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"Ahmedabad Smart City": Congress Takes A Swipe After City Road Caves In

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A road collapsed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad today as the city witnessed heavy rain , disrupting traffic movement and inundating low-lying areas. A video shared by news agency ANI shows a caved-in road in the city's Shela area triggered by the heavy rains. A big pothole was formed in the middle of the road, the video shows.  The video shows the middle of the road caved in as the water flows into the large cavity. #WATCH | Gujarat | Amid heavy rainfall that the city has witnessed, a road collapsed in the Shela area of Ahmedabad city. pic.twitter.com/kKIFHp1KlS — ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2024 Several roads and underpasses became inaccessible after being flooded in Surat, Bhuj, Vapi, Bharuch and Ahmedabad, news agency PTI reported quoting officials. The wet spell will continue for the next four days in Gujarat, as per the Met department. The Kerala unit of Congress did not miss an opportunity to take a dig at the ruling BJP in the state after the incident of road collapse surfaced. ...

Euro 2024 LIVE: England Trail vs Slovakia, On Verge Of Shock Elimination

Euro 2024 Round Of 16, England vs Slovakia LIVE: England trail 0-1 in the second half against Slovakia in a Euro 2024 Round of 16 match on Sunday. The winner of this knock-out match will take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the competition. England topped their group with one win and two draws with the side failing to score in their last match against Slovenia. Slovakia, on the other hand, were third in their group behind Romania and Belgium. They had 4 points from 3 matches with the help of one win and one draw. ( Match Centre ) Here are the LIVE Updates of Euro 2024 Round of 16 match Between England vs Slovakia: from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/10DmBPQ via IFTTT

Woman's Family Invites Her Husband Over For Drinks, Gets Him Killed

Five years after their marriage, a woman's family got her husband killed in a case of dishonour killing in Greater Noida. The incident happened around two weeks back.  The woman had run away and got married against her family's will five years back. Her family, who disapproved of the marriage, extended an olive branch and invited her husband over for drinks. However, while returning home, he was strangled to death by a contract killer hired by his wife's family, said police. The family mortgaged their jewels to pay the contract killers, police added.  The victim's body was found on June 16 near Surajpur police line in Greater Noida. The police have arrested the woman's father, uncle and two contract killers hired by them while two more accused are still absconding. The murder weapon, a towel, the car used while committing the crime and the mortgaged jewellery have also been seized by the cops.  Efforts are on to arrest the remaining two accused, said police.  ...

Coach Dravid's Team India Journey Culminates With T20 World Cup Title

When Rahul Dravid coached India to an U-19 World Cup win in 2018 - guiding the likes of Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh - it seemed like it was a matter of time till he became the Head Coach of the senior India Men's cricket team. And so it proved to be. Now, as the curtains are drawn on the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rahul Dravid's two-and-a-half-year-long tenure comes to a close. Will he, nay should he, be remembered fondly for guiding India in a transitional phase despite the burning hunger for a major title? Much like his predecessor Ravi Shastri , Rahul Dravid has possessed a dominant Indian team with very little ICC silverware to show for it. But should it define his legacy? The undisputed best team in the world By all stats and figures - and performances - Rahul Dravid's Team India has been the best team in the world. Team India have won 41 out of 56 ODIs, 48 out of 69 T20Is, and lost just one Test series, winning five and drawing two. In all formats, India's form ...

First Time In 147 Years: Indian Women's Cricket Team Achieves Massive Feat

The Indian women's cricket team created history on the opening day of the Test match against South Africa on Friday as the Harmanpreet Kaur -led side scored a mammoth 525 for the loss of four wickets. It was the most runs scored by any team in a day's play in Test history (both men and women). The record previously belonged to Sri Lanka men's cricket team who scored 509 for the loss of nine wickets in the Colombo Test against Bangladesh in 2022. In women's cricket, the record belonged to England who scored 431 for the loss of two wickets against New Zealand at Lancaster Park, Christchurch in 1935. This was also the first time that any team scored more than 520 runs in one day during a Test match. South African spinner Delmi Tucker praised the Indian batters for producing a stunning effort on the opening day of the one-off Test, but hoped that her side can turn the tide around from Day 2. Batting first, India posted a mammoth 525 for four with a record-breaking Shafa...

Rain Turns Delhi Into Meme Capital, Social Media Explodes With Sarcasm

Heavy rains lashed Delhi on Friday, causing widespread flooding and traffic chaos. The downpour, the heaviest in a single day of June in 88 years, brought the national capital to a standstill. Streets were inundated, flights were suspended at Terminal-1 of Delhi Airport, and power cuts affected many areas. However, amidst the disruption, Delhi residents found humor in the situation. Social media was flooded with memes and sarcastic comments, particularly regarding the annual flooding of Minto Bridge. A video of a car submerged under the bridge went viral, with some netizens calling it the "annual vehicular sacrifice" that confirms the arrival of the monsoon. One user joked that the weather department "doesn't consider it a proper rain until a car gets stuck under Minto Bridge." Another suggested the bridge needs "its own live feed on YouTube" during the monsoon season. While the memes provided comic relief, the flooding caused significant issues.  C...

"We Feel ...": Why Sonakshi Sinha Didn't Want A "Wedding Video"

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Sonakshi Sinha, who got married to Zaheer Iqbal on Sunday , shared a beautiful wedding video on her Instagram feed today. Sonakshi also shared an elaborate note, giving a shout out to the video team, who captured the emotions and essence of her wedding the way she wanted. Sonakshi wrote in the note, "We've met Sam and Ekta at multiple friends weddings where they've captured the essence of the couples and the overall vibe so perfectly that I promised them whenever Zaheer and I got married... they would be there! Best decision ever!" Sonakshi continued, "We dint want a "wedding video" we wanted the emotions, where everytime we watch it, we feel how we felt in that moment... we feel what everyone there was feeling... and we got excatly that! Thank you Samwalzade and Ekta Rekhi... and your entire team... You guys are magic." ICYMI, this is the video we are talking about. The video beautifully captures moments from their registry ceremony, garland...

"Could've Chosen Better Words": Sam Pitroda After Congress Reappointment

Sam Pitroda -- Congress's overseas unit chief who is back in saddle after a seven-week break -- today stood by his statement about diversity among Indians that were seen as racist, but admitted that he could have put it better. "It is not about words but about the meaning... but maybe I could have done a better job," he told NDTV in an exclusive interview.  And about the row that followed that comment, he shrugged it off. "I have to run my life. They can twist the fact that I live in Chicago and why I am talking about India... I would expect civilised conversation, dialogue... but that is lost... People are not interested in the substance of a conversation, they are interested in the form of the conversation," he said. Mr Pitroda had stepped down from the post in May after his two consecutive statements sparked huge controversies. He was reinstated yesterday. In an exclusive interview with The Statesman in early May, Mr Pitroda had described India as a "...

2 Maldivian Ministers Arrested For 'Black Magic' On President: Report

Maldives police have arrested two serving ministers for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu, local media reported on Thursday. Shamnaz Saleem, who was a state minister at the Environment Ministry, her ex-husband Adam Rameez, who was serving as a minister at the President's Office, and two others were arrested, local media said quoting the police, which, however, declined to share any information about the reasons or the alleged performance of black magic. "Shamnaz, alongside two other individuals, was arrested on Sunday. All three of them have been remanded in custody for seven days. She was suspended from her post on Wednesday as per the Environment Ministry," news portal Sun.mv reported, adding, Rameez too has been suspended on Thursday. Incidentally, both Shamnaz and Rameez have worked with Muizzu as members of the Male City Council when he was serving as the city's mayor. Media reported that after Muizzu assumed office as the President...

Kenya's U-Turn Over Tax Hikes After 22 Die In Violent Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people were killed in clashes with police and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed to the legislation. The initially peaceful demonstrations were sparked last week by the 2024 finance bill -- which politicians passed Tuesday afternoon -- and took Ruto's administration by surprise as rallies gathered momentum across the country. But the Gen-Z-led protests spiralled into violence Tuesday when police fired live bullets at the crowds outside parliament, leaving the complex ransacked and partly on fire. Nineteen people were killed in the capital Nairobi, a state-funded rights watchdog said. "I concede and therefore I will not sign the 2024 finance bill and it shall subsequently be withdrawn," Ruto told a press briefing. "The people have spoken," he said. "I will be proposing an e...

"She Is A Cheat Code": 7.3-Foot-Tall Chinese Girl Dominates At Basketball

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For the Chinese National Team, 17-year-old centre Zhang Ziyu has quickly gained popularity at the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup. Zhang, who is 7 feet 3 inches tall, has outperformed the opposition and drawn parallels to the great Yao Ming. Zhang, who made her debut for China last week, has greatly benefited from her remarkable height. Social media users have been flooded with videos showing her making points and getting rebounds with ease. According to CNN , the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) subsequently released a video of her game highlights, showing the youngster towering over opponents and barely needing to jump to dunk the ball. Given her height advantage, she looked devastating on defence while demonstrating her shooting accuracy from a distance. The basketball page NextGen Hoops has referred to her as a "cheat code." Zhang Ziyu is a cheat code 🧩 The 7'3" (220cm) center hardly broke a sweat getting her first buckets for Team China 🇨🇳 #U...

"Voice Of Unheard": Aaditya Thackeray On Rahul Gandhi As Opposition Leader

Rahul Gandhi's appointment as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha will provide a platform for the voices of the unheard, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said on Wednesday. He said the INDIA alliance is already effectively serving its role as the opposition and expressed confidence that it will soon transition to forming the government. "Best wishes to @RahulGandhi ji for taking up the role of the Leader of Opposition, in the Lok Sabha. The people of this country have voted against dictatorship and against divisive politics of hate, and this role becomes important as Rahul ji will be a voice for those unheard," Mr Thackeray stated in a post. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, also comprising the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar). Best wishes to @RahulGandhi ji for taking up the role of the Leader of Opposition, in the Lok Sabha. The people of this country have voted against dictat...

2nd Case Of Sex Assault Registered Against Prajwal Revanna's Brother Suraj

A second case of sexually assaulting a man was registered against Janata Dal (Secular) MLC Suraj Revanna on Tuesday at Holenarasipura police station in Hassan district. The case was registered based on a complaint by a close aide of Suraj Revanna. Revanna's aide had earlier filed a complaint on behalf of the Member of the Legislative Council against a JDS worker, apparently to protect him. The first case of sexual assault was registered against Revanna on Saturday night. The next day, he was arrested and remanded to 14 days' judicial custody. On Monday, the court remanded him to eight days' police custody. "The process of registering the second FIR is on against Suraj Revanna," a senior police officer from Hassan told PTI. Suraj, a doctor, is the grandson of former Prime Minister and JDS patriarch HD Deve Gowda and son of Holenarasipura MLA HD Revanna. He is the elder brother of former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is also in police custody for allegedly se...

Indian-Origin Woman Wrongly Jailed In UK During Pregnancy Rejects Apology

An Indian-origin former manager of a Post Office in England wrongly jailed while pregnant has rejected the apology of an engineer whose evidence helped convict her over faulty accounting software. Seema Misra, now 47, had her conviction quashed in April 2021 as the Court of Appeal ruled that she had been wrongly imprisoned over 12 years ago after being accused of stealing GBP 75,000 from her Post Office branch in Surrey where she was the sub-postmistress. At the ongoing public inquiry into the scandal, she told the BBC that the apology of ex-Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins was "too little, too late". "Nobody can understand it," she said of the ordeal she went through and said Jenkins could have apologised “ages ago”. Her reaction followed a written witness statement submitted to the Post Office Inquiry by Jenkins, in which he said: "I did not know that Mrs Misra was pregnant at the time of her conviction and only learned of this many years later." ...

Manta Ray, Secret US Undersea Drone, Spotted On Google Maps, Later Removed

Manta Ray, a top-secret submarine prototype weapon of the US, was spotted by Google Maps docked at the Port Hueneme naval base in California on Sunday. After an image of the same went viral, it was deleted and replaced with what multiple social media users believed were "edited" boats. Manta Ray also caught attention for its similarity to a Star Wars vessel, a spaceship seen in the popular Hollywood franchise. The autonomous vessel has been named after the sea creature due to its slick design and ability to anchor itself deep underwater while holding operations in low-power mode, the New York Post reported. Manta Ray has been produced by Northrop Grumman as part of the US Navy project to develop long-range underwater weapons. This sophisticated underwater drone is said to be capable of hibernating on the seafloor for "very long periods" without refuelling. Dr Kyle Woerner, Manta Ray programme manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, earlier sa...

Albania vs Spain Live Streaming Euro 2024: When And Where To Watch

Albania vs Spain Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: Spain look to continue their unbeaten run as they take on Albania in a significant Group B encounter. Spain have won both of their matches in the competition against Croatia and Italy. While they registered a big 3-0 win over Croatia, the win against Italy was a narrow 1-0 with an own goal proving to be the decider. On the other hand, Albania have just one point from two matches. They were defeated 2-1 by Italy before they held Croatia to a 2-2 draw. When will the Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024 match take place? The Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024 match will take place on Tuesday, June 25 (IST). Where will the Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024 match be played? The Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024 match will be played at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf. What time will the Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024 match start? The Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024 match will start at 12:30 AM IST. Which TV channels will telecast the Albania vs Spain, Euro ...

"From 109.7 Kg To 83 Kg": Jaideep Ahlawat's Weight Loss Journey Is Viral

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat shared that he lost 26 kg in 5 months and posted a glimpse into his fitness journey on Instagram. Mr Ahlawat shared before and after pictures and revealed that the physical transformation was for the role of Maharaj. Along with the pictures, he wrote, "From 109.7 Kg. to 83 Kg. in 5 months. That's the Physical Transformation for the Role of Maharaj. Thank you Prajwal Sir for believing in me @prajwal7542." See the viral post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaideep Ahlawat (@jaideepahlawat) Impressed by his physical transformation, director Siddharth Malhotra also commented on the post. He wrote, "Bhai the dedication and devotion you have put and given to this role and character can't be put in words ! Always indebted to you." Actor Siddharth wrote, "Amazing bhai." Internet users were inspired after seeing Mr Ahlawat's dedication. A user commented on Insta...

Replace Mumbai Unit Chief, Congress Leaders Write To M Kharge

Sixteen senior Maharashtra Congress leaders have written to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge demanding that its Mumbai unit chief Varsha Gaikwad be replaced to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming state poll. The leaders complain that Ms Gaikwad, who recently won the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat, does not have the time to work at the organisational level and have objected to her style of functioning, NDTV has learnt. Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat's Congress candidate Bhushan Patil has also claimed he received no help from the city party unit. These leaders, in a letter dated June 16, have sought time from the Congress leadership to discuss rejuvenation of the party in Mumbai ahead of the assembly elections, and the Mumbai civic polls which are overdue. Signatories of the letter include Rajya Sabha MP and Congress Working Committee member Chandrakant Handore, former city party chiefs Janardhan Chandurkar and Bhai Jagtap, senior leaders Naseem Khan, Suresh Shetty, Madhu Chav...

SCO vs HUN Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Scotland vs Hungary Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: Scotland take on Hungary in the final Group A game of Euro 2024, and a win for either side may not be enough to clinch qualification to the Round of 16. Hungary lie bottom - on zero points - and are guaranteed third spot at best. Scotland, on the other hand, are on only one point themselves, and only a big win could see them leapfrog Switzerland. A draw is catastrophic for both nations, as Scotland would be unlikely to make it through among the four best third-placed teams with a points tally of just two. When will the Scotland vs Hungary, Euro 2024 match take place? The Scotland vs Hungary, Euro 2024 match will take place on Monday, June 24 (IST). Where will the Scotland vs Hungary, Euro 2024 match be played? The Scotland vs Hungary, Euro 2024 match will be played at the Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart. What time will the Scotland vs Hungary, Euro 2024 match start? The Scotland vs Hungary, Euro 2024 match will start at 12:3...

Jagan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu's Party Trade Charges Over Alleged Land Grab

After the demolition of the YSRCP party office under construction in Guntur district on Saturday and notices to two more YSRCP offices in Visakhapatnam for allegedly being illegal, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh says similar violations are being discovered across the state. YSRCP president YS Jaganmohan Reddy has called it vendetta politics and said the demolition of the near-complete building showed how the regime is going to be over the next five years. On Sunday, state minister and TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh posted on X pictures of YSRCP offices being built at various places in Andhra Pradesh, and alleged the previous government led by Mr Reddy allotted 42 acres in 26 districts for 33 years for a nominal lease of Rs 1,000 per acre. "Jagan, is Andhra Pradesh your grandfather Raja Reddy's property?" said Mr Lokesh, who is the son of Chief Minister and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu. Mr Lokesh alleged Mr Reddy was building "palace...

Case Against Instagram Influencer For Doing Yoga In Golden Temple

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday filed a police complaint against a woman Instagram influencer for doing yoga at Sri Darbar Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple Amritsar, here. The incident sparked outrage among the Sikh community. Also, the SGPC has taken action against three 'sewadars' or employees for duty dereliction in the Darbar Sahib 'Parikrama' by allowing the woman to do yoga exercises in the morning of June 21 that is observed as International Day of Yoga. A marble walkway is known as the 'Parikrama' where pilgrims can take a circumambulation, offering prayers and paying their respects. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami said some people deliberately ignore the sanctity of the holy place. He said Sikh sentiments have been hurt by the act of the woman. He appealed to the 'sangat' that Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib has great respect in the entire Sikh community and at the same time pilgrims, belonging to eve...

1st Time In History: Kohli Achieves Monumental Feat During T20 WC Match

Star India batter Virat Kohli made history on Saturday, becoming the first-ever cricketer to score 3,000 runs across both 20-over and 50-over Cricket World Cups. Virat accomplished this milestone during his side's T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against Bangladesh in Antigua. During the match, after a few poor games, Virat showed glimpses of his vintage self, scoring 37 runs in 28 deliveries. His knock had a four and three big sixes. Virat scored his runs at a strike rate of 132.14. Virat is the leading run-scorer in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup, scoring 1,207 runs in 32 matches and 30 innings at an average of 63.52 and a strike rate of 129.78. Ending unbeaten 11 times, Virat has scored 14 half-centuries in tournament history, with the best score of 89*. He also won 'Player of the Tournament' in 2014 and 2016 for his performances. Virat's top campaign in the T20 World Cup was in 2014, scoring 319 runs in six matches at an average of 106.33 with four half-cen...

Boy, 17, Emerges From Swimming Pool, Collapses And Dies After Few Steps

A 17-year-old boy had stepped out of a swimming pool and walked a little distance when he collapsed, showed a disturbing video from Uttar Pradesh. He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead upon arrival. The incident, which took place on Friday afternoon, was reported from Meerut. The boy, Islam, played cricket early in the day and then returned home. Soon after, he left for the swimming pool with his friends. "A few children were there at the pool. CCTV shows that a boy steps out of the pool, walks a little and then slumps to the floor. He is taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival," said Kamlesh Bahadur, SP Dehat, Meerut. The family of the boy has not filed any police complaint. In September last, a man collapsed in a gym while running on a treadmill. Others rushed to help, but couldn't revive him. In another incident from UP, a man collapsed during the dance at a wedding. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/yZGk2lm via IFT...

In Hooch Tragedy-Hit Tamil Nadu Village, Queue Of Bodies For Cremation

A pall of gloom has descended over Karunapuram village in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district. As many as 24 of the 39 who have died after consuming illicit liquor are from here. A mass cremation is taking place, and many bodies are still lined up. A mother who lost her son is inconsolable. "He complained of severe stomach ache and could not open his eyes. Initially, they didn't even admit him saying he is drunk. The government should shut down liquor shops," she wailed.  At least one hundred people are being treated in various hospitals. At the Kallakurichi Government Medical College Hospital, many are battling breathlessness and loss of vision, and experiencing excruciating pain. This is the second such tragedy in two years. Last year, 22 were killed after consuming methanol, but critics say the state government seems to have learnt no lessons.  After the latest incident, the district superintendent of police and several police officers have been suspended and th...

Former Pak PM Imran Khan's Political Adviser Kidnapped In Lahore: Report

The political adviser to jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has reportedly been kidnapped by unknown men from Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, according to a media report today. Ghulam Shabbir, who is the elder brother of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shahbaz Gill, was abducted by unknown individuals two days ago while he was travelling to Islamabad, according to an FIR registered at the Kahna police station, Pakistan's Express Tribune newspaper reported. The FIR, registered by his son Bilal, states that Shabbir had left his residence in Lahore's Khayaban-e-Amin late at night and headed towards Islamabad. No further details were available. Imran Khan has been in jail since August last year after being convicted in some of the nearly 200 cases slapped on him since his ouster in April 2022. In May 2022, the former cricketer-turned-politician launched a march toward Islamabad from Lahore to topple the coalition government of Shehbaz Sharif that assumed p...

CBI Registers FIR Over Alleged Irregularities In UGC-NET Exam

The CBI registered a First Information Report (FIR) into the UGC-NET paper leak case on Thursday against unidentified persons on a reference from the Union Education Ministry, officials said. The UGC-NET, 2024, exam for the selection of junior research fellows, assistant professors and PhD scholars was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 18 in two shifts across the country. The next day, the University Grants Commission received inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (l4C) that the paper was available on the darknet and was allegedly being sold for Rs 5-6 lakh on messaging platforms, sources said. They said the CBI will work in close coordination with the I4C while deploying its own darknet exploration software and systems to nail down the perpetrators. According to the complaint from the Education Ministry, the inputs from I4C, which functions under the Union Home Ministry, "prima-facie indic...

Pak Fan Shares Hilarious Spoof On Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan's Struggles

Unhappy fans and former Pakistani cricketers have unleashed a wave of criticism on the national team following their disappointing group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup. Captain Babar Azam, wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, and other middle-order batting lineups face intense scrutiny for their individual performances. Social media has become a battleground for fans to vent their frustration. Pakistan's batting, fielding, and bowling have all come under fire, with many fans particularly disappointed by the team's lack of inspiration. Rizwan, who recently set an unwanted record for the slowest T20 World Cup half-century, has been heavily criticised for his low strike rate. Adding fuel to the fire, a spoof video mocking Rizwan's slow batting has gone viral. The video features a man impersonating the wicketkeeper during a match, highlighting his struggles to score quickly. While the video is intended to be humorous, it reflects the deep disappointment fans feel towards Rizwan...