The upcoming story in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH) as of August 2025 involves several key developments:

• Abhira wins a national dance competition where she performs with her daughter Maira and Armaan, which helps Maira secure the win. However, there is family tension as Geetanjali is working against Abhira and trying to turn Maira against her.
• Abhira and Armaan's marriage had been annulled due to family conflicts, and they are currently trying to win back trust and get accepted back in the joint family. Kaveri is opposed to their marriage.
• Ruhi, who loves Armaan and is married to his brother Rohit, is plotting to get Armaan back. Rohit is unaware of Ruhi's true intentions.
• Armaan and Abhira both want to get married again, but Abhira wants to wait for the family's consent.
• Abhira is pregnant but loses her child. Meanwhile, Ruhi falls into a coma, and Rohit gives his baby to Armaan, who gives the baby to Abhira to raise, unaware of the truth.
• In the latest episodes, Armaan shows emotional concern for his daughter Maira leaving him and entrusts her care to Anshuman, who promises to never replace him in Maira's life.

So, the story is currently focused on the emotional complexity around Abhira and Armaan's relationship, family conflicts, the custody and upbringing of Maira, and Ruhi's schemes. Key upcoming moments include Abhira and Armaan's status with the family, the truth about the baby, and how Maira adjusts to the changes.