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Singer and healer Kenishaa Francis says she’s receiving death threats after being blamed for actor Jayam Ravi’s split with wife Aarti. She denies causing the breakup, claims Ravi contacted her for therapy after sending a divorce notice, and challenges critics to take her to court. Both sides have made serious allegations, while the case moves through family court and social media blows up.
Toyota is offering August 2025 benefits of up to ₹1.48 lakh on the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Deals combine cash discounts, exchange and corporate bonuses, loyalty rewards, and a 5-year extended warranty. Hybrid trims get the biggest savings. Offers vary by city and stock, so buyers should check with local dealers.
At 45, Venus Williams has received a wild card for the Cincinnati Open after winning matches in her return at the DC Open. Her victory over Peyton Stearns made her the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match. The Cincinnati stop sets up her US Open wild card, where she’ll be the oldest singles entrant since 1981. Local favorite Caty McNally also earned a Cincinnati wild card.
Bhojpuri actor Neelam Giri enters Bigg Boss 19 with open backing from superstar Pawan Singh, setting up a regional-to-national push. The Ballia-raised, Bhutan-born performer brings film credits, viral music videos, and a bold persona. With a political-style season theme, her fanbase could be decisive. Expect alliances, flashpoints, and a test of how far regional power can carry a contestant.
Parineeti Chopra and AAP MP Raghav Chadha are expecting their first child. The couple announced the news on August 25, 2025, with an Instagram post featuring a cake stamped with “1 + 1 = 3” and golden baby footprints, plus a short garden video. Celebrities flooded the post with wishes. The baby is expected by late 2025 or early 2026. Parineeti’s next project is a Netflix mystery thriller by Rensil D’Silva.
Composer-singer Amaal Mallik says a five-year relationship ended after his partner’s family rejected him over religion and his Bollywood career. He recalls a last-minute call before her arranged marriage and explains his mixed-faith background and secular outlook. After headlines flared, he clarified he wasn’t attacking any community. His story adds to the wider talk about interfaith love and family pressure in India.
Trinbago Knight Riders beat defending champions Saint Lucia Kings by 18 runs in Gros Islet to go third in the CPL 2025 table. TKR posted 183/7 and restricted SLK to 165/6. Kieron Pollard starred with the ball (2/38), while Tabraiz Shamsi’s 1/32 with 10 dots stood out for SLK. The result leaves TKR at 2 wins from 3 and SLK at 1 from 3 in the 13th edition of the tournament.
Salman Khan opened Bigg Boss 19 with a live vote that pitted YouTuber Mridul Tiwari against Shehnaaz Gill’s brother Shehbaz Badesha for the 15th slot. Backed by Elvish Yadav, Mridul edged ahead and entered the house, while Shehbaz thanked supporters online. The season rolls out with a Gharwaalon Ki Sarkaar theme and a fresh mix of TV, music, digital, and international faces.
Australia’s Cooper Connolly fractured his left hand after being hit by Mohammad Hasnain during the third ODI in Perth, ruling him out of the T20I series. Scans showed a fourth metacarpal break. Josh Philippe was drafted in as replacement. The blow capped a tough night for Australia, who lost the series 2-1—Pakistan’s first ODI series win in Australia in 22 years.
Dewald Brevis lit up Australia with a record 125* in a T20I at Darwin, then added a brisk 53 in Cairns. Days later, his ODI start was bumpier—49 in the third ODI, highlighted by a viral six but ended by a catch on the rope. The swing underlines how different T20 and ODI demands are, and how South Africa might shape his role across formats.
At 22, Cooper Connolly became the first Australian spinner to take a five-wicket haul against South Africa in ODIs, returning 5/22 in Mackay. Australia piled up 431/2 with tons from Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green before bowling South Africa out for 155. The 276-run margin was South Africa’s heaviest ODI defeat. Connolly also became the youngest Aussie to take a five-for in ODIs, breaking a 38-year record.
IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain across Uttarakhand in the next 24 hours, with a cloudburst reported in Tharali, Chamoli. Dehradun has a 90% chance of rain with 23°C temperatures and southeast winds. Authorities are on high alert for landslides and flash floods, especially from Dehradun to Bageshwar. The warning follows earlier IMD advisories this month about intense monsoon activity.