In the latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kahlata Hai Abhira wakes up feeling ignored by Armaan and wonders why he has been distant. She decides to do something to get his attention. Meanwhile, Madhav calls her, asking about Armaan. Abhira speaks highly of him, making Madhav happy. She then requests Madhav to bless them on their first meeting anniversary. Just as they are talking, Madhav accidentally hurts his foot, and Kaveri immediately shows concern. However, Madhav taunts her, making it clear that he knows her intentions. Kaveri, feeling defensive, insists that she is always misunderstood. “I am only seen as the villain when all I want is to keep this family together,” she argues. She firmly states that neither Shivani nor Abhira belong in the family. Madhav, unimpressed, counters her claim, accusing her of thinking only about herself. This leads to a heated argument between them.
In the meantime, Abhira finds out that Armaan has ordered a mattress for her. He explains that he couldn’t stand watching her sleep on the floor every night. Abhira tries to have a conversation with him, but he avoids her, assuming she wants to talk about Vidya. She, on the other hand, believes his ego is stopping him from acknowledging their special day.
Madhav then calls Armaan, who expects him to bring up Vidya. Instead, he surprises Armaan by wishing him on his anniversary with Abhira. This makes Armaan realize Abhira’s efforts, and he decides to make it up to her. Meanwhile, Abhira, determined not to let emotions consume her, makes up her mind to meet him.
Armaan decides to surprise Abhira with a heartfelt gesture. He presents an audio-visual compilation, apologizing for hurting her. “I know this is not grand, but I wanted to do something special,” he tells her. As a last-minute addition, he even makes a Maggi cake, explaining that the idea came to him suddenly. Abhira smiles, appreciating his effort. She, too, apologizes for repeatedly bringing up Vidya. Armaan reassures her, saying, “If you want me to meet Vidya, I will.” Hearing this, Abhira feels relieved.
Later, Armaan visits Vidya, bringing immense joy to her. She excitedly shares the news with Rohit, who advises her to sincerely apologize to Armaan and find a way to bring him back. Determined, Vidya decides to have an open conversation with him. However, before she can do so, Kaveri confronts her, leaving her startled.
At the same time, Armaan tells Shivani about his plans to meet Vidya. Abhira then reveals to Armaan that Shivani was the one who encouraged her to talk about Vidya. She is not insecure, she assures him. This revelation leaves Armaan shocked. He never expected Shivani to support Abhira in matters related to the Poddars, especially after their betrayal. Seeing Shivani’s understanding nature fills him with admiration for her.
On the other hand, Kaveri orders Vidya to prepare for a veneration ceremony. Vidya declares that she will pray for both Rohit and Armaan. However, Kaveri immediately interrupts, insisting that she should only pray for Rohit. This stuns Vidya, making her question Rohit about why he stopped her from informing Kaveri about Armaan. Rohit simply tells her to focus on herself and make the day special for them. Meanwhile, Shivani also begins preparations for the veneration.
As all of this unfolds, Abhira learns about the upcoming puja and is left in complete shock. She struggles to comprehend the sudden turn of events, she was overwhelmed with emotions as she learned that this puja is done by a mother for the blessings of her child.