Actor Aamir Khan is readying to finally marry his longtime partner, Gauri Spratt, in a private ceremony on July 5. Unlike other high-profile Bollywood weddings, the couple is expected to celebrate the occasion with close family members and a handful of friends, choosing a simple gathering over a lavish event. 

The reported wedding has attracted widespread attention from fans and the film industry, with many taking to social media to congratulate the couple. While neither Aamir nor Gauri has shared extensive details about the ceremony, reports suggest the celebrations will remain intimate and focused on family.

The actor was first married to Reena Dutta, and they have two children together. In 2005, Aamir married filmmaker Kiran Rao. The couple announced their separation in 2021 but have continued to maintain a friendly relationship and jointly raise their son while working together on select projects.

Gauri Spratt has largely stayed away from the limelight. Despite growing public interest in their relationship, she has preferred to keep her personal life private. Reports indicate that Gauri and Aamir have known each other for several years before deciding to take the next step in their relationship.

Known for balancing a successful film career with a private personal life, Aamir Khan has often avoided discussing family matters in public. His reported decision to opt for a low-key wedding is in line with his long-standing preference for privacy. 

As news of the upcoming ceremony continues  to make headlines, fans are eagerly waiting for an official glimpse of the celebrations. Whether through a family photograph or a public statement, many hope to see the couple share the joyful occasion with their well-wishers.

With this wedding, Aamir Khan appears ready to embrace a new phase in his life while continuing to focus on both his personal happiness and his significant contribution to Indian cinema.  

Indian cricket witnessed the beginning of a new era as teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his senior international debut, becoming the youngest player ever to represent India in men’s or women’s cricket.

The left-handed batter received his maiden India cap ahead of the second T20I against England in Manchester. At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi broke a long-standing national record previously held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days in 1989.

The milestone also saw Sooryavanshi overtake Shafali Verma, who had been India’s youngest international debutant overall after making her debut at 15 years and 239 days.

Historic moment for Indian cricket

The young opener’s debut had been eagerly anticipated ever since he was included in India’s squads for the Ireland and England T20I series.

Although he did not feature in the matches against Ireland, India initially continued with the experienced opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for the opening T20I against England. Following Samson’s struggles with the bat, discussions around Sooryavanshi’s inclusion intensified.

The Indian team management eventually decided to hand the youngster his opportunity, with captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir backing the teenager for his first international appearance. The debut cap was presented to him by Tilak Verma before the Manchester encounter.

Youngest men’s debutants for India

Following his debut, Sooryavanshi now tops the list of India’s youngest men’s international debutants.

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 15 years, 99 days (vs England, July 4, 2026)
• Sachin Tendulkar – 16 years, 205 days (vs Pakistan, November 15, 1989)
• Piyush Chawla – 17 years, 75 days
• Laxman Sivaramakrishnan – 17 years, 118 days
• Parthiv Patel – 17 years, 152 days
• Maninder Singh – 17 years, 193 days

While Sooryavanshi now holds the record for India’s youngest international debutant, Pakistan’s Hasan Raza remains the youngest men’s Test debutant globally at 14 years and 227 days. Romania’s Marian Gherasim continues to hold the record as the youngest international cricketer overall, having debuted in T20Is at 14 years and 16 days.

Shreyas Iyer backs the young opener

Speaking before the match, captain Shreyas Iyer expressed confidence in the youngster’s temperament and ability to perform at the highest level.

Iyer said Sooryavanshi had consistently impressed during training, adding that the teenager deserved his opportunity after displaying fearless batting and showing no signs of pressure despite his age.

IPL heroics paved the way

Sooryavanshi’s selection followed a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign for the Rajasthan Royals, where he emerged as the tournament’s highest run-scorer.

He accumulated 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, registering one century and five half-centuries while smashing 72 sixes. His performances earned him multiple individual honours, including the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.

Strong performances across formats

The teenager has also impressed in domestic and age-group cricket.

During the recent tri-series involving Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, he scored 211 runs in five innings, including a match-winning 94 in the final. He also recorded the fastest fifty in List A cricket by reaching the milestone in just 11 balls against Sri Lanka A.

His record in youth cricket has been equally impressive. Sooryavanshi finished as the leading run-scorer at the Under-19 World Cup with 439 runs in seven matches, helping India lift the title. He also set a tournament record by hitting 30 sixes.

Across youth ODIs, he has accumulated 1,412 runs at an average of 56.48, while his T20 numbers include 1,477 runs from 34 innings at a strike rate above 220.

In the IPL, the youngster has already crossed the 1,000-run mark in just 23 innings, underlining the promise that has made him one of India’s brightest emerging talents.

With his record-breaking debut now complete, Indian cricket fans will be hoping that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s international journey lives up to the enormous expectations surrounding one of the country’s most exciting young prospects.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against encroachments across the national capital, with a stronger focus on technology-driven monitoring to detect and remove illegal occupation of public land.

The directions were issued during a meeting of the DDA Advisory Council, where urban development initiatives and enforcement measures were reviewed.

Officials said the Lieutenant Governor instructed the DDA to deploy drones and real-time monitoring systems to keep track of land parcels and buildings, enabling authorities to quickly identify unauthorized occupation and illegal construction before taking appropriate action.

More than 241 acres of government land reclaimed

During the meeting, officials informed that the DDA has strengthened its enforcement efforts through 14 Flying Squads operating under its Land Management Department. These teams are supported by daily field inspections conducted by survey personnel to safeguard government land.

According to the DDA, demolition drives carried out since April 2025 have helped reclaim 241.51 acres of government land. Additionally, illegal constructions have been cleared from 235.96 acres located in designated development areas.

Drone survey maps majority of Delhi

As part of its technology-enabled enforcement strategy, the DDA is conducting a drone survey across the National Capital Territory in coordination with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Survey of India.

Officials said the survey covers approximately 1,370 square kilometres. Of this, more than 1,122 square kilometres have already been mapped, while the survey covering the entire O-Zone has been completed.

The Lieutenant Governor was also informed about the DDA’s Vacant Land Management System, which is monitoring over 3,700 land parcels spread across nearly 21,773 acres. The system relies on geo-tagging and periodic photographic records to identify fresh encroachments at an early stage.

Focus on unauthorized construction

The meeting also reviewed action being taken against unauthorized construction across Delhi.

Officials said the DDA has initiated a dedicated enforcement drive to identify deviations from approved building plans through specialised inspection teams.

The Lieutenant Governor directed strict action against serious violations, including de-empanelment and blacklisting of architects found responsible for major breaches. He also instructed that unsafe or dilapidated buildings be reported to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for further action.

Authorities further informed that unauthorized constructions in Delhi’s Land Pooling Areas will be identified and removed with the help of Flying Squads and Quick Response Teams.

DDA expands technology-based enforcement

Officials said the DDA has been increasing the use of digital tools to improve surveillance of public land and prevent fresh encroachments.

Along with the ongoing drone survey, the Vacant Land Management System is helping authorities continuously monitor thousands of land parcels through geo-tagging and regular photographic updates, enabling quicker detection of unauthorized occupation and supporting technology-driven enforcement across the capital.