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Haryana CM cycles to Sukhna Lake from official residence; urges public to save fuel

Haryana CM cycles to Sukhna Lake from official residence; urges public to save fuel

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday cycled from his official residence to Sukhna Lake and appealed to the public to use bicycles and public transport to save fuel. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini rides a bicycle to Sukhna Lake from his official residence amid PM Narendra Modi’s fuel-saving appeal (ANI) From reducing official convoy sizes and cycling to offices to directing departments to limit the use of government vehicles, Saini and his ministers are taking various measures in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s appeal to cut down fuel consumption and spend resources wisely. According to an official statement, arriving at Sukhna Lake in the morning, the chief minister went for a morning walk, interacted with the public, and delivered the message of a ‘Healthy India, Healthy Haryana’. Saini said in Haryana, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been issued to save fuel, tailored to the administration’s requirements. His security personnel also accompanied him on bicycles from the official residence, which is around 3 km from Sukhna Lake. Saini has also resolved to …

Gujarat governor arrives by train in Kurukshetra, cycles to Gurukul

Gujarat governor arrives by train in Kurukshetra, cycles to Gurukul

Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat on Thursday urged people to adopt a simple life and contribute towards environmental conservation, saying citizens should make efforts to reduce fuel consumption and move towards sustainable practices. The governor appealed to residents to heed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to minimise fuel consumption. (HT Photo) Devvrat, who arrived in Kurukshetra by the Shatabdi train during his visit to the holy city, chose to ride a bicycle from the railway station to Gurukul here instead of using an official convoy to spread the message of fuel conservation and environmental protection. Throughout his route, the governor was accompanied by 200 cyclists, including his officer on special duty (OSD), Rajendra Vidyalankar, athletes from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), and members of the Arya Samaj and the Gurukul family. The governor appealed to residents to heed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to minimise fuel consumption. He said that with the objective of strengthening the country’s economy in mind, citizens should contribute to making India a developed nation by prioritising the purchase …

Sambhavna Seth announces pregnancy via surrogacy after undergoing 7 IVF cycles, two miscarriages: ‘Countdown begins’

Sambhavna Seth announces pregnancy via surrogacy after undergoing 7 IVF cycles, two miscarriages: ‘Countdown begins’

4 min readBengaluruApr 30, 2026 11:40 AM IST Sambhavna Seth has shared a heartwarming personal update, announcing that she and her husband Avinash Dwivedi are expecting their first child together. The actor, who recently opened up about going through seven painful IVF procedures and suffering a miscarriage, has now opted for surrogacy. Expressing her happiness, Sambhavna shared via Instagram, “We Are PREGNANT👶❤️Our most beautiful story is now in production, through love, hope, and SURROGACY Countdown Begins❤️.” See Sambhavna Seth’s pregnancy announcement here: Sambhavna Seth underwent seven IVF procedures Sambhavna Seth, known for her chartbuster songs and her stint on Bigg Boss 3, in a recent interview with Hauterrfly, opened up about her personal struggles and emotional journey. She revealed that she underwent seven IVF procedures and even went ahead with a pregnancy photoshoot, only to later suffer a heartbreaking miscarriage, sharing the challenges she has faced over the years. “I have gone through miscarriages and then I’ve reached here. I have had miscarriages, I’ve attempted 7 IVFs in all these years. Even before we got …

Akshay Kumar reveals he failed thrice in school; his childhood friend ‘exposes’ his habit of chasing girls on cycles

Akshay Kumar reveals he failed thrice in school; his childhood friend ‘exposes’ his habit of chasing girls on cycles

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently opened up about his childhood mischief with his friends during the latest episode of Wheel of Fortune. The actor introduced one of his childhood friends, Jinesh, from the live audience and took a trip down memory lane, recalling how the two had flunked three times between kindergarten and Class 9. Akshay Kumar recalls failing in school thrice. Akshay Kumar recalls failing thrice in school While interacting with the contestants, Akshay pointed out that his friend Jinesh was sitting in the audience. He revealed that their bond dates back to kindergarten and left everyone surprised when he admitted, “Hum log KG se saath mein hain aur KG se 9th grade ke beech mein hum log teen-teen baar fail hue hain.” When Akshay asked his friend why he kept failing, Jinesh had a hilarious reply. He said, “Main aapke saath time spend karta tha, uski wajah se! (Because I used to spend time with you).” Akshay carried the banter forward by revealing that Jinesh’s favourite hobby used to be cycling around town …

FIDE announce major overhauls to Circuit path for Candidates qualification, to merge next two cycles into one

FIDE announce major overhauls to Circuit path for Candidates qualification, to merge next two cycles into one

FIDE, the International Chess Federation, has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its Circuit Rating system, one of the pathways to the prestigious Candidates Tournament, for the upcoming 2026-27 cycle. The most important update is the merger of the next two years into a single, unified circuit. This replaces the previous annual cycle, which saw Fabiano Caruana and R. Praggnanandhaa secure their Candidates 2026 spots through the 2024 and 2025 circuits, respectively. FIDE’s statement reads, “For the first time, the FIDE Circuit will operate over a two-year cycle. Instead of an annual ranking, results from the 2026 and 2027 seasons will be combined into a single Circuit ranking. A player’s final score will be calculated as the sum of their twelve highest event scores achieved across the two-year period, or all event scores if fewer than twelve are available.” Major Shift 2-YEAR Circuit Cycle Replaces Annual System Change 01 Expanded Results Counting More tournament results now contribute to final Circuit rankings, rewarding consistency Change 02 Open Circuit Sub-Ranking New separate ranking system creates additional pathway through …

Inside Salman Khan’s 60th birthday bash: Salman cycles after the party; Sanjay Dutt, MS Dhoni, Bobby Deol in attendance | Bollywood News

Inside Salman Khan’s 60th birthday bash: Salman cycles after the party; Sanjay Dutt, MS Dhoni, Bobby Deol in attendance | Bollywood News

Salman Khan’s birthday has always been a grand affair, marked by the presence of family and close friends, but this year’s celebration was especially significant as the superstar turned 60. The guest list was longer, the festivities more elaborate, and social media was flooded with inside photos and videos from the event. Salman celebrated his birthday on Friday night at his Panvel farmhouse. The bash did not end with the customary cake-cutting ceremony; the actor was later spotted cycling post-party, leaving photographers impressed by his fitness and energy at 60. Celebrities including MS Dhoni, AP Dhillon, Sanjay Dutt, Karisma Kapoor, Orry, Aditya Roy Kapur, Genelia Deshmukh, Sangeeta Bijlani, Huma Qureshi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Mika Singh were among the many guests at the bash. Bobby Deol, along with his family, also graced the event. Notably, this marked Bobby’s first public outing after the demise of his father, veteran actor Dharmendra. In a video that surfaced online, Salman Khan was seen stepping out of his farmhouse for a cycle ride, after his birthday party. Later, Salman’s …

For 6th time in two World Championship cycles, Arjun Erigaisi so near but misses out on Candidates | Chess News

For 6th time in two World Championship cycles, Arjun Erigaisi so near but misses out on Candidates | Chess News

For the sixth time in three years, it was a case of so near, yet never quite there for Arjun Erigaisi. For the second consecutive World Championship cycle, the 22-year-old—who has gained the admiration of other elite grandmasters and fans alike with his no-holds-barred attacking chess—will miss out on the prestigious eight-player tournament that is held to pick a challenger to the world champion. Ranked no 6 in the world, Arjun is the top-rated Indian in the world at the moment, and a member of the trio of Indians taking chess by storm. But while Gukesh sits atop the world champion’s throne awaiting his challenger and R Praggnanandhaa is likely to secure his spot at the Candidates next month, Arjun will not be at Cyprus for the event after losing a tiebreak in the quarter-finals of the FIDE World Cup to China’s No 1 player, Wei Yi. INTERACTIVE: How Arjun Erigaisi salvaged a draw vs China’s Wei Yi Story continues below this ad For Arjun, the list of near-misses in his ambition to qualify for …

‘He still wants to play another two or three cycles’: Varun Chakarvarthy reveals Andre Russell’s plans | Ipl News

‘He still wants to play another two or three cycles’: Varun Chakarvarthy reveals Andre Russell’s plans | Ipl News

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell had a poor campaign with the bat till Sunday when he smacked a 25-ball 57 to turn the momentum of the batting innings for the hosts against the Rajasthan Royals. Every time Russell tends to have a good season, KKR invariably does well however, fitness has been a concern that has been hanging around his neck. However, his teammate Varun Chakarvarthy revealed that Russell could get through another two to three cycles of IPL. “As far as I’ve spoken to him and interacted with him, he still wants to play another two or three cycles of the IPL – which is easily six more years. He looks fine and fit. It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as you’re contributing to the team. That’s the mindset. In franchise cricket, no one’s going to question that,” Chakarvarthy said in a post-match conference. Russell, promoted up the order, started with caution considering the number of overs left as got off the mark with a single off the 6th delivery …

“Another 2-3 Cycles…”: KKR Star Andre Russell’s Intentions Clear Regarding IPL Future

“Another 2-3 Cycles…”: KKR Star Andre Russell’s Intentions Clear Regarding IPL Future

Under-fire Jamaican star Andre Russell on Sunday silenced critics with a match-winning knock and his teammate Varun Chakravarthy revealed that the veteran all-rounder is keen to continue playing in the IPL for “easily six more years.” Russell, who turned 37 recently, had come under scrutiny for his patchy form this season after being retained by the defending champions for Rs 12 crore in a three-year deal ahead of the mega auction. With just 72 runs from seven innings at an average of 10.28, including four single-digit scores, questions were beginning to be raised about his place in the side. However, on Sunday, the Jamaican turned back the clock with a blazing unbeaten 57 off 25 balls, powering KKR to 206/4 in a must-win clash at Eden Gardens. The hosts went on to edge out Rajasthan Royals by a solitary run in a thrilling finish to keep their playoff hopes alive. “As far as I have spoken to him and interacted with him, he still wants to play another 2-3 cycles of IPL which …

Salman Khan fans call him ‘man with golden heart’ after video of Sikandar star gifting cycles to kids goes viral; WATCH

Salman Khan fans call him ‘man with golden heart’ after video of Sikandar star gifting cycles to kids goes viral; WATCH

If you know Salman Khan, you would agree that he loves to be around kids. Every year, the actor celebrates his birthday with his niece Ayat. On Eid this year, when he came to greet his fans from his home, the superstar was seen indulging in a sweet conversation with the little girl. Now, a video is going viral in which Khan is seen buying cycles for his little admirers. His sweet gesture made his fans call him ‘man with golden heart’. Check it out! On April 16, 2025, a video of Salman Khan went viral online. The clip, which was posted by the superstar’s close friend Saajan Singh, showcased him walking into a popular sports store along with a couple of excited kids. As the video proceeds, we see the bhaijaan of Bollywood interacting with the lovely kids, probably asking them about their preferences. He then walks towards the area where all the cycles are on display. Upon having a serious discussion with the kids, the Tiger 3 actor and his little fans were …