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Time of India
26 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
India's auto exports zoom 22% in Q1 on record car shipments; Maruti grabs nearly half the pie
Automobile exports from India grew 22 per cent year-on-year in the April-June quarter, driven by record shipments of passenger vehicles and strong performance in segments such as two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, according to data from industry body SIAM. Overall exports across all vehicle categories rose to 14,57,461 units in the first quarter of the current fiscal, up from 11,92,566 units during the same period last year. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Design Thinking Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Leadership healthcare MCA Data Science Technology others Degree Public Policy Project Management CXO Others Data Science Data Analytics Healthcare MBA PGDM Product Management Finance Cybersecurity Operations Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Passenger vehicle exports touched an all-time high of 2,04,330 units in Q1, registering a 13 per cent rise from 1,80,483 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) attributed the growth in passenger vehicle exports to stable demand in most global markets, particularly noting robust performance in regions such as the Middle East and Latin America. SIAM also highlighted that a rebound in neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka and Nepal, rising demand from Japan, and increased shipments under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like Australia supported the overall export momentum. Live Events Maruti grabs nearly half the pie Maruti Suzuki , the country's largest carmaker, led the passenger vehicle export charts in Q1 with shipments of 96,181 units—up more than 37 per cent from 69,962 units in the April-June quarter last year. "Maruti Suzuki has been leading India's PV exports for the past four years," said Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, at Maruti Suzuki. "Our share in exports has been increasing steadily and reached a historic high of over 47 per cent in Q1 FY 2025-26," he added. Bharti noted that Maruti Suzuki's export volumes rose over 37 per cent in the quarter, compared to a 2 per cent decline for the rest of the industry. "If customers around the world appreciate and adopt Maruti Suzuki cars, chances are the company will be the market leader in India for a long, long time," he remarked. Hyundai Motor India exported 48,140 units during the quarter, marking a 13 per cent increase from 42,600 units in the same period last year. Two-wheeler exports Two-wheeler exports climbed to 11,36,942 units in the April-June period, a rise of 23 per cent over 9,23,148 units shipped in the year-ago quarter. Commercial vehicle exports also saw a 23 per cent increase year-on-year, with total shipments reaching 19,427 units in Q1. Similarly, three-wheeler exports surged 34 per cent to 95,796 units during the quarter, compared to the same period last fiscal With inputs from PTI
Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
India on precipice of amazing, undeniable global soft power: Comedian Vir Das
India is on the precipice of an "amazing, undeniable" global soft power whose "guardians" in equal measure are both those living in the homeland as well as the Indian diaspora , Emmy-Award winning comedian and actor Vir Das has said. "I think something that the diaspora does really well is protect culture," Das said here during a special interaction hosted at Asia Society. 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"India is on the precipice of an amazing, undeniable global soft power, and it only translates when the bridge happens from me to you. So we are both ends carrying that soft power," Das said, a message for the Indian diaspora settled across the world. Live Events "We are both guardians of India's soft power at an equal level." Citing the example of Indian actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh , who became the first Punjabi singer to perform at the popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California in 2023, Das said, "When Diljit performs at Coachella, that is an amazing, undeniable thing." "The diaspora has to show up to pack Coachella. When he shows up in India, we'll pack it for him. But when he comes to Coachella, show up, for modern Indian culture," he said. Das, who was first nominated for the 2021 International Emmy for Comedy for his previous Netflix special 'Vir Das: For India', had hosted the prestigious global awards last year. Responding to a question during the interactive Q&A session with the audience on what are some of the things the next generation should adopt from the current one, Das said one would be to know "that India is far more open-minded than you think it is. I say this with all due respect to the diaspora. " Sometimes you are raised in a time capsule version of India, that is the last version of India that your parents left behind, and that India doesn't exist anymore," he said to applause from the audience. Das added that "You are raised in more conservative households than we are, many times. So, please come and visit modern India ." "Come and visit a place that does everything from Diljit to Mika to 'RRR' to 'Hanumankind'," Das said, referring to the popular Indian artists, the blockbuster movie which won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 2023 Academy Awards for 'Naatu, Naatu' and the India-born rapper Sooraj Cherukat. Das underlined that there are things happening in India right now that kids of the Indian diaspora need to know. "The second thing is that it is okay to be flawed. I feel like children who are raised in the diaspora, you are under tremendous pressure to have model minority behaviour, more so than kids who are raised back home" because opportunities are far more scarce. "It is a smaller community here, but try and create the abundance mindset that you had when there were a billion jobs for you. I know that there are fewer jobs, that's a very tough mindset to create, but I think your child would be better served by creating that mindset," Das said.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Celebrities expecting in 2025: who's preparing for parenthood
In 2025, celebrity couples began announcing their pregnancies publicly. See which celebrities are expecting babies by scrolling down. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Science Product Management Operations Management Others Cybersecurity Project Management Technology healthcare PGDM others MCA Finance Data Analytics Public Policy Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Leadership MBA Design Thinking Data Science Management Degree Healthcare CXO Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Postgraduate Cert in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Prof Cert in DS & BA with GenAI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 30 Weeks IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK-AI for Senior Executives India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK DABS India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIT Madras CERT-IITM Advanced Cert Prog in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sylhet Apartment Prices May Be Lower Than You Think (Take a Look) Apartments for rent | Search Ads Learn More Undo Elsie Hewitt, Pete Davidson's girlfriend, revealed on July 16 that she is expecting their first child together. The model wrote in the Instagram reveal's comment, "welp, now everyone knows we had sex." When they were pictured on a PDA-filled vacation four months earlier, she and the former "Saturday Night Live" star made their romance public. Live Events Joe LoCicero and Gina Rodriguez Gina Rodriguez is expecting her second child with Joe LoCicero. Posing on the red carpet for the "Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3" bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 11, Rodriguez proudly flaunted her expanding baby belly. Since 2019, the former "Jane the Virgin" star and her spouse have been wed. Charlie Ray, their first child, was born in 2023. Cole Tucker and Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens deserves congratulations! On July 12, the actress revealed that she and her husband, Cole Tucker, are expecting their second child. She shared pictures of the couple and the caption, "Round two!!!!" on Instagram as she showed off her growing baby bulge. Juan David Borrero and Jasmine Tookes Jasmine Tookes and Juan David Borrero are expecting their second child together. On July 9, the Victoria's Secret model announced the news on Instagram while flaunting her expanding baby bulge. She tagged her spouse in the caption and wrote, "Another little soul to love🤎." The California native acknowledged that her second pregnancy came as a bit of a surprise and is expecting a boy. She admitted to Vogue that she was a major planner. Both my spouse and I had always desired to have another child. It only came down to timing and when it made sense, which was when neither of us was travelling as much. In September 2021, Tookes and Borrero got married in Quito, Ecuador. In February 2023, the couple welcomed their daughter, Mia Victoria, into the world. André Murillo and Tori Kelly Tori Kelly and her spouse, André Murillo, are expecting their first child. In a July 9 interview, the "Paper Hearts" singer said, "This year has already been full of highs — getting to perform in stadiums all summer, writing the most personal songs of my career." I'm now able to begin a family with my wonderful hubby. We are eager to experience this small gift from God and are incredibly thankful for what lies ahead. May 2018 saw the couple's wedding. Theo Campbell and Olivia Kaiser Winner of "Love Island USA" Olivia Kaiser and "Love Island" alumnus Theo Campbell are expecting their first child together. On July 6, the couple posted a picture to Instagram with the comment, "Our sweetest little secret 🤍👶🏽✨🍼🌙." Embracing the peace, the love, and the wonder of the future, we have been relishing our time away from the grid. It's time to share the adventure with you now. Our baby will be here shortly 🤍. Kaiser disclosed that her due date is December 5 in a different post that was uploaded to her Instagram Story. In June 2024, she made her relationship with the UK reality personality official. He not only embraces me but also pushes me to be who I truly am. I'm never either too much or too little. At the time, Kaiser exclaimed on her Instagram Story, "I ❤️him." Sluss Hannah Ann and Funk Jake "Bachelor" graduate Jake Funk, an NFL athlete, and Hannah Ann Sluss are expecting their first child together. "Every day you grow is a blessing 🤍 The perfection of God's plan surpasses our wildest expectations. We're excited to meet you 👼, and we know God is involved in this tale," Sluss posted on Instagram on June 22. Funk wrote, "A blessing from God," after sharing his wife's post on his Instagram Stories. I adore you and our newest family member. In June 2024, the couple got married in Tuscany, Italy. Kayte Walsh and Kelsey Grammer The number of Kelsey Grammer's children is growing. Kayte Walsh, the actor's wife, is expecting Grammer's ninth child, their fourth together. On June 17, a source told the Daily Mail, "Kelsey is overjoyed to have time to enjoy being a father again." "Despite being unexpected, his unwavering support of Kayte during her pregnancy has rekindled a spark in their marriage that they both needed." "He has hung his hat up on that character and is ready for the next phase of his life after giving 'Frasier' one last try," the source added. He is eager to return to the active parenting style he once missed. The publication was able to secure photos of Grammer and a very pregnant Walsh strolling across London, seeming happier than ever. In February 2011, the pair tied the knot. Bianca Wallace and Ioan Gruffudd About two months after being married, on June 14, Ioan Gruffudd and his wife, Bianca Wallace, announced they were expecting a child. The pair shared a joint Instagram reveal with the message, "Baby Gruffudd poppin' out to say hello! 🤍." Wallace will have his first child, but he already has daughters Ella and Elsie from his previous marriage to Alice Evans. Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston Zawe Ashton and her fiancé Tom Hiddleston are expecting their second child together. On June 7, the actress shared prenatal pictures with Vogue, revealing the news. Since 2022, she and the actor have been engaged. In the same year, they welcomed their first kid. Jack Lowden and Saoirse Ronan Saoirse Ronan is expecting a child. The "Little Woman" actress is expecting their first child together with her husband, Jack Lowden. On May 31, the Daily Mail was able to secure pictures of the expectant mother strolling around London with her bulge prominently displayed. In July 2024, Ronan and Lowden exchanged vows. Kirby, Vanessa Vanessa Kirby is making progress. While attending a photocall for her upcoming film, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," in Mexico City on May 31, the "Crown" actress casually announced she was expecting her first child. Wearing a green metallic gown with a halter design, she flaunted her expanding baby bulge on the red carpet. Kirby grinned with her co-stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach after posing with one hand holding her bump. After two years of dating, Kirby and Paul Rabil became engaged, as Page Six exclusively reported in December 2024. Eastwood, Francesca On May 29, Francesca, Clint Eastwood's daughter, announced on Instagram that she was expecting her second child. She posted a professional black-and-white photo of herself holding her expanding tummy with the comment, "Wearing the dress my mum wore more pregnant with me." In the post, she also mentioned her mother, Frances Fisher. Together with her ex-boyfriend Alexander Wraith, Francesca is also the mother of a 6-year-old kid named Titan. In the second picture, the little kid posed by his mother, munching on a cookie while she gazed down at him with devotion. Lauren Bushnell Lane and Chris Lane Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell Lane are growing their family once more! On May 29, the country music artist and the Bachelor Nation alumnus revealed on Instagram that they were expecting their third child. The happy couple shared a video from their family vacation in Florida, captioning it, "Party of 5 coming this November! 🤍." After the camera zoomed from "#3" written in the sand, Lauren turned sideways in the video to show a shadow of her growing tummy. The third child will join older brothers Dutton Walker (born June 8, 2021) and Baker West (born October 16, 2022). Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton, stars of "Love is Blind," are expecting their first child together. In an interview with People that was published on May 26, the couple acknowledged that they used IVF to become pregnant. We've been trying to conceive for four years, so it's been a long time coming, Speed added. Season 1 of the Netflix series is where the couple first met and got married. Ollie Sutherland with Amber Desiree "AD" Smith Cam Newton and Jasmin Brown The team of Cam Newton is growing. Jasmin Brown, the ex-NFL player's fiancée, revealed she is expecting their second child together, as well as his ninth. On Mother's Day, the comedian posted a picture of herself holding her exposed baby bump on Instagram. Kicks and elbows 🤣🥰 Cheers to our expanding clan! Feeling ALL the love. She wrote, "#happymothersday," as the caption for the May 11 photo. The former quarterback for the Carolina Panthers already has eight children. Rocky A$AP and Rihanna After revealing her bump just hours before the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, Rihanna's representative confirmed to Page Six on May 5 that she is expecting her third child. By dressing in a Marc Jacobs outfit on the red carpet and baring her stomach at the afterparty that night, the singer reverted to her popular maternity look of the previous few years. In 2022 and 2023, respectively, she and her partner A$AP Rocky welcomed kids, RZA and Riot. Vick Hope and Calvin Harris Vick Hope, the wife of Calvin Harris, is expecting their first child together. On April 29, the British television host shared pictures of her expanding baby bulge on Instagram, confirming the wonderful news. In September 2023, Hope and the Grammy-winning DJ got married on a large English manor in front of friends and family. In Ibiza, the "Feel So Close" singer got down on one knee a year earlier. Angela Lanter and Matt Lanter In a joint Instagram post on April 21, Matt Lanter and his wife, Angela, revealed they were expecting their second child. The couple, who got married in 2013, posted a montage of their love events with the remark, "The story of us." MacKenlee Faire, the couple's daughter, found out she will be a big sister at the conclusion of the three-minute film. "You're expecting a child? I am expecting a sister. After she opened an ultrasound, she asked, and Angela said, "Well, you'll have a brother or sister." Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee David Lee and Carolina Wozniacki are expecting three children. Switching to zone defence officially! "We are so happy to welcome baby #3 soon!" the Grand Slam champion posted on Instagram on April 6. The former NBA All-Star and the Danish tennis player were married in 2019 and already have a son named James and a daughter named Olivia. Khesanio Hall and Mackenzie McKee Mackenzie McKee, star of "Teen Mom: The Next Chapter," and her fiancé, Khesanio Hall, are expecting twins. In March, she made the announcement on "The Drew Barrymore Show." She declared, "I am pregnant, but no one knows it." "There are two inside." McKee and her ex-husband Josh McKee also have children together, Broncs, Jaxie, and Gannon. Paige Taylour and Angulo Rivington In an Instagram post on March 24, "Zola" actor Taylour Paige revealed that she and her spouse, Rivington Angulo, are expecting their first child together. The actress wore a long-sleeved, all-white dress with a low neckline to flaunt her baby belly. She didn't add a caption to the image. After photographer Joshua Williams posted a TikTok video of Paige at the 2025 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on February 27 with her bump on display, the confirmation was made public. According to People, the "Magazine Dreams" heroine married her husband, a fashion designer, in October 2022. Joshua Kushner and Karlie Kloss On March 17, Karlie Kloss revealed her growing baby belly, revealing that she and husband Joshua Kushner are expecting their third child. In reference to boys Levi and Elijah, the model said in the description of Danielle Margherite's Instagram images, "Three's a party." Kloss gushed to Vogue that she and Kushner, who have been married since 2018, are "incredibly grateful" for their impending "blessing." Kimberly Stewart Kimberly Stewart, the daughter of Rod Stewart, said that she is expecting her second child. On March 16, she posted an Instagram picture with the remark, "Baby boy coming soon 🩵." Kimberly wore a floral outfit as she posed for an outdoor pregnancy session. Kimberly, who had a daughter named Delilah in 2011 with her ex-boyfriend Benicio Del Toro, did not disclose the identity of her second child's father. Jed Wyatt and Ellen Decker Jed Wyatt, a former cast member of "Bachelorette," announced on March 13 that his wife Ellen Decker is expecting their first child. "Mom and Dad!" is the title of the following chapter! The pair posted a joint Instagram announcement with this caption. We are finally able to divulge our little secret. The couple continued, "baby Wyatt, our biggest blessing coming summer '25." They were married in July 2024. Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham Lauren Burnham and Arie Luyendyk Jr. of Bachelor Nation are expecting their fourth and last child. On March 10, Burnham posted on Instagram, "our last missing piece…coming this September👶🏼🤍." This came less than three weeks after Luyendyk disclosed that he had had his vasectomy in January 2022 reversed. The couple already had a daughter named Alessi and twins named Senna and Lux, who all accompanied their parents in the beachside announcement pictures. Although he first proposed to Becca Kufrin, Luyendyk and Burnham first crossed paths during his season of "The Bachelor" in 2018. Luyendyk rekindled his connection with Burnham and proposed to her after he and Kufrin broke up in front of the cameras. In January 2019, they were married. Lele Pons and Guaynaa Lele Pons, a former Vine celebrity and Season 32 contestant on "Dancing with the Stars," and her spouse, Guaynaa, are expecting their first child together. On March 9, the pair shared a number of maternity pictures with their followers on Instagram to confirm Pons' pregnancy. We are very excited to meet you! 🤰🏼❤️🥹 We are pregnant! The united post was captioned, "We love you, Mom & Dad." Two years after she and the Puerto Rican rapper got married, the online personality's pregnancy was revealed. Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey On March 10, Olivia Culpo revealed that she is expecting her first child with husband Christian McCaffrey. She posted two black-and-white pregnant pictures to Instagram with the message, "next chapter, motherhood." When the model uploaded an Instagram photo dump featuring an image of the NFL player's palm on her belly in October 2024, it initially fuelled pregnancy rumours. Then, in February, she was spotted in Los Angeles ordering takeaway while holding her baby belly. Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Jessa Duggar disclosed that she is expecting her sixth child with husband Ben Seewald. On March 7, the former "19 Kids and Counting" star revealed the news on Instagram, posting pictures from her most recent ultrasound. "We are halfway to embracing you 💞," Duggar, 32, wrote as the caption for the photo. Spurgeon , 9, Henry, 8, Ivy, 5, Fern, 3, and George, 14 months, are also the couple's children. Trisha Paytas and Moses Hacmon On March 6, Trisha Paytas announced that she and her husband, Moses Hacmon, are expecting their third child by posing for a photo shoot with a "Mamma Mia" theme. She said, "HERE WE GO AGAIN!" as the caption for adorable Instagram photos of her daughter Malibu and little Elvis. "Baby #3 will be born in July 2025 👶🏼." Since December 2021, the YouTuber and Hacmon have been wed. Cole Swindell and Courtney Swindell It was revealed that country music artist Cole Swindell and his spouse, Courtney, were expecting their first child together. On March 3, the pair shared pictures from a maternity session on Instagram with the caption, "Baby Swindell 🤍 2025." In June 2024, the couple exchanged vows. Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco revealed that they are expecting their second child, two years after they welcomed their daughter Nakano. On February 27, the former cast member of "That '70s Show" and his fiancée told People that their second child is expected in the summer. The actor told the publication that he is "born to be a dad" and that parenthood has given him "a sense of purpose." He proposed to Pacheco in 2020. Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola and Justin May On February 23rd, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola and her fiancé, Justin May, revealed they were expecting their first child. ✨Baby May Due August 2025✨🤰🏻 is the small secret that the "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" star shared on Instagram. Following years of infertility struggles, this is the most amazing gift we could ever hope for! We are ecstatic to be able to tell you all about our small miracle at last! Giancola went on. "We are so excited to meet you, baby! 🫶🏼🥹💕 Our hearts have never been so full of love." Sanya Richards-Ross and Aaron Ross Aaron Ross, Sanya Richards-Ross's spouse, and she are expecting their third child together. On February 22, while celebrating her 40th birthday, the former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" actress announced the baby's arrival on Instagram. She posted a picture of her baby bulge on Instagram with the comment, "40 + 1 😳🤰🏾💙💕." Even though I knew this birthday would be unique, it was far more than I had anticipated. … I am going to become a mother of THREEEEEE AHHHHHHH! Cassie and Alex Fine On February 19, Cassie announced that she and her husband, Alex Fine, are growing their family by posing with their two girls. The expectant celebrity wrote "#3" as the caption for the Instagram post. In the adorable black-and-white photos, she and Fine stood with Frankie and Sunny, giving away that baby No. 3 is a boy with a blue heart emoji. Janet Von Schmeling and Jim Perez On February 17, Janet Von Schmeling, the estranged wife of Drake Bell, announced that she is expecting her second child. When she shared a sonogram on Instagram with the caption, "Our Rainbow Baby 🌈 September cannot come sooner ❤️," she alluded to a past miscarriage. In 2021, two years after the birth of their son Wyatt, von Schmeling filed for divorce from Bell. In October 2023, she declared her relationship with boyfriend Jim Perez public on Instagram. Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff On February 14, Sadie Robertson and her husband, Christian Huff, announced on Instagram that they were expecting their third child. The former "Duck Dynasty" star posted a picture of herself and Huff holding a set of ultrasound pictures while standing with their two daughters. She said as the announcement's caption, "We are so happy to have another little love join the Huff family 🤍." Honey, born in May 2021, and Heaven, born in May 2023, are the couple's children. They were married in November 2019. Jesse McCartney and Katie Peterson On Valentine's Day in February, Jesse McCartney and his wife Katie Peterson revealed they were expecting their first child together. The couple shared pictures of Peterson's expanding baby belly on Instagram. They captioned the photo, "Our little Valentine 🌹🧸 is coming 8/8 xo, just kidding." After dating since 2012, the couple were married in October 2021. Hillary Scott and Chris Tyrrell On February 13, Hillary Scott announced that she and her husband, Chris Tyrrell, are growing their family again. The 38-year-old Lady A singer revealed on Instagram that she is expecting the couple's fourth child by sharing a picture of her three other daughters, Eisele Kaye, 11, and twins Emory JoAnn and Betsy Mack, 7, showing off their wrists. Each of the girls wore a friendship bracelet that said "big sister." Scott captioned the photo, saying, "Chris, Eisele, Emory, Betsy, and I are thrilled to announce that this summer our family will be complete with the most precious little SISTER joining the family." "I am once again dusting off that maternity bin from the storage room. 😅." "Four daughters. 🥰 We are grateful that God has blessed us with a family of young women, and I am overjoyed that my husband is still, in my opinion, the coolest girl parent! "We have been anticipating this day and would appreciate your prayers for a safe and healthy journey to bring her here," she said. Jen and Zac Affleck The TikTok influencer revealed on February 11 that Jen Affleck and her husband Zac are expecting their third child together. The "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star told People, "I've always dreamed of having a big family, and seeing that dream come true is both exciting and fulfilling." "The thought of raising three children while pursuing my career can be intimidating, but I want to show mothers and women that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to, no matter how impossible it may seem." Jen went on, "I was a few days late, and even though it was unexpected, we both felt like there was another baby waiting for us." "After a really crazy year, we were really excited and felt a lot of emotions." Serayah and Joey Bada$$ On February 5, Serayah strutted the runway at the Adore Me fashion show, flaunting her expanding baby belly. Since early 2023, the former "Empire" star has been dating rapper Joey BadA$$. Madison LeCroy and Brett Randle The "Southern Charm" star Madison LeCroy and her husband Brett Randle are expecting their first child together. The Bravolebrity wrote, "And just like that… our world is changing in the most magical way!" as the caption for her February 6 pregnancy surprise on Instagram. The greatest moment of our lives was when we saw "Pregnant" on this @clearblue test. Little one, we are very excited to meet you! Hudson, the reality star's son from a previous marriage, is already hers. Josh Peck and Paige O'Brien Josh Peck is expecting their third kid with his wife, Paige O'Brien! On February 3, the "Drake and Josh" alumnus shared a mirror photo of himself and his spouse on Instagram to share the news. He joked in the caption of the photo he shared with O'Brien, "I finally get a minivan. #3." The cinematographer also shared a picture of herself holding her growing baby bulge on Instagram to share the news. She wrote, "🐣," as the caption. Max (born in 2018) and Shai (born in 2022) are two sons that Peck and O'Brien are already proud to have. Lauren Alaina and Cam Arnold On January 22, Lauren Alaina told People that she is expecting their first child together with husband Cam Arnold. The country singer stated that she would name the child after a family member, but she did not disclose the sex of her impending birth. Since February 2024, she and Arnold have been wed. Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster Known for her time with the band Little Mix, Jesy Nelson announced her pregnancy on Instagram on January 12th, saying, "She's eating for three now 👶👶," in reference to a picture of her partner holding her growing baby bulge. Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright, his girlfriend, revealed they were expecting their first child. On January 9, the pair posted pictures to Instagram of Wright flaunting her baby belly on the beach in a red gingham bikini. The singer of "Lose Control" was seen sitting with her on a beach chair and holding her belly in another adorable photo. They captioned the pregnancy announcement, saying, "We can't wait to meet you baby 🤍✨." After igniting romance rumours in February, the "Devil in a Dress" singer officially announced his relationship with Wright in July 2024. Coi Leray and Trippie Redd In a January 1 Instagram slideshow, rapper Coi Leray revealed her growing baby bulge and referred to herself as a "rock star mommy." "We're ready for 2025," she exclaimed. Trippie Redd, her partner and fellow rapper, did not post his own announcement on social media at the time, although Leray did include pictures of him in the carousel. Garrett and Alex Yrigoyen "Bachelorette" alum On January 1, Garrett Yrigoyen and his spouse, Alex Yrigoyen, revealed that they would be welcoming their first child this summer. In the caption of their simultaneous Instagram reveal, the couple said, "Our greatest blessing coming June 2025." "We are incredibly thankful and thrilled." Three years after the Bachelor Nation member's high-profile split from Becca Kufrin, Garret married Alex in Hawaii in November 2023. Don Benjamin and Liane V Benjamin Don Benjamin and his wife, Liane V. Benjamin, posted a joyful Instagram reel of their baby Zaia on January 1st with the message, "New year, new blessing on the way." In the social media post, the model proudly displayed pictures from his partner's ultrasound visit. In January 2023, he and Liane welcomed their daughter into the world. They were married in August 2021. Candace Owens and George Farmer Candace Owens said that she and her husband, George Farmer, were expecting their fourth child. The political analyst posted the thrilling news on her YouTube channel on January 6. "Yes, I am either still [pregnant] or I am pregnant again. It doesn't seem like an announcement to me. "If I weren't pregnant, it would be an announcement!" she jokingly said in the video. "My fans will be happy to hear that Savage Candace is back!" "And," Owens said. Officially, I'm too pregnant to do this. When I am expecting a boy, I simply get a bit fighty. I'm prepared for combat. I'm prepared to engage in hood rat activities with my pals. Farmer and Owens married in 2019 and have three children together.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ejected from US, rejected by Bhutan and Nepal: Himalayan refugees face statelessness
More than two dozen Bhutanese refugees who were forcibly deported from the United States this spring, in a move that stunned resettled communities across America, have found themselves in devastating legal limbo after Bhutan refused to accept them upon arrival. Instead of a homecoming, the deportees were rejected at the border, leaving them stateless and adrift—most now confined once again to refugee camps in Nepal . Nepal has said it cannot grant these refugees legal status and is in negotiations with the US government for a possible solution, but so far, no country has agreed to offer citizenship or permanent refuge. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Public Policy Design Thinking Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence MCA Degree Others Data Science healthcare Leadership CXO Finance Product Management Digital Marketing PGDM Operations Management others Management Data Analytics Data Science MBA Project Management Healthcare Technology Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Who are the refugees? The affected are primarily Lhotshampa , a Nepali-speaking ethnic minority forcibly driven out of Bhutan in the 1990s. Over 100,000 were housed in sprawling camps in eastern Nepal, and beginning in 2007, many resettled in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK as part of a UN-led solution. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Smart Indians use these 5 WhatsApp tricks google Learn More Undo Ramesh Sanyasi, 24 was born in the Beldangi refugee camp in Nepal and migrated legally to the United States at age 10, becoming part of Pennsylvania's vibrant Bhutanese resettled community. He worked at an Amazon warehouse, hoping to build a stable future. Everything changed after a night out with friends led to his arrest for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and providing false identification, according to court records. After serving an eight-month sentence, he was abruptly deported in April 2025: first to New Delhi, and then flown to Paro, Bhutan. Live Events Upon arrival in Bhutan, Sanyasi and two others were not welcomed—they were instead transported to the border with India. Bhutanese authorities handed each of them 30,000 Indian rupees (about $350) and arranged for someone to ferry them to Panitanki, a town on the India-Nepal border. There, the deportees paid smugglers to secretly cross the Mechi River back into Nepal, returning to the very refugee camp Ramesh had left more than a decade earlier. 'Life here is tough. I'm living without any identification documents, which makes everything challenging. I can't even withdraw money sent by relatives because I lack proper ID,' he told CNN . 'For now, I'm surviving on money sent from the US, but once that runs out, I don't know what will happen.' Why were they deported? Most, like Sanyasi, were not undocumented but lost their visas due to criminal convictions—sometimes minor, sometimes more severe—under US law. Many completed their sentences before deportation, but once expelled, found themselves returned to countries that neither recognize their citizenship nor accept their return. At least 30 Bhutanese refugees have been deported by the US to Bhutan so far, all legally admitted to the US as children under a UN-led resettlement program. All deportees so far have been expelled again at the Bhutan border, given cash, and left to fend for themselves in India and, for most, eventually smuggled into Nepal. According to Gopal Krishna Siwakoti , president of the International Institute for Human Rights, Environment and Development, many deportees are in hiding; some in Nepal, some still lost in India. Four deportees have now been threatened with a second deportation—this time from Nepal, where they were arrested for illegally crossing the border. However, Nepal's Department of Immigration admits there is nowhere for them to go: 'We are in a dilemma: the US is unlikely to accept them back, and deporting them to Bhutan is not straightforward either,' said department director Tikaram Dhakal. Life in limbo: The camps of eastern Nepal For those who remain or have returned to the camps, mostly the elderly or infirm, conditions have evolved: electricity and running water are now present in places like Beldangi Camp, but the end of international aid has led to increased vulnerability, exploitation, and fear of detention. Informal work is the norm, but for many, legal protections are non-existent. Political stalemate Efforts for repatriation have repeatedly stalled. Neither Bhutan nor Nepal is party to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention , complicating formal policy frameworks. Bhutan continues to resist accepting its former citizens, and recent years have seen the exposure of a fraudulent refugee registration scandal, further eroding trust and muddying advocacy efforts. Diplomatic conversations have inched forward—Nepal announced renewed talks with Bhutan in 2023, but significant progress remains elusive. India, a key regional power, remains a reluctant participant in mediation, and international pressure on Bhutan has waned. Q. What allowed thousands of Bhutanese refugees to move to the United States? Most Bhutanese refugees moved to the US through a UNHCR and IOM-backed Third Country Resettlement Programme launched in 2007. The US first pledged to take up to 60,000 refugees from Nepali camps, later increasing to more than 80,000, the largest single-country intake. Resettlement was based on refugee status and need, not skills, and included other partner countries—over 100,000 Bhutanese were resettled globally by 2015. Q. What is the UN Refugee Convention, and why is it important? The 1951 UN Refugee Convention is a major international treaty that defines refugee rights and the duties of signatory nations. It guarantees non-refoulement (protection from forced return), and the rights to legal status, work, education, and due process. This Convention sets a standard for how refugees are to be protected and integrated by member countries, ensuring basic security and legal recognition. Q. How does Nepal and Bhutan not joining the Convention affect refugees? Because Nepal and Bhutan are not signatories, refugees there lack international legal protections—such as the right to residency, documents, protection from deportation, or legal employment. There's no obligation for local integration or citizenship, keeping refugees in prolonged limbo. Legal rights and policies are governed solely by domestic law, leaving refugees vulnerable to changing policies and without international recourse.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Typhoon Wipha causes major flight disruptions in Hong Kong and southern China
Typhoon Wipha caused major flight disruptions Sunday in Hong Kong and at some nearby airports in China as it moved west along the southern coast. Airports in Hong Kong, Shenzhen , Zhuhai and Macao canceled or postponed all their daytime flights, their websites showed. Some high-speed train service in the area was suspended. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Public Policy MBA PGDM Data Science Healthcare MCA Others Artificial Intelligence Degree Product Management Digital Marketing Finance Management Leadership Data Science Data Analytics CXO healthcare Project Management Design Thinking others Operations Management Technology Cybersecurity Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details The Hong Kong Observatory issued a hurricane signal No. 10 , its highest warning. The eye of the storm was passing just south of the city around midday with maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers (87 miles) per hour, the Observatory said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo The government said over 200 people had headed to public shelters and that it had received dozens of reports of fallen trees. Hong Kong Disneyland and other amusement parks were closed. The storm, which reached typhoon strength overnight, was headed toward Macao and the neighboring Chinese city of Zhuhai. It was forecast to make landfall late Sunday and continue moving west, reaching Vietnam later this week. Live Events Wipha, which is a Thai name, passed over the Philippines at tropical storm strength and drenched parts of Taiwan on Saturday. Names for typhoons in the western Pacific are chosen by the countries in the region. In the Philippines, the storm intensified seasonal monsoon rains , leaving at least one villager dead in floodwaters in northern Cagayan province. More than 370,000 people were affected by days of stormy weather, including 43,000 who fled to government-run emergency shelters or homes of relatives due to flooding, landslides and fierce wind. More than 400 houses were damaged in the onslaught, officials said.
