Indian President Droupadi Murmu is set to take a sortie on a Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana on Wednesday. This comes as India commemorates Operation Sindoor, launched in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2022. Murmu, the third President and second woman to do so, will fly in a Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station in 2023. Rafale jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation, were officially inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2020.
On the occasion of actress Alice Kaushik's 28th birthday, her boyfriend and co-star from the show Pandya Store, Kanwar Dhillon, shared a sweet post on his Instagram. The couple can be seen twinning in black outfits in the picture, with Alice wearing cool printed pants and Kanwar sporting black shorts. Kanwar's heartfelt message wishing for her good health, happiness, and success showcases their love and chemistry. Their journey from on-screen romance to a real-life relationship has been going strong for almost 4 years now.
Maddock Films and Dinesh Vijan proudly unveil the trailer for Ikkis, a moving tribute to the bravery of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film marks the debut of Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, who plays the young war hero with conviction and passion. Packed with intense battle sequences and emotional depth, Ikkis promises to be a must-watch for all those who appreciate stories of courage and sacrifice.
Fox News' "Jesse Watters Primetime" will air live from the University of Mississippi during the Turning Point USA event, where Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk will be speaking. The event, which is part of the American Comeback Tour, will also be livestreamed on Fox Nation and will feature an exclusive interview with Erika Kirk by Watters. The event is free for students and has a general attendee waitlist.
Young chess prodigy D Gukesh emerged as the leader in the highly anticipated 'Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown' tournament after defeating top-ranked players like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana. While the tournament features some of the biggest names in the sport, Gukesh's impressive performance has captured the attention of the chess community. However, the tournament has not been without controversy, as Nakamura's previous actions during an exhibition event with Gukesh have caused a stir among Indian fans.
Bollywood celebrities took to social media to extend their warm wishes to devotees on the last day of Chhath Puja. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also joined in, expressing happiness over the completion of the four-day long festival. Devotees across the country gathered at ghats and riverbanks to offer prayers and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being. Heavy security arrangements were made in places like Bihar and Delhi to ensure smooth conduct of the celebrations.
Famous footballer and loving father, David Beckham, revealed in a guest-edited magazine feature that his daughter Harper gifted him a white rose named after him, Sir David Beckham Rose. Harper collaborated with the British monarch to create this special flower, which will be launched at a next year's flower show. As a rose lover, David was touched by the gesture and has planted a garden in their home to grow the rose. The sale of each plant will go towards the foundation where David is an ambassador, making this gift even more special and meaningful.
After a shocking double eviction on Bigg Boss 19, former contestant Rahul Vaidya took to social media to express his disappointment over Baseer Ali's early exit from the show. He wrote that Baseer deserved to be in the top 2 and that there are many undeserving contestants still in the house. Diandra Soares also showed support for Baseer, stating that she feels bad for him and wishes him all the best for his future. Before entering Bigg Boss, Baseer had participated in Roadies Rising, Ace Of Space 2, and won Splitsvilla 10.
Shehnaaz Gill's brother Shehbaz, currently a contestant in Bigg Boss 19, has been claiming to have the support of late actor and BB13 winner Sidharth Shukla's fans to avoid nominations. This has not gone well with social media users, who are slamming Shehbaz for trying to gain footage under Sidharth's name. The weekend episode shot on Friday revealed that Baseer Ali and Nehal Chudasama were the evicted contestants in the double eviction week, without anyone going into the secret room.
The drama in the Bigg Boss 19 house continues as Abhishek Bajaj's ex-wife, Akanksha Jindal, shares a cryptic note on her Instagram story, hinting at her possible entry as a wildcard contestant on the popular reality show. During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, host Salman Khan hinted at her possible entry and indirectly called out Abhishek for his past actions. The former couple reportedly separated in 2020 but Akanksha clarified that it was actually in 2023 and hit back at trolls who criticized her for "exposing" him after six years. With Salman's cryptic remarks and Abhishek's concerned reaction, this is definitely one wildcard entry to watch out for.