VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘How has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not played?’: Ex-England captain baffled by India’s decision Quote of the day by Emily Blunt: ‘You’re too focused on where you’ve been to pay attention to where you’re going,’ the ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ star explains why it is important to leave the baggage behind through her film dialogue Mars Transit Rohini Nakshatra: 4 Zodiac Signs Making Big Money Moves ‘Secret Service missed 102 radio calls during ’24 Trump shooting’ Jul 04, 2026, 06:25 IST ‘Alpha’ box office collection day 1: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action thriller earns over Rs 15 crore worldwide Pisces Horoscope Today, July 4, 2026: If you’re not married, it’s not the ideal time to seek the assurance of another person Australian officials ask fans to respect privacy of Neil, a 1000kg seal, who respects nothing ‘Rao Bahadur’ box office collections day 1: Satyadev film opens with Rs 1.40 Cr India Net; Worldwide gross reaches Rs 3.11 Cr | Telugu Movie News Which is best suited for families with children Aquarius Horoscope Today, July 4, 2026: In career matters, confidence brings reward Overnight lines to pay respects to Khamenei Why Old Trafford could be the perfect venue for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially MARRIED! ‘JusT&T Married’ message flashes on screens post wedding ceremony – PICS 10 deadliest snakes in the world and where can travellers find them Capricorn Horoscope Today, July 4, 2026: Don’t chase excitement NHL Trade Rumor: Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes emerge as top landing spots for $31M Dallas Stars’ left winger | NHL News VHP President Alok Kumar (File photo) Has the embezzlement of donations row damaged Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s credibility, shaken devotees’ faith?It’s a moral blemish that every Hindu feels. This is a temple with a 500-year history of struggle and Hindu sacrifices. When it was to be built, 12.5 crore families donated money. The feeling that their money has been stolen is very unfortunate. Yes, it has hurt. It has hurt the trust’s credibility, not VHP. On the day SC’s verdict came, VHP categorically stated: “Our job is over”. There has to be ‘prayaschit’. Priority should be a probe, identification of guilty, trial and conviction. That would restore confidence.Can VHP disown moral responsibility when the temple trust is led by people rooted in Ram Janmabhoomi movement?Suppose a govt servant swindles money from a club he is a member of, would you say whole govt is responsible and should resign? When Champat (Rai) ji is trust general secretary, we can’t be blamed for his wrongdoings.Does ‘no guilty should be spared’ include Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, others?No guilty should be spared. I am not saying whether anyone is guilty or not. That is for investigators to find out.Should they step aside from VHP-linked duties?They have resigned as it was being said if they continue, they may influence witnesses or tamper with evidence. This (resignation) should be appreciated. Let police probe and court decide.Your response to Congress’s charge of “big fish” being shielded and seeking SC-monitored probe?On what basis are they saying we are protecting the big fish? FIR names eight persons in the SIT report and others. Request is for a comprehensive probe. Congress’s 2027 UP poll campaign should have some honesty. There is no protection for anybody.Are Congress-SP seeking accountability or weaponising Hindu sentiment?It’s strange coming from Congress and SP. Akhilesh says they will turn Ayodhya into Siyaram Dham. But as CM, why didn’t he visit Ayodhya, or give a single scheme for its development? It was a dusty, forgotten town. Why this sudden love for Ram? Congress also gave affidavit in SC saying Ram is a mythological figure.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan Dolly Parton thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for USD 2 million donation ahead of wedding; asks bridal couple for their firstborn: ‘That is going to be one special baby’ Scorpio Horoscope Today, July 4, 2026: Quiet progress suits Scorpio best, and today’s stars agree ED auctions for Rs 3 crore Hawker aircraft seized in ponzi case Govt fixing polls with EC’s help: INDIA bloc to CJI NEW DELHI: Claiming that democracy is in “jeopardy” because the BJP govt is “manipulating” elections with the help of a “biased” Election Commission, the joint opposition has urged CJI Surya Kant to suspend SIR of electoral rolls, arguing it should be done five years before an assembly election.The opposition also raised questions about EVMs and sought serious consideration to restore ballot papers, while alleging that polls in Delhi, Maharashtra and Haryana were manipulated. INDIA bloc, in its June 28 letter to CJI, stated it would not have written to him but has been forced by circumstances. In a list of its grievances – SIR to “favour BJP”, “misuse of agencies to manipulate polls”, and appointment of ECs – it hinted it has hit a wall with govt.Who next if courts too fail? INDIA bloc to CJIThe SIR process was upheld by Supreme Court in May as it observed that the exercise advances the constitutional imperative of free and fair elections.”Democracies turn into anarchies when institutional mechanisms fail completely… We are not questioning judiciary. In fact, we turn to courts when every mechanism fails. When this, too, fails, it leaves open the question – who do we now turn to? We leave that question for you to ponder upon,” the bloc of 24 political parties and an Independent MP wrote to CJI. “Judges do not live in ivory towers. You, too, are aware of what is happening on the ground,” it said.The letter alleged that under BJP, poll manipulation starts with the appointment of election commissioners, as Modi govt removed CJI from the collegium to select ECs, contrary to Supreme Court’s judgment in Anoop Baranwal case. It alleged govt has appointed people who are “closely associated with it”.”The reason for our grave concern is the brazen biased conduct of the EC, in particular chief election commissioner,” it said. “There has been open, unabashed support of the BJP during the course of electoral processes,” the bloc said, calling SIR the “unkindest cut” by EC and CEC Gyanesh Kumar.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan Spouse accused of adultery can’t invoke right to privacy, says SC New Delhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Delhi have the highest average income in the country, while Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram and Vadodara top the charts on average household spend, a report by data outfit PRICE and Tata Sons, accessed exclusively by TOI, has shown.When it comes to overall demand, the country’s top six cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad – account for 46% of the total consumption and two-thirds of the urban consumption.Within this, Delhi NCR is by far the biggest consumption base: At $126 billion it is as big as the combined heft of Mumbai and Bengaluru, which adds up to $134 billion. Now, that’s because of the population, as NCR has 7.5 million households compared with 4.6 million in Mumbai.When it comes to scale, NCR households annually spend over $33 billion on transportation – larger than Pune or Ahmedabad’s total consumption market.Top 100 cities drive 31% of consumptionThe report, ‘Many Urban Indias’, by PRICE’s Rajesh Shukla and Tata Sons’ Rupa Purushothaman and Vishal Vaibhaw, has estimated data for 2025-26 on the basis of household-level microdata from the four PRICE’s ICEO 360-degree surveys between 2014 and 2023 and supplemented it with numbers from govt surveys.It estimated that India’s top 100 cities account for less than a fifth of the population but generate over a third of the income and account for 31% of the consumption. It has classified cities into Big Six (over 10 million population with an average annual income of Rs 23 lakh), Boomtowns (such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Surat and Pune that are home to 2.5-10 million population and the average income is Rs 17 lakh), Breakout Cities (1.5-2.5 million population and Rs 14 lakh annual income) and Frontier Cities (0.5-1.5 million population and Rs 12 lakh average income).The report said that the share of middle-income households (Rs 6-36 lakh) has nearly doubled from 29% to 53% in the past decade, and by 2030, they are projected to be 60% in the top 100 cities. Currently, Hyderabad has the highest proportion.When it comes to high-income (over Rs 36 lakh), their share has increased from 3% to 12% in the last 10 years and is likely to near 20% by 2030. While Delhi, Mumbai and Pune are on top, cities like Raipur, Thoothukudi and Kannur are among the fastest growing not only in this segment, but also among middle-income households.The report also said that low-income households will disappear by 2030, at least in the top 100 cities, with the share of those with less than Rs 1.5 lakh falling to 0.3%.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding cake video goes viral; Luxury cake designer teases Swifties with towering box – WATCH Libra Horoscope Today, July 4, 2026: Concentration increases when the heart is happy Indus water pact to stay suspended, asserts India Asian Andy Twitch Ban: Asian Andy asks Twitch to lift 9-year ban after ExtraEmily driving controversy Representative image NEW DELHI: Government is set to summon Meta after reports alleged paid ads on Instagram promoted child sexual abuse material in India. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed MeitY officials to seek a formal explanation from the company, sources said Friday.Officials said MeitY will ask Meta to explain how Instagram’s review systems cleared such ads, if checks were done before they went live, and what action was taken after the matter was flagged. MeitY may seek details of the company’s ad-screening mechanism and safeguards to prevent a repeat.AI used to detect abuse but crooks hide among our 3bn users: MetaA BBC investigation said Instagram showed paid promotions in India using explicit terms and links leading users to Telegram channels where child sexual abuse materials were allegedly being sold. The report said the ads appeared on an India-based account and promotions had passed Instagram’s moderation systems. Meta said it had disabled multiple ads and accounts and blocked violating URLs, stressing it has a “zero tolerance policy for soliciting or sharing CSAM (child sex abuse material), including in ads”.A Meta spokesperson told TOI the company uses “advanced AI technology to proactively detect violating content and individuals”, but added that it remains “in a constant battle with criminals who hide among our 3.5 billion users and try to evade our detection”.Under India’s IT framework, intermediaries are required to act against harmful content, particularly material involving sexual exploitation of children. Govt sources said ads, unlike ordinary posts, are expected to pass through pre-publication review. “The platform will have to explain how paid content of this nature could appear despite its stated policies,” a source said.The controversy comes amid the Centre’s push to hold platforms accountable for online harms, including content targeting children, obscene material, deepfakes and cyber-enabled abuse. Meta said its teams are continuously working to improve its defences, develop new technology to identify predators, block links to violating websites and share intel with other companies to help curb child exploitation online.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wife123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan 3 Delhi projects you paid for, but can’t use: Admin delays deny public use of key facilities that took crores to complete Blueface breaks silence on Jaidyn Alexis and Bravo allegations before suddenly ending emotional livestream on camera Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: There doesn’t appear to be any respite from El Nino’s impact over the monsoon, with the latest update of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Friday indicating a “rapid development” of this climatic phenomenon during July-Sept, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and other extreme weather events in many parts of the globe, including the Indian subcontinent.India is already facing El Nino’s influence with June recording a huge rainfall deficit of 40% for the month, affecting the ongoing sowing operations of almost all kharif (summer-sown) crops, thereby reducing the overall acreage in the country by around 23% compared to the corresponding period last year.El Nino – a naturally occurring climate pattern characterised by above-average sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean – is invariably associated with a weak monsoon and a harsher summer in India. These events typically occur every two to seven years and usually last between nine and 12 months.”El Nino conditions are already under way and are forecast to strengthen rapidly into a strong event… This will intensify the chances of drought and heavy rainfall and the risk of heatwaves on land and sea in many regions of the world,” said WMO secretary general Celeste Saulo.Though the rainfall deficit in India will gradually be reduced with the spread of monsoon over the entire country and due to other meteorological factors during July-Sept, the status of the kharif acreage will depend on both the quantitative as well as spatial distribution of rains in the ‘monsoon core zone’ – the rain-fed area where farming is largely dependent on seasonal rains.The agriculture ministry’s acreage data shows the total area sown at 182 lakh hectares as on June 25 – 23% less compared to 236 lakh hectares a year ago. All major crops – paddy, pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals (millets and maize) and cotton – have seen lower acreage so far this year compared to the corresponding period last year. Acreage of oilseeds has seen the highest decline of 53%.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing Trial123PhotostoriesFrom his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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