Fri Jun 27 20:10:00 UTC 2025: ## News Roundup: Politics, Culture, and Tragedy

**Political Maneuvering & Debates:**

* Discussions are ongoing about whether the RSS has inadvertently provided ammunition to the opposition for the upcoming Bihar elections.
* Political strategist Prashant Kishor’s potential role as a kingmaker is being debated.
* A discussion revolves around the RSS’s emphasis on “two words” of wisdom and the opposition’s focus on the “constitution” during elections.
* The potential benefits and drawbacks of changing the constitution are being analyzed.
* PM Modi will visit 5 countries starting July 2nd and participate in the BRICS summit.
* India has reportedly halted jute and other goods imports from Bangladesh via land route.

**National & International:**

* Tight security measures are in place for the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri.
* The Chief Justice of India became emotional recalling his parents’ struggles.
* India has rejected the Court of Arbitration’s decision on the Indus Waters Treaty, a blow to Pakistan.
* A Vande Bharat Express train was halted mid-route, with passengers transferred to other trains.
* Puri’s Rath Yatra commenced with “Jai Jagannath” chants, but over 500 devotees were injured due to overcrowding.
* Putin praised Trump’s efforts for peace in Ukraine.
* The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump in a case, prompting questions about birthright citizenship.
* PM Modi is ranked number 1 globally in world approval ratings.
* Iran-U.S. talks have become complex after an attack on a nuclear site.

**Business & Finance:**

* ESIC’s SPREE scheme has been relaunched, allowing missed employees and companies to join.
* Online payments will be available at post office counters nationwide in August.
* NAREDCO President calls for home loan interest rates to be reduced to 6%.

**Entertainment & Lifestyle:**

* ‘Kanta Laga’ fame actress Shefali Jariwala passed away due to a heart attack at age 42.
* Actress Barkha Singh made a shocking revelation about the South film industry.
* Actress Amrapali Dubey denied rumors about her marriage with Nirahua.

**Sports:**

* Vaibhav Suryavanshi played an explosive innings in England.
* The Wimbledon 2025 draw has been announced.
* The squad for the upcoming ODI series has been announced.

**Astrology:**

* Weekly and daily horoscopes offer insights into financial, love, and health prospects for various zodiac signs.
* Numerology predictions are provided for specific birth dates.
* Astrological analyses focus on planetary transits and their impact on different zodiac signs.

## ‘Kanta Laga’ Girl Shefali Jariwala Dies at 42

**Mumbai, India:** Actress Shefali Jariwala, best known for her appearance in the iconic “Kanta Laga” music video, has died at the age of 42. Reports indicate that she suffered a heart attack.

Jariwala gained widespread fame with the release of the “Kanta Laga” remix in 2002, earning her the nickname “Kanta Laga Girl.” She also participated in Bigg Boss 13. She was rushed to Bellevue Hospital late Friday night after complaining of chest pain, where she was pronounced dead.

Her sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with many celebrities and fans expressing their condolences on social media. Actors Aly Goni, Rajiv Adatia, and Divyanka Tripathi shared messages of grief and remembrance.

Journalist Vicky Lalwani confirmed the news, reporting that Jariwala was brought to the hospital by her husband and three others, but she was already deceased upon arrival. Heartbroken pictures of Parag (Shefali’s husband) leaving Cooper Hospital, where her body was taken for post-mortem, have emerged online.

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