US President Trump and the then US Ambassador to India Taranjit Singh Sandhu (file photo)

New Delhi: India’s former ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday expressed “great satisfaction and pleasure” after US President Donald Trump congratulated him on his appointment as Delhi’s ambassador. Lieutenant Governor and praised his “deep commitment” to strengthening bilateral relations.Read this also ‘Experienced diplomat’: Trump congratulates former US envoy Taranjit Sandhu on appointment as Delhi LGSandhu was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in March. He served as India’s envoy to Washington from February 2020 to March 2024. After retirement, he contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Amritsar constituency on the ticket of the ruling BJP, but lost.“The relationship between the United States and India is in the national interest of both countries. The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi)’s thinking is very clear – he has underlined it many times. I was just doing my job. It is certainly a matter of satisfaction and pleasure that President Trump acknowledged this in his post,” the former diplomat told reporters when asked about Trump’s Truth Social message.“But I would also like to point out that President Biden has also talked about good work. Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, we were able to transform the relationship into a partnership,” he said.Trump was the US president when Sandhu was appointed India’s ambassador to Washington, but he lost the November 2020 election to Joe Biden. The Republican returned to the White House after defeating then-Vice President Kamala Harris in November 2024 following Biden’s decision not to seek a second term.On Friday, Trump posted on Truth Social, “Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi! As a seasoned diplomat and former Ambassador to the United States, he has always shown a deep commitment to strengthening the US-India relationship. I wish him every success in leading Delhi’s progress and advancing global engagement!”Sandhu was succeeded by Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the current envoy to Washington. In Delhi, he took over from Vinay Kumar Saxena, who was appointed the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

In a heartwarming scene for fans, ‘Aashiqui’ fame star Rahul Roy returned to the limelight with a rare appearance in Mumbai. While roaming in Versova, his casual attire and timeless charisma reminded everyone of the magic he brought to the screen. The beloved 1990 film ‘Aashiqui’ continues to enthrall music lovers, with its songs resonating across generations. Read further to know in detail.

Rahul Roy, the actor who became a household name after his debut Mahesh BhattThe iconic 1990 romantic drama ‘Aashiqui’ has made a rare public appearance in Mumbai, sparking a wave of nostalgia online. He is now in the news after being spotted in different looks in Mumbai, a look which took many fans by surprise, although his cool, collected charm still remains intact.

Rahul Roy spotted in Versova, Mumbai

Dressed in a cream T-shirt and denim jeans, Rahul Roy’s image was completely different from his early screen image of the 1990s. Because of his appearance he was almost unrecognizable at first glance. Fans immediately accepted this candid scene; Many people associate him with one of the most favorite romantic films of Bollywood. The photos have since been shared widely on social media.

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Released in 1990 and directed by Mahesh Bhatt, ‘Aashiqui’ is one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring musical romances. Rahul Roy starred opposite Anu Aggarwal in the story of two young dreamers, Rahul, an aspiring singer, and Anu, who hoped to pursue a career in modeling, whose relationship is tested by ambition, ego, and circumstance.The film also featured Deepak Tijori, Avtar Gill, Tom Alter, Reema Lagoo, Mushtaq Khan and Javed Khan in supporting roles. The film became a cultural phenomenon, largely driven by the music composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Over the decades, its songs have been finding new audiences and remain a staple in nostalgia playlists.The film’s enduring popularity eventually inspired a spiritual sequel, ‘Aashiqui 2’ (2013), starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor.

What is Rahul Roy doing recently?

Rahul Roy was last seen in ‘Agra’, a psychological drama directed by Kanu Bahl, also starring Mohit Aggarwal and Priyanka Bose. The film was released in Indian theaters in November 2025.

उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले से एक बेहद दर्दनाक और चौंकाने वाली घटना सामने आई है। पश्चिम शरीरा थाना क्षेत्र के ताहेरा रोड के पास एक युवक और युवती ने कथित तौर पर डंपर के सामने कूदकर आत्महत्या कर ली. इस घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में सनसनी फैल गई और लोग सन्न रह गए. आस-पास मौजूद लोगों ने जब यह नजारा देखा तो तुरंत पुलिस को सूचना दी. पुलिस ने मौके पर पहुंचकर दोनों के शवों को कब्जे में ले लिया और आगे की कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी. इस घटना से स्थानीय लोग सदमे में हैं.

घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची.
सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस तुरंत मौके पर पहुंची और स्थिति का जायजा लिया. पुलिस ने दोनों शवों को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया है. अधिकारियों ने बताया कि मामले की गंभीरता को देखते हुए हर पहलू से जांच की जा रही है. घटना स्थल पर मौजूद लोगों से भी पूछताछ की जा रही है ताकि पूरी घटना को समझा जा सके.

प्रेम प्रसंग की आशंका पर पुलिस जांच कर रही है
प्राथमिक जानकारी के मुताबिक युवक और युवती के बीच प्रेम प्रसंग है. बताया जा रहा है कि युवक ताहेड़ा गांव का रहने वाला था, जबकि युवती यमुनापार इलाके की बताई जा रही है. हालांकि, पुलिस ने अभी तक किसी भी नतीजे पर पहुंचने से इनकार कर दिया है और कहा है कि जांच पूरी होने के बाद ही सच्चाई सामने आएगी.

घटना इलाके में चर्चा का विषय बन गयी
इस दुखद घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में तरह-तरह की चर्चाएं हो रही हैं. लोग इस बात से हैरान हैं कि आखिर ऐसी क्या वजह रही होगी जिसके चलते दोनों ने इतना बड़ा कदम उठाया. पुलिस का कहना है कि पोस्टमार्टम रिपोर्ट और जांच के बाद ही घटना के पीछे की असली वजह सामने आएगी.

US President Donald Trump stunned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by announcing that Israel is “prohibited” from carrying out further airstrikes in Lebanon, while Iran has announced it is reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping amid a fragile regional truce, according to inputs from Axios.Trump’s comments caused immediate confusion in Israel and raised new questions over US policy toward the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. At the same time, Tehran’s decision to reopen one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes signaled potential movement in broader US-Iran diplomacy.