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Today marks Women’s Equality Day 2025 – a reminder of the journey towards equal rights and opportunities for women.

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated every year on 26 August all over the world. The purpose of celebrating Women’s Equality Day is to give equal rights to women. There are still many countries in the world where women are fighting for their rights and rights. In such a situation, this day is celebrated to raise the voice of the rights of women all over the world. Let us tell you that every year this day is celebrated according to a special theme. Let us know when and why this day is celebrated and what is the special reason for everything. History of Women’s Equality Day The United States observed Women’s Equality Day for the first time on August 26, 1971. This day is special because on this date the 19th Amendment to the Constitution came into force, ensuring women the right to vote. This day reminds of the decision to give women the official voting rights after a long struggle. According to the information, the initiative to celebrate this day was taken by the American National Women’s Party. Earlier, even respected thinkers like Rousseau and Kant believed that women are only ‘beautiful’ and ‘not suitable for serious employment’. But, many great women proved this ideology wrong. The world saw what women are capable of achieving. As a result, today women’s equality has increased much more than just sharing the right to vote. Shweta Tripathi’s appeal on Women’s Equality Day Shweta Tripathi, famous for her role as Golu in Mirzapur, shared her perspective on Women’s Equality Day. Shweta Tripathi says that ‘Even today we get such news, the incident of a 28-year-old woman being burnt alive by her husband is very sad. Therefore, equality should not be limited to policies only, it should start from home. If the family itself suppresses the dreams and voice of daughters, then the governments will not be able to do anything.’ Recalling her childhood, Shweta says that ‘I was fortunate that education and thinking always got importance in my house. Shweta believes that the fight for equality should be an important part of everyday life. People feel that talking about equality is a big issue. But in reality it should be made a part of everyday conversation. Until it becomes normal, there will be no change. Along with this, Shweta also believes that first of all women have to be honest with themselves. ‘We too have some dreams and desires. First of all we have to bring equality within ourselves, only then we will be able to expect change from others. This is not a conflict between women and men, but a shared responsibility of humanity.

Bigg Boss 19 begins: 16 contestants made a great start, the competition will be exciting

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TV’s most loved and controversial reality show Bigg Boss has arrived with a new season. Salman Khan once again took over as the host and made the premiere of Bigg Boss 19 grand. ‘Bigg Boss 19’ premiered on 24 August, the first glimpse of which has been revealed. The show started with Salman Khan’s dance performance. After this, the faces of the contestants coming to the show were revealed one by one. This time the theme of the show is a little different. The theme of the 19th season of Bigg Boss is related to politics, where the key to power will be in the hands of the public. On the first day, while the contestants are sent inside the house, one member was shown the way out from the stage itself. Let us tell you that Bigg Boss sought the opinion of the public to choose the 15th contestant. The public had to decide whether they would choose social media star Mridul Tiwari or Punjab’s popular singer Shehnaaz Gill’s brother Shehbaz Badesha. Fans of both put in their best efforts to make their favourite contestant win. Mridul Tiwari defeated Shehbaz Badesha badly with more votes. Mridul joined the house as the 16th contestant and Shehbaz had to return home from the stage itself. Mridul’s victory proved that he has a great fan following on social media. 16 contestants made a banging entry The contestants of the show started with the entry of Ashnoor Kaur. The second contestant was Tanya Mittal, the third contestant was ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’s Definite aka Zeeshan Qadri, the fourth and fifth contestants were Nagma Mirajkar-Aawaz Darbar. The audience was more impressed with these four contestants. Apart from these, Gaurav Khanna, Zeeshan Qadri, Bashir Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Atul Kishan, Amal Malik, Kunika Sadanand, Natella Poland, Pranit More, Neelam Giri, Nehal Chudasama and Mridul Tiwari are part of the show. There is no jail in the house this time This time the difference in Bigg Boss is that there is no jail in the house. Omung Kumar, the designer of Bigg Boss house, told that many things will be different in the house this time. One of which is that there will be no jail in the house this time. According to the report, Omung Kumar said that this time he did not want to make a jail. Bigg Boss house itself is a jail. He said that even though there will be no jail in this season, there will be other punishments throughout the season. Along with this, this time Bigg Boss has made many more changes in the show. Let us tell you that Bigg Boss told Salman Khan that this time he will not stop anyone. The contestants will have to solve all the issues among themselves. This time everything will be decided by the contestants. When and where to watch Bigg Boss 19? The first episode of ‘Bigg Boss 19’ was first seen on JioHotstar at 9 pm. After this, it was aired for TV viewers on Colors at 10:30 pm. If you have not seen the first episode of Bigg Boss 19 i.e. the grand premiere yet, then you have two options, TV and OTT. The rest of the days, this show will be shown on Colors TV daily at 10:30 pm.

PM Modi on Gujarat tour to launch multi-crore projects and roadshow

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from today, where he will launch and lay the foundation stone of several development projects costing more than Rs 5,400 crore. These projects include schemes related to urban development, energy, road and railways. PM Modi will reach Ahmedabad at around 4:30 pm today. Once he reaches Ahmedabad, the visit will kick off with a 3-km-long roadshow stretching from Naroda to Nikol. During this, a large number of people will give a grand welcome to PM Modi on both sides of the road. Let us tell you that a total of 12 stages have been built for the road show, on which cultural programs will be held. After the road show, he will rest for the night at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. On August 26, at around 10:30 am, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the indigenous production of hybrid battery electrodes in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. Apart from this, he will launch the export of battery electric vehicles and will also address a public meeting. Will inaugurate the project for expanding the road into six lanes. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of the project to expand the SP Ring Road from four lanes to six lanes, estimated to cost Rs 1,500 crore. According to sources, this six-lane controlled-entry expressway will be constructed in two phases and will be implemented under the hybrid annuity model. Apart from this, Prime Minister Modi will launch projects related to rainwater drainage in Shela, Manipur, Godhavi, Sanathal and Telav areas of Ahmedabad. At the same time, water distribution centers will be set up in Chandkheda and Naranpura. An investment of about Rs 110 crore and Rs 50 crore will be made on these schemes respectively. Will visit Maruti Suzuki plant On August 26, the second day of his Gujarat tour, PM Modi will visit Hansalpur in Ahmedabad district to review the Maruti Suzuki plant. The visit will mark the launch of the company’s new electric vehicle unit and the commencement of production for its first electric SUV. Then after this program, the Prime Minister will leave for Delhi. State Health Minister Rishikesh Patel said that these initiatives will accelerate growth in urban development, railways, roads, power and industry sectors. It will also improve infrastructure and connectivity and open up new economic opportunities in Gujarat. PM Modi’s response to US President Trump’s remarks On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while responding to US President Donald Trump’s remarks, said in Bengaluru that India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. He said that the country has moved up from the 10th position to the top 5 and will soon be among the top 3. During a program in Bengaluru, PM Modi responded to this by saying that the country is progressing rapidly and its flag is flying high in the sky. President Trump had termed India and Russia as weak economies along with imposing 25 percent duty on India on July 31.

Nikki murder case: Accused husband Vipin killed in encounter, mother-in-law arrested… Know the full story so far

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A painful incident that came to light from Greater Noida has shocked people. It is being told that on the night of 21 August 2025, 26-year-old Nikki was set on fire by her husband and in-laws in Sirsa village, allegedly due to dowry dispute. The video of Nikki’s beating went viral, in which Nikki’s husband and her mother-in-law were seen beating her. In this video, both were beating her badly. Nikki’s sister, who also happens to be her sister-in-law, captured the entire incident on camera. In the video made by Nikki’s sister, it is clearly visible how she is being beaten. Along with this, Nikki’s 6-year-old son is also a witness to this entire painful incident. Let us tell you that three videos of Nikki murder case went viral. The first clip has scenes of Nikki being beaten by her husband. In the second clip, Nikki is seen coming down the stairs surrounded by flames. Apart from this, another video went viral in which her son is saying that his father set his mother on fire with a lighter. Nikki’s father has stated that the in-laws used to harass the daughter for dowry from the very first day. He told that the mastermind of this conspiracy is Nikki’s mother-in-law and both the accused should be hanged. Both are accused of first throwing inflammable substance on Nikki and then setting her on fire. The treatment of the victim was going on, but she died on 21 August. Encounter of accused husband and arrest of mother-in-law Husband Vipin Bhati, who was arrested for burning his wife alive, has been killed in an encounter by the police and mother-in-law Dayawati has been arrested. Police officials stated that when Vipin Bhati was being taken for a medical check-up, he attempted to flee and even tried to grab a police officer’s weapon. During this time, the police shot him, which hit his leg. After being shot, he was admitted to the hospital. The court has sent his husband Vipin Rathi, arrested in the Nikki murder case, to 14 days of judicial custody. According to the information, Nikki’s mother-in-law was going to see her son admitted in the hospital, when the police arrested her on the way. Reacting to this encounter, Nikki’s father said, “Why did the police shoot only in the leg? They should have shot him in the chest. He brutally burnt my daughter and now the police is protecting him.” Let us tell you that Nikki’s father has demanded hanging of all the accused and running a bulldozer on their house. The family members of the deceased Nikki told that Nikki was married to Vipin Bhati in 2016. Since her marriage, she was being harassed for the demand of dowry of Rs 36 lakh, while the demand of Nikki’s in-laws for Scorpio car and motorcycle was also fulfilled. The family also says that Vipin was addicted to alcohol and used to fight at home every day. The accused husband gave a strange statement After the encounter, Vipin said in police custody that he does not regret anything. In his statement to the police, he said, ‘Neither did I kill her nor did I do anything, she died on her own. There is so much fighting between husband and wife. He further said that Nikki did not die because of him but by burning herself. While filing a complaint, Nikki’s sister has made serious allegations against mother-in-law Dayawati. It is alleged that mother-in-law Dayawati brought flammable material to Vipin to kill Nikki. She provoked her son to commit Nikki’s murder and even assisted him in the act. On the complaint filed by Nikki’s sister Kanchan, the police have registered a case against husband Vipin Bhati, brother-in-law Rohit Bhati, mother-in-law Dayawati and father-in-law Satveer. Two separate teams have been deployed to search for the remaining accused.

BCCI Vice President’s big statement on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI retirement, told when the retirement will happen.

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Amidst speculations of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement from ODI format, BCCI has now broken its silence. After Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20 and Test cricket, it was being speculated that the ODI series against Australia would be the last series of their international career. However, BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla has clarified that both the players are not retiring from ODIs at the moment and are still part of the team. The experience and performance of both the players is still considered very special for Team India. What did Rajiv Shukla say? In an interview, BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla said that ‘Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are playing ODIs right now’. According to him, BCCI maintains a clear stance and does not pressure any cricketer to announce retirement. The decision to retire is entirely up to the player, and whatever choice they make is always respected. At present, it has become clear that Virat and Rohit’s fans will get more chances to see them playing in ODIs. When BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla was asked about the farewell ceremony of Rohit and Virat, he told the fans that Virat Kohli is still very fit and Rohit is also playing well, you should not worry about his farewell. When is the ODI series team starting? BCCI Vice President’s big statement on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI retirement, told when the retirement will happen. The first ODI will be played on 30 September, the second ODI on 3 October and the third ODI on 5 October. All three games are scheduled to take place in Kanpur. Currently, Rohit Sharma serves as the captain of India’s ODI team. But he will not captain the Indian team in the ODI series against Australia in September. Mumbai Indians’ Harmanpreet Kaur can get this responsibility in his place. She is the captain of Mumbai Indians. She has won the title for Mumbai Indians in two seasons. According to reports, Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 3803 runs in 141 ODIs at an average of 37, which includes 6 centuries and 19 half-centuries. In such a situation, it is believed that the team will be expected to win in the ODI series against Australia in September.

lighting candle trick : Do not throw away the burnt wick of the diya after the puja, do this miraculous remedy with the burnt wick!

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In Sanatan Dharma, lighting a lamp is considered an essential part of worshiping any deity. During this, a wick of cotton is made, which is dipped in ghee. But after the ghee is finished, the wick extinguishes. In such a situation, most people pick up this wick and throw it in the garbage. But do you know that using them correctly brings positive energy and auspicious results in life. It is believed that the burnt wick has positive energy and removes negative energy. Therefore, instead of throwing the wick somewhere, if you adopt this easy remedy, then it can bring happiness, prosperity and success in life. Let us know what should be done with the burnt wicks after the puja? Use the burnt wick in this way Should the remaining wick of the lamp be lit again or not? Many individuals reuse the old wick by adding more ghee or oil to relight the lamp. Let us tell you that doing this is not considered right. Whenever you light a lamp before the deity and it is a metal one, ensure to clean it and use a fresh wick. Lighting the remaining wick again reduces positivity. Along with this, let us tell you that in Hindu scriptures, it is also mentioned about rotating the lamp during Aarti. When doing Aarti, start by circling it four times around the feet, twice near the navel, once near the face, and finally seven times from the head down to the feet. In this way, Aarti should be rotated a total of 14 times.

Such an announcement was made in IndiGo flight that the video went viral, you will enjoy listening to it

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A video of an IndiGo Airlines pilot flying from Patna to Chennai is trending on social media these days. IndiGo pilot Pradeep Krishnan has shared this video on his Instagram account @capt_pradeepkrishnan. This clip is going viral very fast on social media and so far millions of people have seen it. Language limitations can never become an obstacle in conveying a message from heart to heart. This video of Captain Pradeep Krishnan seems to prove this right. His simplicity and funny style not only made the passengers smile but he was also praised a lot on social media. ‘My Hindi is very beautiful’ In his welcome note, Captain Pradeep joked, “Hi everyone, my Hindi sounds great—at least I hope you can manage with it. We are going from Patna to Chennai today. He explained the turbulence at an altitude of 3,000 feet in a light-hearted manner. He said that while going up, you will feel a little shaking, so make sure to wear a seat belt, otherwise you may get jolted. His efforts won the hearts of the passengers present in the flight, even the air hostess started smiling. Insta users flooded the comment section with praise on the video of Captain Krishnan’s announcement. Captain Pradeep shared this video on his Instagram account and wrote a caption in Tamil that “Hindi Theriyum Po Da! Olunga seat belt podega?” It means – ‘I know Hindi, now please fasten your seat belt properly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pradeep Krishnan (@capt_pradeepkrishnan) People showered love on the video Users called it “cute”, “emotional” and “a true glimpse of India”. One user commented “Full marks for trying to speak in a language other than your mother tongue.” Another user said, “Your Hindi made the welcome speech even more interesting.” A third user wrote about India’s linguistic diversity that “This scene shows the beauty of India.” Let us tell you that many netizens are also expressing regret that they wish they were also in that flight. A passenger wrote that a video of the captain’s gestures should have been recorded.

Zupee shuts down paid games, know what will be the effect on your pocket

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Gaming platform Zupee has made a big announcement. The world of online gaming, in which crores of people invest money every day to find a way to entertain and earn, now this service is going to be closed forever. According to the information, Zupee is going to stop its paid games completely. The company has taken this step under the Online Gaming Bill 2025 passed in Parliament. Under this new law, there is a provision of fine up to Rs 1 crore and jail sentence for those who break the rules. Free games available on the platform, such as Ludo Supreme, Ludo Turbo, Snakes & Ladders and Trump Card Mania, will remain accessible to users as before. This means that users will be able to enjoy their favorite games without spending any money. A company spokesperson clarified that our paid games will no longer be available. Under the new rules of the government, we are shutting down paid games. Why was this decision taken? The government believes that such games make the youth addicted to gambling and betting. The purpose of this new law is to keep the youth away from addictions like online betting and gambling. This step is going to bring a big change in the world of online games. Where earlier players used to play games for the greed of money, now they will only have the option of free gaming and e-sports. Will Dream11 also shut down? According to media reports, Dream11, one of the biggest names in the gaming industry, is planning to discontinue its real-money gaming operations. This will directly affect thousands of employees and millions of users. The government has made it clear that now only esports and free skill-based games will be part of the country’s gaming sector. Let us tell you that this bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha without any debate and uproar. After the bill was passed, Zoopee is the first company. In view of the new rules, the platform immediately announced the closure of paid games.

Famous Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Singh Bhalla passed away, breathed his last at the age of 65

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A sad news has come from the Punjabi film industry and the world of comedy. Today marks the sad demise of celebrated Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Singh Bhalla. At the age of just 65, Jaswinder Singh Bhalla said goodbye to this world. A few days ago, he was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali due to illness. According to reports, his last rites will be performed on August 23 at Balongi crematorium in Mohali. On this occasion, the actor’s family, close friends and people associated with the film industry will be present to pay tribute to him. The news of the death of actor and comedian Jaswinder Singh Bhalla has caused a wave of mourning in the film industry and fans. It is being told that Jaswinder Singh had a brain stroke. Jaswinder Bhalla experienced a sudden health complication on the night of August 21 and breathed his last at 4 AM on August 22. Jaswinder Bhalla was one of those stars of Punjabi cinema who gave a new identity to comedy. His comic timing, simplicity and dialogues full of sarcasm used to make the audience roll with laughter. Tribute on social media After the news of Jaswinder Singh Bhalla’s death, his fans and fellow artists are paying tribute to him on social media. Everyone is remembering the moments spent with him and paying their tribute. Former hockey player Pargat Singh wrote on social media, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of famous Punjabi comedian as actor Jaswinder Bhalla ji. His immortal characters and contribution to Punjabi films brought smiles on the faces of countless people. This is an irreparable loss to our culture and entertainment sector. After this, AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal expressed condolences and wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Punjabi comedian artist Jaswinder Bhalla ji. He did not limit humor to laughter only, but also conveyed meaningful social messages through it. His contribution to art and society will always be remembered. Apart from this, the Ludhiana MP wrote on the social media platform X, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Jaswinder Bhalla ji. A proud Punjabi voice around the world, his contribution and love for the community will always be remembered. Popular films and characters of Jaswinder Singh Bhalla Jaswinder Singh Bhalla tried to breathe life into many Punjabi films with his comic timing. He gained popularity for bringing life to comedic characters in Punjabi films. Let us tell you that the actor started his career with stage performances and comedy albums in the 1980s and 1990s. Then later he also contributed to films. The audience used to burst into laughter as soon as they saw him on screen. His character of “Advocate Dhillon” in Carry On Jatta and Carry On Jatta 2 is still alive in the hearts of the people. Apart from this, Jaswinder Bhalla became popular in every household of Punjab with his “Chhankata” comedy series.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: For how many days should Ganpati installation be done at home? Know the correct date, Puja Muhurta and installation method

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The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually with great enthusiasm and joy. It holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. As per the Panchang, the festival begins on the fourth day of the bright half of the Bhadrapada month and continues until Anant Chaturdashi. As soon as the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha arrives, the whole country is immersed in the welcome of Ganpati Bappa. From the installation of Bappa’s idol in every house to decorations in big pandals, everything is done. During this time, devotees bring Ganpati Bappa to their home and serve him for ten days. According to religious beliefs, some rules of Ganpati worship have been told, following which the fruit of worship increases manifold. Let us tell you that for these ten days, there is a ritual of installation, worship, bhog, aarti and finally immersion of Ganpati Bappa. If you also want to celebrate Ganeshotsav at home, then follow the simple and complete method given below. What is the correct date of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 – 26 August or 27 August? There is confusion among people about whether the date of Ganesh Chaturthi is 26 or 27 this year. According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on 26 August 2025 at 1:54 pm and will end on 27 August 2025 at 3:44 pm. Since Udaya Tithi is given more importance in Hindu tradition, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 27 August. Let us tell you that the ten-day Ganeshotsav is starting from 27 August and will continue till 8 September Anant Chaturdashi. Ganpati installation will start in homes, temples and pandals from Wednesday, 27 August 2025, and after ten days of worship, Bappa will be bid farewell with immersion. Auspicious time for idol installation and immersion The meeting was scheduled on the 27th at 11:05 am, but the person who was supposed to come at 1:40 pm has not come. No one is present. The time set for the meeting is not being followed and the person who was supposed to be present is not present. The meeting has not started and no one has come on time. The person who was supposed to come there is not present. The meeting is not taking place because no one has come., Ganesh immersion is done on the same day. The best time of the day is believed to be Pradosh Kaal, which happens after the sun has set. Method of installation of Ganpati