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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cricket, connections & courtship: How Rinku Singh met SP MP Priya Saroj
LUCKNOW: Cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj first crossed paths through one of Priya's friend's father, who is also a cricketer. The connection eventually blossomed into a relationship, supported by both families. According to Priya's father, Tufani Saroj, SP MLA from Kerakat in Jaunpur, the two had known each other for some time before formally announcing their intent to marry. The couple's engagement is scheduled for June 8 in Lucknow, followed by a wedding ceremony on November 18 at Hotel Taj in Varanasi (Kashi). Confirming the dates, Tufani Saroj said on Sunday that preparations are already underway to host grand celebrations. Prominent political leaders, especially from the Samajwadi Party, along with cricket stars, film personalities, and industrialists are expected to attend the events. In January, Tufani Saroj publicly announced the upcoming marriage between his daughter and the T20 cricket sensation after the two families held initial discussions to formalise the alliance. Like Rinku, who rose to fame by smashing five sixes in the final over during an IPL 2023 match against Gujarat Titans—completing the highest-ever last-over chase of 29 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders—Priya too had a spectacular rise. She became one of the youngest parliamentarians in the country by winning the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Machhlishahr (reserved), a constituency previously represented three times by her father before he shifted to contest from the Kerakat assembly seat in 2022. With Rinku focusing on the T20 series against England and the IPL, and Priya involved in her political campaign, both families agreed to decide the wedding dates only after the couple could sit together post-elections and tournaments. Now, with the dates set, the families are preparing to celebrate the union of two rising stars in cricket and politics.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rinku Singh to get engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj on June 8
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to get engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj on June 8 in Lucknow, confirmed by Priya's father, Toofani Saroj. Their wedding is planned for November 18 at the Hotel Taj in Varanasi, with invitations expected for figures from cricket, Bollywood, business, and politics. The families arranged the marriage after they met in Aligarh. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India cricketer Rinku Singh is set to get engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj on June 8 in Lucknow. The news was confirmed by the politician's father, Toofani Saroj , on couple will tie the knot on November 18 this year. The wedding will be a traditional ceremony held at the Hotel Taj in Varanasi. Invitations will reportedly be sent to big names from cricket, Bollywood, politics, and business Singh, 27, has represented India in 2 ODIs and 33 T20Is over the past couple of years. He also plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Priya Saroj, 26, is a first-time Member of Parliament from the Machhlishahr constituency in father, Toofani Saroj, who has been a two-time MP from the Samajwadi Party , said the engagement will be a small, private event attended by close family, friends, and also shared that the marriage was fixed with the agreement of both families after meeting in Aligarh.'Rinku and Priya have known each other for some time. They were introduced through Priya's friend's father, who is a cricketer himself. With the blessings of both families, they have decided to get married,' Toofani Saroj told reporters.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cricketer Rinku Singh to get engaged on June 8: Who is his to-be wife Priya Saroj?
Cricketer Rinku Singh to get engaged on June 8: Who is his to-be wife Priya Saroj? Get ready for one of the most talked-about unions between cricket and politics this year! Buzz is that cricket sensation Rinku Singh is all set to get engaged to rising politician Priya Saroj on June 8. The ceremony will take place at a plush 7-star hotel in Lucknow— but the exact venue is still under wraps, as per reports. Meanwhile, the couple's wedding date is locked in for November 18, 2025, at the grand Hotel Taj in Varanasi, reports suggest. But who is Rinku Singh's to-be wife Priya Saroj and how did the cricketer meet the politician? Read all about the new couple in town here: Who is Priya Saroj? Priya Saroj hails from Karkhiyaon village in Varanasi, UP, and she carries forward the political legacy of her father, Tufani Saroj, who is a three-time MP and current MLA from Kerakat. At 25, Priya Saroj created history by winning the Machhlishahr seat (in UP) on a Samajwadi Party ticket, defeating BJP heavyweight BP Saroj by a margin of over 35,000 votes, and thus becoming a Member of Parliament (MP). But politics wasn't always part of her plan. 'I never imagined myself in politics,' she once told Indian Express in an earlier interview. A law graduate preparing for judiciary exams during the pandemic, Priya was still attending online classes when her Lok Sabha ticket was announced. Educated at the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, Delhi University, and Amity University, she also practised law at the Supreme Court of India before stepping into public service. Today, her sharp legal mind and youthful energy are drawing attention across the nation. How did Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj meet? Their story has all the makings of a modern-day fairy tale. The two were introduced by a mutual connection—Priya's friend's father, who is a cricketer and knew Rinku personally. 'Rinku and Priya have known each other for over a year. They liked each other but waited for family approval before taking the next step,' a source close to the couple once revealed, as per reports. When cricket meets politics: A high-profile wedding to watch With Rinku Singh's cricketing fame and Priya Saroj's political rise, their wedding in November this year is expected to be nothing short of a spectacle. From Bollywood celebrities to political leaders and cricket icons, the guest list is expected to have some of the biggest names in the industry. As fans eagerly await glimpses of the engagement, one thing's certain—this couple is ready to step into the spotlight, both personally and professionally. Putin Goes Off Script; Makes Everyone Laugh With Love & Relationship Advice | Watch Drama On Cam One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Indian Express
Hyderabad man detained, served notice for flying drone near Taj hotel in Colaba
The Mumbai Police on Tuesday detained a 22-year-old man from Hyderabad for allegedly illegally flying a drone near Taj hotel in Colaba early Monday morning. Police said an FIR has been registered against the man and he has also been served a notice. On Monday early morning, a patrolling team from Colaba police was alerted by the staff of Taj hotel about a suspicious object that he spotted in the air on P. Ramchandani Road. When police carefully inspected it, they found it to be a drone. The police team immediately launched a search action and eventually tracked down the remote access control point of the drone to a vehicle stationed at jetty number 5 near the Gateway of India. The police team found that the man, identified as Armalla Lincoln, was flying the drone from the car. He was taken to Colaba police station. 'During inquiry, he revealed that he is from Hyderabad and had come to Mumbai for a tour. He was staying at a hotel in Worli and visited tourist points in south Mumbai and was flying a drone for viewing structures. He claimed that he did not know that flying drones is banned in Mumbai. Since he was flying a drone without due permission and violated prohibitory orders of Mumbai police commissioner, a case has been registered against him and he was subsequently served a notice,' said Pramod Bhovte, senior inspector at Colaba police station. Police have also seized his drone worth around Rs 70,000. Hotel Taj was targetted by the Pakistan borne Lashkar-E-Taiba fidayeen militants on November 26, 2008, in which 167 people were killed and more than 250 injured. The popular five-star hotel is one of the most iconic hotels in the country near the Gateway of India and had been in the terrorist's top target list. The hotel sees round the clock external as well as internal security cover as its a vital installation for Mumbai police. On Monday, the Powai police also detained a boy for illegally flying drones in the area. He was testing his drone after repairing it, but it crashed after the device developed a technical glitch. As police received information, police detained the boy and booked him. Ban on drones, flying activities till June 3 Mumbai police DCP (operation) Akbar Pathan on Tuesday reiterated that flying drones in Mumbai has been banned till June 3 as many areas in the city have been declared as red zone (where flying drones is strictly prohibited), by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). 'By the orders of Mumbai Police Commissioner, from May 5 to June 3, flying drones, remote control micro-light aircraft, paragliders, para motors, hand gliders, hot air balloon, etc., and other flying activities (without due permission from the police) are banned in Mumbai, due to security reasons,' said DCP Pathan. Police may extend the ban after a security assessment. Security forces in Mumbai are already on alert amid India-Pakistan tension, and there has been a strict ban on flying activities in the city as Pakistan has also used drones for attacks on India.
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
World Bank President Ajay Banga Meets PM Modi
New Delhi: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. During his visit to India, Mr Banga will go to Uttar Pradesh tomorrow and participate in a series of meetings and events. "His visit reflects the increasing global interest in Uttar Pradesh's rapid development under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as the state moves steadily toward its ambitious goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy," the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement. He is scheduled to participate in a series of meetings and programmes at Hotel Taj, including a roundtable discussion with stakeholders in the presence of Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, the statement said. Later, he will meet the chief minister at his residence for a discussion and dinner, it added. Following the engagements in Lucknow, the World Bank president will visit the Take-Home Ration (THR) plant in Chinhat Block, where he will review the plant's operations and learn about initiatives aimed at improving nutrition. From there, he will proceed to Rajouli in Barabanki, where he will tour a beekeeping centre and interact with women self-help groups. Mr Banga will conclude his visit with a programme at Hotel Taj before departing back to Delhi, according to the statement.
