Isha Rikhi talks to Kanika Mann about separation in BB20, claims she was cheated on ’emotionally, physically’
Isha Rikhi has opened up about her past relationship in the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20. While talking to fellow contestant Kanika Mann, the actress hinted at the challenges she faced in the relationship and claimed that she was cheated on “emotionally” and “physically”.
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‘Roll back UPI tax’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over new charge, claims PM Modi has ‘surrendered’ before Trump
Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the immediate rollback of the government’s new UPI framework, which introduces a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified merchant transactions above Rs 2,000.
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Impact Player rule under consideration; IPL auction to take place in India, confirms Arun Dhumal
The IPL 2027 player auction is set to return to India after the recent practice of conducting the event overseas. The decision was taken at the Governing Council meeting on September 15. It will be a mini-auction, while the following year’s mega auction could once again be staged outside India, according to sources familiar with the developments.
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The Early Spring Season 2 confirmed; will the original cast return in the Chinese drama?
The Early Spring is all set to get a second season. On September 16, Youku announced its 2027 lineup and revealed Midsummer Clear Skies, currently listed as the literal title, as the next chapter of the popular Chinese drama.
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US military destroys two Iranian boats trying to steal sea drone near Hormuz
The US military said it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats after they allegedly attempted to ‘steal’ an unmanned surface vehicle in the waters off Iran, operated by the United States Navy while patrolling the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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UPI charges explained: Who pays, who doesn’t and what it means for you | FAQs
After nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply to certain transactions from October 15, after the Ministry of Finance introduced a 0.4 per cent MDR on person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 on Tuesday. The new framework, however, does not introduce charges for ordinary consumers.
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Sanju Samson reflects on competition with Vaibhav Sooryavnashi after match-winning knock against Afghanistan
Star India batter Sanju Samson stole the show in the second T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The keeper-batter was out of the Zimbabwe tour after a poor run of form against Ireland and England, but for the series against Afghanistan, the team management once again trusted Samson. He struggled to make an impression in the first T20I, which led to calls of reintroducing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the playing XI. However, in the second game, Samson rose to the occasion and smacked 57 runs off 22 balls as India won the match by seven wickets.
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NCPCR summons Meta India MD and Head over child sexual abuse material ads, hearing tomorrow
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has summoned Meta India MD and Head again to institute a formal inquiry to determine the facts of the alleged child abuse cases. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16. Representatives of Meta India earlier appeared before the NCPCR on September 9.
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US House set to vote on bill allowing 100 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
The US House of Representatives is moving towards a vote on legislation that could give President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas. India has emerged as a key focus of the debate after a proposed House amendment specifically named it among the countries that could be subjected to such duties. The bill, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, has already cleared the US Senate with an 86-11 vote. The House Rules Committee took up the measure as lawmakers prepared it for consideration by the full chamber. The bill seeks tougher sanctions against Russia and Iran while significantly expanding the US president’s authority to use tariffs against countries buying Russian energy.
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‘Gimmicks and hoodwinking attempts’: India on Pakistan’s bounty of PKR 7 million on Jaish chief Masood Azhar
India on Tuesday called out Pakistan over its attempts to mislead the world by announcing a bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief and wanted terrorist Masood Azhar of PKR 70 lakh, contending that Islamabad should take concrete action against terrorists instead of making announcements that are of no consequence.
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