Month: September 2024

DIG CRPF Manish Kumar Sachar said on Wednesday that the situation is fully under control a day after fresh violence erupted in Manipur.

He said that forces are strongly giving befitting reply to the miscreants.

“The Central Reserve Police Force, Assam Rifles, and commandos of Manipur police have been deployed at Gamgiphai, the interstate state check post border of Kangpokpi district, which is a (Kuki area) and West Imphal District (Meitei Area) in Manipur,” DIG Sachar told ANI. “Forces are regularly checking at this naka to ensure no unauthorised entry of any man or product.”

“…The situation is fully under control. The reports of an attack on a CRPF camp took place in a fringe area. Small incidents are taking place on the outskirts, which are being tackled by our forces and strongly giving befitting reply to the miscreants, ” he added.

DIG CRPF said, “Any unlawful person or miscreant is losing the ground now slowly and slowly.”

Following the violence, the state government suspended Internet services in the state till September 15.

Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday expressed deep concerns over fresh incidents of violence in the state and “appealed to all the stakeholders to establish peace.”

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma expressed concerns over fresh incidents of violence in Manipur and said the Government of India needs to intervene in this.

“The situation that is constantly developing in Manipur is complex because there are people from different communities here and in a way history has also given rise to conflicts at many different levels in Manipur. So the current situation has also become quite complex. I believe that the Government of India needs to intervene in this, where we bring a political solution here, where we bring confidence from every community in a way so that we can bring everyone on one platform and decide how to move forward. It is very important to bring this thinking, this platform and this favourable environment and I believe that no one other than the Government of India will be able to do this,” Sangma said.

Earlier on September 10, Manipur Police appealed to the public to restrain from resorting to violent forms of protest.

“Protests and demonstrations may be done in a peaceful manner after taking due permission from the concerned authorities. Also, there are numerous reports of fake news/ rumours of sensitive nature doing rounds in social media which may further fuel the ongoing law and order situation. Police is monitoring such fake news/ rumours on social media critically and strong legal action will be taken up against anyone circulating any such fake news/ rumours,” the Police said in a post on X. (ANI)

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Bhartiya Janta Party in a public meeting in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

He mentioned the importance for the alliance and the supporters to be unafraid of the BJP. He also appealed to the party supporters to fight together and not blame each other. “They (BJP) used to say 400 paar, 400 paar, where are your 400 seats? They stopped at 240 this time. If we had 20 more seats, then all these people would have been in jail, and they deserve to be there. So I appeal to everyone to not get angry, but instead fight. Your captain is strong, unafraid, everyone here is unafraid. The leaders are here to help solve any problem in Jammu and Kashmir. We need to win, we need to fight together, but while fighting, we should not blame each other.”

He further criticised the BJP by saying that the government has not brought any manufacturing or factory jobs in the region.

“I want to point out, Infrastructure development has stopped here. 1 lakh job posts are empty here. If we come to power, we will fill those empty posts. The youths will get those jobs. These people (BJP) want to keep you poor. These people want to keep the people of Jammu and Kashmir poor, they can’t even give the government job posts which are vacant right now, and they didn’t even bring any big factories here. They didn’t bring any manufacturing too,” Kharge said in the public meeting.

“This is why we need to bring Congress and NC to power here, if we come to power, then tourism, manufacturing, and internship sectors would be in our focus,” he added.

He also promised that the party would start the schools which had been previously shut down. “All 4,400 government schools which had been closed, we would start them again and educate the children. If we provide the education, only then would the youth progress,” the Congress President said.

After the public meeting, Kharge again pointed out the 1 lakh job vacancies in the region and appealed to the people to not trust the BJP, and instead to strengthen the Congress-NC alliance by giving them their votes. “This is all a jhumla, they said that before also, but did they give the jobs? They promised to give 2 crore jobs, it has been 10 years, ones who couldn’t even give 1 lakh jobs to the people here, those people will give 5 lakh jobs just like that? Do not trust the people who tell these lies. I appeal to the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the ones who are truthful, get stuff done, and have been with them since Independence till now are the Congress party and NC, give these parties your vote,” he told ANI after the meeting.

Polling for Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to be held in three phases: September 18, September 25 and October 1. The counting of votes is scheduled on October 8. (ANI)

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King Khan is back and how! The Bollywood icon known for his charismatic screen presence and enduring style, made waves with his new look at the IIFA 2024 pre-event held in Mumbai on Tuesday evening.

After a lengthy period of sporting long locks for his recent films, Khan turned heads by debuting a sleek, short hairstyle, as he arrived in style at the IIFA 2024 pre-event.

At the pre-event, King Khan dazzled in a funky ensemble.

He opted for a black graphic t-shirt paired with funky black flare pants and white sneakers. Completing the look was a black baseball cap, adding a touch of casual cool to his revamped appearance.

This new style marks a departure from his signature long hair, which he maintained while preparing for his blockbuster film ‘Pathaan,’ released in 2023.

Khan’s long hair had been a defining feature in his recent public appearances, including his appearance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding festivities, where he sported a ponytail and a bold beard.

Addressing the media at the press conference alongside filmmaker Karan Johar, Khan expressed his excitement for the upcoming IIFA awards.

“Thank you IIFA for having me,” he began with his characteristic humor. “No, I’m not, I’m joking. I would have loved to always come, but unfortunately, for some reason or the other, I was working at the point of time when IIFA is being hosted all around the world, which makes us very, very proud.”

Khan playfully lamented his past scheduling conflicts, noting, “I’ve always had to beg myself off saying, listen, it’s my shooting, where are you doing it sometimes, Toronto, Vancouver, Malaysia. Do it here or do it in Borivali. Do it in Film City, like other people do here.”

He lauded IIFA’s vision of expanding its celebration of Indian cinema, mentioning the inclusion of multiple regional languages. “The vision is big. IIFA has always thought of taking Indian cinema. And now with the inclusion of Malayalam and Kannada and Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, I think, mashallah, this is even more Indian than it has ever been before,” he added.

The IIFA Awards 2024, set to be held from September 27 to 29 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, promises a weekend filled with glitz and glamour.

This year’s hosts include the comeback of Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Vicky Kaushal.

The awards night will feature performances by Bollywood stars such as Rekha, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, and Janhvi Kapoor.

Additionally, the “IIFA Rocks” segment on September 29 will be hosted by Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee, featuring performances by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Honey Singh.

In addition to his high-profile IIFA appearance, Khan has recently been in the spotlight for his achievements in cinema.

At the 77th Locarno Film Festival, he was honoured with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard, recognizing his outstanding contributions to film.

During a conversation with Giona A Nazzaro, the artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival, he discussed his career and achievements. He opened up on his preparation work for his next film ‘King’ and his collaboration with filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh.

He said, “There are certain kinds of film that I want to do, maybe it’s more age centric and I want to try something for 6-7 years I’ve been thinking about it and I mentioned it to Sujoy one day while we were sitting. He works with us at our office, he’s made some films for us. He says, Sir, I have a subject.”

SRK also spoke about losing weight for his film ‘King’, “The next film I am doing ‘King’, I have to start working on it, have to lose some weight, do some stretching,” he added.

Reportedly, the film is also set to star Shah Rukh’s daughter and actor, Suhana.

Khan will also lend his voice to the Hindi version of Disney’s anticipated release, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ set to hit Indian theatres on December 20.

The film will feature Shah Rukh Khan alongside his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan, promising to bring a fresh layer of grandeur to the beloved tale of the jungle’s ultimate king. (ANI)

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Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) chairman Sajjad Gani Lone on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to the people of Kashmir and adopt an “Indian-ness” policy to bring them into the mainstream.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Lone stated that the BJP’s current approach in Kashmir is counterproductive. “The problem is that the BJP has a BJP policy in Kashmir. Through that BJP policy, they get votes across the country but they don’t have an India policy in Kashmir, for Indian-ness to get Kashmiris into the mainstream,” he said.

When asked what the BJP could do to address this issue, Lone emphasised the importance of an apology from the Prime Minister.

“The Prime Minister should apologise to the people of Kashmir and say that inadvertently, maybe, we might have done things that might have humiliated you. We might have done things that might have hurt you. We did it unintentionally. He should assure them that they are an integral part of India, it would make a significant difference. Give us another chance. And I’m telling you, if you (PM) use these words, everything will be fine. What you need are words,” he said.

Regarding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Lone clarified that it can only be achieved through parliamentary action.

“See, statehood can only be restored by the Parliament. We can’t. And I think there should be a policy for all the people who are elected that beyond a certain time, if they don’t give us state back, then we should stop. We should leave the assembly. There is no point in being a part of an assembly, which is humiliation. I think one year or two years or six months or three months after that, we should all en masse resign and leave,” Sajjad Lone said.

He further pushed his demand to restore statehood and warned that if the Centre fails to meet their demands, they will not be a part of this assembly.

“This will be our political response; that’s fine if you don’t want to give us; we don’t want to be a part of this assembly. Because this will make people think that we are not delivering. That I think we should not do. We should not betray our people beyond a certain time. If we don’t get statehood, there should be a clear unanimity that we should then leave. This is what I believe,” he added.

The JKPC chief also highlighted the importance of statehood for economic development in Kashmir.

“We can only work towards an economic Kashmir if we have statehood, because without it, there is very little you can do. You can’t pass money bills; you can’t pass anything,” he said.

In August 2019, the government of India abrogated Article 370, effectively ending J-K’s special status and reorganising into two Union Territories (UTs) — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (ANI)

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The higher and technical educational department of Manipur on Monday announced that all the government colleges, aided colleges, and private colleges will remain closed till September 12.

The decision was communicated in an official order signed by Laishram Dolie Devi, Joint Secretary (Hr. and Tech. Edn.), that said that all the colleges in the state would remain closed on Wednesday (September 11) and Thursday (September 12).

Earlier today, joint security forces took out a flag march in violence-hit Kakching’s Sugnu and surrounding areas.

The state government has imposed a ban on internet services in the state starting on Tuesday.

In a notice issued by the Manipur government on Tuesday, it was noted that the ban on the internet is to prevent the spread of disinformation and false rumours, through various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

According to the orders by the Manipur government, the internet ban will continue till September 15.

Earlier today, Manipur Inspector General of Police for Operations, IK Muviah, said that they would most likely hand over all the pieces of evidence that they have collected during their investigation of the drone bombing case to the central investigating agencies and that it will be investigated at a higher level.

“We are collecting various pieces of evidence…Most likely, we will be handing over these kinds of important cases to the national investigative agencies so that they can be investigated at the highest level…We have recovered all the bomb fragments; they have been sent to the forensic lab so that chemicals that have been used can be detected,” Inspector General of Police for Operations, IK Muviah, said.

Meanwhile, in a series of highly successful joint operations, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and other security forces conducted relentless search and recovery efforts across various districts of Manipur, resulting in the recovery of substantial quantities of arms and ammunition, according to an official release.

The operations, conducted in the first week of September 2024, resulted in the recovery of substantial quantities of arms, ammunition, and warlike stores, highlighting the effectiveness of the joint efforts undertaken by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles with other security forces.

Acting on specific intelligence regarding weapon caches in areas such as Liklai, Mashemjang, P Geljang, Thoroilok, Gelmon, Molphai Tampak, Leisanbung, and Maulnghat in Churachandpur District, a joint search and area sanitization operation was launched by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF, and Manipur Police. (ANI)

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Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family joined Antilia Cha Raja’s immersion procession to the sea as they celebrate the benevolent God’s presence this year and pray for him to come again next year.

Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, along with newlyweds Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant, were seen taking part in the celebration with full enthusiasm and excitement.

Amidst dance and music, the Ambani family took part in Antilia Cha Raja’s immersion procession ceremony.

On Sunday, the Ambani family took part in the ‘Ganpati Visarjan’ ceremony.

From Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani to newlyweds Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant, the Ambani clan and their close friends from the film industry bid adieu to Lord Bappa.

In the visuals captured by the Mumbai-based shutterbugs, Anant and Radhika were seen dancing their hearts out to the beats of dhol. All of them were dressed in traditional outfits.

Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation chairperson, looked ethereal in a pink saree. Her daughter-in-law Radhika was seen donning a blue kurta.

They were seen on a truck decorated for Ganpati Bappa as they travelled from their palatial Mumbai home, Antilia, to the immersion spot at Chowpatty Beach. Actors Meezaan Jafri and Shanaya Kapoor also joined the Ambani family during Ganpati Visarjan.

On Saturday, the Ambanis hosted a grand celebration at their residence, marking Ganesh Chaturthi. For the auspicious occasion, Nita Ambani opted for a beautiful embroidered sari, while Mukesh Ambani wore a kurta pyjama. Newlyweds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were also seen seeking the blessing of Ganpati Bappa.

The event was graced by some of the biggest names in Bollywood and politics. Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rekha, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Ananya Panday, Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor and many more marked their presence at Ambani’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Singer B Praak was also among the special guests at the celebration. The singer, who had earlier performed at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding events, also enthralled the devotees at their Ganpati pooja with his soulful performance.

Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day festival that commenced on September 6, will continue until Anantha Chaturdashi. This festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi.

During Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the God of new beginnings. Devotees across India and abroad celebrate Lord Ganesha’s wisdom and intelligence.

Devotees welcome Ganesh idols into their homes, offer prayers, and visit the colourful pandals. (ANI)

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NTR Jr shared that he is nervous about the ‘Devara: Part 1’ release. The actor said that the film is his solo release after six years and his next film after ‘RRR’.

During the trailer launch of ‘Devara: Part 1’ in Mumbai, he shared that after ‘RRR’ this is his next film. “I am very nervous because this is my next film post ‘RRR’. Moreover, ‘RRR’ was with my co-actor Ram Charan but this is my solo release after six years so there is a lot of nervousness which is building but very happy to launch the trailer of ‘Devara’ in the city of Mumbai because the experience we had while promoting ‘RRR’ was just surreal. The acceptance of the North has shocked us all. I hope it’s repeated with ‘Devara’.

The event was also graced by Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, director Koratala Siva and producers.

‘Devara: Part 1’ is an upcoming Telugu action drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva. Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and N. T. R. Arts, it stars NTR Jr alongside Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor.

While talking about the film NTR Jr shared, I will call it an action drama. It’s high on action… Can’t wait for the world to see. The last half an hour or the last 40 minutes of the film will rock you all.”

Expressing gratitude towards his fans, he said, “I also want to thank my fans for loving me always.”

Speaking about his Telugu debut Saif shared, “I am very excited. I remember my first shot at speaking Telugu and I had sweat running down my back, I was nervous..we come from the same country but our states are different to one another and going down there is a very exciting experience…I felt like a newcomer..I am very excited..I love the movie and what I did in the film. The South movie industry has given us so many incredible movies.”

In this new venture, NTR Jr takes on a dual role, playing both Devara and Varadha. His character is pivotal to the storyline, which revolves around a dramatic clash of wills in a coastal setting where power dynamics are in constant flux.

The film’s ensemble cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain.

It is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners of NTR Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram presenting it.

The film will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi on September 27. (ANI)

Actor Shilpa Shetty along with her mother and husband Raj Kundra on Tuesday, paid a visit to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in South Mumbai just days after the actress bid farewell to the Ganpati idol she had brought home for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Shilpa was seen walking barefoot to the pandal, dressed in a traditional saree. Raj also joined her barefoot, wearing traditional attire.

Shilpa and Raj were also seen carrying a large modak, a sweet offering, to present to Lord Ganesha. The trio looked happy and full of devotion as they made their offering at the pandal.

The ‘Dhadkan’ actor bid adieu to Lord Ganesha during the Ganpati visarjan ceremony on Sunday.

She was seen performing aarti along with her husband, Raj Kundra, and their daughter, Samisha. Shilpa was also seen playing the drums and enjoying the festivity.

Shilpa and Raj danced joyfully to the beats of the dhol, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Shilpa, her husband and daughter participated in the celebration in traditional twinning outfits. Shamita Shetty also joined them in the celebration. She was seen wearing green-coloured attire.

While talking to the media, she said, “We celebrate the festival with a lot of enthusiasm. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all, may Bappa remove all obstacles and give us all prosperity and success.”

Shilpa Shetty on Saturday welcomed Lord Ganesha into her home to mark the special occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant ten-day festival, started on September 7 and will continue until Anantha Chaturdashi. This festival, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi, honours Lord Ganesha as the ‘God of New Beginnings’ and the ‘Remover of Obstacles,’ celebrating his wisdom and intelligence. (ANI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a written address to the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) emphasized the need for the Automobile sector to set an example for others to follow.

Modi said the automotive industry will drive even higher economic growth and in turn, thrive on demand growth.

At the 64th Annual Convention of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today, the industry focused on “Sustainable Mobility Journey towards Viksit Bharat” wherein prominent leaders and policymakers discussed the pivotal role of sustainable mobility in achieving Viksit Bharat goals by 2047.

In his special message, Prime Minister Modi said, “The road ahead demands that our progress is rapid while also being sustainable. Working on greener and cleaner mobility is a vital step in this direction”.

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari who was chief guest at the event highlighted the Government’s initiatives and vision for sustainable transportation, stating, “The automobile industry plays a pivotal role in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of transforming India into a 5 trillion-dollar economy and elevating it to the third largest economy globally. Our ambition is to extend it as the number one auto manufacturing industry worldwide. As we target a carbon-neutral status by 2070, innovation and sustainable practices in the auto sector are crucial.”

H D Kumaraswamy, the Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, spoke on the critical importance of industrial growth aligned with sustainability goals. He said, “Enhanced by our Prime Minister’s sustainability pledges in Glasgow and robust Make in India initiatives, we are aggressively promoting electric mobility. Government policies are geared to fuel this transition, fostering a conducive environment for industry growth and sustainable development.”

Vinod Aggarwal, President of SIAM and Managing Director and CEO of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd., highlighted the automobile industry’s role in driving sustainable mobility.

“The automobile industry is keeping pace and setting the standards for sustainable growth. Contributing 6.8 per cent to the GDP and witnessing an impressive 12.5 per cent growth last year alone, the industry’s turnover has soared to Rs 20 lakh crore. As we look towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, SIAM’s commitment to decarbonisation and safety is steadfast. With initiatives like the FAME program fuelling a 90 per cent growth in EVs Passenger Vehicles, along with Ethanol and Gaseous fuels we are steering towards cleaner, greener mobility.”

Shailesh Chandra, Vice President of SIAM and Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., emphasized the need for a collective effort to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. He said, “The government’s strong commitment to sustainable mobility and the constant support from the ministries have facilitated the industry’s transitioning to sustainable mobility. We are fully aligned with the government’s vision of ensuring sustainable, safe, and affordable transport solutions, and achieving net carbon-zero in future.”

Rajesh Menon, Director General, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), was also present during the session. He highlighted SIAM’s various initiatives and commitment towards sustainable mobility. (ANI)

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