Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Sonia and Rajiv Gandhi, has been sworn in as an MP in the Lok Sabha, following in the footsteps of other members of the Nehru-Gandhi family. She won a landslide victory in the Wayanad by-election, which was necessitated by her brother Rahul Gandhi's resignation. Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament marks a new phase in her political career, which previously focused on supporting her mother in Rae Bareli constituency. She is the third of her generation to become an MP and the eighth female member of the Nehru-Gandhi clan.
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway will not be attending this year's Nobel Peace Prize Banquet, marking the king's first absence since 2003. The Norwegian monarch and his wife were expected to attend the ceremony, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be absent. However, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will still be in attendance. This is only the second time in the 21st century that King Harald has missed a royal event, with the previous time being due to a medical procedure for bladder cancer. This news is especially surprising as the Royal Family usually makes it a point to attend events held in their home country.
As the world celebrates Thanksgiving with traditional dinners and gatherings, astronaut Sunita Williams surprises her friends and family with a message from International Space Station (ISS). In a video released by NASA, Williams and her fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore reveal their Thanksgiving menu, featuring specially processed versions of classic dishes. The duo has been in space since June and will return to Earth in February 2025 due to technical errors, but for now, they are grateful for the unique experience of dining in zero gravity. On a completely different pitch, the Australian cricket team is facing criticism for their poor performance in recent matches, with their upcoming pink-ball test in Adelaide being a crucial moment for the team to prove their skills.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera expresses immense pride and emotion as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as a Member of Parliament. Her parliamentary debut aligns her with her mother and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi, a significant step for the Nehru-Gandhi family. Priyanka's victory in the Wayanad bypoll marks not only her electoral success but also a moment of inspiration for the entire nation, as Khera recalls their family's unique tradition of sacrificing for the country.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who recently won the bypoll in Kerala's Wayanad, took oath as a Member of Parliament in the lower house of the Parliament. She joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP, making it a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament. With a strong victory margin of more than 4.1 lakh votes, Priyanka Gandhi's political journey has now come full circle as she enters active politics after five years of being appointed as the Congress general secretary. Her entry into Parliament comes at a crucial time for the Congress party, who has been facing electoral defeats in recent state elections. It remains to be seen if Priyanka Gandhi can bring fresh energy and revive the party's prospects.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been sworn in as the Lok Sabha member from Wayanad, replacing her brother Rahul Gandhi. She recorded a massive win in the recent elections, with a margin of over four lakh votes. In her post on social media, she expressed gratitude to the voters and promised to be their voice in Parliament. Her family members, including mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi, campaigned for her and urged her to make Wayanad a top tourist destination.
The family of a female Air India pilot is demanding a thorough investigation into her death in Mumbai, claiming that she was driven to suicide by her controlling and abusive boyfriend. While the post-mortem report suggests suicide, her family believes foul play was involved. The victim was the first female pilot from an Army family and her death has brought attention to the issue of domestic violence and mental health in India's aviation industry.
Amidst the pre-wedding festivities of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala, Akhil Akkineni, son of actor Nagarjuna and younger brother of Naga Chaitanya, surprised everyone by announcing his engagement to Zainab Ravdjee. The dreamy ceremony took place at the Akkineni family home with close friends and relatives in attendance. Zainab, a renowned artist and lifestyle vlogger, hails from Hyderabad and currently resides in Mumbai. Congratulations and blessings poured in for the young couple as veteran actor Nagarjuna also shared the happy news on social media.
On the 10th anniversary of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes' death, his family and former teammates paid tribute to him as a loving, humorous and infectious person. Hughes, who died at the age of 25 from a blow to the neck while batting, was remembered for his passion and love for the game. His death sparked changes to make the game safer and his teammate Sean Abbott, who delivered the fatal blow, was visibly emotional during a tribute before a domestic match. Former teammate David Warner also expressed his belief that Hughes would have been just as good, if not better, than himself and fellow batting great Steve Smith.
Fans were in for a surprise when Akhil Akkineni, the youngest scion of the Akkineni family, announced his engagement to Zainab Ravdjee, daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee and an accomplished artist. The couple's intimate engagement ceremony held at the Akkineni family home was attended by close family members, and their wedding dates are expected to be finalized next year. With Zainab's vibrant and abstract paintings gaining recognition in exhibitions like 'Reflections,' the couple's meaningful bond rooted in shared values and mutual respect has already sparked excitement among their friends, fans, and well-wishers.