Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have announced their separation. The couple married in 2018. They met at Pullela Gopichand Academy. Saina shared a message on Instagram. She mentioned choosing peace and growth. Both athletes have achieved significant milestones in their careers. They request privacy during this time. Fans are wishing them well for the future.
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Ujjwal Nikam, renowned special public prosecutor, expressed gratitude for his Rajya Sabha nomination, recounting a personal call from PM Modi. The Prime Minister, after jokingly asking whether to converse in Hindi or Marathi, spoke in Marathi to convey the President's decision.
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