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Priya Sachdev ‘destroyed’ Karisma-Sunjay’s marriage, claims his sister

By Apoorva Rastogi | Oct 04, 2025 | 11:15 am

**The Ongoing Kapur Family Dispute: A Closer Look at the Late Industrialist’s 30,000 Crore Estate**

The ongoing dispute over the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s massive 30,000 crore estate has taken a dramatic turn. Mandira Kapur Smith, Sunjay Kapur’s sister, has made allegations regarding his third wife, Priya Sachdev, accusing her of contributing to the breakdown of Kapur’s marriage with actress Karisma Kapoor.

### Family’s Opposition to the Relationship

In an exclusive interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Mandira revealed that she had known about Sunjay and Priya Sachdev’s relationship since they met on a flight and was deeply unhappy about it.

“You don’t break up a happy marriage,” said Kapur Smith.
“Lolo (Karisma Kapoor) and Sunjay, my brother, were in a good place. I think for another woman to not care about a woman who’s just had a child is in bad taste. You don’t destroy a marriage. Even a happy marriage deserves to be respected. Lolo was also working very hard to make this marriage work.”

Mandira expressed strong disapproval toward the way the marriage ended and criticized Sachdev’s role in it.

### Family Feud and Disapproval of Marriage

Mandira also revealed that the entire Kapur family, including their late father, was against Sunjay Kapur’s relationship with Priya Sachdev.

“He can never marry her. I don’t ever want to see her face. And they can’t have children,” she recalled as her father’s harsh words.

She added, “Nobody stood by them getting married. They should have made it work. Karisma should have been allowed to have her husband.”

### Wedding Absence

Mandira and her sister were noticeably absent at the 2017 wedding of Sunjay Kapur and Priya Sachdev. She explained, “We were very clear that we could not support this because the only thing Dad said to him was: ‘Do not get married and do not have kids.’ If he was here, Priya won’t be a part of this family.”

### Regrets and Reflections

When asked if Karisma Kapoor had reached out during the turbulent period, Mandira admitted there had been silence between them.

“We weren’t actually talking in that time frame. I feel bad because she was my best friend. I wish I’d taken more of a stand for her. I should have stood up for her. I don’t know what I could have done differently, honestly.”

### Legacy and the Inheritance Battle

Sunjay Kapur tragically passed away in June 2025 following a freak accident at a polo match. He is survived by his wife Priya Sachdev and their son, Azarias.

Sunjay and Karisma Kapoor were married from 2003 to 2016. Their children, Samaira and Kiaan, were born in 2005 and 2011, respectively.

Following Kapur’s death, a fierce inheritance battle has erupted between Priya Sachdev and Sunjay’s children from his marriage with Karisma Kapoor, further complicating the Kapur family saga.

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Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-sister-accuses-priya-of-ruining-karisma-s-marriage/story

Priya Sachdev ‘destroyed’ Karisma-Sunjay’s marriage, claims his sister

**The Ongoing Dispute Over Sunjay Kapur’s 30,000 Crore Estate Takes a New Turn**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | Oct 04, 2025 | 11:15 am*

The ongoing dispute over the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s massive ₹30,000 crore estate has taken a new turn. Kapur’s sister, Mandira Kapur Smith, has made startling allegations regarding the circumstances that led to the breakdown of his marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor.

In an exclusive interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Mandira claimed that Kapur’s third wife, Priya Sachdev, played a significant role in the dissolution of his marriage with Kapoor. She revealed that she had known about Kapur and Sachdev’s relationship since the two met on a flight, and expressed her unhappiness with how it affected the family.

### Family’s Opposition: “You Don’t Break Up a Happy Marriage”
Mandira Kapur Smith said, “Lolo (Karisma Kapoor) and Sunjay, my brother, were in a good place. I think for another woman to not care about a woman who’s just had a child is in bad taste. You don’t destroy a marriage. And Lolo did not deserve that.”

She continued, “Not even a happy marriage—you don’t break up a marriage that is trying to work on keeping a family together. Lolo was also working very hard to make this marriage work.”

### Family Feud: “Nobody Stood By Them Getting Married”
Mandira revealed that their entire family, including their late father, was strongly opposed to Kapur’s relationship with Sachdev.

“He can never marry her. I don’t ever want to see her face. And they can’t have children,” she recalled their father’s stern words.

“Nobody stood by them getting married. They should have made it work. She (Karisma Kapoor) should have been allowed to have her husband,” Mandira added, emphasizing the family’s disapproval.

### Wedding Absence: “We Didn’t Attend Their Wedding”
Mandira and her sister notably did not attend Kapur and Sachdev’s 2017 wedding.

“We were very clear that we could not support this because the only thing Dad said to him was: ‘Do not get married and do not have kids,’” she said.

“If he was here, Priya won’t be a part of this family,” she concluded.

### Regret: “There Was Silence Between Us”
When asked whether Karisma Kapoor had reached out to her during the fallout, Mandira revealed a period of silence between them.

### Legacy: Kapur’s Death and the Inheritance Battle
Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025 after a freak accident during a polo match. He is survived by his wife, Priya Sachdev, and their son, Azarias.

Kapur was previously married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016. Together, they had two children: Samaira (born 2005) and Kiaan (born 2011).

The late industrialist’s untimely death has left behind not only a vast fortune but also a bitter inheritance battle between Priya Sachdev and Kapur’s children from his marriage with Karisma Kapoor. The family feud surrounding the estate shows no signs of settling anytime soon.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-sister-accuses-priya-of-ruining-karisma-s-marriage/story

YOSHIKI Sparks Yoichi Wine Craze

At the center of this transformation is Mayor Saito’s wine-focused strategy, which shifted production toward premium grape varieties and leveraged top-level sales efforts to win global recognition.

YOSHIKI’s involvement in producing Yoichi wine has added star appeal, amplifying the town’s reach on the international stage.

The success has extended beyond bottles and festivals. Yoichi has attracted donations through the hometown tax scheme and drawn new investment. These proceeds are funding community programs such as childcare support and tourism development.

The result is a cycle of growth that is reshaping Yoichi’s identity and reputation far beyond its origins as a whisky town.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147146.php

Priya Sachdev ‘destroyed’ Karisma-Sunjay’s marriage, claims his sister

By Apoorva Rastogi | Oct 04, 2025 | 11:15 AM

**What’s the story?**

The ongoing dispute over the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s massive ₹30,000 crore estate has taken a new turn. Kapur’s sister, Mandira Kapur Smith, has alleged that his third wife, Priya Sachdev, contributed to the breakdown of his marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor.

In an interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Mandira revealed that she had known about Kapur and Sachdev’s relationship since they met on a flight—and she was unhappy about it.

—

**Family’s opposition: “You don’t break up a happy marriage”**

Kapur Smith stated, “Lolo (Karisma Kapoor) and Sunjay, my brother, were in a good place. I think for another woman to not care about a woman who’s just had a child is in bad taste. You don’t destroy a marriage. And Lolo did not deserve that. Not even a happy marriage—you don’t break up a marriage that is trying to work on keeping a family together. Lolo was also working very hard to make this marriage work.”

—

**Family feud: “Nobody stood by them getting married”**

Mandira further revealed that the entire family, including their late father, was against Kapur’s relationship with Sachdev.

“She can never marry her. I don’t ever want to see her face. And they can’t have children,” she recalled their father’s harsh words.

“Nobody stood by them getting married. They should have made it work. She (Karisma) should have been allowed to have her husband.”

—

**Wedding absence: “We didn’t attend their wedding”**

Mandira Kapur Smith and her sister did not attend Kapur and Sachdev’s 2017 wedding.

“We were very clear that we could not support this because the only thing Dad said to him was: ‘Do not get married and do not have kids,’” she said. “If he was here, Priya won’t be a part of this family.”

—

**Regret: “There was silence between us”**

When asked whether Karisma Kapoor had contacted her during this period of family turmoil, Mandira admitted there had been silence.

—

**Legacy: Kapur’s death and the inheritance battle**

Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025 after a freak accident at a polo match. He is survived by his wife, Priya Sachdev, and their son, Azarias.

Karisma Kapoor and Kapur were married between 2003 and 2016. Their children, Samaira and Kiaan, were born in 2005 and 2011, respectively.

Kapur’s death has left behind not just a huge fortune but also a bitter inheritance battle between Sachdev and his children from Kapoor. The family feud appears far from over.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-sister-accuses-priya-of-ruining-karisma-s-marriage/story

You can’t waive a promise

While the government has temporarily halted loan recovery, this relief cannot be extended for years or indefinitely unless banks are directed to restructure loans or defer recovery for a longer period. Soon, farmers will have to start repaying their credit or risk being tagged as defaulters. This status would shut the doors to fresh loans, leaving many farmers unable to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides for the upcoming crop.

In such a dire situation, there will be no sowing, no harvest, and consequently, no income. The farming community, already struggling under a severe crisis, will be pushed further into debt and deeper trouble. This clearly indicates the urgent need for immediate relief to help farmers get back on their feet.

A loan waiver has become a survival necessity for two main reasons: first, recent rains have washed away crops; and second, the ruling Mahayuti alliance—comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-headed NCP—promised during the 2024 assembly campaign to wipe out all farmers’ loan books. However, over eight months after coming to power, the alliance has so far delayed implementing this loan waiver.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies, Shinde and Pawar, repeatedly assure that the promise has not been forgotten and that the waiver will be implemented at the appropriate time—though that time has yet to arrive. Given the current crisis of “wet drought,” now would be the ideal moment to fulfill this promise.

### Is a Loan Waiver the Right Solution?

Despite the promise and urgency, many experts believe that a loan waiver may not provide immediate relief to farmers. In reality, waivers tend to benefit banks more than the farmers themselves. The waiver money goes directly to lenders, helping financial institutions recover dues, but does little to solve the underlying distress faced by farmers. It does not put fresh capital into the hands of those who desperately need funds to cultivate the upcoming crop, typically sown in winter and harvested during March and April. Without such capital, the cycle of distress is bound to continue.

### Climate Change and Farming Risks

Another major challenge is the unpredictability of weather. Due to climate change, delayed, excessive, or insufficient monsoon spells have made farming increasingly risky. State government records reveal that over the past nine years, 519 lakh hectares of farmland across Maharashtra have been damaged due to unseasonal rains. Even Chief Minister Fadnavis recently acknowledged the toll climate change is taking on the agricultural sector during his visit to flood-affected areas in Marathwada and Solapur.

### Historical Context of Loan Waivers

Loan waivers are not new to Indian politics. In 2008, the UPA government announced a nationwide loan waiver scheme which reportedly benefited 70 lakh farmers from Maharashtra. In 2017, then-CM Devendra Fadnavis implemented a ₹34,000 crore waiver aimed at bailing out around 67 lakh debt-ridden farmers. Two and a half years later, in 2020, CM Uddhav Thackeray followed up with another waiver.

Agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan famously warned, “If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right.” This emphasizes that farmers need not just financial support, but also policy reforms and better access to resources.

### The Need for a Well-Planned Financial Package

A well-planned, sizable financial package could make a real difference. Direct support to farmers will ensure they receive immediate assistance to regain lost ground and attempt a comeback from the current crisis. Failure by the government to meet these basic needs could trigger severe consequences, such as rising debt levels, increased prices for essential commodities, and inflation.

Additionally, inadequate support may force many farmers to migrate to cities, potentially leading to social unrest. The human cost is stark: not all, but many farmer suicides are linked to financial distress. The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report shows that in 2023, 10,786 farmers and agricultural workers took their own lives, with Maharashtra accounting for nearly 39% of these tragic deaths. In 2025 alone, 767 farmers died by suicide in Maharashtra, highlighting a deepening crisis in the sector.

### Political Assurances and Immediate Relief

Aware of this gravity, Eknath Shinde, in his recent Dussehra rally speech, promised every possible governmental and party support to pull farmers out of the crisis. Besides offering assurances, Shinde even pleaded with farmers not to take extreme steps.

Currently, as interim relief, farmers are being provided with ₹10,000 in cash along with 10 kg each of rice and wheat. However, what farmers truly need is not temporary aid, but sizeable and swift relief to survive today, accompanied by comprehensive loan waiver packages to help them rebuild sustainably.

### Conclusion

Without substantial and timely intervention, farmers will remain trapped in a vicious cycle of debt and distress. The future of Maharashtra’s agriculture and the livelihoods of millions depend on proactive, sustained support that goes beyond temporary fixes. The government must act decisively to translate promises into concrete actions before it is too late.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/you-cant-waive-a-promise-23597114

Tokyo University of Technology Unveils AI-Focused Supercomputer

Seiran delivers AI processing power comparable to RIKEN’s flagship Fugaku supercomputer while consuming only about one-176th of the electricity. This remarkable efficiency marks a significant advancement in sustainable high-performance computing.

The university aims to strengthen its AI education program by giving students access to cutting-edge resources within an open learning environment. By providing hands-on experience with Seiran’s powerful capabilities, students will be better equipped to lead future innovations in artificial intelligence.

Beyond academic applications, the university has signed a partnership agreement with Hachioji City, where its campus is located. Together, they plan to apply Seiran to various projects, including trial operations of self-driving buses and experiments in smart agriculture. Leveraging the system’s computing power, these initiatives are set to accelerate local innovation and contribute to the community’s technological development.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147142.php

Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

SEATTLE, Washington — In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors, and others filed a federal lawsuit on Friday to stop the plan.

The coalition argues that the new fee has “thrown employers, workers and federal agencies into chaos.” The lawsuit marks a significant pushback against the policy introduced during President Donald Trump’s administration.

https://business.inquirer.net/550756/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-trumps-100000-fee-for-h-1b-visas

Party’s response on EC final voter list soon: Chakravarty

**Congress to Issue Detailed Feedback on Bihar Voter List Amid Data Format Challenges**

NEW DELHI: Days after the Election Commission of India (EC) published the final voter list for the upcoming Bihar polls, the Congress party has announced that it will soon release a detailed feedback report. The task involves an arduous effort to download and analyze over 90,000 PDF files containing the voter list.

Praveen Chakravarty, Chairman of the AICC Data Analytics Department, informed this newspaper that the party’s data analytics team, along with EAGLE—the committee set up to monitor elections—has been rigorously working on the data.

“The final voter list is available only in PDF format, and unfortunately, these are scanned images rather than machine-readable digital text. The entire list runs into more than 90,000 pages. We have managed to download the PDFs, and the rest of the work remains,” Chakravarty said.

Opposition parties, including Congress, have criticized the Election Commission’s decision to replace the machine-readable draft voter lists with scanned image PDFs during this intensive revision exercise. Congress has been demanding access to the voter list in a machine-readable format, arguing that it would help identify and flag discrepancies more effectively.

However, citing a 2019 Supreme Court judgment, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the voter list in machine-readable format cannot be shared with political parties due to concerns that it could be edited and misused.

The final voter list shows a reduction of nearly 47 lakh electors, bringing the total number down to 7.42 crore from 7.89 crore after the special intensive review of electoral rolls.

In response, CPI (ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said on Friday that the Opposition may approach the Supreme Court if the Election Commission fails to address the alleged discrepancies in the final voter list.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Oct/04/partys-response-on-ec-final-voter-list-soon-chakravarty

Philippines set to benefit as IFC invests $25M in infra fund

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set to benefit from a $25-million investment from the International Finance Corp. (IFC).

This investment is earmarked for an infrastructure fund launched by Singapore-based Seraya, focusing on projects related to digital networks and renewable energy.

The private-sector focused unit of the World Bank Group disclosed this development on October 2.
https://business.inquirer.net/550607/philippines-set-to-benefit-as-ifc-invests-25m-in-infra-fund

One of Tijuana’s most iconic taquerias to open second location in San Diego

**Tijuana’s Legendary Tacos El Franc to Open Downtown San Diego Location in Gaslamp Quarter**

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego taco lovers, get ready: one of Tijuana’s most legendary taquerias is heading to the heart of downtown.

Tacos El Franc, the Michelin-recognized eatery known for its sizzling adobada and mesquite-grilled meats, will open its second United States location in the Gaslamp Quarter on October 8, 2025. The restaurant’s owners announced the exciting news last month.

The new taqueria, located at 528 5th Ave., marks the next step in the Baja-born brand’s expansion into the U.S., following the success of its first location at Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City.

“We’ve been blown away by the response to Tacos El Franc here in the U.S., and this new location is an exciting next step as we look towards expanding throughout California and into neighboring states,” said Roberto Kelly, co-owner of Tacos El Franc USA. “We are still seeing lines out the door at Plaza Bonita, and we’re excited to now bring the same great taste and quality to downtown so we can serve even more people every day.”

Unlike the sit-down service offered at Plaza Bonita, the Gaslamp location will focus on quick, counter-style service designed to cater to on-the-go and late-night diners. Guests can still expect authentic preparation featuring charcoal grills, traditional mesquite cooking, and a brigade-style kitchen with taqueros manning the disco, steamer, and trompo.

The menu will showcase fan favorites such as tacos de adobada, carne asada, cabeza, suadero, and tripa. Additionally, guests can enjoy 32-ounce Caguamas and a San Diego-exclusive dish—beef tallow fries topped with a variety of proteins.

Tacos El Franc began as a humble street cart in Tijuana in 1974, founded by Javier Valadez. The brand opened its first brick-and-mortar location in 1996 and quickly became a cultural icon. It has since earned back-to-back Michelin Guide recognitions in 2024 and 2025 and was recently featured on Netflix’s “Taco Chronicles.”

The Gaslamp location officially opens to the public at 4 p.m. on October 8, 2025.

For more information and updates, visit [www.tacoselfranc.com](http://www.tacoselfranc.com).
https://fox5sandiego.com/san-diego-guide/food-drink/tacos-el-franc-gaslamp-opening/