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Rajinikanth Gifted A Book To Tamannaah

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who will be seen sharing screen space with megastar Rajinikanth, feels fortunate and blessed to have the opportunity of working with the veteran actor.

Expressing happiness about it, Tamannah told ANI, “It is a dream come true to work with him (Rajinikanth). I will always cherish the memories spent on ‘Jailer’ set. He gifted me a book on a spiritual journey. It was so thoughtful of him. He had even autographed it.”
‘Jailer’ will be out in theatres on August 10.

Meanwhile, Tamannaah is gearing up for the release of her web series ‘Jee Karda’.

Produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and directed by Arunima Sharma, the series is co-written by Hussain Dalal and Abbas Dalal.

Aashim Gulati, Suhail Nayyar, Anya Singh, Hussain Dalal, Sayan Banerjee, and Samvedna Suwalka are also a part of the show.

The show will take us on a ride filled with fun, drama and emotions capturing the life of seven childhood friends who are different from each other yet deeply connected.

From experiencing life together, falling in love, making mistakes and even having their hearts crushed, they learn that even the finest friendships and relationships cannot be flawless. Rishab (Suhail Nayyar) proposes to Lavanya (Tamannaah Bhatia), his longtime girlfriend. Their school friends join the wedding celebrations, but complications arise and relationships take an intriguing twist.

Sharing her experience working on the show, Tamannaah said, “The show is very real. It has heart and warmth attached to it. Being a true Mumbai girl, having grown up in this vibrant city. The friendships I formed in school were unlike any other, and I believe those kinds of bonds are irreplaceable. This show truly captures the essence of nostalgia.”

The show will be out on Prime Video on June 15. (ANI)

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Sonnalli, Ashesh Wedding Highlights

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ fame Sonnalli Seygall and hotelier Ashesh L Sajnani have embarked on a new journey as a married couple. It marks a new beginning in their personal life.

The duo tied the knot at a Gurdwara in Santa Cruz West in Mumbai. They opted for a daytime wedding.
For the special day, Sonnalli wore a pastel pink saree. She accentuated her bridal look with pink chooda, silver kaleeras and silver diamond jewellery.

On the other hand, Ashesh was dressed in an off-white sherwani. He paired his outfit with a pink turban.

Sharing the first official wedding pictures, Sonnalli took to Instagram and wrote, “Sabr & Shukr.”

In the first photo, Sonnalli held her outfit while Ashesh looked at her as they both smiled. In the picture, they sat on the floor with their friends and family members behind them.

The next photo showed Sonnalli and Ashesh taking part in wedding rituals as the guests looked on. In the last picture, the cameraperson gave a close-up shot of their folded hands.

As soon as Sonnalli shared dropped the pictures, netizens and members from the film industry flooded the comment section with best wishes.

“Huge congratulations,” a social media user commented.

“Omg congratulations you look stunning,” another one wrote.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra commented, “congratulations.”

Sonnalli definitely stole everyone’s attention with her bridal entry.

She walked under a phoolon ki chadar with her pet pooch.

The wedding was attended by the who’s who of Bollywood including Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Singh, director Luv Ranjan, Shama Sikander, Mandira Bedi and Raai Laxmi.

Kartik wore a white kurta teamed with jeans and a pair of tinted sunglasses, in which he was looking as uber cool and stylish as ever. Many fans described the shaadi as “Pyaar Ka Punchana reunion.”

Earlier, mehendi artist Veena Nagda had shared photos and videos from the mehendi ceremony on Tuesday. “Congratulations to this lovely couple @sonnalliseygall and @asheshlsajnani Wish you a happily married life,” she wrote. Sonnalli wore a yellow kurti and red lehenga for the mehendi ceremony.

Sonnalli and Ashesh had been dating for quite some time now. The couple never talked about each other before their wedding reports came out.

Sonnalli rose to fame in 2011 with her role in Luv Ranjan’s ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’. Before entering the film industry, she was a ramp model and had also participated in Miss India Worldwide competition.

After appearing in ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’, she was featured in films like ‘High Jack’, ‘Ishq Da Rog’ and ‘Jai Mummy Di’ among many others. (ANI)

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Shraddha Shares Morning Routine With Fans

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

Actor Shraddha Kapoor, who is basking in the success of her film ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ which became the top-grossing rom-coms of all time, on Thursday shared her healthy morning routine with fans.

Taking to Instagram story, Shraddha shared a picture of juice along with a caption, “Health apne hi haath mein hoti hai. Good morning!!!”

Recently, a cute avatar of Shraddha left her fans wondering if it is the new look for her next film. No matter if the guess is right or not, the cute looks of the actor are always well received on the internet as the audience love to see the pretty side of the actor.

Shraddha dropped a picture flaunted her new hair cute while dressed in a pink t-shirt and denim. She opted for a no-makeup selfie and poses towards the camera.

Meanwhile, talking about Shraddha’s work front, she was recently seen in the romantic film ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ opposite actor Ranbir Kapoor.

She will be next seen in the horror comedy film ‘Stree 2’ opposite actor Rajkummar Rao.

Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee marked their presence at the event to make an official announcement of the film.

The film is all set to hit the theatres in August 2024. (ANI)

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UP: Flats For Poor On Land Seized From Atiq To Be Ready Soon

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

The construction of 76 flats being built for the poor, on land confiscated from slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj is nearing completion.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had on December 26, 2021, laid the foundation stone for this affordable housing project on 1731 square meters of land after it was freed from the possession of Atiq in the Lukerganj area of Prayagraj.
This project has been taken up by the District Urban Development Authorities (DUDA) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), and as many as 76 flats have been built in two blocks, officials said.

Once completed, the flats will be handed over to the poor by CM Yogi, they added.

Atiq Ahmed was accused in the 2005 murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal and also in the killing of a key witness in that case, Umesh Pal, in February this year.

Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were shot dead by men posing as journalists on April 15 night this year, while they were being taken for a medical examination in Prayagraj. (ANI)

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Canadian Envoy Condemns Celebration Of Indira’s Assassination In Canada

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

Cameron MacKay, the High Commissioner for Canada in India, on Thursday, condemned an event that celebrated the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

MacKay said that he is “appalled” by reports of an event in Canada that celebrated the killing of Indira Gandhi.
Taking to his official Twitter handle, Cameron MacKay stated, “I am appalled by reports of an event in Canada that celebrated the assassination of late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. There is no place in Canada for hate or for the glorification of violence. I categorically condemn these activities.”

Canadian envoy’s statement comes against an unverified video circulating on social media which showcases a tableau in Canada, showcasing the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the video, the statue of Indira Gandhi can be seen drenched in blood.

Indira Gandhi served as the first and only woman Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984. She was shot dead by two of her own bodyguards at her official residence on October 31, 1984.

Earlier in March, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the High Commissioner of Canada after the security breach at the Indian embassy in Ottawa. The statement by the MEA said the Government of India sought an explanation on how such elements were allowed, in the presence of police, to breach the security of India’s diplomatic missions and Consulates.

“The High Commissioner of Canada was summoned yesterday to convey our strong concern about the actions of separatist and extremist elements against our diplomatic Mission and Consulates in Canada this week,” the MEA said in a statement released in March.

The Canadian government is expected to take strong steps against such anti-India separatist elements, the Ministry of External Affairs said in the statement.

“The Government of Canada was reminded of its obligations under the Vienna Convention and was asked to arrest and prosecute the individuals who have already been identified as being involved in such acts,” the statement read further. (ANI)

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Serbia Emerged As Film Destination For Indian Filmmakers: Murmu

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

President Murmu who reached Serbia in the final leg of her two-nation visit on Wednesday said that Serbia has emerged as a new film destination for Indian filmmakers.

Addressing the Indian diaspora at the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on Wednesday, Droupadi Murmu said that she has been told Indian movies have been popular in Serbia.
“I am told Indian movies have been popular in Serbia, and Serbia has emerged as a new film destination for Indian filmmakers. Many Serbians also have a deep affinity for India’s spiritual heritage, including Yoga. I am also told that Ayurveda is recognized here as a system for cure and treatment,” she said.

She further said that India and Serbia have always shared an understanding of each other’s core interests.

President Murmu said she was looking forward to meeting with the Serbian minister and government officials during her visit.

The President interacted with the diaspora and friends of India at a Community Reception hosted by the Ambassador of India to Serbia, Sanjiv Kohli, in Belgrade.

Addressing the gathering, the President said that India and Serbia are ancient lands. In the modern era, India’s relations with Serbia were particularly defined in the context of the Non-Aligned Movement, she noted, adding that India and Serbia have always shared an understanding of each other’s core interests.

She added that based on this bilateral foundation, she would look forward to interacting with the Serbian leadership during her visit, the office of the President of India said in a release.

Expressing her gratitude to the friends of India in Serbia and the love and adulation that she has received, the President underlined that their contribution to building friendship and understanding between Serbia and India is crucial.

Pointing out India’s role as a first responder, a voice of the global south and a responsible development partner, President Murmu said Serbia has been a valuable partner in India’s sustainable development cooperation programmes.

“Each of these aspects reflects our quest towards becoming a leading power,” she added.

President Droupadi Murmu reached Belgrade, Serbia, earlier on Wednesday, in the final leg of her two-nation visit to Suriname and Serbia.

The ongoing visit by President Murmu marks the first such visit by an Indian head of state to Serbia. In a special gesture, she was received by the Serbian President

Aleksandar Vucic, and accorded a guard of honour at the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade.

From the airport, the President travelled to Gandijeva Street where he paid his respects at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi. (ANI)

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Stranded Air India Passengers In Russia Depart For San Francisco

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

An Air India ferry flight that was moved from Mumbai has picked up all stranded Indian passengers in Russia and took off for its onward journey to San Francisco today.

The ferry flight also carried additional essential items than its routine flights to cater to all stranded passengers.
The airline in a statement on Thursday morning said it has mobilised additional on-ground support at the destination to carry out the smooth clearance formalities for all passengers upon arrival.

“The team at SFO (San Francisco) is prepared to provide all necessary assistance to the passengers, including but not limited to medical care, ground transportation, and onward connections in applicable cases,” the airline said on Thursday morning.

An Air India flight, headed to San Francisco from New Delhi with 216 passengers and 16 crew was diverted to Magadan in Russia on Tuesday after a technical issue with one of its engines. (ANI)

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Degree Of Trust Between India-US Unprecedented: Campbell

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

President Joe Biden’s top official for the Indo-Pacific region, Kurt Campbell said that the degree of trust and confidence developed between India and the US was not present a decade ago.

“I think what is also developed more and more between the United States and India is a degree of trust and confidence that, frankly, was not present a decade ago,” Kurt Campbell said.
Speaking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States on June 22, he said that he hopes this visit “consecrates” the US.

He said that India’s relationship is the most important bilateral relationship for the United States on the global stage and that “we effectively make it into a sort of escape velocity.”

He said that in his own period of engaging with India, one of the most important things that has developed in this process is the degree of trust and confidence that was not present a decade ago.

Speaking on the possible outcomes of the visit, Kurt said, “There will be deliverables. There will be discussion about areas where we are united, and areas where we still continue to have concerns.”

He said that both India and the US are imperfect democracies. “We both have challenges,” he added.

“And I think our goal will be to seek to build on that. And that certainly seems to be a bipartisan consensus as far as I believe it is,” Kurt said while discussing the individual concerns of both nations.

He said that the world is recognising the critical role that India is playing on the global stage and it is not just strategic.

“Many business groups, and investment groups, are looking at India as part of a strategy to diversify globally with new supply chains, new investment opportunities, and the most impressive diaspora,” he said.

“I’ve engaged with Indian Americans in the US who are proud and pleased with going forward, I think the hope will be to open up venues and activities for more investment, for more people, to people,” he said in terms of opening more opportunities.

“Our universities need to train many more engineers and high-tech people,” he added.

He said that the general attitude of Indians is to volunteer and go for the opportunity when they see one.

“And so we want to open those opportunities up for greater people, to people across the board,” he added.

He said, “This (PM Modi’s visit) potentially could be one of the most important sorts of juncture points with the potential for the United States and India to assume its place, this relationship, is really the critical, dynamic relationship that I think we aspire.”

Kurt Campbell made these remarks on On June 6 in his discussion with Hudson Institute’s distinguished fellow Walter Russell Mead on the United States foreign policy and America’s role in the world. (ANI)

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Manipur: Security Forces Recover 29 Automatic Weapons

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

Security forces seized automatic weapons and recovered warlike stores on Wednesday during a joint combing operation in sensitive areas both in the Hills and Valley sector of Manipur following violence in the state.

“29 weapons (mostly automatic), mortar, hand grenades, ammunition and warlike stores were recovered by security forces during joint combing operations in Manipur on June 7,” Spear Corps of the Indian Army said in a tweet.

Security forces deployed in the troubled state launched a joint operation on Wednesday to comb out weapons and ammunition hidden away by miscreants.

“Operations were conducted across Manipur in both Valley and Hill areas under the cover of UAV and Quadcopters,” it further said in another tweet.

Notably, during home minister Amit Shah’s recent visit to Manipur, he appealed to the public to hand over all weapons and ammunition to the administration for maintaining peace and order.

The appeal came with a warning about a ‘search-and-combing operation’ plan, which also mentioned that anyone found to possess weapons during the operation would be prosecuted.

Earlier in the day, advisor (Security) to the Manipur government Kuldeep Singh said that a total of 868 arms and 11,518 pieces of ammunition have been recovered to date from different areas in violence-hit Manipur.

He also said a total of 57 arms, 318 ammunition, and 5 bombs were also seized by the authorities in the last 24 hours.

The recoveries of arms and ammunition were made from Porompat Police Station in Imphal East and Sugnu police station in the Kakching districts of Manipur.

Singh said curfew has been relaxed for 12 hours in five valley districts and for 10 hours and 8 hours in neighbouring hill districts of Manipur.

“There is no curfew in six other hill districts. Movement of essential items along NH-37 is ensured. 244 empty vehicles have left Imphal for Jiribam today. A total of 212 loaded vehicles have left Noney and 212 loaded tankers and trucks left Jiribam today,” said Singh, who was appointed the security advisor to the Manipur government in the beginning of May in view of the spiralling violence in Manipur.

“The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2023 for entrance to MBBS/BDS Course was conducted yesterday (June 6, 2023) at 22 centres (12 in Imphal West and 10 in Imphal East),” former Central Reserve Police Force chief said, adding, the examination was conducted in a peaceful manner and the attendance was normal.”

He further mentioned that ministers and MLAs of the state are visiting different areas in Manipur and appealing for peace. (ANI)

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‘When Olympians Aren’t Safe From Sexual Predators, Consider The Fate Of Poor Women’

By LokMarg 8th June 2023

Based in Village Surma in the core area of Dudhwa National Park near Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh and the Nepal border, Sahwaniya Rana says Brij Bhushans of the country must be sent behind bars

Absolutely wrong! What is happening to our great world champion women wrestlers is shameful and outrageous. These are the young women who have made the nation proud in the entire world. What is happening to them is extremely dangerous and diabolical and should be resisted by all women, and all citizens of India.

Where have they been able to bachao the betis of India? Instead, they are brazenly destroying the betis of India. That man (Brij Bhushan Saran Singh) should be arrested immediately, and he should be punished for his misdeeds while holding a position of power. This is simply not acceptable.

I am certain that all the women and girls of India fervently want that the Wrestling Federation chief should be arrested and punished. If he is not arrested, it is a direct attack on Indian womanhood and their dignity. It is an attack on the women’s fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution. If this ghastly state of affairs goes on, what will happen to us — to Dalits, Adivasis, Muslims and the poor? They will then kidnap women from the streets, as in old times. They will get away with murder.

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Indeed, do they want to get rid of the Brij Bhushans from our society, or, do they want to make many more ugly replicas of him? Do they want to make him a role model? This is sick. They are dragging the country 200 years back!

Anyway, there is little or no justice for women in this male-centric society and politics. We are often treated like garbage. We are oppressed, and exploited. Even the women leaders in the BJP are mum. Is it not heartbreaking that they are dragged on the streets, beaten up, arrested, and then fake charges are put against them — against these great achievers, who are the actual role models of our society for millions of girls and women? Is it not heartbreaking that they choose to immerse their proud Olympics and international medals into the Ganga, tears flowing from their eyes. Looking at them, tears flow from our eyes too, and anger swells up in our hearts!

All the Tharu adivasis and women are standing up in support of our women wrestlers. Our heart goes out to them. While we fight a difficult, peaceful and protracted battle to reclaim our ancient forests, and while are fighting for the implementation of the constitutionally guaranteed Forest Rights Act enacted by the Parliament, we should also join our sisters, our wrestlers, and fight this shameful, cruel and arrogant regime. This is a dangerous trend they are setting. All women in India should stand up and fight for the rights of Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and all our women wrestlers.

(The narrator is a leader of the Tharu Adivasi Mahila Mazdoor Kisan Manch, leading the people of 46 villages in dense forests. She travels across the country in solidarity with other Adivasi and forest-dwellers, helping them in their struggles. She has participated at several international forums.)

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As told to Amit Sengupta