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Tamil actor Vishal got engaged to Sai Dhanshika on his 48th birthday in an intimate ceremony at his Chennai home. The couple, friends for 15 years, publicly confirmed their relationship in May and chose engagement over a planned wedding date. Vishal shared photos and a note thanking fans for their wishes. The wedding is expected in early September, with details to follow.

The Bombay High Court told activist Manoj Jarange Patil he can’t protest in Mumbai without permission, especially during the Ganpati festival. Despite that, he began an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demanding Marathas be recognized as Kunbis for OBC benefits. The state said a sub-committee is studying options within the Constitution. The next hearing is on September 9.

The DDA has opened registrations for its Premium Housing Scheme 2025, offering around 250 ready-to-move flats across Delhi via e-auction. Prices start at Rs 39 lakh for LIG units and go up to Rs 2.54 crore for HIG options. Key areas include Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Jasola, Rohini, and Pitampura. Auctions are slated for Oct 6–8, with registrations open till Oct 24. All properties are freehold.

Emma Raducanu beat Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 at the Mubadala Citi DC Open to reach her third straight quarterfinal in Washington. The Brit, ranked 46, didn’t face a single service break and won 74% of first-serve points, while Osaka hit seven double-faults. Raducanu now plays Maria Sakkari, a matchup she leads 3-0. The win continues her strong summer hard-court start.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 starts on Wednesday, August 27, with the main madhyahna puja and ends on Saturday, September 6, with Ganesh Visarjan. Here’s the complete 10-day schedule, key muhurats for major cities, panchang highlights, and how different states plan to celebrate. From eco-friendly idols to traffic advisories, this guide covers rituals, timings, and practical tips.

More than 50 children in Ghaziabad’s Sumrise Green Society spent August 25 making eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols under local artisans. The RWA-backed workshop used shadu mati and plant-based colors, with plans for immersion in on-site artificial ponds. Officials say such community steps cut pollution and transport emissions as Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 begins on August 27.

A sharp online clash between Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev has dragged Russia’s ‘Dead Hand’ doomsday system back into the spotlight. Trump said he moved two US nuclear subs after Medvedev’s nuclear-laced post; US officials haven’t confirmed any such deployment. Analysts say the US still holds an edge undersea, but nuclear rhetoric raises miscalculation risks in the Atlantic and Arctic.

Toyota is offering up to Rs 94,000 off on the Urban Cruiser Hyryder for a limited time. The deal spans select variants and may include cash discounts, exchange bonuses, and dealer benefits. Prices for the Hyryder range from Rs 11.34 lakh to Rs 20.19 lakh (ex-showroom). With fuel costs rising, Toyota is leaning on hybrids as a practical bridge between petrol and full EVs.

Steve Smith will captain Australia on a two-Test tour of Sri Lanka with Pat Cummins unavailable due to paternity leave and a minor ankle issue. The Galle series, from Jan 29 to Feb 10, doubles as Australia’s final red-ball hit-out before the World Test Championship 2024-25 final. Cooper Connolly earns a first Test call-up; Josh Inglis and Sean Abbott could debut. Spinners Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann return.

YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant Armaan Malik’s two-year-old son Zaid has been diagnosed with rickets. In a tearful vlog, Kritika Malik and Payal Malik urged people to stop cursing their children as trolling intensified, with some calling the illness ‘karma’. Doctors say rickets is caused by deficiencies in Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus. Zaid is under treatment and undergoing frequent check-ups.