Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have officially tied the knot in Udaipur, confirming their union as ‘The Wedding of VIROSH’. The couple, who met on the sets of ‘Geetha Govindam’, celebrated their marriage with Telugu Hindu and Kodava rituals.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are finally married. The couple who has been dating for many years now, never confessed to being in a relationship publicly. They also remained silent on the wedding rumour until Sunday where they confirmed and called it ‘The wedding of Virosh’. The couple tied the knot at Mementos by ITC Hotels in Udaipur. They tied the knot with Telugu Hindu rituals, representing Vijay’s tradition, in the morning on February 26. They have now dropped first pictures as husband and wife. While Rashmika opted for a traditional orange and gold saree look, Vijay could be seen in a white dhoti and a ‘dushala’ matching with Rashmika’s saree which had zardosi work on it. Both the bride and groom, opted for traditonal gold jewellery to complet their look. Vijay Deverakonda wrote, “One day, I missed her. Missed her in a way that made me feel like my day would’ve been better if she were around. Like my meals would’ve felt more wholesome if she were sitting across from me.Like my workouts would’ve been more fun and less of a punishment if she were doing them with me.Like I needed her – just to feel that sense of home and calm, no matter where I was. So,I made my best friend… my wife. 😀❤️26.02.2026 Rashmika penned an emotional note which read, “Hi my loves, Introducing to you now “My Husband”! 💘 Mr. Vijay Deverakonda!! ❤️The man who taught me what true love feels like, the man who showed me what being in peace feels like! 🤍The man who told me everyday that dreaming big was absolutely ok and constantly telling me I was capable of achieving something much more than what I could possibly think I ever could! 🤍The man who’s never stopped me from dancing like no one’s watching..the man who showed me travelling with friends is the best thing ever, and trust me I could write a book on this man! 🤍I’ve become the woman I have always dreamt of being, because you made her who she is today!I’ve truly been blessed! 🤍 Vijju I am always short of words to describe the feelings I have for you!! I’ve always told you that!!But you know suddenly all of my achievements, struggles, happiness, sadness, joy, life – everything just makes a lot more sense now – it is because I have you – witnessing it all.. being the biggest part of it all! ❤️I am so so so so soooo excited to becoming your wife! to be your wife! To be called your wife!! 💃🏻💃🏻❤️ it’s full party time now!!💃🏻❤️Let’s have the bestestest life ever together! I love you! ❤️” Their first pictures prove that their wedding was rooted deeply in culture and that’s what even their outfits depict. As soon as they dropped these pictures, fans couldn’t hold their excitement and dropped congratulatory messages. A user said, “No nazar for mr and mrs Devarakonda ❤️❤️❤️❤️”Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor and others like this post. Rashmika and Vijay first crossed paths on the sets of Geetha Govindam, later reuniting for Dear Comrade. The two are now gearing up for their third Telugu collaboration, Ranabaali, which is scheduled to hit theatres on September 11.

MUMBAI: Residents can look forward to safer drinking water, improved taste, fewer water-borne illnesses, and a step closer to 24×7 supply once the new-generation water treatment plants at Bhandup and Panjrapur become operational by 2029–30. Equipped with advanced, compact, and energy-efficient technologies, the facilities are expected to sharply reduce contaminants and pathogens compared with ageing plants. They will also lower chemical and power consumption and strengthen supply reliability, meeting nearly 65% of the city’s drinking water needs. In a major development, Welspun Enterprises Ltd (WEL) has been awarded a Rs 3,145 crore contract by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to design, build, and operate a 910 million litres per day (MLD) water treatment plant (WTP) at Panjrapur. The project includes a 15-year operations and maintenance (O&M) component worth around Rs 1,156 crore. The Panjrapur plant will complement the 2,000 MLD Bhandup WTP, currently under construction, which will replace an ageing facility. Together, the two plants—executed by Welspun with global water management firm Veolia as the technology provider and O&M partner—will create a combined capacity of 2,910 MLD, forming the backbone of Mumbai’s future water security. Advanced technology, smaller footprintUnlike conventional plants that rely on large sedimentation tanks and energy-intensive systems, the new facilities will use high-rate, compact technologies such as Actiflo for clarification, TGV-DMF for advanced filtration, and Actidyn for sludge thickening. Actiflo uses microsand ballast to settle impurities up to 50 times faster than traditional processes, allowing world-class purification in a much smaller footprint—an important advantage in land-scarce Mumbai. The technology can reduce chemical use by up to 50% and cut energy consumption by at least 30% compared with older plants. Sludge treatment using lamella-based systems eliminates the need for massive gravity tanks, conserving urban land and improving operational efficiency. Digital tools, including AI-enabled monitoring, digital twins for real-time simulation, and camera-based surveillance, will support predictive maintenance and stable output even during monsoon-related spikes in turbidity. Direct benefits for consumersCivic officials said the advanced treatment processes will significantly reduce contaminants and pathogens compared with older systems, resulting in safer, more consistent drinking water. “For households, this means improved taste, lower risk of water-borne diseases, and greater confidence in the safety of tap water,” a senior BMC official said. “The enhanced reliability of production is also a key step towards continuous, pressurised supply.” By 2030, the two plants are expected to meet 65% of Mumbai’s potable water demand, enhancing supply resilience amid rapid urbanisation and climate variability. Veolia will oversee the production and treatment of drinking water, while distribution management and the reduction of non-revenue water (NRW) losses will remain under the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). Lower costs, long-term stabilityOfficials said the improved energy and chemical efficiency of the new plants could lower the cost of producing treated water over time, giving the municipality fiscal flexibility to either moderate tariffs or reinvest savings into strengthening pipelines, rainwater harvesting, and reuse infrastructure. Guillaume Dourdin, CEO and Country Director, India, Veolia, said: “For more than 25 years, Veolia has partnered in India’s urban transformation, proving that 24×7 water supply is not a distant dream but a fundamental standard for cities facing water stress. We bring this expertise to Mumbai’s Bhandup (2,000 MLD) and Panjrapur (910 MLD) plants, securing 65% of the city’s drinking water needs by 2030.” He added that optimised operations at the new facilities would significantly improve water quality while ensuring efficient plant performance over decades under a 15-year O&M contract. Part of a larger water pushThe Panjrapur project is scheduled for completion within 48 months, after which it will be operated and maintained for 15 years. The Bhandup plant is expected to be operational by 2029, followed by Panjrapur by 2030. Welspun Chairman BK Goenka said that upon completion of both projects, the company would be treating nearly 65% of Mumbai’s freshwater requirements. Managing Director Sandeep Garg added that the focus would be on delivering a world-class facility with the smallest possible footprint in a land-scarce city. With an order book of over Rs 16,000 crore and multiple water and wastewater projects underway—including the 418 MLD Dharavi Wastewater Treatment Facility—Welspun’s expanding portfolio aligns with Mumbai’s broader push for sustainability, water reuse, and circular water management. For residents, the most tangible outcome will be simple: cleaner, safer, and more reliable water flowing from taps, bringing 24×7 supply closer to reality.

PM Modi’s selfie with Fauda cast

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a lighthearted selfie of him meeting the star cast of the Jewish spy thriller series Fauda on Thursday.Posting the photo on X, PM Modi wrote: “Thankfully, this interaction required only a selfie, no undercover work!”Fauda (Arabic for “chaos”) is a critically acclaimed Israeli political thriller that gained global popularity. The show explores the high-stakes, morally complex world surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, portraying undercover operations, counterterror missions and the human cost of prolonged violence on both sides.

PM Modi’s meeting with the star cast comes as various stakeholders in the Indian and Israeli entertainment industries have been seeking collaborative projects and possibilities of utilising each other’s strengths in various aspects of the creative space. Last year, amid government efforts to make India a global film production hub, an Indian film festival kicked off in Israel with the screening of filmmaker Kiran Rao’s acclaimed feature “Laapataa Ladies”. “Dangal”, “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, “Mimi”, “English Vinglish” and “777 Charlie” were the other five movies to be screened in the film festival, which ran till March 8.The lineup showcased India’s diversity, rich traditional heritage, contemporary challenges and its creative genius.During his 2018 visit to India, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after making a fervent appeal to the Hindi film industry to shoot in his country, captured some of Bollywood’s biggest faces into a selfie with Amitabh Bachchan helming the epic shot.“We believe in India-Israel relationship. One of the most viral pictures occurred at the Oscars a few years ago. I’d like the Bollywood stars to join me for a selfie so a few hundred million Indians and Israelis can see this phenomenal friendship. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra, Jai Israel!” he said as he beckoned the actors and filmmakers at the gathering titled Shalom Bollywood.India’s entertainment industry is valued at roughly $29–30 billion (2024), driven by films, television, OTT platforms, music, gaming and advertising. It produces the highest number of films globally and has strong cultural influence across Asia, the Middle East and the diaspora.Israel’s industry is much smaller in revenue but influential in global TV formats, high-quality dramas and creative exports.

Gold’s long-term outlook remains bullish as global de-dollarisation, rising fiscal stress and escalating geopolitical tensions reshape the global financial order, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL).In its latest Precious Metals Quarterly Report, the brokerage said gold prices crossed the $5,000 per ounce mark in early 2026, marking one of the strongest long-term bull phases in modern history.The firm said gold has entered a “structural repricing phase,” signalling the beginning of a new supercycle rather than a short-term cyclical rally.

Target of $6,000 in 12 months, $7,500 medium term

MOFSL expects Comex gold to settle towards $6,000 per ounce — equivalent to around Rs 1.85 lakh per 10 grams domestically — over the next 12 months. It also sees the potential for prices to move towards $7,500 per ounce in the medium term if geopolitical and fiscal pressures intensify.“The long-term outlook for gold remains positive. As global reserves gradually diversify away from dollar-centric assets and physical supply remains constrained, gold prices are likely to stay supported around and above $5,000 per ounce,” Navneet Damani, head of research, Commodities, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, said, as quoted by news agency PTI.Damani added that the current cycle is being driven not just by inflation, but by confidence — or the lack of it — in fiscal and monetary systems.

Gold rises despite positive real rates

The report highlighted that gold continued to climb even when real interest rates were positive between 2023 and 2025 — a period when prices would typically decline.This trend indicates that investors are increasingly worried about mounting global debt levels and the long-term stability of fiscal and monetary frameworks.“Gold’s strength despite positive real interest rates shows a clear shift in investor thinking. Real returns are increasingly seen as temporary and policy-driven, which reduces the cost of holding gold and strengthens its role as a safeguard against broader financial risks,” Manav Modi, analyst – commodities, MOFSL, said.

Geopolitical tensions, supply constraints add support

According to the report, rising geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, along with renewed trade tensions and tariff-related disruptions, have heightened inflation and currency volatility, making gold more attractive as a neutral and reliable asset.Damani noted that as fiscal stress increases and questions emerge over monetary independence, gold’s role as non-sovereign money has gained prominence, leading to a structural shift in demand.The brokerage also pointed to tight global physical supply conditions supporting prices. Limited mine output, shrinking inventories across major exchanges and rising production costs have kept precious metal prices elevated.

Domestic demand and central bank buying

On the domestic front, rupee depreciation and strong retail demand have further supported gold prices. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen renewed inflows after years of decline, the report said.Central banks have remained consistent buyers, adding around 1,000 tonnes of gold annually for four consecutive years as part of efforts to diversify reserves and reduce reliance on dollar-based assets.Overall, MOFSL expects gold to remain well supported over the long term, driven by reserve diversification, constrained supply growth and ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

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NEW DELHI: A two-month pregnant woman and her three daughters aged between three and five were found dead with their throats slit in their house in Outer Delhi’s Samaypur Badli.The killings took place Tuesday night and the woman’s husband, identified as Munchun Kewat, has been missing since then. Kewat, a vegetable vendor at Azadpur Mandi, is the main suspect, said Hareshwar Swami, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North). Police were informed of the killings by neighbours in the apartment building in Chandan Park on Wednesday. Police found no signs of struggle. “We suspect they were killed while sleeping,” a senior officer said. Investigators are examining whether sedatives were mixed into food or water before the attack. Forensic teams have collected leftovers, including kheer and ladoo, for laboratory analysis. Relative’s son found children with their throats slit and woman lying face down Police said there was an argument between Kewat and his wife Anita around 9 pm. They also found CCTV footage in which the suspect was seen walking. Sources said Kewat’s phone was switched off after 10.30 pm.According to relatives of the deceased, the bodies were first seen by Kewat’s 10-year-old nephew who lived nearby. He had been sent to check by his father who found his brother’s phone switched off. They used to go to mandi together, and Kewat hadn’t shown up on Tuesday.Ruby Devi, a relative who lived in the same building as the deceased, said the boy noticed the gate to the room was open when he entered. He found the bodies on the bed with visible injuries. He immediately ran out crying, alerting neighbours, who then called the police.“When I heard the boy screaming, I thought it might be a case of child theft, as rumours had been swirling. But he told me what had happened to my family. When I went inside, I found them lying on the bed. The children’s throats were slit, and the woman was lying face down,” she said.“All four victims had their throats slit with a sharp edged weapon. The injuries were so deep that their windpipes was cut,” a senior police officer said, describing the crime scene as “extremely brutal”.Besides the Kewat family, two other families lived on the same floor of the building. Parul, who lives in one of the neighbouring rooms, said she did not hear any unusual sounds at night. Another relative, Sapna, said she last saw Kewat on Tuesday, wearing a maroon shirt and slippers.Raids are underway in Bihar, the accused’s native state, as well as in other parts of Delhi. The accused previously worked in Chennai, and police said they would investigate his activities there as well.A case under Section 103 (murder) of BNS has been registered at Samaypur Badli police station.

Just days after beginning a new chapter in his personal life with his marriage to Sophie Shine, former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan secured a significant legal victory as the Delhi Family Court directed his ex-wife Aesha Mukherji to return approximately ₹5.7 crore received under a disputed property settlement. The Patiala House Court’s ruling, delivered on February 25, declared that orders passed by an Australian Family Court in their matrimonial dispute are not binding in India, marking a decisive turn in the long-running cross-border legal battle.

Shikhar Dhawan’s case: Australian orders set aside by the family court in India

The family court, presided over by Judge Devender Kumar Garg, ruled that the property settlement agreement reached in Australia was “null and void” after accepting Dhawan’s contention that the documents were executed under threat, coercion, and fraud. The court held that the Australian court’s orders concerning property division cannot be enforced against Dhawan in India, as they are “alien to Indian legal principles” under the Hindu Marriage Act.

In a significant financial direction, the court ordered Mukherji to return the sale proceeds of two properties located in Australia – AU $812,397.50 received as interim settlement from a property in Berwick, and AU $82,000 retained from the sale of another property in Clyde North. The court also directed that interest at 9 per cent per annum be paid on these amounts from the date of filing of the suit until full payment is made .

Additionally, the court restrained Mukherji from enforcing the Australian court’s anti-suit injunction and related orders against Dhawan.

Coercion and threats to damage Dhawan’s reputation

Dhawan had approached the Delhi court challenging the Australian proceedings, arguing that he never voluntarily submitted to the foreign court’s jurisdiction. In his submissions, the cricketer alleged that shortly after their marriage in October 2012, Mukherji began threatening to circulate fabricated and defamatory material to damage his reputation and cricket career if he did not meet her financial demands.

The court was told that properties purchased with Dhawan’s own funds were registered either jointly or predominantly in Mukherji’s name under pressure. In one instance, Mukherji was listed as a 99 per cent owner of a property bought entirely with Dhawan’s money. Dhawan also alleged that he was compelled to purchase property in Australia in her name, which was later sold in 2019, with the proceeds retained by her as part of an interim arrangement.

The Australian settlement: What it awarded to Aesha Mukerji?

The Australian Family Court had previously passed orders in February 2024 dividing the couple’s global assets, including Dhawan’s properties and finances in India. Under that settlement, Mukherji was awarded 15 per cent of the total asset pool, which allowed her to retain assets worth approximately ₹7.46 crore (AU $1.17 million) and granted her an additional ₹15.95 crore (AU $2.5 million) from Dhawan, along with the transfer of a property.

Between 2021 and 2024, multiple orders were passed by Australian courts regarding the division of their assets. Mukherji, an Australian citizen, had sought 99 per cent ownership of three properties in Australia and custody of their son Zoravar.

Why Australian law doesn’t apply in India? 

The Delhi court’s ruling hinged on the fundamental differences between Australian and Indian matrimonial property laws. Under the Australian Family Law Act 1975, all properties -whether acquired in Australia or abroad – are brought into a “marital pool” for division, with courts able to award up to 60 per cent of assets based on each party’s financial and non-financial contributions, future needs, and earning capacity.

In contrast, Indian law under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 mandates equitable distribution based on Indian legal principles. The court observed that the Australian legal framework was inconsistent with Indian public policy and contrary to the Hindu Marriage Act . Since the marriage was solemnised and registered in India, the foreign court lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate the dispute.

Judge Garg specifically noted that Dhawan’s participation in the Australian proceedings could not be treated as a voluntary submission to its jurisdiction, as it was allegedly carried out under fear and coercion.

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Dhawan’s marriage and divorce timeline

Dhawan and Mukherji married in Delhi in October 2012. Mukherji, who was based in Australia and had two children from a previous marriage, continued to reside there after the wedding while Dhawan travelled between the two countries. Their son Zoravar was born in December 2014.

Differences between the couple emerged soon after the marriage, leading to prolonged legal disputes in both India and Australia. A Delhi court granted them divorce in October 2023 on grounds of mental cruelty, noting that Dhawan had suffered mental trauma after being kept away from their son for years . While permanent custody was not granted, visitation rights and access to video calls were provided. Dhawan later stated that he was subsequently blocked from communicating with his son.

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The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by an individual challenging the modern gas crematorium established at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, in a matter earlier dismissed by the Madras High Court.During the hearing, the Chief Justice of India described Isha’s service as “pious work” and suggested that an arrangement regarding alternate land to the petitioner could be mediated between the parties. The Supreme Court noted that the petitioner had already sold part of his land to Isha Foundation but contended that the sale was not intended for constructing a crematorium. The bench advised both sides to hold discussions and explore an amicable settlement regarding the adjoining land, and both parties agreed to resolve the matter through negotiations. During the hearing, Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the petitioner, argued that the crematorium was causing a nuisance, with bodies being cremated daily over the past couple of weeks, and violated local rules prohibiting crematoriums or burial grounds near a dwelling or water body without a Gram Panchayat license. He also highlighted that the petitioner’s house is in a tribal area where burial, rather than cremation, is the customary practice, and that the bodies brought to the crematorium were from Coimbatore city, around 30 km away.The apex court appointed retired Madras High Court judge Rajendran as mediator for this purpose.The Madras High Court had earlier dismissed the case, observing that “the petitioner has no legal grounds. The gasifier crematorium has been built with proper panchayat permission and within the rules. Furthermore, the construction of a crematorium, especially a gas crematorium, serves the society; it cannot be called against public interest.”The foundation stated that residents from over five village panchayats surrounding the Isha Yoga Center had requested authorities to establish a crematorium in the area. It said the Isha Foundation subsequently set up the modern gasifier crematorium after securing panchayat approval and necessary clearances from the concerned government departments, including the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.Isha Foundation said that it has been operating and maintaining crematoriums across Tamil Nadu since 2010 with the objective of providing “Dignity in Death”. It currently maintains 30 crematoriums in areas including Chennai’s Besant Nagar, Coimbatore, Neyveli, Vellore and Thanjavur.