Month: May 2024

Actress Shanaya Kapoor wowed her fans as she dropped a series of gorgeous pictures, in a stunning red lehenga.

Shanaya, on Monday, took to her Instagram account to share a couple of gorgeous pictures in her beautiful lehenga

In the pictures, Shanaya looked radiant as she posed gracefully, exuding confidence in the vibrant attire.

Soon after the actress shared the picture, fans chimed in the comment section to shower her with compliments.

One user wrote, “You are such a gorgeous lady.”

Another user penned, “You look so beautiful Shanaya.”

“Such an angel you are,” penned a third user.

Shanaya is all set to make her acting debut with Mohanlal’s pan-India ‘Vrushabha’, directed by Nanda Kishore. It will be released simultaneously in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi in 2024.

Earlier, Dharma Productions announced a film titled ‘Bedhadak’ with Shanaya, Lakshya and Gurfateh.

Sharing the update, Shanaya took to Instagram and unveiled her first look from the film.

“I am extremely grateful and humbled to join the Dharma Family with #Bedhadak – directed by the brilliant Shashank Khaitan. I can’t wait to kickstart this journey, I need all your blessings and love,” she captioned the post.

The film is directed by Shashank Khaitan. However, no update about the film has been given since then. (ANI)

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Vikrant Massey’s wife, Sheetal Thakur recently posted pictures on social media, revealing first glimpses of their son Vardaan.

Sheetal on Monday took to her Instagram account to drop a series of pictures showcasing her husband Vikrant Massey and their son Vardaan.

In the first photo, ’12th Fail’ actor holds his son against a beautiful sunset. The next image captures the actor playing with his son, hiding his face.

The third picture displays their diaper-changing area, followed by snapshots of their outings and meals. The final photo features their son lying on the floor, happily engaged with monochrome flashcards.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Vikrant Massey will be seen in ‘The Sabarmati Report’.

In the film, Vikrant plays a vernacular journalist, Samar Kumar, who teams up with a fellow reporter portrayed by Raashii Khanna, and a senior anchor played by Ridhi Dogra.

The release date has been changed.

The film, which was slated to release in May 2024, will now hit the theatres on August 2.

Announcing the new date, Vikrant on Monday took to Instagram and wrote, “Re-opening files of The Sabarmati Report, in cinemas on 2nd August!”

The film is helmed by Ranjan Chandel while Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan and Anshul Mohan serve as the producers of the film. (ANI)

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There is a possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and hailstorms at one or two places in 8 districts of the state on Monday, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Shimla said here.

“In the next 2-3 hours, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain at some places in Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan along with thunderstorms, lightning and hailstorms at one or two places,” said the Weather Department.

While several states are witnessing downpours, other states in the country have been grappling with the scorching heatwave conditions following the summer spell.

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Rajasthan has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave from May 7 to 10 on Monday and mentioned the possibility of loo following the hot weather conditions in the state.

People are resorting to drinking sugarcane juice and using umbrellas to tackle the extreme heat when outside.

The IMD, however, stated that some parts of northwest and central India and adjoining areas of northeast peninsular India are likely to record normal to below-normal maximum temperatures. (ANI)

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The Regional Meteorological Centre issued a yellow alert for a heatwave from May 7 to 10 on Monday and mentioned the possibility of loo following the hot weather conditions in the state.

“The average temperature in most areas of Rajasthan is recorded at more than 40°C. The highest 42.2 was recorded in Phalodi. In the next 48 hours, in most parts of Rajasthan, the average temperature will increase by 2-4 degrees,” said Radheshyam Sharma, director of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre.

“In Rajasthan, the temperature will be 44-45 °C. There is a possibility of heatwaves and loo. From May 7 to 10, there will be a heatwave. From May 10-11, there is a possibility of light rain in some regions. From May 7 to 10, IMD Jaipur has issued a yellow alert for heatwave,” he added.

People are resorting to drinking sugarcane juice and using umbrellas to tackle the extreme heat.

Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that most parts of the country are likely to record above-normal maximum temperatures in the month of May.

The IMD, however, stated that some parts of northwest and central India and adjoining areas of northeast peninsular India are likely to record normal to below-normal maximum temperatures.

Normally, heat wave prevails over the northern plains, central India and adjoining areas of peninsular India for about three days in May, the IMD said.

The weather department said that the number of heatwave days is likely to be above normal by about five to eight days over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat region and two to four days over remaining parts of Rajasthan, east Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, north interior Karnataka and Telangana and isolated pockets of north Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh. (ANI)

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday asserted that Prime Minister Modi wants to make the Constitution redundant by snatching away the rights of Adivasis, Backwards and Dalits, adding that Congress is attempting to stop it.

Addressing a public meeting here today, Rahul emphasized that if voted to power, they will increase the reservation to more than 50 per cent.

“PM Modi wants to make the Constitution redundant and only he wants to rule. He wants to snatch all of your rights. This is their goal and we are trying to stop him. All the rights that the Adivasis, backwards and Dalits get, are due to this (Constitution). BJP leaders have said very clearly that if they come to power, they will put this book (Constitution) aside. This is why they have given a slogan of 400 seats. They are not going to get even 150 seats. Their leaders have been saying that we will take away the reservation,” he said.

“We will increase the reservations to more than 50 per cent. We will remove the 50 per cent limit implemented by the court. We will give the amount of reservation required by the Dalits, Adivasis, backwards and poor,” Rahul added.

Further, he mentioned that the media also never highlights the problems of the tribals.

“They do not do this because not a single tribal will be found working in their big companies. One anchor and one journalist cannot be found in the tribal or Dalit class. Not a single tribal will be found in the 200 big companies of India. We gave you the Forest Conservation Act. Whatever work we do for the public, as soon as their government comes to power, they reverse it,” Rahul Gandhi said.

The Congress leader also asserted that to increase Dalit, Adivasi and backward-class participation in the country, they have decided to conduct a caste census.

“Tribals, Dalits and backward people have no participation in the country. We want to change this. We want your people in government, media, public sector, big companies. Therefore, we have decided that we are going to conduct a caste census so that you will know what is your population and what is your participation in the country. This is a revolutionary work which will change the politics of India,” Rahul added. (ANI)

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Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi issued a clarification on Monday over his alleged remarks on the recent terror attack incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and said that his statement was “distorted.”

Channi said that he intended to point out that a “similar attack” took place during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections referring to the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed by terrorists.

“My statement was distorted. What I meant to say was that a similar attack had taken place during the last Lok Sabha elections also. But it was not investigated by BJP and till now it is not known who was involved in the said attack,” Channi said in a self-made video released today after his remarks stirred a controversy.

Channi alleged that Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar had demanded the Prime Minister’s resignation following the terror attack in 2019 adding that Jakhar has “no stand.”

“Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar had asked for PM Modi’s resignation over the last attack. This attack was carried out as part of a conspiracy. This statement was given by Jakhar on stage. Jakhar has no stand. Satyapal Malik, who was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, had said about the last attack that such attacks can happen again. But the government did not take the gist of the said complaint,” the former CM said.

Channi claimed that the BJP was turning the death of soldiers into a political stunt.

“I feel sad when the soldiers of my country are martyred. But BJP is making it its stunt. We are proud of the jawans who joined the armed forces to safeguard the country. I gave a statement that in the last Parliamentary elections, 40 jawans were attacked and they lost their lives,” he said.

“To date, the Government has not found out who executed the attack and who was responsible for it. It is election time once again. Our jawans were attacked once again and one jawan lost his life. I would like to ask the Government – who are those people who orchestrate such attacks, why are they not brought before everyone, and why does intelligence failure take place? Jawans have lost their lives once again. What I am saying is that why is this being made a political stunt and used by BJP?” PM Modi said.

“In Patiala, a farmer died yesterday while protesting against BJP. BJP wants to destroy the economy of Punjab. They know that if we destroy agriculture, Punjab will sink,” he added.

An Indian Air Force officer was killed and four others injured in the terror attack in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Pointing out that the attack came amid the Lok Sabha elections, former CM Charanjit Singh Channi had on Sunday alleged it was “pre-planned” and such “stuntbaazi” is done to facilitate BJP’s win in the polls.

“This is stuntbaazi. When elections come, such stunts are done to make the BJP win. These are pre-planned attacks, there is no truth in them,” Channi said while speaking to reporters in Punjab.

Following Channi’s comments, Union Minister Anurag Thakur demanded an apology from top Congress brass including former party president Sonia Gandhi.

“I have a question for Congress: Were the 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars done for winning elections? On such a ridiculous statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi should apologise…They question the ability of our forces…How low will Congress stoop? Will Congress insult our Bravehearts for the sake of winning elections?” Thakur said while speaking to reporters on Sunday.

Meanwhile, security has been heightened in the Poonch district following the attack incident. Security forces are carrying out regular checks of the vehicles passing by in the area.

The voting in Jammu and Kashmir is being held in five phases and the polling in Anantnag-Rajouri is scheduled to be held on May 7 in the third phase. (ANI)

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In a swift and coordinated sea-air operation, the Indian Coast Guard intercepted and detained an Iranian fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, just off the coast of Kerala.

The vessel, carrying six Indian crew members employed on a contractual basis in Iran, was apprehended following allegations of exploitation and mistreatment by the boat’s owner.

The India Coast Guard (ICG) swiftly took action upon receiving reports of the alleged mistreatment, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to maritime security and welfare.

The vessel was promptly brought to Kochi, where it will undergo further investigation to ascertain the veracity of the claims and ensure appropriate measures are taken.

The interception highlights the importance of maintaining maritime security and upholding the rights and welfare of crew members operating in international waters.

The ICG’s decisive action underscores their dedication to enforcing maritime laws and regulations to safeguard the well-being of seafarers.

“@IndiaCoastGuard in a swift sea-air coordinated operation intercepts & detains #Iranian fishing vessel in #Arabian sea west off #Kerala coast with 06 #Indian crew employed on contractual basis at Iran. Crew alleges exploitation & mistreatment by the boat owner. The boat has been brought to #Kochi for further investigation. Upholding maritime security & welfare #ICG demonstrates unwavering commitment,” said the India Coast Guard in a post on X.

Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the alleged exploitation or the conditions on board the detained vessel.

Earlier on May 1, IndiaCoastGuard Ship C-153 displayed swift response, undertaking Medical Evacuation of a 40-year-old fisherman from IFB Francis II (#Goa Regd) who sustained a head injury. Positioned 70 N miles South of Veraval, the operation occurred at 1805 hrs on 01 May. Post-evacuation, the ICG Ship provided first aid and safely transported the fisherman to Veraval.

On April 29, In back to back Anti-Narco Operations India Coast Guard Ship jointly with ATS Gujarat apprehended a Fishing Boat with 173 Kg narcotics and 2 perpetrators at sea. The operation followed the seizure of a Pakistani Fishing Boat on 28 Apr. (ANI)

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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE Class 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC Class 12) results for 2024 on Monday, Secretary Joesph Emmanuel said.

The pass percentages of ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 are 99.47 per cent and 98.19 per cent, respectively.

Girls have outperformed boys in both ICSE and ISC with a pass percentage of 99.65 per cent and 98.92 per cent.

This year, around 3.43 lakh students appeared for the CISCE examination for Class 10 and 12.

There are 2,695 schools that have presented candidates for the ICSE (Class X) Year 2024 Examination, with 82.48 percent (2223) schools attaining 100 per cent pass percentage

In total, 1,30,506 boys and 1,13,111 girls took the ICSE or Class 10, final test this year. The exam was passed by 1,29,612 boys and 1,12,716 girls.

A total of 47,136 girls and 52,765 boys appeared in the ISC or Class 12 exam. 46,626 girls and 51,462 boys passed the exam.

The western region of the country had the best pass percentage at 99.91 per cent for ICSE Class 10 followed by the southern region with a pass percentage of 99.88 per cent.

For ICSE, the best-performing schools abroad are from Indonesia, Singapore and Dubai (UAE), with a 100 per cent pass percentage.

Meanwhile, for ISC, the best-performing schools abroad are from Singapore and Dubai (UAE), with a 100 per cent pass percentage.

The ICSE Examination was conducted in 60 written subjects, of which 20 are Indian languages, 13 are foreign languages, and 1 is a classical language.

For ICSE, the examination started on February 21, 2024 and concluded on March 28, 2024. The examination was conducted over 18 days.

The ISC examination was conducted in 47 written subjects, of which 12 are Indian languages, 4 are foreign languages and 2 are classical languages.

For ISC, the examination started on February 12, 2024, and concluded on April 4, 2024. The examination was conducted over 28 days. (ANI)

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After the Congress delegation met with CP Sanjay Arora at Delhi Police Headquarters, party leader Pawan Khera on Monday demanded “immediate action” against the BJP for allegedly circulating edited, fake videos and posts on social media of Congress leaders.

A Congress delegation on Monday met with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and lodged a complaint with regard to edited, fake videos and posts that are being circulated on some social handles.

“People of the BJP are spreading fake news, we want Delhi Police to take immediate action against it. The BJP and its supporters are spreading content that can create hatred in society. Videos of our senior leaders are being edited and uploaded,” Pawan Khera told ANI.

Meanwhile, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav, said that the Commissioner has assured that strict action will be taken.

“In some time, a big national party (BJP) has been trying to harm harmony in the country. We filed a complaint at Tuglak Road police station two days ago but no action was taken, so we met the Commissioner today. The Commissioner has assured that strict action will be taken. Edited videos should be removed and an investigation should be carried out after registering an FIR,” Yadav said.

“The video of Rahul Gandhi being there shows that he is favouring any particular community but that is not true. It has been edited and presented in front of everyone that he is only supporting minorities. But he is talking about all sections of society. We have been saying that the Congress party will work for everyone, whether they are SC, SC, OBC or minority,” he added while citing an example of Rahul Gandhi videos being edited.

Earlier, an FIR has been registered against BJP national president JP Nadda, party’s IT cell head Amit Malviya and Karnataka unit chief BY Vijayendra for allegedly intimidating members of the SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, police said.

According to officials, a case under the sections of the Representation of People Act and IPC section 505 (2) (for statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) has been registered against the BJP leaders.

The action comes after a formal complaint lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) with the Election Commission and Bengaluru police on Sunday alleging a violation of the model code of conduct.

Karnataka Congress has filed a complaint to the Election Commission against BJP national president JP Nadda, social media in-charge Amit Malviya, and state chief BY Vijayendra for allegedly posting a video on social media aimed at “intimidating” members of Schedule Caste/ Schedule Tribe to not vote for Congress in the Lok Sabha polls. (ANI)

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Indian 4x400m relay teams, both women’s and men’s, qualified for the Olympics in Paris on Monday after placing second in their respective second-round heats at the World Athletics Relays held here at Nassau, Bahamas on Monday.

In heat number one of the women’s tournament, Jamaica (3:28.54) finished first, with Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan finishing second and earning a ticket to the Paris Games.

The men’s team, which includes Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob, finished second in their heat with a combined time of 3 minutes and 3.23 seconds, trailing only the USA (2:59.95).

The two teams that placed highest in each of the three heats during the second round would advance to the Olympics which will take place from July 26 to August 11.

In the first-round qualifying heat on Sunday, the Indian women’s team placed seventh in a timing of 3 minutes and 29.74 seconds.

The men’s team was unable to complete the first-round qualifying heat after Rajesh Ramesh, the second-leg runner, withdrew due to cramps halfway through.

With this, India has 19 track and field competitors headed to Paris, including Neeraj Chopra, the reigning javelin throw champion.

The athletics events of the Paris Olympics will start on August 1. (ANI)

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