Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia On Her Friendship With Abdu Rozik After Bigg Boss 16: ‘It’s Not The Same’


Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Abdu Rozik were seen together in Bigg Boss 16.
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Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Abdu Rozik were seen together in Bigg Boss 16.
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Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Abdu Rozik’s friendship took a turn after viewers started highlighting a ‘love angle’.

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia is now out of Khatron Ke Khiladi 14. The actress’ journey on Rohit Shetty-hosted stunt show ended days before the finale. Nimrit also participated in Bigg Boss 16 before taking on risky challenges in KKK14. Her impressive Bigg Boss journey saw her developing a close bond with co-contestants like Shiv Thakre, MC Stan and Sajid Khan.

However, it was her equation with Abdu Rozik that stole the limelight. Now, in an interview, Nimirt has opened up about her relationship with the singer-influencer.

Nimrit and Rozik’s friendship took a turn after viewers started highlighting a ‘love angle’. Speaking about the same in a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Nimrit said, “Our friendship got affected because of that narrative. Kisi saaf aur innocent cheez ko aapke nazariye ne kharab kar diya. Even the episode that happened on my birthday — I’m sorry I’m not the one who wrote on his back. I did not plan the birthday surprise. But I was at the receiving end. Toh logo ko jab itna problem tha toh karne hi kyu diya usko ye sab (If people had a lot of problem, why did they let him do all that).”

The audience began to speculate about a romantic connection between Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Abdu Rozik after a few incidents wherein the latter subtly expressed his connection with the actress. Adding how the narrative affected their friendship, she remarked, “Friendship is still there, but the comfort that I have with Sumbul Touqeer, Sajid sir, MC Stan, or Shiv Thakare, it’s obviously not the same with Abdu. As much as I hate to say this on record and people might hate me for this, I’m just being honest. Even though I want to, you made it so conscious of the intention.”

Meanwhile, Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 will have its finale on September 29. It will feature Karanveer Mehra, Gashmeer Mahajani, Abhishek Kumar, Shalin Bhanot and Krishna Shroff locking horns for the trophy. Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s appearance will add stardust to the thrilling finale. Furthermore, the daredevil stunts and entertaining moments are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.



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Weather Updates: IMD’s Red Alert For Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat


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Vehicles move through a waterlogged road during rain, in Navi Mumbai. (PTI file photo)

Vehicles move through a waterlogged road during rain, in Navi Mumbai. (PTI file photo)

IMD further said the monsoon in Maharashtra is expected to withdraw by October 5 this year

The Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Gujarat, following the westward movement of a cyclonic circulation. Additionally, red alerts have also been issued for Goa.

“There will be extremely heavy rainfall in Maharastra, and Gujarat today as well as the cyclonic circulation has moved westward. We have given a red alert for Konkan Goa, Gujarat region, and Maharashtra,” Naresh Kumar, Senior Scientist at the IMD told the news agency PTI.

Meanwhile, Sunil Kamble, the director of India Meteorological Department (Mumbai), said that the monsoon in Maharashtra is expected to withdraw by October 5 this year.

“In the next 5-6 monsoon will reduce and there are chances that monsoon will withdraw by October 5 but sometimes the chances increase, so the withdrawal date extends to October 10,” Kamble told news agency ANI.





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Bilkis Bano convicts’ case: SC refuses to review its ‘extreme observations’ against Gujarat government | India News


Bilkis Bano convicts' case: SC refuses to review its 'extreme observations' against Gujarat government

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the Gujarat government‘s plea seeking a review of its January 8 verdict in Bilkis Bano convicts’ case over certain observations made against the state.
The Gujarat government in February had filed a petition requesting a review of Supreme Court’s January 8 judgment that overturned the remission granted to the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.The government contended that certain remarks made in the judgment were not only “highly inappropriate and contradictory to the case record” but had also “caused significant harm to the state”.
The Gujarat government had objected to the Supreme Court’s observation in its January 8 judgment, which stated that “the state of Gujarat acted in tandem and was complicit with Respondent No3/accused”. The government argued that this remark was unwarranted, contrary to the case record, and had seriously prejudiced the petitioner-state of Gujarat.
In its review petition, the Gujarat government cited nine grounds to assert that the apex court erred in making the remark by not appreciating the correct facts of the case. The government clarified that it had sought opinions from all relevant authorities, including the Mumbai court that conducted the trial and the SP, through the superintendent of Godhra sub jail where the convicts were lodged. The proposal was sent to the Maharashtra government in November 2011, but no response was received.
The Supreme Court, in its January judgment, noted that had the Gujarat government brought it to the court’s notice that it was not the “appropriate government” to decide on the remission of the 11 life convicts in the 2002 Bilkis Bano case, the ensuing litigation could have been avoided. The court stated that the Gujarat government usurped the power of the Maharashtra government in deciding on the release of the convicts, as the trial was conducted in a CBI court in Maharashtra.
Ultimately, the Supreme Court overturned the Gujarat government’s decision to grant early release to the 11 convicts in the 2002 gang-rape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the communal riots in the state.





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4 Ways To Boost Self-Control To Lead A Better Life


Self-control is not something that can be developed overnight.

Self-control is not something that can be developed overnight.

The first step to increasing your self-control is to recognise what makes you lose it.

Self-control is very important for every individual in the world. Without it, one can survive through challenges and difficulties in life. It is very normal for humans to get easily distracted. Due to distractions, people often lose focus on their work, especially during important times in their lives. The lack of self-control is often the root cause of these challenges. If you have good self-control, then you can easily break away from distractions. The first step to increasing your self-control is to recognise what makes you lose it. This can vary from person to person, but there are certain common triggers. Stressful situations or engaging in inappropriate activities as a form of distraction can often lead to a loss of self-control. So first, you should find out the root cause and then start to develop control over it. In this article, we will talk about five such ways in which you can increase your self-control.

Set realistic goals: Self-control is not something that can be developed overnight. You need to set realistic goals and gradually work towards them. For example, setting goals like “I won’t use social media at all” or “I will work non-stop this entire week” are unrealistic goals and often result in failure. Instead, set small achievable goals which will help you boost your self-control.

Practice regularly: To improve self-control, regular practice is very essential. It is impossible to get instant results, so it is very important to stay patient while taking small steps towards the goal. For example, if you are having a strong urge to buy something that might not be very important try to deviate your attention towards something productive.

Always think positive: Always try to ignore your negative thoughts, as it can significantly boost your self-control. Engage in physical exercise regularly and consume healthy food to stay positive and healthy.

Take proper care of yourself: To boost your self-control, you must first overcome negative feelings about yourself. You can easily do it by loving yourself. Take proper care of your own health and stay happy. By doing these things correctly, you can gradually develop self-control.



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Outlook for Inflation Trajectory is Positive; Risk of Eventual Correction in Stock Market Rises: FinMin


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The skewed spatial distribution of rain may have an impact on farm output in a few regions, says the finance ministry.

The skewed spatial distribution of rain may have an impact on farm output in a few regions, says the finance ministry.

In the absence of any serious adverse climate shocks, rural incomes and demand should get stronger, and food inflation will be milder.

The finance ministry on Thursday said the outlook for inflation trajectory is positive as benign core inflation, good monsoon, and healthy sowing progress of kharif crops are likely to keep inflation under control. It also said that food inflation will be milder in the absence of any serious adverse climate shocks.

“Looking ahead, outlook for inflation trajectory is positive as benign core inflation, good monsoon, and healthy sowing progress of kharif crops are likely to keep inflation under control. The government has lifted the minimum export price restrictions for onions and basmati rice imposed last year to alleviate food inflation. To further stabilise wheat prices, the government has reduced the stockholding limits on wheat traders, wholesalers, and processors to increase the supply in the market and prevent hoarding by large entities,” the finance ministry said in the Monthly Economic Review August 2024.

According to the latest official data available, India’s CPI inflation in August 2024 stood at 3.65 per cent, which is the lowest in five years. This is within the RBI’s target level.

“The skewed spatial distribution of rain may have an impact on farm output in a few regions. However, in the absence of any serious adverse climate shocks, rural incomes and demand should get stronger, and food inflation will be milder,” the finance ministry stated.

Food inflation in August 2024 stood at 5.89 per cent.

India’s Growth Outlook

The GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in Q1FY25 and the movements in high-frequency indicators till August fit well with the real GDP growth projection of 6.5 –7 per cent for FY25 provided by the Economic Survey 2023-24.

“Recent developments…indicate strong foundations of macroeconomic stability in India with steady growth, investment, employment and inflation trends, a strong and stable financial sector, as well as, a resilient external account including comfortable foreign exchange reserve position. A challenge on the macroeconomic front is of navigating the continuing uncertainty in global economic prospects. We will likely encounter a cycle of policy rate cuts globally, amid fears of a recession in advanced economies and continuing geopolitical conflicts,” the ministry said.

However, on the moderating auto sales, the finance ministry report said while these may turn out to be transient with the onset of the festival season, they warrant monitoring.

“The automobile dealers’ body, FADA, has pointed to moderating sales of passenger vehicles and a build-up of inventory. Data from Nielsen IQ indicated that the growth of fast-moving consumer goods sales in urban areas slowed in Q1 FY25. While these may turn out to be transient with the onset of the festival season, they warrant monitoring,” it said.

Stock Market

The finance ministry said stock markets around the world are booming, reinforced by recent policy announcements in a few countries. Consequently, the risk of an eventual correction has risen. If the risk materialises, the spillover effect may be felt globally as well.

“Amidst these concerns, low oil prices is a bright spot for the economy,” according to the Monthly Economic Review 2024.



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PM Modi launches three PARAM Rudra supercomputers worth Rs 130 crore


PM Modi launches three PARAM Rudra supercomputers worth Rs 130 crore
Representative Image: PM Modi launches three PARAM Rudra supercomputers worth Rs 130 crore

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched three new supercomputers called PARAM Rudra, developed in India under the National Supercomputing Mission. These supercomputers, costing Rs 130 crore, are a big step in boosting India’s technology power.
The PARAM Rudra systems were made in India and will help in many fields like science, healthcare, and space research.This launch is an important move in making India a leader in high-performance computing.
More updates to follow.





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Rapid Rise in Fatty Liver Cases Among Children, Doctor Links It To Excessive Fast Food Consumption


Fatty liver disease is being observed among children as well owing to excessive consumption of fast food. (Representative/Shutterstock File Photo)

Fatty liver disease is being observed among children as well owing to excessive consumption of fast food. (Representative/Shutterstock File Photo)

Due to excessive junk food, children are increasingly facing obesity and type-2 diabetes, leading to symptoms like frequent urination and increased thirst. Hence, it is crucial for them to engage in physical activities and cut back on fast food

The fast food craze is rapidly growing not only among youth but also young children. Children now prefer junk food over home-cooked, nutritious meals. This increases the risk of serious health issues, particularly fatty liver disease among children.

Fatty liver disease is usually associated with ageing and obesity. However, now it is being observed among children as well owing to excessive consumption of fast food. Continuous fast food intake leads to accumulation of more than 5% fat in the liver, resulting in fatty liver disease. There is also increasing cases of diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure among children.

Speaking to Local 18, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Pediatrician of Doon Medical College Hospital, Dehradun said that junk food usually contains excessive amount of sugar and fat, which promotes diseases like fatty liver.

Due to excessive processing of junk food, children are now prone to diseases like obesity and type-2 diabetes. Owing to these diseases, children urinate frequently and feel more thirsty than usual. Hence, if children show early symptoms, they should immediately focus on physical activities and abstain from fast food.

Dr. Ashok Kumar said that due to wrong eating habits and bad lifestyle, cases of fatty liver are increasing rapidly in children. Excessive consumption of junk food leads to accumulation of bad fats in the liver, which affects the liver.

This increases the risk of increasing cholesterol levels in children, high blood pressure problems and even heart attacks. Hence, it becomes all the more important to keep children away from fast food.



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Rs 7 Lakh Crore Black Market Engulfs 5 Major Indian Industries, FMCG Tops List, Check FICCI’s Report


A new study has found that the size of the illicit market in India stands at Rs 7,97,726 crore in 2022-23. The report attributes the burgeoning size of the illicit market to heightened consumption of high-value branded, luxury, high-end, taxed goods and services, especially among the expanding aspirational middle class, both in rural and urban India.

The report considered 5 key industries—FMCG (packaged goods), FMGC (personal and household care), alcohol, tobacco, and textiles & apparel—where illicit trade is undermining legitimate businesses, distorting competition, and significantly eating into government tax revenues.

FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE), in association with the Thought Arbitrage Research Institute (TARI), has launched a report titled ‘Consuming The Illicit: How Changing Factors of Consumption Affect Illegal Markets in 5 Key Industries‘.

Rural India

The illicit market in these five categories has expanded faster in rural India, especially among the growing classes of middle- and lower-income groups. In essence, the menace of counterfeiting and illicit trade seems to have broken new ground since earlier it was more of an upper-income phenomenon, more pronounced in urban reaches of the country.

Therefore, the changing spending pattern—with rising disposable incomes—highlights consumers opting for products that are taxed more, such as products carrying tax rates of 28% in the case of beauty and cosmetic products and readymade garments which are taxed at 12-18%, which allow illicit players to use arbitrage for economic gains.

The impact is far more profound in the case of industries that have historically been exposed to higher tax regimes, i.e. tobacco and alcohol. In the case of tobacco products, above 50% of the illicit markets can be attributed to the effect of a punitive tax on the industry and similarly for alcohol such effect is 46%.

Magnitude Of Rising Illicit Trade

While there has been a shift in consumer patterns which has led to an increase in expenditure in different industries, illicit markets are also growing gradually.

FMCG (Packaged foods)

The illicit market has grown from Rs 1,12,474 crores in 2011-12 to Rs 2,23,875 crores in 2022-23, marking an increase of 99%.

  • Urban Segment: Middle class (fractiles 30- 60%) median MPCE saw a 158% increase, representing an aspiring class driving consumption of higher-value/quality packaged foods. This group is more exposed to smuggled or counterfeit high-value products as they seek aspirational goods in line with their rising incomes.
  • Rural Segment: Lower-income group (fractiles 0-30%) median MPCE saw a 221% consumption increase over the 2011-12 to 2022-23 period; is most vulnerable to low-quality or illicit products due to price sensitivity and rising consumption.

FMCG (Personal and Household Care Goods)

The estimates for the illicit market of P&H care goods in India have grown from Rs 43,010 crores in 2017-18 to Rs 73,813 crores in 2022-23 (71.6%).

  • Rural Segment: Across all rural classes, P&H goods jumped 199% in current prices as against 60.8% of constant prices. Among middle-income households (50- 90 % fractiles) increased significantly with current prices rising by 192% to 208%. These products have tax implications at varying rates and such demand also sees the profusion of counterfeit, smuggled and other illicit products into the markets.
  • Urban Segment: The expenditure on P&H care goods increased by 182% at current prices. The higher income group shows slower growth.

Textiles and Apparels

Witnessed a rise of 29.67% growth in illicit trade between 2017-18 and 2022-23. In terms of current prices, the illicit market grew from Rs 3,11,494 crores in 2017-18 to Rs 4,03,915 crores in 2022-23.

  • In both rural and urban segments, the lower-income group between fractiles 0-30% (with a 229% and 231% increase, respectively) is most vulnerable to low-quality or illicit household and personal care due to price sensitivity and rising consumption. On the other hand, the middle class between fractiles 30-60% (with a 139% and 196% median increase, respectively) represents the aspiring middle class which is susceptible to smuggled or counterfeit high-value products.

Alcoholic Beverages

Witnessed a rise of 153.5% between 2017-18 and 2022-23. In current price value terms, the illicit market reached Rs 66,106 crore for 2022-23, after Rs 48,134 crores in 2021-22.

  • Trend of premiumisation, driven by the younger population
  • The overall monthly per capita expenditure for alcoholic beverages increased by 365%, suggesting an increase in both volume and value terms.
  • Rural: Lower-income class ( fractiles 0-30%) is driving alcohol consumption.
  • Urban: Monthly expenditure increase in urban India is much higher compared to rural India. Indicates shifting cultural attitudes toward alcohol consumption.
  • The high tax rate is a key contributing factor to alcoholic beverages’ illicit markets. On average, the tax component of the illicit alcohol market has accounted for 46% of total illicit alcohol consumption over the past six years, rising from 39.7% in 2017-18 to 42% in 2023. The average illicit alcohol consumption due to taxes is Rs 20,741 crores between 2017-18 and 2022-23

-Tobacco Products

Between 2018-19 and 2022-23, the illicit tobacco market grew by 17.7%, from Rs 25,495 crore to Rs 30,012 crore.

  • Rural: Among lower-income rural groups, spending in this category shows a significant rise of 178-193%.
  • Across all urban classes, expenditure on tobacco products also witnessed an increase. The rise in urban consumption in value terms is driven by taxes and inflation.
  • In terms of the illicit markets of tobacco, over 50% of its growth is attributed to tax increases. The tax component rose from 15% in 2018-19 to 53.9% by 2022-23.
  • In the lowest-income groups (0-30% fractiles), rural consumers see a gap between marketed products and actual consumption of total tobacco products. Urban counterparts have similar gaps, indicating their vulnerability to illicit tobacco products due to limited financial capacity.
  • Government-mandated pictorial warnings have led to the growth of the smuggled cigarettes weaning consumers from the domestic legal industry.

New Consumption Pattern In India

India has experienced exponential economic growth in the past couple of decades. India’s growing consumption economy—at current prices, both rural and urban consumption has increased by 7.6 times in 2022-23 compared to 1999-2000—is driven by rising income and increasing purchasing power of a larger section of the population, urbanisation, age demographics, education, and upward social and economic mobility reflected in more aspirational choices of goods and services.

India witnessed a surge in per capita income between 2011-12 and 2022-23.

But, the mismatch between purchasing power and aspiration has increasingly fed into an ever-increasing space for illicit markets and counterfeiting.

Rise Of the Middle Class

In rural India spending by the upper income group fell between 2011-12 and 2022-23, but, in contrast, spending by middle-income groups has increased in the same period. In urban areas too, between 2011-12 and 2022-23, the same trend was seen.

Income Growth: Rising household incomes, supplemented by higher per capita earnings, have led to greater purchasing power in the hands of Indian consumers, spurring consumption of non-essential goods.

Urbanisation: As more people migrate from rural to urban areas in search of better economic opportunities, their consumption habits also evolve.

Age demographics: Millennials in India, particularly those aged 25-44, are driving consumption trends with a focus on lifestyle services fuelled by a better standard of living. India’s working-age population has significantly influenced spending growth.

Rising Education Levels: From 2011 to 2022, there was a 50% rise in education attainment (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), which significantly improved their earning potential. Higher education levels often result in access to better-paying jobs, and more likelihood of spending toward non-essential items.



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‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ London premiere: Lady Gaga kisses her fiancé Michael Polansky at the red carpet |


‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ London premiere: Lady Gaga kisses her fiancé Michael Polansky at the red carpet

Singer-actor Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky touched down in London to promote her movie ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. On the one hand, where their style was making a statement, their public display of affection on the red carpet won hearts.
A picture captured a candid and sweet moment between Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky, where the two were involved in a romantic kiss.With their love-drenched moment, they stirred romance in the air and painted the whole town red.
Talking of red, that indeed was the color of the event as Lady Gaga was dressed in an elegant and vibrant scarlet custom-made floor-length gown. For her makeup, she channeled her ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ character, Harley Quinn. A dramatic bright turquoise eyeshadow with sequins and a sparkling teardrop spilling from one eye with red bold lips, she turned heads in no time. Further, her dark red bob hair with short bangs simply added another feather to the hat.
Coming to the movie ‘Joker: Folie a Deux,’ it stars Gaga with Joaquin Phoenix. The movie is a sequel to Todd Phillips directed 2019’s Joker. Further, on Tuesday, September 24, the singer announced her new album, ‘Harlequin,’ which is a companion album to ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.’ One of the highlights of the album is that it features songs inspired by her character, Harleen “Lee” Quinzel.
Lady Gaga’s character has multiple layers to it, and it isn’t easy to let go of the impact of such a role. “I don’t really know if I did because I’ve made a whole record about her. I think the whole experience inspired me through and through,” Gaga told Sky News on the red carpet.
She also spoke about the companion album and said, “It was so amazing to get to know this character through music, through the script, through dance, through all this tremendous collaboration.”
Last but not least, speaking about her collaboration with Phoenix, Gaga revealed the two asked each other for tips all the time and she loved working with Joaquin. “There was never a dull day at the office. It was always super interesting, it was fun. As dark as the world of Joker is, we laughed a lot on set and we were always being as organic as possible,” she said.

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Name Largest District In India: Woman’s GK Question Confuses Passers-by


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The response of the passers-by will baffle you.

The response of the passers-by will baffle you.

In the viral video, it can be seen that a woman asks a GK question to random strangers.

A recent video has taken the internet by storm, where a woman asks a simple question to random people on the road. This video has sparked curiosity and garnered a lot of attention among netizens. Social media is a treasure trove, containing a variety of contents posted online. It ranges from entertaining to informative. Although people prefer entertaining content more, there is a lot of informative content as well, which is very much important for our general knowledge. One such informative video has gone viral on social media.

In the viral video, it can be seen that a woman asks a general and a simple question to passers-by on a road. Their response will baffle you. At first, the woman asks another woman who was passing by, to answer, which district is termed as the largest in the country? To which, she replied that she does not know the answer. The woman then rushes to another person who also failed to answer the question.

Later, she runs and asks a group of men the same question but ultimately, they guessed it wrong. Those men claimed that the largest district is Buxar. Disappointed by seeing the condition, she asks 6-7 people the same question but unfortunately, they could not guess the correct answer.

The funniest part comes when a man, after hearing the question, claims that there is no district in the country, rather it has states. The woman again repeats the question and says that every state has districts, to which the man says that the correct answer is Jaisalmer, which is wrong.

Later, she moves and randomly asks the same question to two men and fortunately, they guessed it right and claimed that the largest district in the country is termed as Kutch district.

The video was shared on Instagram with the caption, “Which is the largest district in the country?” The video has garnered 98,9000 views and 30,000 likes. Numerous people have shared their answers in the comment section as well.



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