Month: August 2024

Farah Khan always delights her fans by sharing amusing content featuring her friends and colleagues from the film industry. On Friday, the filmmaker posted a playful video with fitness icon Shilpa Shetty Kundra.

Farah took to Instagram and treated fans with a new fun video.

The video captures Farah sitting on a plane with Shilpa. When a cabin crew member offered a drink to Farah and she proceeded to take it, health-conscious Shilpa turned towards her and signalled no with her finger. Then, the choreographer tried ordering some food from the menu, Shilpa’s expression not to be missed.

In the end, Farah had no option but to get up and tell the crew that she was going to change her seat.

Sharing the video, she wrote, “Never sit with Shilpa Shetty on a flight!! U won’t get to eat anything n u STILL WON’T look like her.”

As soon as the video was shared, fans and industry members chimed in in the comment section.

Shilpa’s husband, Raj Kundra, commented, “I feel you @farahkhankunder. water was your healthiest option.”

Neena Gupta wrote, “Hahaha.”

One of the users wrote, “Hahahahahahahahaha good decision of changing your seat.”

On the professional front, Shilpa was last seen in the web series Indian Police Force. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the series also starred Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi in lead roles. The show premiered earlier this year on Amazon Prime Video.

Shilpa will next appear in the upcoming Kannada film KD: The Devil. The film also stars Dhruva Sarja, V Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Sanjay Dutt, Jisshu Sengupta and Nora Fatehi in lead roles.

Directed by Prem, ‘KD-The Devil’, the Pan-India multilingual is set to release in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. It is a period action entertainer based on true events from 1970s Bangalore. (ANI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukrainian capital city Kyiv with his trademark hug.

Both leaders honoured the Memory of Children at the Martyrologist Expositin at the Ukraine National Muesum in Kyiv.

After paying floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, Prime Minister Modi met with Zelenskyy ahead of their bilateral talks.

Modi’s visit marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.

The Gandhi statue, symbolising the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and his principles of peace and non-violence. The bronze statue of the Mahatma at AV Fomin Botanical Garden was unveiled in 2020 on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

The Memory of Children honours the children whose lives were taken by the full-scale Russian invasion.

Later in the day at the Mariinskyi palace venue both leaders will hold a restricted meeting to discuss key issues.

High-level delegation meetings will follow, where important discussions on bilateral cooperation are expected. Document exchanges will take place to formalize agreements and collaborations between the two nations.

Earlier in the day, on his arrival at the Hyatt Hotel in Kyiv, PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community, with many students awaiting his arrival and hoping for a glimpse of the Prime Minister.

In a post on X, Modi tweeted, “Reached Kyiv earlier this morning. The Indian community accorded a very warm welcome.”

Meanwhile, one of the highlights of the visit will be the presentation of the BHISHM Cube, a revolutionary mobile hospital designed for disaster management. This will be followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with Ukrainian students who are learning Hindi, emphasizing the cultural and educational ties between India and Ukraine.

Earlier on Thursday, addressing a press meeting with Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, PM Modi said India supports dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stability and is ready to provide all possible cooperation along with its friendly countries. (ANI)

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Amid the flooding in several parts of Tripura, the Indian Army on Thursday rescued over 330 civilians during extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, informed Indian Army.

As part of operation ‘Jal Rahat’, two columns from the 18 Assam Rifles, operating under the command of HQ 21 Sector Assam Rifles and IGAR (East), have been deployed across the flood-affected areas of Amarpur, Bhampur, Bishalgarh, and Ramnagar in the state, the Indian army said.

The Indian Army also provided medical aid to seven civilians, addressing urgent health concerns amidst challenging conditions.

Meanwhile, on Friday CM Manik Saha visited the flood-affected areas of Udaipur, Gomati district, which have been severely damaged due to heavy rains.

“Reaching out to flood-affected areas by Chopper, assessing damage & ensuring aid reaches those in need. Constantly reviewing flood situation in Agartala & Udaipur, working to mitigate impact & support affected people,” the CM said in a post on X.

Large areas are flooded, leaving many citizens homeless and staying in various relief camps. During his visit, the CM also inspected the relief camps at Khilpara Higher Secondary School and Khilpara Market Shed and reviewed the management of the camps.

The Gomati River is still flowing at 22.30 meters which is above the extreme danger level of 22 meters. The state administration has shifted all the families living on the bank of the Gomati River in Amarpur, Udaipur, Sonamura and surrounding villages. The state government has requested all citizens to be alert till the water level comes down to normal level.

Air dropping of essential food items is currently being carried out using MI-17 helicopters for the severely affected people in Amarpur and Karbook under the Gomati district.

The state administration has been constantly monitoring the overall situation. Initiatives have already been taken to rescue the affected people and provide them with relief and healthcare. To take stock of the relief efforts, CM Manik Saha on Thursday inspected the shelter house at B. R. Ambedkar School in Bordowali and assured the people there that the government will provide all necessary support.

The State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) of the state has been maintaining regular contact with the rescue personnel engaged in serving the affected people. On Thursday the CM visited this center located in the New Capital Complex. He advised the concerned workers and officials on the ground to make all-out efforts in helping rescue & relief efforts. (ANI)

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India is set to celebrate its first-ever National Space Day on Friday on the theme “Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”.

On 23 August 2023, India achieved a historic milestone when the Chandrayaan-3 lander completed a soft landing on the moon. This remarkable accomplishment made India the 4th country to accomplish this feat and the 1st to land on the lunar South Pole. In recognition of this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared August 23 as National Space Day.

Taking to social media platform X, Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Nitin Gadkari, and Dr Mansukh Mandaviya expressed joy over India’s space achievements and gratitude towards PM Modi.

“Today, we celebrate ISRO’s incredible journey on National Space Day. From transporting rocket components on bullock carts to landing on the Moon’s South Pole, India’s space program has reached new heights. With Indian Oil’s Cryogenics playing a key role, our space saga continues under PM @narendramodi ji’s visionary leadership as we prepare for Gaganyaan in 2024,” Hardeep Singh Puri posted on X.

“On this #NationalSpaceDay, let’s celebrate ‘s cosmic strides, from #Chandrayaan-3’s lunar triumph to the awe-inspiring #Aditya-L1 #solar mission. We salute the brilliance of our scientists and the @isro crew who make India’s cosmic dreams a reality. With upcoming missions like #Gaganyaan, India is set to reach even greater heights. Here’s to our space pioneers and the boundless frontiers they continue to explore! Celebrate National Space Day on 23 August 2024! Theme: “Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga” Space exploration shapes our world and fuels our imagination. Join us in honouring the incredible journey of India’s space endeavours and their impact on our lives. Let’s come together with pride and celebrate this monumental day!” wrote Nitin Gadkari on X.

“As the nation comes together to celebrate the #NationalSpaceDay, we fondly remember the historic achievement of our scientists. It marks a watershed moment in our quest for space exploration and we remain committed to the goal of ‘Touching Lives While Touching the Moon’,” said Mansukh Mandaviya.

“Today, India celebrates its 1st National Space Day, last year on the same day, Chandrayaan-3 mission accomplished soft landing of Vikram Lander on the lunar surface. India became the 4th country in the world to land a rover on the moon & 1st to land near the southern polar region,” Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways posted on X. (ANI)

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Fourteen bodies were retrieved from the accident site in Nepal where a passenger bus bearing Uttar Pradesh number plate plunged into a river in Nepal’s Tanahun district, a spokesperson for Nepal’s Armed Police Force said on Friday.

Kumar Neupane, Spokesperson for the Armed Police Force in Nepal said that 14 bodies have been retrieved from the river.

Earlier today, a passenger bus bearing Uttar Pradesh number plate and with at least 40 people onboard plunged into the Marsyangdi river in the Tanahun district, Nepal police said.

“The bus bearing number plate UP FT 7623 plunged into the river and is lying on the bank of the river,” DSP Deepkumar Raya from the District Police Office Tanahun confirmed to ANI over phone.

As per the official, the bus was on its way to Kathmandu from Pokhara when the mishap took place.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner said, “Regarding the Nepal incident We are establishing contact to find out if any person from Uttar Pradesh was on the bus.”

Sub-Divisonal Magistrate Maharajganj is being sent to Nepal and the Additional District Magistrate of Maharajganj will coordinate, the Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner said.

Further details are awaited in the incident. (ANI)

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PM Narendra Modi reached Kyiv on Friday morning in what is the first visit by an indian Prime Minister to Ukraine. The visit assumes deeper significance as it comes at a time when the region finds itself in the middle of a conflict.

On his arrival at the Hyatt Hotel in Kyiv, PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community, with many students awaiting his arrival and hoping for a glimpse of the Prime Minister.

In a post on X, Modi tweeted, “Reached Kyiv earlier this morning. The Indian community accorded a very warm welcome.”

Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, stated on X, “PM Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv this morning on a landmark official visit.”

This is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

An MBBS student studying in Kyiv who was among the waiting Indian contingent, said, “I was here when the war started. Returning after the war ended, I was one of the only Indian students left here. I feel I got a lot of opportunities here, especially during the time of my surgery cycle and preparations. I would spend days inside the hospital, assisting my teachers with 5-6 surgeries daily. It would mostly be people from Odesa coming here to the speciality department in Kyiv, mostly soldiers who were wounded. Some would have to get laparotomy done, some had severe infections.”

On being asked about the challenges he faced, he said, “Definitely, we faced plenty of challenges during treatment. In 2022, there used to be daily air alerts as well as attacks in the area. I would mostly stay at the hospitals since it was safe in the bunkers which were made underground for doctors to stay in. There would also be food shortages, but that wasn’t as challenging as the attacks themselves.”

Another member of the Indian diaspora said, “The blasts weren’t just scary because of the attacks themselves – they would shake you up from inside. Things you can’t even imagine were happening live – 4-5 attacks every single day. Drones and ballistic missiles coming right at you and exploding in front of your very eyes. We wouldn’t be able to sleep at night amid worries of what might happen.”

Abhinav Parwar, a student doctor studying in Kyiv, said, “It’s been roughly six years since I’ve been in Ukraine and completed my studies. Along with my practice here, we get to see that most students here are dentists, as a result, there’s a major shortage of surgeons and overall medical students who are not studying dentistry, and more doctors are definitely needed here.”

On being asked about the challenges being faced by the community in Kyiv, he said, “It’s important to note that the people here have been facing these shortages here for a long time. The fact that the war started here in 2014, now the second phase has started again in 2024. What we must note is that the lives of the people here are extremely challenging, and they still try to do their best to live their lives normally despite all the problems in their daily lives. Even though the government wants to support its people, their lives remain tough.”

“As students here, we do our best by helping them with medicine as well as boosting their economy. We also are trying our best to help the locals here as much as we can as doctors, the least we can do is by providing them knowledge so they can treat themselves without anyone’s help in case they’re on their own.” (ANI)

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has called for a Maharashtra bandh on Saturday to stage a protest against the Badlapur incident. He further stated that the bandh is against the atrocities committed against women and there is no political motive behind it.

“Many people have started to feel that girls are not safe in schools. All citizens will take part in tomorrow’s bandh, not just Mahavikas Aghadi. The bandh will continue till 2 pm. Bus and train services should also be shut during tomorrow’s bandh. You may belong to any religion or caste, but make this bandh successful for the protection of your daughters and sisters,” the former CM said.

Launching an attack against the Maharashtra government, he pointed out, “What is happening with the girls? All this is going on, what is the government doing? We are not against the Ladli Behan Yojana. We want the government to first focus on the safety of women. After this, talk about all these schemes. We will not take the law into our hands. Shopkeepers should also think that they also have daughters, so they should also join our bandh, tomorrow the bandh will be only till 2 o’clock. Some people have gone to court regarding the bandh, it seems they are not concerned about their sisters and family.”

“If the police had properly taken action, we would not have to do this. Yesterday the court also reprimanded. People have the right to question the government. When the way is closed for the people, the court is the only way left,” Uddhav added.

Earlier, in a post on X, Uddhav Thackeray wrote, “Maha Vikas Aghadi has announced Maharashtra Bandh on August 24 to protest against the Badlapur incident. This bandh is not political but to protest and curb the perversity.”

Meanwhile, the special investigation team (SIT) for Badlapur sexual assault against minors has registered an FIR against the school authorities, for not complying with the provisions of section 19 of the POCSO Act which mandates that every authority when they come to know about any such kind of sexual assault against minors are obligated to report this to police authorities for further action, said SIT. (ANI)

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Urging the central government to bring in central legalization and set up fast-track courts for “sensitive” issues, to ensure fast speedy trial, West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of the national outrage over the RG Kar medical hospital incident where a second year trainee doctor was raped and murdered.

As the nation fumes over the RG Kar medical hospital incident, igniting discussions and protests on crime against women in India, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a letter to PM Modi wrote, “I wish to bring your kind attention to the regular and increasing occurrence of rape cases throughout the country and in many cases, rapes with murder are committed.”

Mamata, in the letter, mentioned that such “sensitive” issues need to be addressed comprehensively through stringent central legalization prescribing exemplary punishment against the persons involved in such dastardly crimes.

The Bengal Chief Minister suggested setting up of “fast track special courts” to deal with such cases, which need a speedy trial.

“To ensure justice, trial in such cases should preferably be completed within 15 days,” the letter further read.

The West bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing a huge backlash from the opposition over the safety and security of women in her state after the horrific RG Kar medical hospital incident.

Earlier, BJP leader Anil K Antony on Friday demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He alleged that atrocities against women are high in West Bengal despite the state being ruled by a woman chief minister.

“West Bengal is a state with a woman Chief Minister but when it comes to atrocities against women, West Bengal has become the state with one of the highest number of cases. In the last few months, we have seen what happened in Sandeshkhali, and now in Kolkata. There are allegations as well as proof coming out that the police have been trying to tamper with evidence and protect people involved in this kind of heinous incident,” Anil K Antony told ANI.

“Law and order in the state is non-existent. Both the police department and the health ministry are under the Chief Minister and both ministries are not functioning. BJP demands that the CM should resign for the safety and well-being of the citizens of India,” he added.

On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which has led to nationwide strikes and protests by the medical fraternity. (ANI)

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Punjab Police has secured the extradition of 2016 Nabha Jailbreak mastermind Ramanjit Singh alias Romy, from Hong Kong. The latter was brought back to India by the team of the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police on Thursday, said the Information And Public Relations Department, Punjab.

“After tireless efforts by @PunjabPoliceInd, Romy, the key conspirator, is being brought back today to face justice. He was in touch with #ISI and other escaped prisoners, including Harminder Singh Mintu and Kashmir Singh Galwaddi of the Khalistan Liberation Force (#KLF),” informed Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav in a post on X.

The DGP’s post further reads, “We thank the Hong Kong authorities, the CBI, Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs and all other central agencies as part of this international cooperation.”

Pertinently, the fugitive Ramanjit Singh alias Romi played a vital role in Nabha Jailbreak took place on November 27, 2016 at around 9am, in which, gangsters dressed as policemen, broke open the high security jail and freed six dreaded inmates and gangsters, namely Harminder Singh alias Mintu, Gurpreet Singh Sekhon, Amandeep Singh Dhotian, Kulpreet Singh alias Neeta Deol, Kashmir Singh alias Galwaddi and gangster Harjinder Singh alias Vicky Gonder, who were later neutralised by Punjab Police on January 26, 2018 in Rajasthan, while others were arrested.

Romi, who is a key member of the Shera Khuban/Vicky Gaunder gang, had provided logistical in the form of financial aid, weapons used in Nabha Jail break, fake IDs used to gain access in the jail and financial support to the gang members in the preparation to execute the jail break, besides, providing safe houses and hideouts to the prisoners, who had escaped from the jail.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said that through relentless investigation and meticulous operations, a total of 26 accused of Nabha Jailbreak were arrested and chargesheeted, however, Ramanjit Singh alias Romy, who was the foreign handler was declared a proclaimed offender.

The latter, who was also in touch with ISI and Harminder Singh Mintu and Kashmir Singh Galwaddi of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), emerged as the mastermind behind the jailbreak, he said.

“Our relentless pursuit of justice led to issuance of a Look Out Circular (LOC) and Red Corner Notice (RCN) against Romi. The extradition process was set in motion in 2018 as per the mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) with the Government of Special Administrative Region (SAR) Hong Kong, where the case was robustly presented to the Department of Justice and the Courts of Hong Kong,” said the Punjab DGP, while adding that the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong issued the order for Romi’s surrender on August 6, 2024.

DGP Gaurav Yadav commended the strenuous efforts of the entire team of AGTF headed by ADGP Promod Ban for marking the culmination of an extraordinary international operation with the cooperation of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of India that demonstrated the resolve and competence of the Punjab Police. (ANI)

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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday claimed that some forces are attempting to disrupt the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, but the poll body is fully prepared to conduct free and fair elections. Kumar emphasised that the “ballot is the answer to such forces.”

“There are forces determined to disrupt the election process, but we are fully prepared, and the ballot is the answer to such forces,” said Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar after briefing election observers for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana.

Speaking to ANI, Kumar stated, “We briefed election observers today. General, Police, and Expenditure Observers from several states attended the briefing. Observers were instructed to be available to political parties and candidates to address any grievances and ensure adherence to election rules.”

Kumar emphasized that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is prepared to conduct free and fair elections in J-K and Haryana.

“The world is watching the elections in J-K. Some forces are adamant about disrupting the election process, but we are ready to handle them. During the Lok Sabha elections, we saw tremendous enthusiasm in J-K, with record voter turnout. I believe the ballot is the answer to everything. The people of J-K will shape their destiny with their own hands by participating in the voting process,” he said.

Kumar also highlighted the ECI’s readiness to combat fake narratives during the assembly elections.

“We are vigilant and will respond promptly to such false narratives. Our officers will closely monitor these issues,” he added.

The elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in three phases: September 18, September 25, and October 1, covering a total of 90 assembly constituencies. The previous assembly elections in the region were held in 2014.

The Election Commission has also scheduled Haryana’s assembly elections for October 1, with results for both regions to be counted on October 4.

The notification for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections was unveiled on Monday, marking a significant step in the 2024 electoral process.

Voting for the first phase, covering 24 constituencies is scheduled for September 18. Candidates have until August 27 to submit their nominations, with scrutiny on August 28 and the final withdrawal date on August 30. (ANI)

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