Month: September 2024

India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace to seal a 2-1 win over arch-rival Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.

The ‘Fultonball’ prevailed over Pakistan in a blockbuster clash, which had its fair share of dramas. Before this outing, India have stamped their dominance over Pakistan, with 16 wins in 25 matches since 2013. The trend continued with Harmanpreet scoring a brace to ensure his side maintained their unbeaten streak in the competition.

With emotions running high in an electric atmosphere, after a failed play of pattern from both sides, Pakistan’s Moin Shakeel had the opportunity to take the first attempt on target. He charged past the Indian defenders but floundered his chance.

Pakistan continued to threaten India’s defence in the first quarter, with Ajaz Ahmad carrying the threat from the right side, but the play concluded without any threat.

Two minutes later, India found themselves trailing for the first time in the tournament after Ahmad Nadeem found the net with ease. The move started with Hannan Shahid carrying the threat in India’s defensive half. A loose effort from India’s defence, allowed Nadeem to slot the ball into the back of the net.

With the first quarter reaching its climax, India tried to build the momentum in their favour and earned a penalty corner. Harmanpreet, the most in-form drag-flicker in the world right now, elegantly placed the ball past the Pakistan goalkeeper, who stood stationary and watched the ball go back into the net. The first quarter ended with the scoreline level at 1-1.

In the early stages of the second quarter, Pakistan found themselves trailing by a goal. Harmanpreet continued to maintain his 100 per cent conversion rate from the penalty corner with another quick flick towards the left of the goalkeeper.

Pakistan’s woes increased after Abu Mahmood suffered a knee injury and left the field on a stretcher. The game resumed, and the tussle for possession began between both sides.

India tried to maintain possession by putting the aerial route to use. However, the lack of accuracy haunted them back in their attempts to maintain possession.

During such an attempt, Jarmanpreet Singh missed the lofted ball and allowed Pakistan to penetrate their defensive half. Pakistan failed to punish India on the counterattack, keeping the scoreline 2-1.

After both teams enjoyed a fair share of chances, the action resumed in the third quarter. India earned a penalty corner after Araijeet dribbled through on goal and was eventually fouled. However, this time Harmanpreet’s flick was effectively dealt away by Pakistan’s defence.

It turned into a back-to-back affair after Pakistan earned a penalty corner on the other end. Jarmanpreet took the defensive duties and blocked Pakistan’s shot with his stick.

Pakistan continued to enjoy a decent spell as they had another opportunity to equalise after earning another penalty corner.

India goalkeeper Krishan Pathak stood tall and made a remarkable double save to keep the Pakistan team at bay. He pushed the ball out with his left hand and then put his body on the line to stop the rebound.

Pakistan’s relentless attack continued and forced Pathak to make another save. Pakistan earned another penalty corner, and the shot took a deflection from the first rusher. Pathak stuck out his right foot to ensure India’s slender one-goal lead remained intact.

Pakistan’s momentum vanished within the blink of an eye following a quick video referral to check serious misconduct. Sufyan tipped Nilkanta Sharma while tackling. As a result, he was shown the yellow card and served a five-minute suspension.

At the end of the third quarter, Pakistan had the opportunity to restore parity with a penalty corner. Without their ace flicker, Sufyan, Pakistan couldn’t produce a decent effort on target. The hooter sounded, bringing an end to an exciting third quarter.

India started the fourth quarter on an attacking note, but Abhishek’s reverse hit sailed over the goalpost. Pakistan regained full strength after Sufyan returned to the turf after serving his suspension.

The drama continued to unfold in an exhilarating contest after Pakistan’s Rana Waheed Ashraf was suspended for 10 minutes after misconduct.

Both teams were reduced to 10 men after India lost Manpreet Singh after he received a 5-minute yellow card. Despite a late setback, India held on to the lead and sealed a 2-1 win over Pakistan. (ANI)

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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday welcomed the Centre’s decision to rename Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram and said it is a tribute to the freedom struggle.

“Port Blair was the colonial name…The new name Sri Vijaya Puram is to commemorate the freedom struggle. This decision by Amit Shah is a welcome step…We support this step…,” Athawale told ANI.

He also criticised Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, over his statement against reservation during his recent visit to the United States.

“Rahul Gandhi has been a good friend. I have been associated with him for many years. I was unaware that Rahul Gandhi would speak against reservation during his visit to the United States…His comments have violated the Constitution,” Ramdas Athawale told reporters in Delhi.

On September 9, Rahul Gandhi, said that the Congress party will think of scrapping reservations when India becomes a “fair place,” which it is not. The Congress leader was interacting with students and faculty at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that Andaman and Nicobar Island’s capital, Port Blair, has been renamed as “Sri Vijaya Puram”.

Shah said that the earlier name of the city had a colonial legacy, while the new name symbolises the victory achieved in the freedom struggle.

“Inspired by the vision of PM Narendra Ji, to free the nation from the colonial imprints, today we have decided to rename Port Blair as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram.’ While the earlier name had a colonial legacy, Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in our freedom struggle and the A&N Islands’ unique role in the same,” the Home Minister posted on X.

“Andaman & Nicobar Islands have an unparalleled place in our freedom struggle and history. The island territory that once served as the naval base of the Chola Empire is today poised to be the critical base for our strategic and development aspirations. It is also the place that hosted the first unfurling of our Tiranga by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Ji and also the cellular jail in which Veer Savarkar Ji and other freedom fighters struggled for an independent nation,” he added. (ANI)

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Actor Hina Khan penned a special birthday message for Mahima Chaudhary on her 51st birthday and also revealed how she received the latter’s support during her first chemotherapy session.

Taking to Instagram, Hina shared pictures from her first chemotherapy session featuring Mahima along with a long note.

In the pictures, Mahima can be seen hugging Hina as latter sat on a hospital bed during her treatment.

The note read, “This Picture is from the Day of My Very First Chemo. And this Angel of a Woman surprised me all of a sudden in the hospital. She has been there With me , guiding me , motivating me and illuminating my Path before me during this toughest phase of my life. She is a Hero. She is a Super Human Being.”

Hina recalled how Mahima went out of her way to make her journey easier.

“She went out of her way to make sure my journey was Easier than hers, she lifted my spirits and comforted me every step of the Way. Her Hardships became my Life Lessons. Her Love and Kindness became my benchmark and her Courage became my Greatest Goal. We became friends and shared our individual experiences but she never once made me feel that I was alone, she made it through and she made sure that I Realise and believe that I would too. (InshaAllah)

May you always be this divine, beautiful soul Dear Mahima. Happy Birthday love

All my family sends you blessings. All my being sends you Love. Muuuuah @mahimachaudhry1,” she added.

As soon as Hina uploaded the post, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section.

Birthday girl Mahima commented, “Omg Thanku. U giv me too much credit. I love u . And Thanku for the lovely bday box full of love too . Yummy.”

Mahima Chaudhry is herself a cancer survivor.

In 2022, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Mahima is best known for her roles in films ‘Pardes’, ‘Daag’, ‘Dhadkan’, ‘Dil Hai Tumhaara’ and ‘Lajja’ among others.

Mahima Chaudhry will soon be making her acting comeback with Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ and upcoming film ‘The Signature’ alongside actor Anupam Kher. (ANI)

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke about the ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ Netflix web series and revealed that his father was a passenger on a flight hijacked in 1984, and notably, Jaishankar himself was part of the team that handled the crisis.

The remarks by Jaishankar came while he was interacting with the Indian community in Geneva.

He said, “I haven’t seen the film, so I don’t want to comment. But I tell you something interesting which you may remember. In 1984, there was a hijack… I was a very young officer. I was part of the team that was dealing with it. After 3-4 hours of the hijacking, I rang up my mother to tell her that I can’t come, there’s a hijacking. I discovered that my father was on that flight. The flight ended up in Dubai. Fortunately, nobody got killed but it could have ended up wrongly.”

The EAM further called the incident “interesting,” and said that on the one hand, he was part of the official team working to resolve the crisis, while on the other hand, he was also part of the affected families who were pressing the government for action. “It was interesting because on one hand, I was part of that team which was working on the hijacking and on the other hand, I was part of the family members who were pressing the government on hijacking…,” Jaishankar said.

Notably, the ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ series, is based on the true story of the 1999 hijacking of the IC 814 Indian Airlines flight. The six-episode series is based on the events of December 24, 1999, when an Indian Airlines flight IC 814 en route to Delhi from Kathmandu was hijacked after taking off from the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal shortly after it entered Indian airspace.

Meanwhile, the PIL seeking direction to ban Netflix’s series “IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack” was withdrawn from the Delhi High Court on September 6. The petitioner, through counsel, stated that Netflix’s addition of a disclaimer clarifies the real names of the terrorists involved in the hijacking and addresses the concerns raised in the PIL.

Recently, the PIL was moved by Surjit Singh Yadav, Chief of Hindu Sena, to seek a ban on Netflix’s series, namely “IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack.” The PIL alleged that the series distorts the actual identities of the terrorists involved in the hijacking.

The petitioner through Advocate Shashi Ranjan has approched the court against the television miniseries “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,” directed by Anubhav Sinha, citing inaccuracies in its portrayal of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Flight 814.

The petition claimed that the miniseries erroneously assigns Hindu names such as “Bhola” and “Shankar”–names associated with Lord Shiva–to the real hijackers Ibrahim Akhtar, Shahid Akhtar Sayeed, Sunny Ahmed Qazi, Zahoor Mistry, and Shakir. (ANI)

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has moved the Sealdah court in Kolkata, seeking permission to conduct a narco-analysis test of Sanjoy Roy, the accused in R G Kar Hospital rape and murder case.

The accused was presented before the Sealdah court for a closed-door hearing on Friday. The consent of the accused is also being sought for the narco test as it is mandatory.

Earlier Roy along with the principal of R G Kar College and others have undergone a polygraph test.

Meanwhile, junior doctors have continued to protest against the rape and murder of the second-year PG student in the seminar hall of the college on August 9. They held their protest in front of the Swasthya Bhawan.

On Thursday, Mamata Banerjee announced that she is ready to resign from her post amid the continued protest.

“I am ready to resign from the Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am not concerned about the post. I want justice for the victim, I am only concerned about ordinary people getting medical service.”

She also assured that no action would be taken against the protesting doctors.

Mamata Banerjee said, “I tried my best to sit with the junior doctors. I waited three days for them that they should have come and settle their problem. Even when they didn’t accept the verdict of the Supreme Court, I waited 3 days with my highest officials, including Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, DG and my MoS. I am sorry. I apologize to the people of this country and the world who are supporting them (doctors), please give your support. I don’t have any problem. We want justice for the victim. We want justice for the common people. We want justice for the treatment of common people. We want that, as per Supreme Court instruction, they must join their duty. Though, 3 days passed after the Supreme Court verdict but we are not taking any disciplinary action because sometimes we have to tolerate. It is our duty to tolerate sometimes.”

Meanwhile, Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose said that he would “socially boycott” Mamata Banerjee whom he dubbed as “Lady Macbeth of West Bengal”.

“In solidarity with the Bengal society, I resolve that I will socially boycott the Chief Minister. Socially boycott means I will not be sharing any public platform with the Chief Minister nor will I participate in any public program which involves the Chief Minister. My role as Governor will be confined to the constitutional obligations. Nothing more, nothing less. I am deeply pained that serious allegations of a criminal nature have been levelled against the highest officer who is supposed to prevent crime in Kolkata, the Kolkata Police Commissioner,” the Governor said in a video message released on Thursday. (ANI)

Emotions ran high as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal returned to his residence on Civil Lines Road after being released from Tihar jail on Friday night.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, visibly elated with the return of their chief, joined his family in a heartfelt welcome.

His parents and wife, Sunita Kejriwal, greeted him with Aarti and garlands, marking a joyous reunion.

The atmosphere was charged with celebration as Arvind Kejriwal’s supporters and senior leaders of the party, including Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, and Bhagwant Mann, embraced him warmly.

Kejriwal held a roadshow from Chandgiram Akhara to his official residence after being released from the Tihar jail and said, “The prison walls have increased my courage 100 times. My life is dedicated to the country. Every drop of my blood is dedicated to my country. God has always supported me. Why did God support me? Because I was truthful, I was right; I served the people; I fought for the country; that is why God is with me.”

“I express my gratitude to the countrymen who prayed for my release. Some people in the country, anti-national forces, want to weaken the country, want to divide the country. Today judges are being threatened. Attempts are being made to weaken the Election Commission. We have to fight against this. My fault is not that I have committed corruption, my fault is that I have spoken against such anti-national forces. I will continue to fight against such forces,” he added.

He was released from Tihar Jail on Friday evening, hours after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a corruption case related to the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam.

Kejriwal’s lawyers furnished surety bonds for his release before the special CBI judge, citing the Supreme Court ruling.

Upon his release, Kejriwal was welcomed by a large crowd of AAP leaders and supporters outside the Tihar jail. His supporters celebrated outside his residence with firecrackers.

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Kejriwal, saying prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty. The apex court also put certain conditions on Kejriwal’s release, including that he shall not make any public comments about the case and shall be present for all hearings before the trial court unless exempted.

Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with the case.

On May 10, the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1 in the money laundering case registered by the ED in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy. However, the court ordered that he should not visit the Office of the Chief Minister or the Delhi Secretariat. In compliance with this directive, he surrendered on June 2.

On June 26, he was arrested by the CBI while in ED custody in the excise case. On July 12, the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in the ED case, but Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court extended his CBI custody. (ANI)

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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s film ‘The Buckingham Murders’ is now out in theatres.

Helmed by Hansal Mehta, the mysterious drama revolves around sergeant Jasmeet ‘Jass’ Bhamra (Kareena) dealing with the loss of her young son Ekam (Mairaaj Kakkar). She is assigned a case of a missing boy, Ishpreet, roughly as old as Ekam.

With ‘The Buckingham Murders’, Kareena undoubtedly surprises fans as her character in this latest film is quite a departure from her previous roles.

As the movie hit the theatres on Friday, the ‘Jab We Met’ star took to Instagram and said she feels proud of her “choices”.

“As an actor, it’s the choices one makes…And I am very proud of this choice. Please watch this story and dive into my world of crime and drama… a dream I have always had to act in or produce one… but here I got the best of both worlds,” she wrote.

Kareena also shared BTS pictures from the sets.

The film also stars chef Ranveer Brar.

Recently, in an interview with ANI, Ranveer, who plays the character Daljeet Kohli, opened up about his experience working with Kareena.

“It was something else. You know, obviously, for most of the shoot, you’re in awe. She’s the queen of the industry, and working with her was surreal. Her ability to transform instantly when the camera rolls is remarkable,” he said.

Ranveer emphasized Kareena’s knack for making her co-stars feel at ease while bringing unparalleled expertise to her craft.”She has this amazing knack of just sort of, you know, being normal and treating you very very normally.”

In the coming months, Kareena will also be seen in Rohit Shetty’s film ‘Singham Again’. (ANI)

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Singer Dhvani Bhanushali, best known for her tracks ‘Vaaste’ and ‘Ishare Tere’, is now all set to explore the field of acting with her debut film ‘Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam’.

As the film is all set to hit theatres, Dhvani expressed excitement about her acting debut while speaking with ANI.

She said, “I always wanted to be a complete artist. I feel everyone should explore different things in life. During COVID-19 lockdown, I thought about exploring acting, especially after featuring in a couple of music videos. So, I started working on it and met with a lot of people. I did one play where I worked with a lot of actors from NSD. I am extremely happy to be making my debut with ‘Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam’. I gave this film my all.”

In the film, Dhvani will be seen sharing screen space with Aashim Gulati.

In Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, Dhvani’s character, Meera, shares similarities with Kareena’s iconic role of Geet from Jab We Met.

Describing Meera, Dhvani said, “My character Meera has shades of Geet–fierce, unapologetic, yet vulnerable. I’ve tried to incorporate those traits into Meera, drawing from Kareena’s Geet. Of course, no one can match her energy or recreate that iconic role, but I’ve done my best to bring my own interpretation to Meera while staying inspired by her.”

Aashim also shared his experience working in the film.

“I’ve been wanting to do a rom-com for so long, and finally I got this offer. It’s an accidental love story. There’s romance, comedy, chaos, and a little bit of action in the film. It also has an important message. I hope the audience will like it,” he added.

Laxman Utekar’s Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam is directed by Saurabh Dasgupta. It will be released theatrically on 20th September 2024. The musical family entertainer is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Laxman Utekar, Karishma Sharma, and Kamlesh Bhanushali.

Meanwhile, on Friday, the makers unveiled the song ‘Babu Ki Baby’ from the film.

Composed by Sunny M.R. and penned by Ashish Pandit, ‘Babu Ki Baby’ features Aashim Gulati’s character as he grooves effortlessly to the infectious beats, perfectly complementing Dhanashree’s energetic performance. (ANI)

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The trailer of the romantic drama ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, starring RajKummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, was launched at a grand event in Mumbai on Thursday.

The film’s cast, including RajKummar Rao, Triptii Dimri, Archana Puran Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Mukesh Tiwari, Tiku Talsania, and Mubeen Saudagar, were present at the trailer launch.

During the event, the ‘Stree 2’ actor was asked if he had ever tried to impress his wife, Patralekhaa, with his mehendi (henna) skills.

Responding with a light-hearted comment, Rajkummar questioned why he would need mehendi to impress her.

He humorously said, “She has been impressed with me for the last 14 years, so there’s no need for mehendi. As long as I keep doing films like this, she’ll remain impressed.”

Meanwhile, the trailer offers a sneak peek into the hilarious journey of Vicky and Vidya, as they, along with their family, go all out to recover their missing “suhagraat CD” in the scenic town of Rishikesh.

With help from Mallika Sherawat and the rest of the family, the couple leaves no stone unturned, from appealing to the police and family elders to even venturing into graveyards at night.

The trailer teases a fun-filled adventure as they try to get their life back on track.

Helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ promises a “perfect blend of laughter and drama, immersing viewers in the charm and energy of the swinging 90s.”

RajKummar and Triptii Dimri starrer ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ is all set to clash with Alia Bhatt’s Jigra. Both films are releasing on October 11.

Talking about RajKummar’s other projects, the actor will be next seen in ‘Maalik’.

Earlier in August, RajKummar announced his new project on his birthday. The film is being directed by Pulkit and its shoot has already commenced. (ANI)

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Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana visited the renowned Lalbaugcha Raja to seek blessings from Ganpati Bappa as part of the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Khurrana, known for his roles in films such as ‘Barfi’, embraced the festive spirit in a traditional white kurta paired with a multicoloured stole.

Khurrana took to Instagram late on Thursday, to share a moment from his visit, posting a picture of himself in front of the iconic Ganesh idol along with a sticker reading ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’.

The Lalbaugcha Raja, a significant landmark during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, continues to attract thousands of devotees each year.

The grand Ganesh idol, showcased by the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, is one of Mumbai’s most anticipated and venerated figures of the festival.

This year, the first look of the idol was unveiled on September 5, marking the commencement of the much-celebrated event.

Established in 1934, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, located in Putlabai Chawl, has been a revered site for over 80 years.

The Kambli family, who have overseen the celebrations and the idol for decades, continue to uphold this cherished tradition.

Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on September 6, is a ten-day festival that continues until Anantha Chaturdashi.

Devotees across the nation and abroad welcome Ganesh idols into their homes, perform prayers, and visit various pandals, contributing to the vibrant and spiritual atmosphere of the festival.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Ayushmann will be seen in ace director Meghna Gulzar’s new film ‘Daayra’ alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, in the coming months.

The film will be produced by Junglee Pictures. However, an official announcement regarding the project is still awaited. (ANI)

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