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Mantri ji's son is here: Jharkhand minister's son's hospital inspection sparks row
A video showing Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari's son, Krish Ansari, "inspecting" Ranchi's Paras Hospital has sparked a political slugfest, with the minister later defending his son's actions as an "act of kindness".The Instagram reel, which quickly went viral, featured Krish walking through the hospital premises flanked by a bodyguard and accompanied by a group of friends. In the clip, he is seen interacting with patients and appearing to listen to their concerns. The video also included visuals of Krish engaging with citizens at the minister's official residence in Ranchi. advertisementA separate video, also shared by Krish Ansari's Instagram account, showed him asking patients, "Koi taqleef hai aapko? Agar hai to details share kar dijiye (Is anyone facing any issues? If yes, please share the details)."One of his friends is heard saying, "Koi taqleef hai to batayiye, mantri ji ke bete aaye hue hain, bade bete (If there's any issue, please speak up. The minister's elder son is here)." The footage prompted sharp criticism from the opposition, who questioned what official authority the minister's son held to conduct such visits to a medical institution. Facing mounting backlash, Krish Ansari deleted the video from response to the growing controversy, Health Minister Irfan Ansari defended his son, clarifying that Krish is the grandson of his father, senior Congress leader Furqan insisted that Krish had not committed any wrongdoing. According to the minister, Krish had gone to the hospital after learning that one of his teachers was unwell and stayed back to assist some tribal the criticism, Irfan Ansari said, "There's nothing wrong with what he did. Anyone can visit a hospital. Anyone can help. He didn't run over anyone or kill anyone nor did he insult a Dalit. He only went to the hospital on humanitarian grounds. Everyone should appreciate this."Ansari described the visit as "an act of kindness, not a mistake", and accused the BJP of politicising the matter unnecessarily. "Someone offering help should be appreciated, not condemned," he Bharatiya Janata Party, however, has slammed the state government over the incident, alleging misuse of power and a breach of administrative protocol. Party leaders argued that the son of a constitutional functionary holds no right to visit or inspect government-run healthcare institutions, and called the act a blatant violation of governance norms.- Ends
India Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Boney Kapoor remembers Sridevi, calls her an Empress. See pic
Film producer Boney Kapoor often pays tribute to his late wife Sridevi. Continuing the tradition, he posted a picture of the late actor on the picture, she can be seen wearing a gorgeous golden and black lehenga, while striking a pose on a staircase. Boney simply captioned the post "EMPRESS (sic)".Take a look at the post: (Credit: Instagram/ advertisement Boney and Sridevi got married in June 1996, though their marriage became public only in January 1997. The producer has two daughters with Sridevi, Janhvi and Khushi. Both of them have chosen a career in acting. Janhvi debuted with 'Dhadak' alongside Ishaan Khattar, while Khushi debuted in Netflix's 'The Archies'.Sridevi died in February 2018 in Dubai. She was there to attend her nephew's wedding. Last year in December, Boney Kapoor talked about Sridevi in an interview with News18 Showsha. He opened up about his physical transformation journey when he recalled how Sridevi always wanted him to lose some weight. 'The seeds were sown by my wife. She was always after me to lose weight. She was a health-conscious person herself. I used to go for a walk with her. I used to go to the gym with her," he said.'She (Sridevi) was very clear on when she wants to eat, what she wants to eat. I tried my best to do that but I couldn't. For the past two years, post 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar', when I saw myself, I felt I should and my kids also wanted me to look sharper, leaner, and better. Of course, health-wise also I needed to. I'm 69 today so I'm not getting any younger," he added.'I feel Sri is still around me, my wife is still around me and motivating me to lose weight. 'Lose weight', she said. Doctor also said the same thing – You should lose weight before you think of doing a transplant. Here I am, I've lost some weight and I've got some hair back for some," the film producer Kapoor was last seen on screen in 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar'. The film also marked his acting debut. Boney Kapoor's last movie as a producer was 'Maidaan', which was released in 2024. He is currently working on 'Shrimaan Bharat', 'Mom 2', and 'No Entry 2'.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Scored 52% in Class 10, now an SDM, BPSC topper shares video on his journey
Rahul Sinha, who secured the 92nd rank in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 2019 exam, has opened up about his struggles and serving as a District Sub Magistrate (SDM) in Bihar Administrative Services, Sinha shared his inspiring story in a video that has gone viral on the clip, Sinha candidly spoke about his journey, recalling how he scored only 52 per cent in his Class 10 board exams and failed three times to secure a seat at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).advertisement Yet, instead of giving up, he kept trying. For over 12 years, he worked hard before clearing the BPSC clip, which has garnered over 14 million views so far, begins with Sinha saying, "Aisa kehte hain na ki poot ke paon paalne mein hi dikh jaate hain (a Hindi proverb meaning that a child shows their qualities from an early age), but that's not always true. (People often say you can predict a child's future early on, but that's not true)""I only secured 52 per cent in my Class 10 board exams. I couldn't get into IITs and failed in all three attempts. For over 12 years, I only struggled," Sinha added."But I did qualify for the BPSC. Jab jaago tabhi savera (The morning begins when you wake up). It doesn't really matter what your background is. It's up to you when you decide to start. And when you decide to proceed and prepare, you'll succeed," Sinha said as he concluded his message in the the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by SDM Rahul Sinha (@sdmrahulsinha)Social media users praised his honesty and perseverance. 'Sir, you got 52% in matriculation. I failed matriculation twice but worked hard and today, I am a Station Master in Indian Railways,' a user said, while another added, 'Best motivation for every student.'See the comments here:According to reports, Sinha secured 538 marks in the BPSC Mains and 102 marks in the interview, earning his SDM post. His story now stands as an example that determination, not marks, makes the difference.- Ends
India Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ishaan Khatter's Europe trip with Shahid Kapoor ends. Pics scream bro goals
The European getaway of one of Bollywood's most loved brother duos, Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, has finally come to an end. On Tuesday, Ishaan gave a glimpse into the last leg of their trip on the first photo, the 'Homebound' actor can be seen walking against a picturesque background of mountains and green fields. He is seen posing with his actor-brother Shahid Kapoor in the second also shared a video of him feeding grass to a horse. In another video, he was seen doing pull-ups while flaunting his ripped back. Meanwhile, there were also some photos and videos of him riding a bike across Europe. "So long, Slovenia-Crotia-Austria. Until next time, you'll be the best time (sic)," he wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ishaan (@ishaankhatter)Earlier this week, Ishaan also shared that this is the first time he and Shahid have taken a trip together alone. "First time the big bro and I have done a trip the two of us!! He couldn't have chosen a better travel companion (the bike)," he wrote. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ishaan (@ishaankhatter)Ishaan and Shahid are half-brothers and each other's biggest support. They leave no opportunity to hype up each other on social media. Shahid is the son of Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem. Ishaan, on the other hand, is the son of Neelima Azeem and Rajesh the professional front, Ishaan recently made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his film 'Homebound'. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. Prior to this, he was seen in Netflix's 'The Royals' opposite Bhumi Shahid was last seen in 'Deva' opposite Pooja Hedge. The film was the remake of Rosshan Andrrews' Malayalam film 'Mumbai Police'.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Little girl from Mumbai recreates Kiara Advani's Met Gala look using gift wrap
A little girl from Mumbai has recreated actor Kiara Advani's 2025 Met Gala look using gift-wrapping paper, and the internet can't stop applauding her Kaur, the content creator from Mumbai, shared a video of her DIY recreation of Kiara Advani's Met Gala outfit. Her video has garnered over 20 million views on the clip, Gunit is seen taking money from her mother, heading to a local store, and buying a golden wrapping sheet. She then crafts her own version of Kiara's Met Gala gown, and not only that, she matches her hair and makeup as Kiara Advani, who is expecting her first child, made headlines for becoming the first Indian actor to walk the Met Gala red carpet with a baby bump. Dressed in a gold custom-made piece in line with the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style', Kiara proudly represented Indian fashion on the global version might have been simpler, but her attention to detail and confidence impressed viewers. The little creator also added her own touch of joy and playfulness, which viewers found the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gunit Kaur (@gunit_banga)The comments section on her video was flooded with love. 'Makeup was so good! What efforts, really amazing!' said a user, another added, 'I hope you never lose the shine in your eyes.'advertisementInfluencer Parul Gulati commented, 'Mera bhi bana do Cannes ka red carpet outfit.' Others praised Gunit's talent and courage, calling her 'a star in the making.'See the comments here:Earlier, Gunit had spoken about the health condition that affects her appearance. She lives with nephrotic syndrome, a disorder that causes the kidneys to leak protein into the urine. Long-term steroid treatment has caused visible changes to her body. She revealed that her grandmother first noticed symptoms based on experience with another family member who had a different type of the same condition.
