Rajasthan’s new Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has taken charge of eight portfolios including Home as the state government finalised who will handle what responsibilities in the new BJP regime.

Most of the leaders are first-time ministers. The portfolios announcement also comes 15 days after the new BJP government was formed after unseating the Congress.

There is speculation the BJP went through the list of responsibilities to be given carefully, which is why it took this long to make the much-awaited announcement.

Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, who belongs to the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur, is in charge of Finance, Tourism and Public Works Department (PWD). Ms Kumar represents the Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. During the election, she had said it was quite obvious the public would vote out the “corrupt” Congress government and support her party.

She is the granddaughter of Man Singh II, the last ruling maharaja of the princely state of Jaipur. Her appeal for votes was made as a “daughter of Jaipur” and the “princess who walks on the streets”.

The other Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa has been given six portfolios to handle, which includes Education, Transport, and Ayurveda.

Rajyavardhan Rathore, the MLA from Jhotwara, is the Industries Minister.

“It is the responsibility of the officers, employees and all of us to serve the people of Rajasthan. The Constitution also says that whatever responsibility you have, fulfil it properly… These five years are very important for Rajasthan,” Mr Rathore said in Jaipur, news agency ANI reported.

Gajendra Singh Khimsar has been appointed Health Minister.

Madan Dilawar, the MLA from Kota who also works very closely with the BJP’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayansevak Sangh (RSS), will handle Education.

On Deepika Padukone’s 38th birthday, the team behind the upcoming film Fighter shared a delightful behind-the-scenes glimpse on Instagram. The video showcased moments from the sets, featuring Deepika who plays Minni in the film. 

It included scenes from the songs Ishq Jaisa Kuch and Sher Khul Gaye, as well as shots of Deepika in a flying suit. The video captured her camaraderie with the Fighter squad, highlighting the fun they had during filming. The post wished Deepika a happy birthday, celebrating her as a fearless and fiery fighter. 

Recently, the film’s teaser, featuring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, received an overwhelming response. It showcased aerial stunts, a party track, and even a passionate kiss between Hrithik and Deepika. 

Recently, the film’s teaser, featuring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, received an overwhelming response. It showcased aerial stunts, a party track, and even a passionate kiss between Hrithik and Deepika. 

Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter was shot at Indian air bases using real fighter planes. The film is scheduled to release on January 25. Additionally, Deepika is set to appear in Kalki 2898 AD opposite Prabhas, The Intern alongside Amitabh Bachchan, and Singham Again.

Zendaya recently made changes to her social media account, notably unfollowing her boyfriend, Tom Holland.

As of January 4, 2024, the 27-year-old actress has cleared her Instagram “following” list, removing friends, colleagues, and notably, her boyfriend, whom she met while filming Marvel’s Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017.

On the flip side, Holland still maintains a following list of 315 users, including Zendaya, as of January 4.

While Zendaya hasn’t addressed her decision, she’s been actively promoting her latest films. Just days ago, she shared a poster of her upcoming movie, The Challengers, on Instagram. The poster features Zendaya in the forefront, wearing purple sunglasses that reflect her co-stars Mike Fast and Josh O’Connor playing tennis.

In this film, Zendaya plays a tennis coach to her husband, preparing him for a match against her character’s former partner. Originally slated for a September 2023 release, the movie was postponed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, ending only in November 2023.

Additionally, fans can anticipate Zendaya’s return as Chani in Dune: Part Two, set to hit screens on March 15.