Same Demands, New Wrapper: India's Dowry Paradox
- The Indian wedding industry was worth Rs 10 lakh crore in 2024, rising to Rs 14 lakh crore by 2026
- Middle-class families often incur debts averaging Rs 15.5 lakh per wedding due to hidden dowry costs
- Dowry persists as disguised gifts like gold, cash, and appliances despite being illegal since 1961
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Trinamool MP Said She Won't Abandon Mamata Banerjee. She's On Rebels' List
- Saayoni Ghosh, a vocal Trinamool MP, has joined a rebel group of 20 MPs
- The rebel MPs wrote to the Speaker and offered support to the NDA in Parliament
- Ghosh was previously a strong supporter of Mamata Banerjee and led the youth wing
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Sushmita Dev Quits Trinamool, Meets Himanta Biswa Sarma For "Guidance"
- Sushmita Dev resigned from all Trinamool party posts and Rajya Sabha membership on Wednesday
- Dev, the daughter of veteran Congress leader Santosh Mohan Dev, joined the Trinamool in 2021
- She is the second Rajya Sabha MP from Trinamool to quit this week. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray quit on Monday
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Sabotage? Inside Story Of How BJP Got Papers Against Meenakshi Natarajan
- Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination was rejected over a pending Telangana court case
- BJP claimed internal Congress sabotage behind the 'leak' of the documents against Natarajan
- Telangana BJP shared case documents with Madhya Pradesh BJP for legal challenge
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Meet Indian-Origin Man Behind Drone Boat That Rescued US Pilots From Hormuz
- US Navy used Corsair drone boat to rescue Apache helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
- Corsair, developed by Texas-based Saronic Technologies, is AI-powered and diesel-fueled
- The 24-foot Corsair can travel 35 knots with a range over 1,000 nautical miles
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Iran Targets F-35 Hangars, US Bases After Strikes Over Apache Downing
- US military launched strikes on Iranian air defence near Strait of Hormuz after Apache downing
- Explosions reported in Jask, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik in southern Iran
- Iran vowed retaliation, warning US to leave the region and launched drone attack on US Fifth Fleet
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Woman Claims Ex-Husband Hid Rs 19 Crore While She Struggled With Medical Bills
- A Chinese woman accused her ex-husband of hiding $2 million in assets during divorce proceedings
- She struggled to pay Rs 95,000 in medical bills amid severe financial strain and domestic abuse
- The ex-husband allegedly failed to disclose investments and properties while denying her monthly allowance
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Alpha X Review: Some Say "All About Alia", Others Ask, "Where's Sharvari?"
- The teaser of Yash Raj Films' Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, was released recently
- Sharvari Wagh does not appear in the Alpha teaser, causing online debate
- Alia Bhatt plays an assassin trained by Bobby Deol's character from childhood
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Meenakshi Natarajan: A Principled Leader Who Is An Enigma Within Congress
- Sonia Gandhi was impressed by Meenakshi Natarajan at a 1998 NSUI event in Delhi
- Meenakshi Natarajan became NSUI President in 1999 and later held key Congress roles
- She won the Mandsaur Lok Sabha seat in 2009 but lost in 2014 and 2019 elections
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India Seniors Bypass Gambhir, Seek Clarity From BCCI Over ODI Future: Report
- Gautam Gambhir has yet to establish authority in India's ODI team as he reportedly has in Tests and T20Is
- According to a report, some senior players have bypassed Gambhir to seek ODI future clarity from BCCI directly
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI futures remain uncertain ahead of 2027 World Cup
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Box Office: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Way Ahead Of Bandar
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai earned Rs 3.99 crore on Day 5 across 7,565 shows
- Total India gross of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai reached Rs 36.92 crore by Day 5
- Bandar collected Rs 40 lakh on Day 5 across 874 shows, total India gross Rs 3.76 crore
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