priest Mahendra Nath says that the Lunar Eclipse will be falling on the Aquarius. Hence, he advises the Aquarius zodiac sign people to practice caution and chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra to reduce its effect on their health.

“At the time of the lunar eclipse, no one should eat food except the elderly, the sick and pregnant women. This eclipse is falling on the Aquarius zodiac sign. Its effect will be especially on the Aquarius sign. Those born in Aquarius should be cautious and chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra as much as possible so that its effect on their health will not be adverse,” said Priest Mahendra Nath.

However, Mahendra Nath calls the upcoming Lunar Eclipse advantageous for the individuals with the zodiac signs of Aries, Scorpio and Sagittarius.

“The auspicious results of this eclipse are auspicious for Aries, Scorpio and Sagittarius, but it will have adverse effects on the remaining zodiac signs,” said Mahendra Nath.

According to the Senior Planetarium Engineer at Nehru Planetarium, OP Gupta, the Lunar Eclipse will last for 48 minutes.

While talking to ANI, he said, “In Delhi, the penumbral phase (initial phase) will start at 8.58 pm…The partial eclipse will begin at around 9.57 pm. It will peak at around 11.48 pm. Its duration will be a little more than 48 minutes.”

This is the second Lunar Eclipse of 2025. The first one took place in March this year. (ANI)