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₹14 crore, luxury Udaipur resort, ‘private jets’: Inside the Siya-Ketan big fat wedding that never happened

₹14 crore, luxury Udaipur resort, ‘private jets’: Inside the Siya-Ketan big fat wedding that never happened

It was supposed to be a grand November wedding in Udaipur – with a palace venue, elaborate arrangements and families preparing for the celebrations. Instead, the engagement between 25-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal and Siya Goyal is now at the centre of a murder investigation after police alleged that Siya. 20. and 22-year-old Chetan Chaudhary — believed to be a man she was in relationship with — conspired to kill Ketan at Lohagad Fort near Maharashtra’s Lonavala on June 18. The sensational Ketan Agarwal case of Pune which was earlier reported to be an accidental death has sent shockwaves across the country (PTI and social media photos ) The exact motive behind the alleged crime is still being investigated, with multiple theories — mostly surrounding Siya’s alleged reluctance to get married — emerging during the probe, the latest being that she was unhappy over Ketan wearing a wig. Ketan, 25, the son of businessman Vishal Agarwal, and Siya, 20, had got engaged in February, with their wedding fixed for November. According to police, the investigation …

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

Patna, Police fired tear gas shells and took recourse to lathi-charge when a mob disrupted railway traffic on the outskirts of Patna, alleging a lack of an adequate number of trains for a competitive exam, a top official said on Sunday. Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells According to Amresh Kumar, the Inspector General in charge of the Railway Protection Force for East Central Zone, which covers a major part of Bihar, trouble erupted around midnight when “more than 200 young men, posing as students appearing for competitive exams” turned up at the Pataliputra station. “Trains had been ferrying students to various parts of the state for the exams of the Excise Department scheduled on Sunday. The troublemakers alleged that arrangements were inadequate and squatted on the tracks, demanding a special train that could help them reach their destination in time,” the IG said. The IG, who had rushed to the spot along with a contingent of RPF and GRP, said that the police informed the Railway …

Thousands of Albanians protest Trump-linked resort project

Thousands of Albanians protest Trump-linked resort project

Thousands of protesters marched through Albania’s capital on Thursday, the latest in a series of demonstrations against a planned resort linked to the Trump family. Thousands of Albanians protest Trump-linked resort project For over a week, daily demonstrations have been held in Tirana against the project connected to US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner. Protesters say the estimated $4.6-billion luxury hotel development slated for construction in a protected area on the country’s Adriatic coast poses a risk to the environment and to a nearby lagoon critical to migrating birds. Developers also hope to transform the uninhabited island of Sazan once a secret communist military base into a glitzy tourist destination. On Thursday evening, as in previous rallies, the crowd marched to the government headquarters on Tirana’s main boulevard. Above the crowd, protesters held signs reading: “Albania is not for sale” and calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. “We don’t want this type of investment because it could damage our environment and change this place forever,” student Teftalia …

Why is Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner’s resort plan triggering political storm in Albania | World News

Why is Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner’s resort plan triggering political storm in Albania | World News

A luxury coastal development project in Albania which is linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has come under scanner after facing growing resistance from protesters. The country’s anti-corruption prosecutors are reportedly investigating the proposed resort. Thousands took to streets in the capital Tirana for the third consecutive day on Wednesday against the proposed project as police fired water cannons and clashed with protesters. The Kushner-linked project is also facing outcry and disapproval from environment organisations over the development issue, AP reported. Police use a water cannon to disperse protesters during a demonstration in Tirana, Albania opposing a luxury coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump over concerns about environmental impacts and transparency. (AP Photo) Government Support and Economic Ambitions Albania’s government has supported the project and said the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the country. Albania is aiming to foray in the high-end tourism market and hopes to become part of the European Union. Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump saw this untouched wilderness in Albania …

Ex-Maharashtra Minister Anil Parab acquitted in Dapoli resort case

Ex-Maharashtra Minister Anil Parab acquitted in Dapoli resort case

A special court in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district has acquitted former state minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab in a case linked to alleged illegal construction of a resort and tax irregularities in Dapoli, reported the PTI. Special Judge Prasanna S Chandgude, who hears Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases at Khed, delivered the verdict on Tuesday. Apart from Parab, four others — village sarpanch Suresh Shankar Tupe, gramsevak Anant Dnyandev Koli, circle officer Sudhir Shantaram Pardule and sub-divisional officer Jayram Vinayak Deshpande — were also acquitted of all charges, according to the PTI. The case stemmed from a complaint filed in 2021 by former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya. The complaint alleged irregularities in property tax assessment and environmental violations related to the construction of a resort at Murud in Dapoli taluka of Ratnagiri district, the news agency reported. According to the prosecution, the Murud gram panchayat had assessed property tax without confirming whether the building was fully completed. It was also alleged that the resort construction had been permitted in a restricted Coastal Regulation Zone …

AIADMK shifts MLAs to Puducherry resort amid buzz over TVK poaching attempt

AIADMK shifts MLAs to Puducherry resort amid buzz over TVK poaching attempt

Nearly 25-27 newly-elected MLAs of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) have been accommodated at a resort in neighbouring Puducherry, party leaders said on Thursday, amid speculation of attempts by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to secure support for government formation. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami holds a consultative meeting with newly-elected MLAs. (Xl) The development comes months after veteran AIADMK leader KA Sengottaiyan switched to actor-politician Vijay-led TVK in January 2026. Sengottaiyan has reportedly reached out to some of his former associates in the AIADMK camp as TVK seeks to cross the majority mark of 118 in the Assembly. With Congress support, TVK currently has the backing of 113 legislators. Amid speculation over possible support to TVK, senior AIADMK leader KP Munusamy, who unsuccessfully contested from the Veppanahalli Assembly segment, denied any such move. “In any situation, the AIADMK has not extended support to the TVK. We are issuing this clarification as per the directions of our party’s general secretary,” Munusamy said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, AIADMK leader …

Anugraha S Nambiar given 48 hours to apologise to Vijay Kumar Rajendran in notice amid Resort controversy

Anugraha S Nambiar given 48 hours to apologise to Vijay Kumar Rajendran in notice amid Resort controversy

Malayalam actor Anugraha S Nambiar has been asked to apologise to Tamil filmmaker-actor Vijay Kumar Rajendran and to do so within 48 hours in a public notice issued by his lawyer. Failing to do so, Vijay has initiated legal action against Anugraha for defamation. Producer AB Sharon also finds himself in the thick of it all amid the controversy surrounding the Tamil web series Resort. (Also Read: Vijay Kumar Rajendran says 10 years of hard work were damaged in 3 days by Anugraha S Nambiar amid Resort controversy) Anugraha S Nambiar deleted the videos she made about Vijay Kumar Rajendran amid Resort controversy. Vijay Kumar Rajendra, Nakshatra Murthy deny allegations Recently, Anugraha issued an apology to the producers of Resort, Global Villagers, after accusing them of non-payment and of verbal abuse by Vijay’s wife, Nakshatra Murthy. Nakshatra called out Anugraha for not apologising to her husband. Now, the couple’s lawyer, J Jerom Joseph, issued a public notice. A portion of the notice reads: “It has come to the attention of Our Clients that Ms. Anugraha …

Vijay Kumar Rajendran says 10 years of hard work were damaged in 3 days by Anugraha S Nambiar amid Resort controversy

Vijay Kumar Rajendran says 10 years of hard work were damaged in 3 days by Anugraha S Nambiar amid Resort controversy

After a week of he-said-she-said, things have come to a head between Malayalam actor Anugraha S Nambiar, Tamil actor-filmmaker Vijay Kumar Rajendran and his wife Nakshatra Murthy. After accusing makers of the JioHotstar Tamil web series Resort of nonpayment and Nakshatra of verbal abuse, Anugraha has distanced herself from the controversy. Vijay, on the other hand, rued damage to his reputation. (Also Read: Nakshatra Murthy slams Anugraha S Nambiar’s claim that she married Vijay Kumar for ‘fame’; Resort makers break silence) Things seem to have come to a head between Nakshatra Murthy, Vijay Kumar Rajendran and Anugraha S Nambiar. Vijay Kumar Rajendran apologises to his wife, rues his reputation being damaged Vijay released a lengthy note on his Instagram account, stating that he and his family have been going through ‘painful moments’ over the last three days due to the controversy. He also called the accusations made against him and his wife ‘false’, stating that they damaged their image and reputation. He pointed out that Anugraha has now deleted all the videos made against them. …

Nakshatra Murthy slams Anugraha S Nambiar’s claim that she married Vijay Kumar for ‘fame’; Resort makers break silence

Nakshatra Murthy slams Anugraha S Nambiar’s claim that she married Vijay Kumar for ‘fame’; Resort makers break silence

The controversy surrounding Malayalam actor Anugraha S Nambiar, Tamil actor-filmmaker Vijay Kumar Rajendra, his wife Nakshatra Murthy and the makers of the JioHotstar web series Resort seems to have snowballed. After a lot of to-and-fro between them all, in her latest statement, Nakshatra slammed Anugraha for claiming she married Vijay for ‘fame and limelight’. The production house behind Resort, Global Villagers, has also broken the silence. (Also Read: Controversy surrounding Anugraha S Nambiar, Vijay Kumar Rajendran, Tamil web series Resort makers explained) Anugraha S Nambiar made allegations against Vijay Kumar Rajendran and his wife, Nakshatra Murthy. Nakshatra Murthy slams Anugraha S Nambiar Nakshatra, who initially released a video on Instagram to address Anugraha’s claims, deleted it later on. She left a comment on one of the actor’s videos that read, “Anyone can talk anything on social media nowdays . Think twice before you talk about someone. The same Vijay Kumar was the one who also gave you this opportunity to act in a role while u dint get selected for the lead character. Yes, you …

Controversy surrounding Anugraha S Nambiar, Vijay Kumar Rajendran, Tamil web series Resort makers explained

Controversy surrounding Anugraha S Nambiar, Vijay Kumar Rajendran, Tamil web series Resort makers explained

Malayalam actor Anugraha S Nambiar recently released a video alleging that the makers of the Tamil JioHotstar web series Resort have not paid her fee and have engaged in contractual traps. She also levelled serious accusations against the lead actor of the series, Tamil actor-filmmaker Vijay Kumar Rajendran, and his wife, Nakshatra Murthy. Since Anugraha’s statement, Vijay and Nakshatra have provided their side of the story. The controversy explained: Anugraha S Nambiar alleged that she lost out on work due to Resort makers. Anugraha S Nambiar’s allegations against Vijay Kumar, Resort makers In a video posted on her Instagram, Anugraha alleged that she is losing out on work after signing a contract with the makers of Resort, alleging that they haven’t paid her for the work completed either. “I lost a project with JioHotstar itself because they forced me to block my dates, promising an important role in Resort, only to lock me into this situation,” she alleged. Stating that she hails from a small village in Kerala, she alleged that the newcomers were being …