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32 minutes ago
- Politics
- News24
DA withdraws from National Dialogue - but stays put in GNU
The DA has withdrawn from participating in the upcoming National Dialogue over the axing of former deputy minister Andrew Whitfield and what it described as 'serious disrespect'. DA leader John Steenhuisen announced this during a press briefing on Saturday. The National Dialogue will see civic society and South Africans come together to find solutions to South Africa's crises, from unemployment to gender-based violence and other social ills. The DA's Federal Executive met to decide on the way forward after issuing an ultimatum on Friday. Steenhuisen said leaving the government of national unity (GNU) and collapsing the government would not be in the best interest of South Africa. Political developments surrounding the GNU prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to cancel his trip to Spain and delegate Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola to attend. Whitfield was fired this week for travelling to the US without Ramaphosa's approval. The axing led to a standoff between the two biggest parties in the GNU. On Thursday, the DA gave Ramaphosa two days to dismiss several ANC ministers whom the party said were implicated in corruption.
News18
32 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Calls Ex-Wife Reena Dutta His Biggest Critic: 'She's Always Honest With Me'
Last Updated: Aamir Khan said Reena Dutta loved his recent film, Sitaare Zameen Par. Aamir Khan is currently enjoying the success of Sitaare Zameen Par. The film was released earlier this month and opened to mostly positive reviews. However, for Aamir Khan, his biggest critic is his ex-wife, Reena Dutta. The actor, known for his perfectionist streak and an instinct for emotionally resonant storytelling, recently appeared on On The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra and opened up about Reena's honesty. When asked who his biggest critic is, Aamir offered an unexpected response, 'All of my kids are honest with me and they critique my work." He said, "But I think Reena is one of my biggest critics." Aamir shared how Reena, his ex-wife's feedback has always mattered to him for her unwavering honesty. She said, 'She's always honest with me, and that's something I've always respected" After watching Sitare Zameen Par, Reena texted Aamir Khan. The actor said, 'She said, 'Hey Aamir, you were great. Loved the film.' And that meant a lot to me." He added. 'For her to say that, it told me the film had really landed." Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta in 1986 in a secret ceremony during the early days of his career. However, after 16 years of being together, they got divorced in 2002. In a recent interview, Aamir Khan revealed that it took him three years to get back on his feet. He revealed that he was in deep depression and turned to drinking for a year and a half. He said that he used to be a teetotaler but began to finish a bottle a day after his divorce. Aamir Khan told Instant Bollywood, 'When Reena and I broke, I was in mourning for almost 2-3 years. I wasn't working or listening to scripts. I was alone at home, and for almost 1.5 years, I drank a lot. You will be shocked to know that I was a teetotaler. After the split up, I didn't know what to do." Aamir reflected on what he learnt from his divorce and said, 'You have to face your losses and accept how important it was for you. Accept that what was once yours is not there now. Also accept how good it was for you when it was there, and how much you will miss it when it isn't there anymore." After his divorce from Reena Dutta, Aamir Khan married Kiran Rao in 2005. However, after nearly 16 years, they announced their separation in 2021. Aamir Khan, now 60, has found love for the third time with Gauri Spratt. He recently introduced Gauri to the media and revealed that his family has accepted her with open arms. First Published: June 28, 2025, 15:01 IST
News18
33 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rihanna's Front-Row Glow Up With Son Is The Cutest Scene From Paris Fashion Week
Rihanna glows with joy as she awaits her third child with A$AP Rocky, making a stylish appearance at Rocky's AWGE fashion show in Paris with their son, Riot Rose. Rihanna is glowing with joy as she is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her third bundle of joy with husband A$AP Rocky. During her pregnancy, the singer and actress is spotted out and about giving major fashion goals. Now, she made a rare but memorable appearance on June 27 at Rocky's AWGE fashion show in Paris, accompanied by their youngest son, Riot Rose. The 37-year-old star turned heads at the venue holding her one-year-old, Riot, while confidently showing off her baby bump in a bold, partially unbuttoned striped shirt, a pleated navy mini skirt, and stylish grey scrunched socks paired with pointed heels. She completed the oh-so-stylish look with a yellow Dior Dracula tote that added a pop of colour to the minimalistic outfit. Riot Rose made his statement in a black Harley-Davidson moto jacket, purple joggers, and tiny Vans. Seated on his mother's lap in the front row, the toddler beamed as he spotted his father walking down the runway. The shutterbugs, stationed at the venue, quickly flashed on the soon-to-be mom and little Riot. Watching this, she sweetly smiled down at her son. According to the media outlet People, Rihanna kept Riot entertained during the show by watching models pass by with a small purple fan. But the real excitement came when A$AP Rocky, dressed in his signature streetwear style, took over the stage. Rihanna pointed excitedly as the rapper walked by, prompting Riot to flash a big smile. In a heartwarming moment captured on video, Rocky scooped up his son mid-show, sharing a sweet embrace that had the crowd smiling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWD (@wwd) Rihanna and A$AP Rocky embraced parenthood for the first time in May 2022 when they welcomed their son, RZA. Just over a year later, in August 2023, they became proud parents of their second son, Riot Rose. Rihanna announced this happy news about her pregnancy during her iconic performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Just ahead of her big Met Gala debut this year, the Diamonds singer revealed she's expecting baby number three. At the prestigious event, Rocky expressed his happiness for his growing family, saying, 'We are happy." First Published:
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33 minutes ago
- Sport
- News18
Who Is Shree Charani? India's Left-Arm Spinner Making T20I Debut Against England
Last Updated: Sree Charani received her maiden India cap from Sneh Rana ahead of the first T20I against England. Sree Charani received her maiden India cap from Sneh Rana ahead of the first T20I against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Saturday. The 20-year-old left-arm spinner hails from the Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh. Congratulations to Sree Charani, who is all set to make her T20I Debut 👏👏She receives the 🧢 from Sneh Rana 👌👌 Updates ▶️ #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) June 28, 2025 Nallapureddy Shree Charani had caused a bidding war at the Women's Premier League auction and was eventually sold to Delhi Capitals for INR 55 lakh. Who is Shree Charani? Charani comes from Erramalle village in Veerapunayuni Palli mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district. At just 20 years old, she became the first woman from the YSR-Kadapa region to be selected for the Indian women's cricket team. Initially guided towards badminton by her father while in class six, Charani also played kho-kho before eventually finding her passion for cricket. Her father, Chandrasekhar Reddy, works at the Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project, while her uncle, Kishore Kumar Reddy, played a key role in encouraging her sports training. Inspired by cricket icons Smriti Mandhana and Yuvraj Singh, Charani was handed her WPL debut cap by Jess Jonassen. She took her first WPL wicket by dismissing Ellyse Perry. In March 2025, she achieved her maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket while playing for India A against India B in the Senior Women's Multi-day Challenger Trophy at Dehradun's Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Domestically, she represents the Andhra women's cricket team. Charani earned her maiden India call-up in April 2025 for the ODI tri-series featuring Sri Lanka and South Africa. She made her ODI debut against Sri Lanka on April 27, 2025. The following month, she was named in both the ODI and T20I squads for India's tour of England and is making her T20I debut in Nottingham. First Published:
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34 minutes ago
- Politics
- News18
16 Pakistani Troops Killed In Suicide Attack; TTP Offshoot Claims Responsibility
Last Updated: A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing several soldiers and injuring civilians. At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed and more than two dozen others, including civilians, were injured after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. 'A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy," said a local government official in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The blast killed 16 soldiers and injured over two dozen others, including civilians. 'The explosion also caused the roofs of two houses to collapse, injuring six children," a police officer posted in the district told AFP. The condition of four injured soldiers is critical, an administrative official added. The attack was claimed by the suicide bomber wing of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur armed group, a faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The latest comes amid a surge in violent militant attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In mid-March, the TTP announced a 'spring campaign" against security forces, threatening 'ambushes, targeted attacks, suicide attacks and strikes". The TTP has since claimed responsibility for around 100 attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Around 290 people, mostly security officials, have been killed in attacks since the start of the year by armed groups fighting the government in both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to an AFP tally. Attacks have increased in Pakistan in particular since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021. Islamabad accuses the Taliban government in Kabul of failing to eliminate militants who take refuge on Afghan soil to prepare attacks against Pakistan. The Taliban government denies these accusations and in return accuses Pakistan of harbouring 'terrorist" cells on its soil, pointing the finger in particular at the regional branch of the Islamic State group IS-K. Last year was the deadliest year in almost a decade in Pakistan, with more than 1,600 people killed in attacks — nearly half of them security forces personnel — according to the Islamabad-based Center for Research and Security Studies. (with agency inputs) First Published:
