Neha Dhupia says ‘Who would have thought’ on completing 8 years of marital bliss with Angad Bedi

Mumbai, May 10, 2026
Bollywood couple Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi completed 8 years of marital bliss on Sunday.

Marking the occasion, Neha took to her official Insta account and published a couple of unseen photos with her husband.

Expressing her love for the ‘Pink’ actor, she went on to write on the photo-sharing app, “#happy 8 to us baby …. Who would have thought … we’d have so many adventures together !!!! I love you my love …. #happyanniversary @angadbedi (sic).”

Reacting to the lovey-dovey post by his ladylove, Angad shared a comment that read, “Love you now and forever baby @nehadhupia (sic)”.

Many members from the film fraternity, including Patralekhaa, Maniesh Paul, Saba Pataudi, Neelam Kothari, Saqib Saleem, and Maheep Kapoor, also used the comment section to wish Neha and Angad on their wedding anniversary.

Neha and Angad got married during a private ceremony on 10 May 2018 in the presence of close family and friends.

Entering the next chapter of their lives, on 18 November 2018, these two were blessed with their first child, baby girl Mehr Dhupia Bedi.

Following this, on 3 October 2021, Neha and Angad became parents for the second time, as they were blessed with a baby boy Guriq Singh Dhupia Bedi.

Meanwhile, Neha opened up about her pregnancy journey during her recent appearance on actress Parineeti Chopra’s talk show, “Mom Talks”.

The ‘Tumhari Sulu’ actress shared that her contractions began while she was shooting at Yash Raj Studios.

She further talked about her decision to keep on working until eight-and-a-half months pregnant, as she wanted to keep up with her professional commitments.

The two ladies also discussed the pressures faced by working mothers.

Shedding light on the societal expectations from a new mother, Neha shared, “As a woman, you should be able to do all the things you wish to do after becoming a mom. The needle shouldn’t change too much.”(Agency)

Assam BJP legislature party picks Himanta Biswa Sarma for second term as CM

Guwahati, May 10, 2026
Union Minister and former BJP national president J. P. Nadda on Sunday announced that Himanta Biswa Sarma has been unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Assam, paving the way for him to take oath as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.

The decision was taken during a meeting of newly elected BJP legislators in Guwahati in the presence of central observers appointed by the party leadership.

The BJP had appointed J.P. Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini as central observers for the election of the BJP legislature party leader in Assam.

Soon after the meeting, Nadda formally announced Sarma’s name and said the legislators had unanimously reposed faith in his leadership.

The BJP’s alliance partners — Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front also extended their support to Sarma continuing as the Chief Minister for a second term.

Senior leaders of both parties attended the meeting and expressed confidence in Sarma’s leadership, stating that the NDA alliance in Assam would continue to work together for the development of the state.

Sarma, who first became the Chief Minister of Assam in 2021, has emerged as one of the BJP’s most influential leaders in the Northeast. He took over the top post after the BJP retained power in the state Assembly elections five years ago.

Before joining the BJP in 2015, Sarma was a senior Congress leader and served as a minister in the Congress government led by former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

After switching sides, he played a key role in strengthening the BJP across the Northeast region. Under his leadership, the BJP expanded its political footprint in Assam and consolidated its alliance with regional parties.

Sarma will take the oath as the Chief Minister on May 12, along with members of his new Council of Ministers.

The BJP, a part of the NDA, alone won 82 seats in the 126-member House in the recently held elections in Assam.(Agency)

Nigar Sultana to lead 15-member Bangladesh team in Women’s T20 WC

Nigar Sultana Joty Bangladesh Cricketer pic

Dhaka, May 10, 2026
Bangladesh on Sunday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana Joty will lead the team once again. Spinner Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain as Bangladesh prepares for their seventh appearance in the global tournament.

The team enters the competition with confidence after a strong performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier earlier this year. They remained unbeaten during both the group stage and Super Six phase to secure qualification, highlighting their growing consistency in this format.

They will also aim to build on the positives from the previous edition of the tournament in 2024, where they started their campaign with a memorable 16-run victory over Scotland women’s national cricket team. Over the years, Bangladesh has developed into a competitive T20 team, with a balanced squad that includes both experienced players and promising young talent.

Captain Nigar Sultana will once again lead with the bat. The bowling attack will depend on Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, and Marufa Akter. Young players like Shorna Akter and Dilara Akter are also expected to contribute significantly during the tournament.

Before the World Cup begins, Bangladesh will travel to Edinburgh on May 25 for a tri-series featuring Scotland and Netherlands. They will then head to Loughborough for their official warm-up matches before the main event.

Bangladesh will kick off their World Cup campaign against Netherlands on June 14 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. They will then play against Australia on June 17 at Headingley. Following that, they will face Pakistan on June 20 at Hampshire Bowl.

Bangladesh will take on India at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 25 before concluding their group-stage matches against South Africa women’s national cricket team at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 28.

Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter (vice captain), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, and Tajnehar.

Schedule:

June 14, Bangladesh v Netherlands, Edgbaston, Birmingham

June 17, Australia v Bangladesh, Headingley, Leeds

June 20, Pakistan v Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton

June 25, India v Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester

June 28, South Africa v Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.(Agency)

PM Modi urges citizens to remain united, save resources amid global crisis

Bengaluru, May 10, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon citizens to remain united and patient amid global uncertainties, stating that the ongoing crisis in West Asia was impacting the entire world, including India.

Addressing a massive gathering of BJP workers and supporters here, he urged people to conserve resources and work together in the national interest.

Referring to the global situation, PM Modi said: “You are witnessing the challenges across the world. The crisis in West Asia is continuing, and the impact of the war is being felt globally. Bharat is also affected by this situation.”

Appealing to the people of the country, he said: “At a time when the nation is progressing, we need to remain patient. We must collectively save resources and protect the interests of the country. Just as we unitedly faced the challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic with a spirit of patriotism, we once again need to stand together to overcome the present crisis.”

The PM stressed the importance of individual responsibility in overcoming challenges and said the country would be able to face all difficulties through unity and collective effort.

Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, he said a “saffron wave” had emerged strongly from Bengaluru and praised BJP workers for their dedication. “As an ordinary BJP worker, I know that only BJP workers can attend an early morning programme like this. Looking at the enthusiasm in your eyes, it appears that the victory in Bengal is your own victory,” he said.

Highlighting the historical significance of May 10, the Prime Minister noted that the day marked the beginning of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857. “On this day in 1857, the first spark of the freedom struggle was ignited. That spark later became a massive volcano which burnt down the chains of slavery. The legacy of courage and valour remains our greatest strength,” he stated.

Drawing inspiration from that spirit, PM Modi said the country had recently celebrated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. He also announced that he would attend the 75th anniversary celebrations of the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Monday morning. “These celebrations will provide new energy for building an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat,” he added.

Continuing his attack on the Congress, the Prime Minister alleged that the party required alliances to remain politically relevant and had “betrayed” women over the issue of reservation. He claimed that while the Congress spoke about women’s reservation, its alliance partners had opposed the legislation in Parliament.

“The BJP ended this politics and ensured the passage of the law providing 33 per cent reservation for women. But the Congress opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill in Parliament,” he alleged.

PM Modi further claimed that if the bill had been implemented earlier, Karnataka would have seen an increase in seats reserved for women, enabling more women from the state to become MLAs and MPs. “The Congress did not allow this. The people will not forgive the Congress for this,” he said.

The Prime Minister asserted that the country was now aligned with the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” and said Karnataka had a major role to play in achieving that goal. He stressed the need to improve both ease of living and ease of doing business in the state.

“I assure the people of Karnataka that the BJP and the Central government are doing everything possible. For us, the interests of the nation and its people are supreme,” he said.(Agency)

IPL 2026: Gill calls GT’s thrashing of RR ‘clean win,’ says team delivered complete performance

Jaipur, May 10, 2026
Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction after Gujarat Titans registered a dominant 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2026 clash on Saturday, saying the side had finally managed to put together a complete performance after falling short in different phases earlier in the season.

Gujarat produced one of their most clinical displays of the campaign at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, piling up 229/4 before bowling Rajasthan out for 152 in 16.3 overs, with Rashid Khan starring with a four-wicket haul after the batting unit laid the platform. Gill said the team had discussed the need for a complete performance even before the contest.

“Even before this match, we had a conversation that till now I don’t think we had a perfect match. So very happy. I think this was a clean win for us,” Gill said after the match

When asked if this was the closest Gujarat had come to a perfect outing, the skipper agreed and pointed towards how accurately the side assessed conditions during the innings.

“We got above maybe 10-15 runs extra on the board. We thought there was a little bit in for the spinners in the middle. It wasn’t easy to hit sixes or get the boundaries. The ball was gripping a little bit. We got 230 runs on the board,” he said.

Gujarat’s innings was built around another commanding opening partnership involving Gill and Sai Sudharsan. The pair attacked aggressively during the powerplay but also ensured the side did not lose wickets unnecessarily despite slowing slightly during the later stages of the innings. Gill admitted the batting group initially felt 250 was possible but chose to prioritise wickets in hand once they realised the pitch was becoming slower.

“Yeah, that’s what we thought as well,” Gill said on whether Gujarat had 250 in sight.

“Let’s see, let’s keep trying to put the bowlers under pressure and see what score we get. But it wasn’t, like I said, it wasn’t easy to hit spinners through the line or at will. So we thought let’s keep the wickets in hand and try to bat deep. And I know there was a phase, I think, for about a couple of overs where we didn’t get the boundary in the 17th, 18th over. But I think we covered it well in the last over,” he added.

Gujarat’s bowlers then backed up the batting effort perfectly despite Rajasthan threatening briefly through a blazing powerplay led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel. The Titans removed both openers inside the powerplay before Rashid dismantled the middle order during a decisive spell of spin bowling.

Gill explained that Gujarat’s aggressive approach with the ball was driven by the modern demands of T20 cricket, particularly with the impact player rule, making totals increasingly difficult to defend without regular wickets.

“We believe it’s important to hold the fort up front. That’s where the thought process comes from. We see if we take wickets up front, it always gives our bowlers a bit more chance in the middle overs to attack and then get even more wickets.

“Because the only way with the impact player and the kind of wickets that there are, the only way to contain the other team is if you keep picking up wickets. There is no other way. So that’s the thought process behind it. Always look to keep attacking and always look to keep taking the wickets,” he said.

The Gujarat skipper also provided an update on the ankle issue he appeared to suffer during the game, saying the discomfort eased after some time, saying, “While taking the run, I twisted my ankle a little bit. It was quite painful. But I think after half an hour or so, it settled down a bit.”

The emphatic win strengthened Gujarat’s position in the playoff race ahead of their next home fixture, with Gill hoping the side can carry forward the momentum from what he described as their most complete display of the season.

“Yeah, very happy. You know, now the next game is at home. Hopefully we’re going to have another good match,” he concluded.(Agency)

Sara Ali Khan reveals she was interested in Rakul Preet’s character in ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’

Mumbai, May 10, 2026
Actress Sara Ali Khan admitted that she was extremely interested in her co-star Rakul Preet Singh’s character from their forthcoming laughter ride ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’.

Speaking exclusively to IANS, it was Ayushmaan Khurrana who first disclosed that Sara was excited about Nilofer, a character played by Rakul in the movie.

They were asked, “When there are multiple leads in a movie, it happens that an actor finds another role more interesting. Did it happen to any one of you?

Reacting to the question, Ayushmann made the revelation that Sara was extremely interested in Rakul’s character Nilofer.

“Sara thinks, Nilofer has the best lines”, he shared.

Confessing to the same, Sara added that while she loved the character, she also believes that Rakul has done a tremendous job, absolutely justifying her casting in the role.

Praising Rakul for her comic timing, she shared, “I love Nilofer. I simply love her on the script level, but actually, now seeing what Rakul has done, she is so good in the film, she is so funny that I think whatever happened, happened for the best. But in another world, yes, I would like to play Nilofer.”

Meanwhile, previously, Rakul, who has already worked with Ayushmann in the 2022 medical comedy “Doctor G”, said that it’s just easier to work with friends.

She shared a statement saying, “I think what felt different this time reuniting was that there was an ease of working because obviously it’s not your first time and you know the way an actor or a director approaches the film and their scenes and I think that comfort and ease really helps in having a good time on set so absolutely yes familiarity does change your approach of as it makes it simpler and more fun and you know you’re already friendly with everybody, so I think it’s just easier when you work with friends.”

Backed by T-Series and B R Studios, “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do” is slated to reach the cinema halls on May 15 this year.(Agency)

Jonita recorded this ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ song from hotel room while on tour

Mumbai, May 10, 2026
Playback singer Jonita, who has sung the song ‘Tera Ho Jaun’ from the upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, has shared that she recorded the song remotely from a hotel room while she was on her tour.

The song has been composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics furnished by Vayu. For the track, Jonita has shared the mic with Stebin Ben.

Talking about the song, Jonita told IANS, “Happy to have collaborated with Sachin and Jigar again! ‘Tera Ho Jaun’ is such a fun, breezy love song for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. I was actually nervous about how it would all come together because I recorded the song remotely from my hotel room while I was touring. But it’s turned out beautifully, and I really hope people connect and resonate with it”.

‘Tera Ho Jaun’ is a breezy yet deeply emotional love song, and captures the excitement, vulnerability, and warmth of modern romance. With its lush soundscape and heartfelt lyrics, the track beautifully brings together Stebin’s signature emotional depth and Jonita’s smooth, expressive vocals, creating a duet that feels intimate, refreshing, and instantly memorable.

Talking about the song, Stebin Ben shared, “The emotion in the melody and lyrics felt very pure from the beginning, and I wanted to bring that honesty into my voice while recording it. Working with Jonita for the first time was special because her voice adds such freshness to the song. Working with Sachin-Jigar is always inspiring and I love their music”.

Meanwhile, ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ stars Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur. The film is directed by David Dhawan, who is known for his signature mix of slapstick comedy, romance, and family drama.

The project marks another collaboration between David and Varun after films like ‘Main Tera Hero’ and ‘Judwaa 2’.(Agency)

PM Modi congratulates new TN CM, says will keep working with state to improve lives

Bengaluru, May 10, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated C. Joseph Vijay, the President of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, and expressed hope for effective collaboration for the benefit of the public.

Extending best wishes, PM Modi took to X and said, “Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people.”

Vijay was sworn in on Sunday, marking a historic political shift in the state, which saw an end to nearly six decades of alternating rule by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay at a grand ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here.

Nine ministers were also sworn in alongside him as part of the new Council of Ministers.

The event was attended by several national and regional political leaders, including the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, film personalities, party workers, and thousands of supporters, prompting authorities to enforce massive security arrangements in and around the venue.

Chennai city police deployed heavy security, intensified vehicle checks and imposed strict access control measures around the stadium ahead of the ceremony.

Vijay assumes office after the TVK-led alliance secured the support of 120 MLAs in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 118 required to form the government.

While the TVK emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded Assembly elections, it fell short of an outright majority, triggering intense political negotiations over the last few days.

The uncertainty finally ended on Saturday evening after the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) extended their support to the Vijay-led formation.

Earlier, the Congress, the Communist Party of India (CPI), and the Communist Party of India-Marxist had also backed the TVK, enabling the actor-turned-politician to stake a claim to form the government.

Following the securing of support, Vijay met Governor Arlekar at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday night and submitted letters of support from all five allies — the Congress, the CPI, the CPI-M, the VCK, and the IUML. The Governor subsequently appointed Vijay as Chief Minister-designate and invited him to form the ministry. He has also directed the new Chief Minister to seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly on or before May 13.

The swearing-in of Vijay marks a watershed moment in Tamil Nadu politics, as a non-Dravidian party has come to power in the state for the first time since 1967. Political observers view the development as a major realignment in the state’s political landscape, long dominated by the DMK and AIADMK.(Agency)

Vijay announces 200 units of free electricity after taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Chennai, May 10, 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday announced 200 units of free electricity and the formation of the “SingaPen” Special Task Force as among the first major decisions of his government shortly after taking the oath.

Soon after the swearing-in ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, Vijay signed key official files in the presence of senior officials and ministers, signalling the beginning of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government’s welfare and governance agenda.

Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar amid loud cheers from thousands of party workers, supporters and film fans gathered at the venue. He took the oaths of office and secrecy in the name of C. Joseph Vijay.

The TVK chief assumed office after his party emerged as the single largest formation in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by winning 108 seats in the 234-member House. Though the party fell short of the majority mark of 118, the Congress extended support to it.

The Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India-Marxist, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) also backed the coalition, taking its strength to 120 MLAs.

The swearing-in ceremony witnessed elaborate security arrangements, with only around 6,000 invitees allowed inside the stadium through special passes. Chennai Police deployed massive security arrangements under the supervision of the Police Commissioner, with five Additional Commissioners and 12 Joint Commissioners overseeing arrangements.

Several prominent political leaders and film personalities attended the event, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alliance leaders, Vijay’s parents, relatives, friends, and notables from the Tamil film industry.

Along with Vijay, N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, Dr K.G. Arunraj, K.A. Sengottaiyan, P. Venkataramanan, R. Nirmalkumar, Rajmohan, Dr T.K. Prabhu, and S. Keerthan were sworn in as ministers in the new cabinet. The ceremony marked a historic political moment in Tamil Nadu, ending decades of dominance by the state’s traditional Dravidian parties and ushering in a new political era under Vijay’s leadership.(Agency)

Kamal Haasan congratulates Vijay as TVK chief becomes Chief Minister

Chennai, May 10, 2026
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Sunday led greetings from the Tamil film fraternity to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in what is being described as a historic turning point in the state’s political history.

In a post in Tamil on X, Kamal Haasan extended his congratulations to “his brother” Vijay and expressed hope that the state would progress under his government and reach new heights.

The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder had earlier criticised the delay in inviting Vijay to form the government, saying democratic values and the verdict of the people must be respected.

Several actors, directors and members of the film industry also congratulated Vijay on social media, describing his ascent from cinema superstar to Chief Minister as unprecedented in recent Tamil Nadu politics.

Vijay took oath as Chief Minister at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai along with a nine-member council of ministers after securing the support of 120 MLAs in the 234-member Assembly.

The TVK, which emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded Assembly elections with 108 seats, crossed the majority mark of 118 after receiving support from the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

The swearing-in ceremony generated massive excitement across Tamil Nadu, with thousands of supporters gathering in Chennai since early morning.

The venue witnessed heavy security arrangements as several national leaders, film personalities, and senior politicians arrived to attend the event. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached Chennai on Sunday morning to participate in the ceremony, underlining the importance of the new political alliance that enabled Vijay to stake claim to form the government.

Political observers described Vijay’s elevation as a watershed moment for Tamil Nadu, ending nearly six decades of alternating rule between the DMK and the AIADMK. With TVK now heading the government, the state is witnessing the emergence of a new political force that has rapidly transformed the electoral landscape within a short span of time.(Agency)

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