Karnataka: Hemavathi floods submerge Sakleshpur, disrupt life, traffic

HASSAN: Residents and shop owners on Azad Road of Sakleshpur town were put to hardship as the entire area was submerged with Hemavathi river water. The taluk administration is taking measures to move the stranded people to relief centres. The century-old Holemalleshwara temple on the banks of Hemavathi river in Sakleshpur is partially submerged. Officials have restricted the entry of devotees into the temple as a precautionary measure. Traffic was disrupted on the Holenarasipur-Arkalgud state highway as the road turned into a pool due to heavy downpour. Houses belonging to Hasina Banu in Arehalli in Belur taluk and Gangadhar of Chikkakanagal in Alur taluks were partially damaged. Gorur, Maradi, Hebbale and Atni villages were cut off from Holenarasipur town as a bridge near Atni is completely under water. Meanwhile, standing crop in over 100 acres is submerged in Hemavathi water in Alur and Holenarasipur taluks. The bridge near Jakanahalli in Sakleshpur taluk collapsed due to heavy rain. Siraguru, Kogodu and Cheekanahalli villages lost their connectivity with Belur town. Revenue and PWD officials visited the spots to asses the situation. More land slips were reported on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru national highway-75. The police have warned the vehicle owners to be alert and drive carefully on the ghat section. Statistics available with TNIE reveal that as many as 48 houses are partially damaged and four cattle died due to a downpour in the district.

MMU Leaders Urge Unity Among JK Muslims

SRINAGAR: The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU), a conglomerate of major religious bodies of Jammu and Kashmir here have called for maintaining peace and sectarian harmony. Several religious clerics including Moulana Rehmatullah Mir Qasmi, Aga Syed Hassan Budgami, Moulana Ghulam Rasool Haami, Aga Syed Muhammad Haadi, Moulana Abbas Ansari, Mufti Yaqoob Baba and others delivered the Friday [] The post MMU Leaders Urge Unity Among JK Muslims appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Mrunal Thakur in race to woo Prabhas in period epic?

Although the makers of reigning star Prabhas upcoming film Fauji are thinking of various options, it looks like B-town diva Mrunal Thakur would be grabbing the chance in this period drama. 'Mrunal Thakur is definitely a hot contender to play love interest to Prabhas in this magnum opus, says a source. In fact, the names of other top actresses like Janvhi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna have been considered by the makers, yet director Hanu Raghavapudi is reportedly keen to cast Mrunal with whom he worked in Sita Ramam. She scored high as a princess in Sita Ramam and delivered a subtle performance besides looking gorgeous. Director could repeat Mrunal in his next periodic saga since she is good mix of talent and looks, he adds, Earlier, she worked with big stars like Nani in Hi Nanna and Dulquer Salmaan in Sita Ramam and also shared screen space with Vijay Devarkonda in The Family Star. She has retained her charisma and brand value and was just waiting for plum roles and rejected few offers too, he points out. These days, Prabhas is working with mostly B-town actresses. Prabhas is going to work with Shruti Hassan in Salaar 2 and Deepika Padukone in Kalki part two and he could join hands with another Bollywood diva Mrunal in his next, if everything falls in place, he concludes.

Hyderabad: Alert Locals Saved 11 in Jiyaguda Fire Mishap

Hyderabad: It was thanks to the presence of mind of the alert locals and their spontaneous rescue operations that saved the lives of 11 persons trapped in the G+3 building at Venkateswara Nagar, Jiyaguda where a massive fire claimed three lives on Wednesday morning. Around 16 workers of the furniture unit housed in the premises were trapped in the corridor of the second floor. At that time, 21 persons were in the building, comprising six apartments. The locals did not even wait for the arrival of fire fighters and DRF teams. Risking their life, they gained access to the second floor from the terrace of the next building using five knotted saris and a ladder. Two workers Soufal and Hassan, who jumped from the second floor, sustained fractures while 10 persons managed to escape with minor burn injuries from the buildings rear entrance. According to the locals, the fire, caused by short-circuit, engulfed the entire building within 20 minutes, including the godown on the terrace. We heard cries of bachao bachao. We were shocked and confused, said Srinivas Bhagesh, owner of the building situated behind the fire-hit building. Jetten Singh, Mohammed Anwar, Ravi Singh, Koteshwar Rao, Hassan Ali, Argun Singh, Sanjay Singh, Raj Kumar and other locals gathered at the terrace of my building and went about the rescue operation, Bhagesh said. We rushed Shiva Priya, Harani, Nagamani and Srinivas to Olive hospital. Subsequently, they were shifted to the OGH burns ward, said Sanjay, one of the rescuers. In an unfortunate development, Srinivas and his two daughters succumbed within hours while the condition of his wife Nagamani remains critical.

Jiyaguda Fire Accident: Locals Rescue 12 Trapped Victims

Hyderabad: A devastating fire broke out in Jiyaguda's Venkateswara Nagar early Wednesday, resulting in the tragic deaths of three people and showcasing the heroic efforts of local residents who rescued 12 trapped individuals. The fire, which originated in a G+3 building housing furniture units in the basement and on the terrace, rapidly engulfed the structure within 20 minutes. The blaze claimed the lives of Gorakanti Shiva Priya (10), her sister Gorakanti Harani (5), and their father Gorakanti Srinivas, a carpenter. Srinivas's wife, Gorakanti Nagamani, also suffered burns and was among the 16 unit workers trapped on the second floor. Despite the swift spread of the fire and the thick, poisonous smoke from the burning chemicals, local youth exhibited remarkable bravery. Using five knotted saris and a ladder, they managed to rescue 12 people, including the victims' family members. Srinivas Bhagesh, the owner of a neighboring building, recounted the frantic efforts: We heard the inmates shouting for help amidst the dark smoke and intense heat. I, along with Mohammed Anwar, Ravi Singh, Koteshwar Rao, Hassan Ali, Argun Singh, Sanjay Singh, Raj Kumar, and others, gathered on my terrace. We knotted saris, placed a ladder from our terrace to the second floor of the fire-hit building, and secured the sari rope to a window and a pillar. Mohammed Anwar was the first to enter the burning building, rescuing Shiva Priya, Harani, Nagamani, and Srinivas. Anwar and Jetten carried the children, while others assisted with Nagamani and Srinivas. The victims were rushed to Olive Hospital, where the children were found unconscious. The severely burned Srinivas and Nagamani were later transferred to OGH Burns Ward. In the chaos, two workers, Soufal and Hassan, jumped from the second floor, sustaining fractures. Ten others managed to escape with minor burn injuries through the rear entrance. The fire caused panic not only in Venkateswara Nagar but also in the surrounding areas. Residents of the lane expressed concerns about the frequent heavy flow of goods vehicles and the presence of over ten plastic, clothing, and furniture units, which pose a threat to their children and create parking problems.

Karnataka court rejects Prajwal Revanna's anticipatory bail plea

BENGALURU: A court here on Wednesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of rape and sexual harassment in multiple cases. Judge Santhosh Gajanana Bhat of the Special Court for People's Representatives here, dismissed the petition seeking anticipatory bail in the second sexual assault case registered against him. Prajwal Revanna is currently lodged in Parappana Agrahara Jail here. Four separate cases have been registered against the 33-year-old grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, all of which are being investigated by the SIT. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen-drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan, ahead of Lok Sabha polls there on April 26. Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case: Womans statement reveals heinous offence JD(S) suspended him from the party following the cases filed against him. In the first case registered against him at the Holenarasipura Town police station in Hassan on April 28, Prajwal is accused of sexually harassing a 47-year-old former maid. The second case against Prajwal Revanna was filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on May 1 after a 44-year-old former member of the Hassan Zilla Panchayat accused Prajwal of repeatedly raping her. The third case pertains to rape of a woman in her 60s from Mysuru's K R Nagara, who was also a domestic help. The 20-year-old victim's son had initially filed a kidnap case, alleging the abduction of his mother, at the K R Nagar police station on May 2. In this kidnap case, the SIT had arrested H D Revanna, who is currently out on bail, and had questioned Prajwal's mother Bhavani Revanna, who has got anticipatory bail. The fourth case was registered against Prajwal Revanna , accusing him of sexual harassment, on June 12 at cyber crime police station of CID in Bengaluru. In this case he has been booked for sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation, and violation of privacy of IT Act. The complainant in this case is a woman, who was allegedly sexually harassed over a video call.

MLC: San Francisco Unicorns Beat Washington Freedm By 6-wicket

San Francisco Unicorns: Led by Sanjay Krishnamurthi's unbeaten 79 off 42 balls and Josh Inglis' rapid 45 off 17, the San Francisco Unicorns handed the Washington Freedom their first loss of the season in the penultimate league stage match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 at Grand Prairie Stadium on Monday. Despite Steve Smith and Travis Head each scoring half-centuries to guide Washington Freedom to 174/3 in 15.3 overs, the Unicorns managed their run-chase flawlessly in a rain-affected game, securing a six-wicket victory (DLS Method). Both teams ended the league stage with 11 points from seven matches, with Washington Freedom finishing on top due to a superior Net Run Rate, while the San Francisco Unicorns placed second. With the game reduced to 14 overs due to rain, San Francisco Unicorns were given a DLS-adjusted target of 177 runs to win. Finn Allen was sent packing on the very first ball of the innings by Akeal Hosein. Despite the early setback, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Sanjay Krishnamurthi took an aggressive approach, smashing 42 runs in the Powerplay of 4 overs. However, Fraser-McGurk was caught behind by Andries Gous off Andrew Tye in the next over, having scored 18 off 9 balls. Krishnamurthi, who was dropped by Mukhtar Ahmed at 13 in the second over, reached his fifty off 28 balls in the eighth over. Meanwhile, Josh Inglis delivered a blistering innings of 45 runs off 17 balls, featuring six sixes and just one four. He smashed three consecutive sixes off Jack Edwards in the ninth over, reducing the target to 67 runs needed from 30 balls. Tye, who was hit for two sixes by Inglis in the second and third balls of his second over, had the last laugh as he dismissed Inglis on the fourth ball and went on to strike again, removing Sherfane Rutherford on the last ball of the 10th over. Krishnamurthi then took charge of the run chase, teaming up with Hassan Khan to score 33 runs in the next two overs, reducing the target to 22 runs needed from 12 balls. Riding on stunning momentum, both batters chased down the target with ease with two balls to spare. Earlier in the contest, Steve Smith and Travis Head gave Washington Freedom a flying start, amassing 70 runs in the Powerplay. The pair brought up the team's 100-run mark in the 9.3 over. However, Smith was dismissed by Corey Anderson on the next ball, scoring a remarkable 56 off 31 balls. Head continued his red-hot form as he reached his fourth successive fifty in 34 balls, but was also dismissed by Anderson in the 12th over after scoring 56 off 36 balls, leaving Washington at 122/2. Rachin Ravindra then played a quick cameo, scoring 16 off 6 balls before getting run out in the 14th over. Gous (29* off 20) continued to find timely boundaries until rain halted play after 15.3 overs, with Washington at 174/3. The match was then shifted to a 14-over chase for San Francisco. Having finished in the top two, both Washington Freedom and San Francisco square off against each other in the Qualifier on July 25 at 0730 PM Local Time at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Rachin Ravindra then played a quick cameo, scoring 16 off 6 balls before getting run out in the 14th over. Gous (29* off 20) continued to find timely boundaries until rain halted play after 15.3 overs, with Washington at 174/3. The match was then shifted to a 14-over chase for San Francisco. Also Read: Akram hopes Indian Team Will Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy Washington Freedom 174/3 in 15.3 overs (Steve Smith 56, Travis Head 56, Corey Anderson 2-20) lost to San Francisco Unicorns 177/4 in 13,4 overs (Sanjay Krishnamurthi 79 not out, Josh Inglis 45, Andrew Tye 3-41) by 6 wickets (DLS method).

Tanzania President Fires Minister Over Comments Hinting At Poll Rigging

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired two senior ministers, including the head of the foreign ministry, in a mini-cabinet reshuffle.

Karnataka MLC Suraj Revanna gets bail

BENGALURU: The special court to try cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs on Monday granted bail to JDS MLC Dr Suraj Revanna, who was arrested in a sexual assault case filed against him by a male worker of the party, but with several conditions. Suraj is the son of Holenarasipura MLA HD Revanna and elder brother of Hassan former MP Prajwal Revanna, who too is in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting women. The court imposed conditions that Suraj should execute a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh with two sureties to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional court and he should not contact the victim directly or indirectly. The court stated that Suraj should not threaten or tamper with the prosecution witnesses or the complainant and victim. He should not evade investigation and should appear before the investigating officer whenever called. The court directed Suraj to deposit his passport with the court and not to leave the state without the written permission from the court. He should appear before the investigation officer every second Sunday of the month and mark his attendance between 9 am and 5 pm for six months or till the filing of the chargesheet, whichever is earlier. The petitioner should not indulge in a similar offence, the court ordered. Suraj was booked by the Holenarasipura Rural police for offences punishable under Sections 377 (unnatural offences), 342 (wrongful confinement) and 506 (criminal intimidation), read with Section 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of IPC, following a complaint filed by a 27-year old male JDS worker on June 22 for allegedly assaulting him sexually on June 16 at his farmhouse. Later the case was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 23.

JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna gets conditional bail over alleged sexual assault of male party worker

BENGALURU: The Special Court to try cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs on Monday granted bail to JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna, who was arrested in a sodomy case filed against him by a male party worker, imposing several conditions. Suraj is the son of Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna and elder brother of former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. The special court imposed conditions that Suraj Revanna should execute a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh with two sureties to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional court and he should not in any manner contact the victim directly or indirectly. Apart from this, the court imposed conditions that Suraj should not threaten or tamper with the prosecution witnesses or the complainant and victim. He should not evade the investigation and should appear before the investigating officer whenever called for investigation. It also directed Suraj to furnish his passport to the court and should not leave the state without obtaining written permission from the court. He should appear before the investigation officer every second Sunday of the month and mark his attendance between 9 am to 5 pm for a period of six months or till the filing of the charge sheet, whichever is earlier. The petitioner should not indulge in a similar offence, the court ordered. Suraj Revanna was booked by the Holenarasipura Rural police under IPC Sections 377 377 (carnal intercourse against the order of nature), 342 (wrongful confinement), 506 (intentional insult to provoke breach of the peace) and 34 (common intention), following a complaint filed by a 27-year old male JD(S) worker on June 22 for allegedly assaulting him sexually on June 16 at his farmhouse. Later the case was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 23. He was then sent to 14-day judicial custody in the same case on July 3. According to reports, the male victim in his complaint said that Suraj Revanna allegedly committed unnatural offences and sexually abused him at his farmhouse in Holenarasipura on June 16. The victim stated that Suraj forcefully kissed him on the lips and threatened to kill him if he did not cooperate. Meanwhile, the JD(S) leader has denied all allegations, asserting that this is nothing but a conspiracy against him. (With inputs from Online Desk) 'If my son has committed wrongs, let him be hanged': H D Revanna in Karnataka assembly

Assamese medical student recounts how young Bangladeshi man helped 15 Indians escape violence-torn Dhaka

GUWAHATI: A young Bangladeshi risked his life to help 15 Indian medical students escape the country amidst anti-government protests against job quotas . Hassan Rahman (name changed) not only arranged an ambulance for the Indian students but also accompanied them to Dhaka airport. When the vehicle was intercepted by irate protestors at one point, he managed to convince them to provide safe passage. The Indian students, including five from Assam, are from Delta Medical College and Hospital, which is affiliated with Dhaka University. Abbas Ali, a 20-year-old Assamese who joined the college on June 28, recounted the horror in Bangladesh. As the violence was raging, we were stuck in the college hostel. We discussed how we could get out of the country and return home. The seniormost among us said we would be able to fly out if his friend, Hassan, helped. Hassan did indeed, Abbas told this newspaper over the phone on Sunday from his Sivasagar residence. He said the Indian students had a flight at 5 pm on July 19, but to ensure their safety, Hassan took them out of the hostel at 8 pm on July 18 in an ambulance. Nearly 1000 students return to India amid violent protest in Bangladesh Hassan first took us to a private hospital and arranged food for us. Around 3 am, he said we must head to the airport. On the way, our ambulance was intercepted by the protestors. They asked the driver about the occupants, and he lied by saying he was ferrying patients, Abbas said. When they discovered us, they beat up the driver. They also attacked the vehicle and tried to set it ablaze. We were all frightened, but Hassan somehow managed to convince them and saved our lives, Abbas added. He said the protestors had already torched a vehicle just a few meters away, and the Indian students saw bodies strewn on the road. We took a detour and eventually reached the airport. We were somewhat relieved. After spending 18 hours at the airport, we flew out of the country and landed in Kolkata, Abbas said, adding, While in Bangladesh, we could not contact our families as phone and internet services were suspended. He said he sensed trouble when the college suddenly declared a half-day holiday one day. His suspicion grew when some local students advised the Indians to be cautious as the protests might turn violent. For over a fortnight, I faced no problems. Then, all hell broke loose. I just pray that peace returns to Bangladesh soon, he added. BSF says troops on high alert along Bangladesh borders due to ongoing violent anti-government protests

Kumaraswamy, Ashok visit landslip site on Shiradi Ghat stretch of NH in Hassan

Plum : A lackluster harvest

Pulwama: This years plum harvest across Kashmir, despite being bountiful, has left local growers disheartened due to significantly low market rates per kilogram. The stone fruit, which many farmers hoped would bring substantial profits, has instead mirrored the fate of last years apple harvest, bringing financial distress to those who depend on it. Ghulam Hassan []

Pakistan reports ninth polio case of year

ISLAMABAD, July 20: Pakistan on Saturday reported the ninth polio case of the year, jolting the countrys efforts to eradicate the crippling disease. The fresh case was reported in Balochistan provinces Zhob district, Geo News reported. The victim was a one-and-a-half-year-old child hailing from Zhobs Hassanzai area, it said. The Prime Ministers coordinator on National Health Services, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, said nine children had been affected by poliovirus in the country this year, according to the report. Prime Ministers [] The post Pakistan reports ninth polio case of year appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Man Electrocuted in South Kashmir, Locals Allege Departmental Negligence

SRINAGAR: A 39-year-old man was electrocuted to death at his orchard in Ratnipora area of Pulwama on Friday afternoon. Locals said that a man identified as Abdul Hamid Reshie, son of Late Gh Hassan Reshie got electrocuted with a low lying HT line at Mirbagh Ratnipora. They said that Reshies tube well came in contact [] The post Man Electrocuted in South Kashmir, Locals Allege Departmental Negligence appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Man electrocuted to death in South Kashmir

A 39-year-old man was electrocuted to death at his orchard in Ratnipora area of Pulwama on Friday afternoon. Locals told that a man identified as Abdul Hamid Reshie, son of Late Gh Hassan Reshie got electrocuted with a low lying HT line at Mirbagh Ratnipora. They said that Reshies tube well came in contact with []

Hassan administration allows vehicles on Shiradi Ghat during day

Medical student succumbs to dengue fever in Karnataka's Hassan District

HASSAN: Kushal (22) a Final Year MBBS student at Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) died due to dengue fever on Friday. Kushal, a native of Gohalli in Holenarasipur taluk was studying third-year MBBS at HIMS. He was admitted to a private hospital after his health condition got critical on Thursday. Deceased Kushal was born into a poor family. His father Manjunath is a petty businessman and his mother Rekha is a tailor. Earlier Kushal's parents were also undergoing treatment at HIMS for dengue. Manjunath has recovered and was discharged from the hospital recently and his mother is undergoing treatment at a private Hospital. Four persons including three children died due to dengue fever so far in Hassan district.

Dakshina Kannada MP urges railways to operate special trains between Mangaluru and Bengaluru

While the Hassan district administration has banned vehicular traffic through NH 75, the Kodagu district administration has banned vehicular movement between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on NH 275 till July 22

Karnataka: NHAI identified three more vulnerable spots on highways

BENGALURU: Even as a team of experts from the Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay (IIT-B) will be visiting the landslide-hit region on NH-66, near Shirur in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada to review the status, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified three more under construction spots that are vulnerable and need attention. The NHAI has identified the stretch on Bantwal road near Mangaluru on NH-169, Sannur to Bikarnakatte near Mangaluru (which is a part of the Bharatmala project) and the Hassan- Marenahalli- Sakleshpur stretch as vulnerable. The officials said that they will be taking the help of the IIT-B team, along with experts from IISc-Bengaluru, to review the status of these roads. During monsoon, all the roads in Eastern and Western Ghats are vulnerable. However, these three stretches are crucial since they are still under construction. We will be taking experts opinion of the work on these road, a senior NHAI official, not wanting to be named, told TNIE . The official added that opinions of civil and geotechnical experts is also being taken into account, for all highways that pass through the Ghats. The Ministry has taken note of the landslide on NH-66, and we are preparing a report of the areas where landslides have previously occurred, and their current status. Based on the report by the IIT-B, future course of action will be decided, the official added. NHAI Regional Officer, Bengaluru, Vilas P Brahmankar said experts opinion is taken into account during the design stage, as well as before construction starts. Though there are experts in the department, additional opinion only helps make the projects better. In the case of NH-66, the road the damage needs to be studied, which can be done only after the debris is cleared from the site, he added.

Union Minister Somanna visits Hassan, Chikkamagaluru

Officials say water could be released from Hemavathi dam in Hassan district of Karnataka any time

On July 18, G.K. Jyothi, Superintendent Engineer of Hemavathi Project, told people living downstream of the reservoir to shift to safer places to avoid any untoward incident

As Gaza's doctors struggle to save lives, many lose their own in airstrikes

Dr Hassan Hamdan was one of the few trained plastic surgeons in Gaza, a specialist in wound reconstruction. His skills were vitally needed as Israel's military onslaught filled hospitals with patients torn by blasts and shrapnel, so the 65-year-old came out of retirement to help. Earlier this month, an Israeli airstrike killed him along with his wife, son, two daughters, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, six grandchildren and one other person, as his family sheltered in their home in an Israeli-declared safe zone. Israel's 9-month-old war with Hamas in Gaza has decimated the territory's medical system. It has not only wreaked physical destruction on hospitals and health facilities, it has devastated Gaza's medical personnel. More than 500 health care workers have been killed since October, according to the U.N. Among them were many specialists like Hamdan. Dr. Ahmed al-Maqadma, also a reconstructive surgeon and a former fellow at U.K. Royal College, was found shot to death alongside

Dengue cases in Karnataka cross 10,000 mark

BENGALURU: Total dengue cases in Karnataka have breached the 10,000 mark touching 10,449 cases. On Tuesday, the state recorded 487 fresh cases. The total number of active cases in the state has reached 358. 128 of them are hospitalised. The total cases of hospitalised patients are highest in BBMP limits with 141, followed by 23 each from Mandya and Tumakuru, and 19 in Dharwad. On Tuesday, 4,572 tests were conducted, taking the total tests to 78,489. BBMP topped the list with 2,724 tests, followed by Hassan with 244 tests, Chikkamagaluru with 208 tests and Udupi with 199 tests. To date, the state has recorded eight dengue deaths, and the fatality rate is at 0.07%. Suspected dengue kills 9-yr-old in Hassan district A nine-year-old boy died of suspected dengue at HIMS hospital in Hassan on Monday. Rajesh, a resident of Madalu village in Arasikere taluk, was admitted to Arasikere taluk hospital and later shifted to HIMS as his condition deteriorated. There has been a rise in dengue cases in Hassan.

Monsoon fury leaves 10 dead in Uttara Kannada; roads, bridges, houses damaged in Hassan, Chikkamagaluru

Multiple casualties reported in Uttara Kannada district due to landslides and heavy rains. Nine individuals, including four from the same family, lose their lives near Shirur village. Rescue operations ongoing with authorities on high alert for more victims. Disruptions in transportation and essential services as roads remain blocked. Government officials and local authorities coordinating relief efforts. Stay informed for further updates on the situation in the affected areas.

Faithful flock to Bibi-ka-Alawa

Hyderabad: Thousands gathered at Bibi-ka-Alawa, the ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura, on the ninth day of Muharram to offer prayers at the alams. Hassanuddin Ajaz and Raziuddin Kashif, the caretakers of the ashoorkhana, affirmed their commitment, stating that they and others would remain present round the clock for ten days to serve the faithful. On the tenth day, the Muharram procession begins from the Dabeerpura ashoorkhana, where the alam, a 465-year-old battle standards, starts its journey on an elephant and concludes at Chaderghat. According to Hyder Jaffery, a Shia leader, the alam originally was at the Golkonda fort before being relocated by the Nizam to its current location along with the construction of the ashoorkhana. Mir Hyder Hassan Razvi and Mir Qamer Hassan Razvi, the alambardars responsible for carrying the alam on the elephant, explained that select individuals, including the mujawar, a representative from the Nizam Trust, and the mahout, have the honour of riding the elephant during the procession. Mir Hussain Ali, a volunteer, expressed his satisfaction in assisting the attendees and maintaining order during the prayers, emphasizing the fulfillment he derives from serving the faithful.

Bibi-ka-Alam procession: A symbol of sacrifice, harmony

Hyderabad: Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a time when Hazrat Imam Hussain's martyrdom is remembered. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and his sacrifice at the Battle of Karbala holds significant reverence. In Hyderabad, this period is marked by processions and gatherings (majlis) where elegies and sermons recount the sacrifices of Imam Hussain and his companions. Throughout the month, spanning 29-30 days, various regions in Deccan observe remembrance and mourning. However, the 10th day, known as Ashura, carries profound importance as it marks the day of Imam Hussains martyrdom. At around 1 pm, mourners dressed in black gather at Bibi-Ka-Alawa in Dabeerpura. They participate in chest-beating (maatam) and self-flagellation to express grief and solidarity with the martyrs of Karbala. Sabeels (stalls) offering water and refreshments symbolise the hardships endured by Hussains family in the desert. The central event is the procession of Bibi-ka-Alam, where the relic of Bibi Fatima, the wife of Imam Ali and daughter of Prophet Muhammad, was established as a battle standard four centuries ago. Known as Bibi ka Alam, these standards have received timeless treasures from monarchs across centuries, explained Sibghat Khan from The Deccan Archive Foundation. On Ashura day, Khan described how Bibi-ka-Alam is paraded on an elephant through Hyderabads historic core. Accompanied by hundreds of other Alams dedicated to the martyrs of Karbala, especially from the Prophets family, the procession includes groups performing self-flagellation and mourning Imam Hussains martyrdom. The streets echo with cries of Ibn-e-Zehra Wawaila as the procession winds its way past the iconic landmarks like Charminar, attracting thousands from across the Deccan region. It is a breathtaking sight when it passes the iconic Charminar, Khan said. The procession begins at Bibi-Ka-Alawa, passes through Charminar, Gulzar Houz, Purani Haveli, and concludes at Chaderghat bridge, he added. The procession brings a deep sense of spirituality, reflection, and communal harmony, as people from various communities come together to honour the legacy of sacrifice and justice. This is the only procession, probably in the entire country, where members of all communities participate and pay tribute in whatever form they can. said MLC Mirza Riyaz Ul Hassan Effendi.

'If my son has committed wrongs, let him be hanged': H D Revanna in Karnataka assembly

BENGALURU: Senior JD(S) MLA H D Revanna on Tuesday told the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that his son and former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of sexually abusing several women, should be hanged if he has committed wrongs. The emotional former minister also targeted the Director-General of Police, Alok Mohan, calling him unfit to be a top cop. If my son has committed wrongs, let him be hanged. I won't say no, Revanna said. He said, I have not come here to defend things or to have a discussion. I have been a lawmaker for 25 years. I have spent 40 years in political life. Against me, some woman is brought to the Director-General's office and the DG gets the complaint filed. He is 'nalayak' (unfit) to be the DG; This is a shameless government. Members from the ruling Congress side took strong objection to this. No objection to action against Prajwal, but case has been 'created' against H D Revanna: Deve Gowda Even Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was heard suggesting that Deputy Speaker Ramappa Lamani, who was in the chair, expunge the comments. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, He (Revanna) is making allegations against the officials. Let him give notice, and then let him be given a chance for discussion if injustice has happened to him. Revanna made his intervention after Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka drew a comparison between how Special Investigation Teams (SIT) are probing the Hassan sexual abuse case and the alleged financial irregularities in a the state-run Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Four separate cases have been registered against Revanna's 33-year-old son Prajwal Revanna, all of which are being investigated by an SIT. Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case: Womans statement reveals heinous offence In the recent Lok Sabha polls, Prajwal failed in his bid to retain the Hassan parliamentary constituency. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan ahead of polling day April 26. The JD(S) suspended Prajwal from the party following the cases filed against him. Prajwal's father H D Revanna and mother Bhavani are out on bail. They have been accused of kidnapping and confining an alleged victim of their son Prajwal's sexual assaults.

Heavy rains in parts of Shivamogga, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru

Olympics 2024: What to know, who to watch during wrestling competition

A roadmap to follow for the wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch: Hassan Yazdani, Iran: Nicknamed The Greatest, Yazdani was a gold medalist at 74 kilograms in 2016. He lost to David Taylor in the gold medal match in the 86-kilogram division in Tokyo. Taylor isn't competing in Paris, possibly clearing a way for Yazdani to return to the top. Taha Akgul, Turkey: A 2016 gold medalist, Akgul was among those who lost to American Gable Steveson at the Tokyo Games. He beat Georgia's Geno Petriashvili, the silver medalist in Tokyo, at the European Championships earlier this year. With Steveson not returning, Akgul could emerge victorious in the 125-kilogram class. Kennedy Blades, United States. The dynamic 20-year-old beat Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Adeline Gray at the U.S. trials and is competing in the women's 76-kilogram freestyle division. Helen Maroulis, United States. She is aiming to become the first American women's wrestler to win three Olympic medals.

Anyone trying to disturb peace in Reasi will be dealt with iron hand, says SSP

JAMMU, July 14: Anyone attempting to disturb peace and tranquillity in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi will be dealt with an iron hand, a senior police officer said on Sunday, as she visited the remote Chassana area of the district to review the security situation there. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma also said police []

Anyone Trying to Disturb Peace Will be Dealt With Iron Hand, Says SSP Rajouri

JAMMU: Anyone attempting to disturb peace and tranquillity in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi will be dealt with an iron hand, a senior police officer said on Sunday, as she visited the remote Chassana area of the district to review the security situation there. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma also said police are committed [] The post Anyone Trying to Disturb Peace Will be Dealt With Iron Hand, Says SSP Rajouri appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Elephant Rupavathi to reach Hyderabad for Muharam, Bonalu processions

Hyderabad: Riyaz ul Hassan Effandi, MLC AIMIM party said the medical examination of the elephant as asked by the Ministry of Forest was done on Saturday and the high power committee constituted by the Supreme Court issued clearance. We are relieved a lot after the developments. Our opponents were trying their level best to stop Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Imran Khan's party eligible for reserved seats in Parliament, provincial assemblies: Pak SC

Islamabad: In a major legal victory for Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in Parliament and in the provincial assemblies. The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) had filed a plea challenging the Peshawar High Court (PHC) decision upholding the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) move to deny its share in reserved seats in the National Assembly and provincial assemblies. A 13-member full bench headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa heard the case and the ruling in the keenly awaited judgment is viewed as a major setback to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's ruling coalition. Candidates backed by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, who had contested and won the February 8 elections as independents after their party was stripped of its election symbol, had joined the SIC to form a coalition of convenience. The apex court on Friday annulled the decision of the PHC and also declared the decision of the election commission null and void, terming it against the Constitution of Pakistan. [The] withdrawal of election symbol cannot disqualify a political party from elections, the court declared, referring to the election commission not allowing the PTI to use the cricket bat as its election symbol. The PTI was and is a political party, the bench ruled. Khan, a cricketer-turned-politician, founded the PTI in 1996. The decision, announced by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, was made based on a majority of eight judges. Meanwhile, reacting to the apex court's verdict, PTI said that the party has been hopeful that the justice will be served in the end, given there was no provision in the constitution of Pakistan, that could strip a party off its proportionate quota neither the quota could be allotted to other parties. A post from the PTI's official X account also demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja for violating [the] Constitution of Pakistan. Imran Khan's former aide Fawad Chaudhry echoed the party account's sentiments, also demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner in a post on X. He said the PTI should demand ECP resignation after SCP has now official charge-sheeted ECP. The party spokesman Raoof Hassan also extended his hearty congratulations to the PTI on X, lauding the Supreme Court for breaking the barriers of intimidation. This is only the beginning of a long haul till we reach the final destination when Imran Khan shall take over as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, he said. Soon, very soon. Earlier, after concluding the hearing on Tuesday, the 13 judges spent two days in mutual consultations before announcing the verdict. The court initially announced that a three-member regular bench headed by the chief justice would announce the verdict at 9 am, but shortly after that, the timing was changed and the bench announcing the verdict was changed when it was announced that the original 13-member bench would issue the judgment at noon. The dispute about the reserved seats was related to the rejection of a SIC plea by the ECP to award its share in the 70 reserved seats in the National Assembly and another 156 in the four provincial assemblies. The PTI party could not contest the February 8 elections as the ECP rejected its intra-party elections and deprived it of the bat symbol for contesting the elections as a party. Hence it was not eligible to claim the seats reserved for women and minorities that are awarded to the winning parties based on proportional representation. So its candidates, who had won independently but with the support of PTI, were asked by the PTI leadership to join a SIC to form a parliamentary party to claim reserved seats. The joining of PTI lawmakers made the SIC prominent, which otherwise was a dormant entity. The ECP had rejected the SIC plea for reserved seats on the pretext that it had not contested the elections as a party and only got strength when the PTI-backed independently elected candidates joined its ranks after winning the elections. Its appeal against the ECP decision in the Peshawar High Court was also turned down in March, forcing the party to file a challenge in the Supreme Court. In a rare move, a 13-member full bench presided over the hearing and announced the verdict on the insistence of the SIC lawyers. Earlier, the Supreme Court on May 6 in a major relief to the PTI suspended the Peshawar High Court's decision about rejecting the SIC plea. Following the ruling, the ECP on May 14 suspended the victory notifications of 77 candidates, who belonged to other parties and were declared successful on the reserved seats. The final ruling by the top court in the case decided the fate of those 77 reserved seats. Though it may not change the current power structure, the changes in the overall number game in the assemblies may impact the law-making in the country.

Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy holds meeting in Hassan

Will cease fire if peace reached in Gaza: Hezbollah

Shillong, July 11: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has confirmed that his group will stop attacking Israel if an agreement is reached on a ceasefire in Gaza. Nasrallah made the remark on Wednesday in a televised speech commemorating Mohammad Nimah Nasser, a party leader killed by Israel in southern Lebanon last week, reports Xinhua news [] The post Will cease fire if peace reached in Gaza: Hezbollah appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Body of missing boy found in Hassan

Kajal Agarwal Skips Promotions, To Disappoint Fans?

Hyderabad: After being disappointed with the poor show of her last release Satyabhama, the fans would have been hoping to watch their favourite actress Kajal Aggarwal in her next release Indian 2, but this is not going to be the case. She didnt even participate in promotions of her film in Hyderabad, while Kamal, Siddharth, Rakul, and Shankar were all over the place. No doubt, the fans of Kajal Aggarwal would be disappointed a bit since she will not be seen in 'Indian 2'. In fact, director Shankar disclosed that Kajal would be seen only in 'Indian 3' and her role would be quite interesting. On the same stage, Kajal expressed her happiness about teaming up with Kamal Hassan and director Shankar. I thank Director Shankar for having faith in me that I could pull off the role. It is an unexpected but biggest moment of my life,' she said at the audio launch event in Chennai. However, she didn't participate in promotions in Telugu states. Unfortunately, her role in the much-hyped 'Acharya' was also removed although she shot for over 12 days. She missed out on big films due to various reasons and she would be disappointed a bit,' says a source. Actually, director Koratala Siva has clarified why actor Kajal Aggarwals character has been removed from his movie 'Acharya'. Ahead of the release of the movie, Siva revealed that Kajals character had to be removed because there wasnt enough scope for performance and he felt he wasnt doing justice to a heroine of her stature. Nevertheless, Kajal Aggarwal would be enthralling her viewers with her performance in Indian 3.' opposite Kamal Hassan and showcase her acting skills.

Karnataka: Mangaluru Cops Nab Robbers, Recover Rs 12 Lakh Valuables

Mangaluru: In a swift operation, Mangaluru City Police arrested a gang of four robbers just five hours after they allegedly committed a robbery at a house of an elderly couple in Mangaluru. The gang had stolen gold, diamonds worth Rs 12 lakh, and other valuables from the house of Victor Mendonca in the early hours of Tuesday. According to City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, the four robbers (Chaddi Gang) broke into Mendonca's home around 4 am by cutting the window grill. They assaulted Victor with an iron rod and his wife with a screwdriver, warning them not to call for help. The gang also destroyed three mobile phones in the house to prevent the couple from alerting anyone. The robbers made off with gold and diamond ornaments worth Rs 12 lakh, a Samsung mobile phone, ten branded watches worth Rs 1 lakh, and Rs 3,000 in cash. They also stole the family's car. Victors wife rushed to the police station around 7 am and filed a complaint. The Urwa Police immediately registered a case under various sections and launched an investigation. Upon learning that the robbers had stolen a car, they quickly disseminated the information through wireless communication. The abandoned car was found near the Mulki bus stand. CCTV footage from the area showed the suspects boarding a KSRTC bus towards Mangaluru. Inquiries with the KSRTC officials revealed that the four suspects had inquired about buses heading to Bengaluru. Acting on this lead, the police tracked the bus heading towards Bengaluru and coordinated with the bus conductor. As the bus was on its way to Bengaluru, the police informed the Superintendent of Police of Hassan district. The bus was intercepted near Sakleshpur of Hassan district, and the suspects were apprehended by the DySP and his team. The police recovered all the stolen items, including the gold and diamond ornaments, watches, and cash. The arrested individuals were identified as Raju Singwania (24) from Guna, Mayur (30) from Bhopal, Bali (22) from Ashoknagar, and Vikki (21) from Guna, all hailing from Madhya Pradesh.

Trading activities suspended after fire at Pakistan Stock Exchange

Hassan Khan informed that the fire initially broke out on the fourth floor of the Ali Habib Trading Company building on I I Chundrigar Road

One injured as car falls in Nallah

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, July 6: One person was seriously injured when the car, he was driving, slipped into a Nallah near Dada area in Mahore. Reports said that the car, bearing registration number JK20 -7596 was on way to Mahore when it met with the accident. The injured, identified as Shabir Ahmed, son of Bashir Ahmed, resident of Damni, Tehsil Chassana, District Reasi, was shifted to CHC Mahore where doctors referred him to Government Medical College Hospital Jammu for advanced [] The post One injured as car falls in Nallah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Minister visits HIMS in Hassan, says hospitals equipped to treat dengue cases

Iran vote winner could ease, but won't end nuclear tensions: analysts

Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in Iran's presidential elections has brought hope for easing tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, defeating ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili with support from former president Hassan Rouhani. Despite not being the primary authority on foreign policy or nuclear issues, Pezeshkian aims for constructive relations with the West, contrasting Jalili's hardline stance. However, challenges remain as Iran's nuclear program has advanced significantly, impacting potential negotiations.

Book on Cauvery river dispute to be released in Hassan on Sunday

Rajanna is in-charge director of Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences

Eight-year-old girl dies of suspected dengue in Hassan

Hassan MP Shreyas Patel holds meeting with officers on dengue

Indian Navy chief meets newly-appointed Bangladesh Army chief; discusses new avenues for cooperation

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited Bangladesh to bolster defense ties, meeting with Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood. Discussions included enhancing cooperation in training, joint exercises, and interoperability. Tripathi also met with Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, emphasizing the strong naval cooperation between India and Bangladesh. The visit aimed to strengthen bonds and explore new avenues for collaboration.

Hassan reports 213 dengue cases, two deaths this year

Health Department has fixed the cost of a dengue test at 300 in Hassan district

Man killed over land dispute in Karnatakas Hassan district

Argument between brothers over laying a pipeline for water supply on the vacant land close to their houses leads to physical fight.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during his visit, discussing India's support in Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War. The visit aims to strengthen defense ties and explore naval cooperation. Admiral Tripathi will also meet Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan and review a Passing Out Parade at the Bangladesh Naval Academy. The meeting reflects the deep partnership and historical bonds between the two nations, highlighted by recent high-level defense exchanges.

Prajwal Revanna case: Delegation of activists from Hassan meet CM

Woman allegedly murdered by husband at the entrance of SP office in Hassan

Bengaluru Court Extends CID Custody of JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna Till July 3

The MLC was arrested on June 22 on a complaint by a 27-year-old man who alleged that he was sexually assaulted on June 16 at the formers farmhouse in Ghannikada in Hassan district

Woman murdered outside office of Hassan Superintendent of Police in Karnataka

The accused is her husband who is a police head constable

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi begins 5-day visit to Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi began a five-day visit to Bangladesh on Sunday with an aim to further consolidate the bilateral defence engagement and explore new avenues of cooperation in the maritime domain. The trip comes more than a week after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited India during which both sides vowed to expand the overall defence and strategic ties. It is Admiral Tripathi's first official visit abroad after he took the reins of the Navy two months ago. The Navy chief is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, and other top officials of Bangladesh's military, including the Army chief and Air Force chief. Admiral Tripathi will also review the passing-out parade at the Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) in Chittagong on July 4. The Chief of Naval Staff's engagements in the neighbouring country include an address at Bangladesh's National Defence College in Dhaka and visits to a few key defence facilities. The visit is aimed to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Bangladesh and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation, the Indian Navy said in a statement. Naval cooperation between India and Bangladesh has been traditionally strong, encompassing a wide span including operational interactions, bilateral naval exercises and capacity-building programmes. The visit of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy will further strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the navies of both countries, the statement said. Bangladesh has been an important partner under India's Neighbourhood First policy. It is clearly visible in both the defence and maritime domains. The maritime cooperation between the two countries has grown from strength to strength in recent years, with a significant ramp up on joint efforts towards protection of maritime interests. Both sides have recognised the value of such cooperation and are poised to enhance the efforts even further. More broadly, in all efforts under the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, Dhaka has been a natural partner and source of support for New Delhi, a military planner said. The visit of the Navy chief is an affirmation of the positive trajectory of the naval relationship as well as an indication that both sides will significantly enhance their bilateral efforts at sea, he said on the condition of anonymity. By working together against shared and common challenges, the two navies would enhance regional security and growth in line with the SAGAR vision as well as set an example of how cooperative efforts can deliver concrete outcomes, he added. A military official said the cooperation between the two navies has regularly catalysed positive change in the Indian Ocean region. A few years ago, when Bangladesh held the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), the two countries had collaborated to organise the maiden IONS maritime exercise, he said. This exercise has continued to grow in size and scope ever since, and become a source of formalised standard operating procedures (SOPs), sharing of best practices and a means to enhance collective trust and interoperability, the official added. In 2025, the Indian Navy would take over the chairmanship of the IONS and take the lead in establishing higher levels of maritime safety and security within the Indian Ocean, he said.

Sexual assault case: Prajwal Revanna remanded to judicial custody till July 8

Bengaluru: A court in Karnataka on Saturday remanded former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of rape and sexual abuse of several women, to judicial custody till July 8. He was produced before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court judge after his four-day Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody ended on June 29. On Monday, Prajwal Revanna was remanded to judicial custody till July 8. But, he was later sent to SIT custody till June 29 by the Magistrate court judge, after the police sought a body warrant through the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP). Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case: Womans statement reveals heinous offence Four separate cases have been registered against the 33-year-old grandson of the former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, all of which are being investigated by the SIT. Prajwal had failed in his bid to retain the Hassan constituency in the recently concluded LS polls. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen-drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna were reportedly circulated in Hassan, ahead of Lok Sabha polls there on April 26.

TNIE-Hero MotoCorp launch 'Ride Safe India' campaign in Ahmedabad, distribute over 800 helmets

AHMEDABAD: On Saturday, the New Indian Express Group and Hero MotoCorp, one of Indias largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturers, launched the #RideSafeIndia initiative in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This project is a significant component of the two brands' collaborative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The Ride Safe India campaign, initiated by the New Indian Express Group in partnership with Hero We Care, Hero MotoCorp's comprehensive CSR platform, aims to raise awareness and educate two-wheeler riders about the importance of following traffic regulations and prioritizing personal safety. In the presence of Safin Hasan, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Traffic in Ahmedabad (East), Editorial Director of the New Indian Express Group, Prabhu Chawla, and dignitaries from the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) Ahmedabad, the New Indian Express Group distributed jackets and helmets to riders as part of the initiative. Prabhu Chawla with Safin Hasan During a #RideSafeIndia program organized by the New Indian Express and #HeroCorp, Safin Hassan, the Traffic DCP of Ahmedabad (East), emphasised the importance of wearing helmets. He stated, Helmets are life savers. The habit of wearing a helmet only when the traffic police are present and hanging it on the side when they are not is wrong. Various reasons and excuses are given for not wearing helmets, and while people may have confidence in their driving skills, a small mistake by someone else can be fatal. Helmets protect lives in all situations. As long as vehicles exist, mistakes will happen, but helmets provide crucial protection. More people die in road accidents than from COVID-19. #RideSafeIndia Campaign by @NewIndianXpress & @HeroMotoCorp #Ahmedabad Flag-off by @SafinHasan_IPS , DCP Traffic Ahmedabad (East Zone) & @PrabhuChawla , TNIE Editorial Director @GIDC_IMDGoG @GujaratPolice @PoliceAhmedabad @santwana99 @Lakshmi94338678 @Eventxpress pic.twitter.com/S8Yx8GlA6L tnie_brand (@tnie_brand) June 29, 2024 Safin explained to those violating traffic signals, There is no benefit in breaking a traffic signal. Waiting at the signal causes far less harm than breaking it. We need to take a moment to reflect on what we are doing wrong. Prabhu Chawla, Editorial Director of the New Indian Express said, Gujarat is surpassing the vision Prime Minister Modi had for traffic control and other matters. Discussing road safety, Mr Chawla stated, No matter how much effort the system puts in, success is limited unless people are aware. In India, 60 to 70 per cent of accidents involve motorcycles and scooters. The New Indian Express has initiated an awareness campaign to address this issue, distributing approximately 10,000 helmets across six cities in Uttar Pradesh, six cities in Tamil Nadu, and Ahmedabad. As part of the #RideSafeIndia initiative on June 28, helmets and jackets were distributed to two-wheeler riders at the Adani Corporate Office in Ahmedabad. The New Indian Express and Hero Motocorp launch Surakshit Atmanirbhar Bharat: Ride Safe India initiative in Ahmedabad

Pakistan: Lahore HC admits plea against PIA's privatisation

Pakistan: Lahore HC admits plea against PIA's privatisation The Lahore High Court's (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Friday admitted a petition challenging the privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines and asked the top law officer to respond to the questions raised in the plea, Dawn reported. Justice Jawad Hassan issued the order on Friday on a pro bono petition filed against the procedure adopted to privatise PIA. Hassan also expressed his intention to examine the law introduced by the previous caretaker government to set up an appellate tribunal for privatisation disputes. The petition said that the caretaker government put the airline up for sale without properly evaluating its foreign and local assets as required under the Privatisation Commission Ordinance, 2000. The petitioner said that the requirements in Section 23 of the Privatisation Commission Ordinance, 2000 were not met. When the judge questioned the petitioner's counsel over the plea's maintainability, he argued that while proceeding with the privatisation process, principles settled by the Supreme Court were ignored, adding that the bench could take up this case. As per Dawn's report, Justice Hassan recalled a judgement authored by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah in a case titled 'Arshad Waheed versus Province of Punjab and others' where he detailed the High Court's powers in such matters. According to Justice Hassan under Article 199 (jurisdiction of the high court) of the Constitution, the high court is empowered to examine administrative actions from the touchstone of violation of law and breach of the Constitution. He, however, added that the power of judicial review is regulated by the principle of judicial restraint. [J]udicial restraint encourages the judges to exercise their powers with restraint and wisdom and to limit the exercise of their own powers to intervene in the matters relating to [the] policy of the Statutory Bodies/Board having financial perspective and outcome and exercise, he said. The petitioner's counsel argued that his client is only challenging PIA's privatisation process because the mandatory requirement of advertisement, as given in Section 23 (advertisement of privatisation) of the Privatisation Commission Ordinance, 2000, has not been fulfilled, Dawn reported. (ANI)

Child killed by shooting stone

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, June 28: A 13-year old child died when a shooting stone hit him, here today. The tragic incident occurred at Gulabpura in tehsil Chassana when a shooting stone hit Mushtaq Ahmed, son of Mohd Sharief, this afternoon, around 12 noon, resulting into on the spot death of the child. According to reports, Mushtaq was watching road cutting work when a loose stone suddenly fell from above, striking him on the head. He was taken to hospital where [] The post Child killed by shooting stone appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Iran votes in snap poll for new president after hard-liner''s death amid rising tensions in Mideast

Iran votes in snap poll for new president after hard-liner''s death amid rising tensions in Mideast Iranians voted on Friday in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, with the race's sole reformist candidate vowing to seek friendly relations with the West in an effort to energise supporters in a vote beset by apathy. Voters face a choice between hard-line candidates and the little-known reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon. As has been the case since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, women and those calling for radical change have been barred from running, while the vote itself will have no oversight from internationally recognised monitors. The voting comes as wider tensions have gripped the Middle East over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. In April, Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israel over the war in Gaza, while militia groups that Tehran arms in the region such as the Lebanese Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthi rebels are engaged in the fighting and have escalated their attacks. Meanwhile, Iran continues to enrich uranium at near weapons-grade levels and maintains a stockpile large enough to build should it choose to do so several nuclear weapons. The remarks by Pezeshkian come after he and his allies were targeted by a veiled warning from the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, over their outreach to the United States. Pezeshkian's comments, made after he cast his ballot, appeared to be aimed at boosting turnout as public apathy has grown pervasive in the Islamic Republic after years of economic woes and mass protests. He seemed to hope that invoking the possibility of Iran emerging from its isolation would motivate people otherwise disillusioned with Iranian politics. A higher turnout typically aids those like Pezeshkian in the reformist movement that seeks to change its Shiite theocracy from within. While Iran's 85-year-old Khamenei has the final say on all matters of state, presidents can bend the country's policies toward confrontation or negotiation with the West. However, given the record-low turnout in recent elections, it remains unclear just how many Iranians will take part in Friday's poll. Pezeshkian, who voted at a hospital near the capital, Tehran, appeared to have that in mind as he responded to a journalist's question about how Iran would interact with the West if he was president. God willing, we will try to have friendly relations with all countries except Israel,'' the 69-year-old candidate said. Israel, long Iran's regional archenemy, faces intense criticism across the Mideast over its grinding war in the Gaza Strip. He also responded to a question about a renewed crackdown on women over the mandatory headscarf, or hijab, less than two years after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, which sparked nationwide demonstrations and violent security force response. No inhuman or invasive behaviour should be made against our girls, daughters and mothers, he said. A higher turnout could boost Pezeshkian's chances, and the candidate may have been counting on social media to spread his remarks, as all television broadcasters in the country are state-controlled and run by hard-liners. But it remains unclear if he can gain the momentum needed to draw voters to the ballot. There have been calls for a boycott, including from imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. Mir Hossein Mousavi, one of the leaders of the 2009 Green Movement protests who remains in house arrest, also has refused to vote with his wife, his daughter said. There's also been criticism that Pezeshkian represents just another government-approved candidate. One woman in a documentary on Pezeshkian aired by state TV said her generation was moving toward the same level'' of animosity with the government that Pezeshkian's generation had in the 1979 revolution. Analysts broadly describe the race as a three-way contest. There are two hard-liners, former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and the parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. A Shiite cleric, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, also has remained in the race despite polling poorly. Pezeshkian has aligned himself with figures such as former President Hassan Rouhani, under whose administration Tehran struck the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. The voting began just after President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump concluded their first televised debate for the US presidential election, during which Iran came up. Trump described Iran as broke under his administration and highlighted his decision to launch a 2020 drone strike that killed Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani. That attack was part of a spiral of escalating tensions between America and Iran since Trump unilaterally withdrew the US in 2018 from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers. Iranian state media made a point to publish images of voters lined up in the city of Kerman near Soleimani's grave. State television later broadcast images of polling places across the country with modest lines. Onlookers did not see significant lines at many polling centers in Tehran, reminiscent of the low turnout seen in Iran's recent parliamentary election in March. Khamenei cast one of the election's first votes. People's turnout with enthusiasm, and higher number of voters this is a definite need for the Islamic Republic, Khamenei said. More than 61 million Iranians over the age of 18 are eligible to vote, with about 18 million of them between 18 to 30. Voting continued into Friday night as voting hours were extended twice. Iranian state TV reported that the election authority said polling stations would remain open till midnight to allow everyone to vote. As the weather cooled off a little in the evening hours, more people headed to vote and long lines formed outside polling stations in downtown Tehran and in the southern parts of the city. Iranian law requires that a winner gets more than 50 per cent of all votes cast. If that doesn't happen, the race's top two candidates will advance to a runoff a week later. There's been only one runoff presidential election in Iran's history, in 2005, when hard-liner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad bested former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. The 63-year-old Raisi died in the May 19 helicopter crash that also killed the country's foreign minister and others. He was seen as a protege of Khamenei and a potential successor as supreme leader. Still, many knew him for his involvement in the mass executions that Iran conducted in 1988, and for his role in the bloody crackdowns on dissent that followed protests over the death of Amini, a young woman detained by police over allegedly improperly wearing the mandatory headscarf, or hijab.

Attack on tourists of Patla Betta: Forest Minister writes to Hassan DCF to send a report

Lucknow Diary | Bhagwat attempts to reach out in UP

The performance of BJP in UP in recently concluded Lok Sabha polls has not unsettled the ruling party as much apparently as the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS). After a five day Pravas in Gorakhpur, Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, perhaps in a fresh Muslim outreach attempt, is slated to visit the state second time in a fortnight when he is expected to release a book, a biographical account of Paramveer Chakra winner and hero of 1965 Indo-Pak war Veer Abdul Hameed, in Ghazipur on July 1. The book has been written on Bhagwats suggestion, says Abdul Hameeds son Zainul Hassan who claims to have met Bhagwat twice. Congresss Imran Masood comes out in CM support After acquiring confidence by winning six Lok Sabha seats in UP in 2024 general election fought in alliance with the Samajwadis, one of the Congress MPs from Saharanpur Imran Masood has given a new flavour to the opposition politics by dropping a few words of appreciation for UP CM Yogi Adityanath, recently. Masood, who had shot to infamy by giving a controversial remark over the then BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi in 2014, with a harmonizing approach admired efforts of Yogi Adityanath for bringing improvement in the power situation in UP. Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party in a soup Already under fire from various BJP quarters for failing to mobilise his community in favour of NDA in Lok Sabha polls, in eastern UP, OP Rajbhar-led Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) is finding itself in another soup as one its MLAs Bedi Ram from Jakhania in Ghazipur, has been caught on camera boasting about his role in facilitating jobs in lieu of money though paper leak. In the video viral on social media, the MLA is seen accepting that he has helped at least forty people get recruitment at a time. Bedi Ram has a controversial past and was arrested by UP STF in connection with Railway Recruitment paper leak case in 2014. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com

Iran Presidential Race Narrows as Two Candidates Withdraw

Iran Presidential Race Narrows as Two Candidates Withdraw In a dramatic turn of events, Iran's presidential race has seen the withdrawal of two significant candidates: Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi and Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani. Their exit is widely seen as a move to consolidate hard-line support ahead of the vote. Ghazizadeh Hashemi, a former vice president under the late Ebrahim Raisi, urged remaining candidates to withdraw in favor of bolstering revolutionary unity. Zakani, meanwhile, called for preventing a repeat of former President Hassan Rouhani's administration. Their departure leaves a race still crowded with hard-line contenders. A sense of public apathy grips the Iranian capital as voters head to the polls, underscored by frustration over unmet economic promises and a clampdown on women's rights. With Iran enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels, the election outcome could have far-reaching consequences on both domestic and international fronts.

Kalki 2898 AD brings crowds back to theatres

Hyderabad: Thursday seemed like a peep into the past wherein RTC crossroads would be full of filmgoers trying to grab tickets especially on the first day of a movies release to watch their chosen film at Sudarshan 35, Devi 70, Sandhya 70 and 35 mm. This influx of audience was ironically for Kalki 2898 AD, which was screened in all four theatres. The overwhelming turnout, which must have gladdened the distributors and theatre owners, has proved once again that it is the star cast and content that brings audiences to theatres. On Thursday after a 4 am special screenings, the rush for the regular screenings of Kalki 2898 AD and the houseful shows cleared all doubts, notwithstanding the T20 World Cup set for a grand finale. It was field day for black marketers who made good money by selling tickets for around `3000 each. Balgovind Raj Tadla, owner of Devi 70 mm and Sudershan 35 mm theatres, said Cinema audiences had resurfaced. They were only waiting for good content. This is the biggest movie after the Covid lock down. We installed an advanced projector at Devi 70 mm as it gives the best of the 3D effects. A little away, Vanka Laxmiah Sridhar, owner of VLS Sridevi in Chilkalguda, said, this movie can resurrect single theatres. Kalki is a morale-booster for moviemakers. Kalki 2898 AD , starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Deepika Padukone, among others, is an eagerly awaited sci-fi epic. One of the attractions of the movie is the specially designed car that is used by the hero, which was kept for exhibition at Prasad IMax.

Kenya's Unrest: Ruto's Climbdown and Nationwide Protests Escalate

Kenya's Unrest: Ruto's Climbdown and Nationwide Protests Escalate A climbdown by Kenya's president over plans to raise taxes brought no end to nationwide protests on Thursday, with at least two people reported killed in clashes near the capital Nairobi and others shot by police elsewhere. A day after President William Ruto abandoned a tax hike bill , demonstrators in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and other cities called for him to step down, although crowds were smaller than earlier in the week. Police fired teargas at dozens of protesters in Nairobi and blocked off roads to the presidential palace. In the town of Homa Bay in western Kenya, police said officers had shot at protesters when they tried to torch police vehicles. I can confirm seven people have been admitted in hospital with gunshot wounds. Police opened fire when protesters attempted to burn police vehicles, said Hassan Barua, Migori police commander. The Standard newspaper said two people had been killed as police clashed with anti-tax protesters looting two supermarkets in Ongata Rongai, a town on the outskirts of Nairobi. Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Ruto withdrew the legislation including new taxes and hikes on Wednesday, a day after parliament was briefly stormed and set ablaze while trying to vote through his plans and at least 23 people were killed in clashes. Ruto is grappling with the most serious crisis of his two-year-old presidency as the youth-led protest movement has grown rapidly from online condemnations of the tax hikes into mass rallies demanding a political overhaul. Dropping the bill hits his plan to reduce the budget deficit and borrowing, as demanded by lenders including the International Monetary Fund. Volunteer group Medics for Kenya said its staff at the Jamia Mosque/Crescent hospital had been hit by teargas, and that it condemned in he strongest terms possible violence meted out on our volunteer medical teams. Reuters reporters saw army vehicles on the streets after the government deployed the military to help police. It's not good for the military to get involved in this civilian matter, we are not at war. We are peaceful, said motorbike taxi drive John Ngugi. The high court on Thursday rejected a petition to compel the government to withdraw the military, the Daily Nation newspaper said. Elsewhere, hundreds of protesters gathered in the port city of Mombasa and in the western city of Kisumu, local television footage showed, although those gatherings appeared peaceful. We are only coming here so that our voice can be heard, us as Gen Z, us as Kenyans, we are one, said Berryl Nelima in Mombasa. So the police should stop killing us, we are just peaceful protesters, we are unarmed. The protest movement has no formal leadership structure and has largely responded to messages, banners and slogans on social media. Posts on Thursday suggested protest supporters were divided on how far to carry the demonstrations. Let's not be foolish as we fight for a better Kenya, Boniface Mwangi, a prominent social justice activist, said in an Instagram post. He voiced support for demonstrations on Thursday but opposed calls to invade State House, the president's formal offices and residence, a move that he said could spur more violence and be used to justify a crackdown. While some protest supporters said they would not demonstrate on Thursday as the finance bill had been scrapped, others pledged to press on, saying only Ruto's resignation would satisfy them. Right now is not about just the finance bill but about #RutoMustGo, political activist and protester Davis Tafari told Reuters in a text message. We have to make sure that Ruto and his MPs have resigned and fresh elections are held ... We occupy State House for dignity and justice. DIALOGUE, AUSTERITY ARE NEXT STEPS In a speech on Wednesday, Ruto defended his push to raise taxes on items such as bread, cooking oil and diapers, saying it was justified by the need to cut Kenya's high debt, which has made borrowing difficult and squeezed the currency. But he acknowledged that the public had overwhelmingly rejected the finance bill. He said he would now start a dialogue with Kenyan youth and work on austerity measures, beginning with cuts to the budget of the presidency. The IMF, which has been urging the government to cut its deficit to obtain more funding, said it was closely monitoring the situation in Kenya. We are deeply concerned about the tragic events in Kenya in recent days, the IMF said in a statement. Our main goal in supporting Kenya is to help it overcome the difficult economic challenges it faces and improve its economic prospects and the well-being of its people. Ratings agency Moody's said the shift in focus to cutting spending rather than boosting revenue would complicate the disbursement of future IMF funding and slow the pace of fiscal consolidation.

Discussion on rivers in Hassan on Friday

Sci-fi wonder, 3D thrill, Big B, yet Kalki falters on contrived plot

Cast: Prabhas, Deepika, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Shobana and Dulquer Direction: Nag Ashwin Rating 3/5 There is no doubt that director Nag Ashwin has raised the bar for Telugu movies by making a new age science fiction thriller Kalki 2898 AD and showcases his technical brilliance to stay ahead of his peers. But he has chosen a wafer thin plot and contrived plot of saving a pregnant woman (Deepika) from being killed as she is expected to deliver a divine child. He invokes legendary mythology warriors like Aswadhama and Karna who wage a war with gadget-aided opponents in futuristic world and they arrive from a dystopian city ruled by Yashkin(Kamal Hassan) who has a dream for tomorrow. However, it is legendary Amitabh who hogs the limelight with his brooding anger and makes mincemeat of his opponents in the process of protecting pregnant woman. While Prabhas character falls secondary in those proceedings and he even has to take on Amitabh and loses. He plays a grey role who does anything for a bounty and it fails to connect with audience until he turns around and joins forces with Big B. Usually, Prabhas has been saviour in his films like Baahubali and Salaar, but in this film he plays a light hearted role who dreams to relish food at a palace in elite complex and has no big motive. Hence, his larger than life image is toned down a bit and could disappoint his fans. Another hallmark, thespian Kamal Hassan donning a negative role who runs a lab to inseminate his DNA into pregnant women for a special child, but most of the women die in the experiment. He is ruthless and doesn't repent. When Deepika gets pregnant and holds the infant for 150 days, she is tested but she escapes.Meawhile, in the caves of Sambhala underneath Kashi, Aswadhama regains his diamond gem and powers and resolves to protect Deepika and her kid. The narrative begins with tales of Aswadhama and Lord Krishna in mythology, moving into realms of Kashi and Shambala. The supreme being Yaskin and his army seize all the girls and extracting serum from fertile women. In the n the fictional city of Shambala, rebels plan an assault against Yashkin, a top the dystopian city of Kashi lies the elite Complex, accessible to Kashis residents through power unit payments. Bhairava(Prabhas), a bounty hunter, becomes entangled in the conflict between Aswatthama ( Amitab) and the Yashkin ( Kamal Haasan) army, settings the stage for the unfolding events. Prabhas cracks a few jokes and punches down his opponents with ease. He even cracks jokes with RGV and Rajamouli who do cameos. He looks at ease, until he finds tough opponent Amitabh who has mystical powers. Amitabh as Aswadhama is alive after hundreds of years and vows to protect unborn infant since its blessed child. Amitabh does an big action role after long long time and impresses.. Deepika has nothing much to do, while Kamal showcase traces of his acting brilliance in a evil role. Composer Santhosh Narayanamcomes with effective background score but not chartbusters. Cinematographer Djordje Stojiljkovic captures breathtaking visuals and offers visual richness. Director Nag Ashwin had a reason to cast big guns like Amitabh and Kamal to carry unthinkable roles and it pays off. However, he gives positive tweak to tainted mythological characters like Aswadhama and Karna which is slightly a risky idea, although they are invincible warriors. Probably, he reserved bigger roles for Prabhas and Kamal in the sequel, if this movie strikes a chord with masses.

Police, MCG set up library

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, June 26: In order to promote educational activities and support students, the police, in collaboration with the Municipal Council Ganderbal (MCG), established a library and reading room in the Municipal Building at the new Bus Stand Ganderbal today. SSP Ganderbal, Sandeep Gupta, inaugurated the library. Addl. SP Ganderbal Malik Aijaz, Gh Hassan DySP Hqrs Ganderbal, DySP DAR DPL Ganderbal, EO Municipal Council Ganderbal, teachers, students, civil society members, dignitaries, and the media fraternity were present. While speaking [] The post Police, MCG set up library appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NIA court in Mizoram sentences two Bdeshis in terror conspiracy case

Aizawl, June 27 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday secured the conviction and sentencing of two members of the banned Bangladeshi terror outfit Ansal-al-Islam for conspiracy to unleash terror attacks in India, sources said. NIA sources said the accused have been identified as Mahmud Hassan alias Shariful Hassan, and Mohamad Sayad Hussain alias []

NIA special court convicts two over conspiracy to unleash terrorist attacks in India

NIA convicted Ansal-al-lslam members Mahmud Hassan and Mohamad Sayad Hussain for aiding Ansar-al-Islam's terrorist conspiracy. They possessed 11 mobile phones and were sentenced to five years in prison.

Karnataka: Bengaluru court rejects bail plea of Prajwal Revanna in rape case

Karnataka: Bengaluru court rejects bail plea of Prajwal Revanna in rape case The Special People Representative court in Karnataka's Bengaluru rejected the bail plea of suspended Janata Dal-Secular leader Prajwal Revanna on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing investigation into an alleged rape case. The case was based on a complaint lodged at Holenarasipura police station in Karnataka against him and his father, HD Revanna. The Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) during the bail hearing argued that IPC Section 376 (rape charges) had been added to the case, and considering the gravity of the crime, bail should not be granted. The case, registered on April 28, involves allegations against Revanna and his father, HD Revanna, of sexual assault on their domestic help. On June 25, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Karnataka Police, which is investigating cases of sexual assault and harassment against Prajwal Revanna, registered a fourth case against him. The fourth case has been registered under sections for sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation of a victim, as well as, clandestinely recording and sharing images of the victim. Three others, including former BJP MLA from Hassan, Preetham Gowda, have been named in the FIR. Police sources said the accused, Preetham Gowda, Kiran, and Sharath, have been alleged to have shared images that Prajwal Revanna recorded in the course of sexual harassment of a victim on a video call. According to the complainant, the recording of the sexual harassment by Prajwal Revanna and the acts of others caused embarrassment to her whole family. The fourth FIR has been registered under IPC sections 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking), 354B (assault or the use of criminal force), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 66 E (intentional or knowing capture, publication, or transmission of images of private areas without consent) of the Information Technology Act. Prajwal Revanna returned to India from Germany nearly a month after leaving the country, supposedly on the night of April 26, after several obscene videos allegedly involving him surfaced on social media platforms. He was arrested on May 31 upon arrival at Bengaluru airport. (ANI)

Bengaluru Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna Amidst Multiple Rape Accusations

Bengaluru Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna Amidst Multiple Rape Accusations A Bengaluru court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is embroiled in multiple allegations of rape and sexual harassment. The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court Judge reserved his ruling on Monday and delivered the verdict today, thereby denying Revanna's bail request. The 33-year-old Revanna is presently held by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the alleged sex crimes. He was initially remanded to judicial custody until July 8 but was later handed over to SIT custody until June 29 following a body warrant request by the Special Public Prosecutor. Four cases have been registered against Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda. All cases are currently under SIT investigation. Revanna's attempt to retain the Hassan parliamentary constituency in recent polls was unsuccessful. The bail plea pertains to a case registered at Holenarasipura town police station, where Revanna is accused of sexually harassing a 47-year-old former maid. His father and local MLA, H D Revanna, is listed as the primary accused. The allegations came to the fore after explicit videos involving Prajwal Revanna surfaced in Hassan before the Lok Sabha polls. Subsequently, the JD(S) suspended Prajwal from the party. Another case from May 1 involves a 44-year-old former member of the Hassan Zilla Panchayat alleging repeated rape by Prajwal. The third case involves a woman in her 60s from Mysuru's K R Nagara, initially reported as a kidnap case. The fourth case, registered on June 12 at CID's cyber crime police station in Bengaluru, charges Prajwal with sexual harassment, stalking, criminal intimidation, and IT Act violations. Sources revealed that Prajwal was taken to Holenarasipura for an inquest at his residence related to the latest case.

Malian Islamist Convicted of War Crimes at ICC

Malian Islamist Convicted of War Crimes at ICC Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted a Malian Islamist on Wednesday of war crimes and crimes against humanity for being a central figure in the Islamic police of Timbuktu during a 2012 rebel takeover. In a summary of their verdict, the judges said Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz played an important role in the Ansar Dine Islamist group, which took the city on the fringe of the Sahara desert in 2012 and tried to impose sharia Islamic law. Local inhabitants testified that he was considered a key player within the Islamic police force who could issue orders and police officers would carry them out. Al Hassan has been found guilty by majority decision of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including torture, cruel treatment and outrages upon personal dignity, for the public flogging of 13 members of the population of Timbuktu, Presiding Judge Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua said. Al Hassan has pleaded not guilty to all charges, but has not denied he was a member of Ansar Dine. His lawyers have argued he was trying to maintain order in a chaotic situation after the rebel takeover of Timbuktu. NO EMOTION Clad in a traditional West African yellow robe and white head dress, Al Hassan, 47, showed no emotion when the court also convicted him of religious persecution and the war crimes of mutilation and participating in sham trials. Prosecutors had charged Al Hassan with a number of gender-based crimes, saying the Islamic police terrorised the women of Timbuktu, who were subjected to rape, forced marriages and sexual slavery. While judges said rape and forced marriages did take place in Timbuktu they found Al Hassan bore no responsibility for such crimes. Prosecutors have 30 days from the judgment to file an appeal. Al Hassan's sentence will be determined at a later date after another round of hearings. The ICC can impose a maximum sentence of life in prison. Al Qaeda-linked fighters of Ansar Dine also used pick-axes, shovels and hammers to shatter earthen tombs and centuries-old shrines reflecting Timbuktu's Sufi version of Islam in what is known as the City of 333 Saints. But judges found that Al Hassan had no role in the destruction and acquitted him for charges related to the attacks. Last Friday the ICC unsealed an arrest warrant for the alleged leader of Ansar Dine, Iyad Ag Ghaly, also known as Abou Fadl. Another Islamist rebel was given a nine-year sentence by the ICC in 2016 after pleading guilty to participating in destruction of Timbuktu's religious monuments. The ICC, the world's only permanent war crimes tribunal, has been examining events in Mali since 2012. French and Malian troops pushed the rebels back the following year.

ICC convicts Timbuktu jihad police chief of war crimes

Mindua described brutal floggings in the central square in front of crowds including children, as well as a public amputation by machete. Al Hassan was convicted of contributing to the crimes perpetrated by other members of the Jihadist groups including mutilation and persecution.

ICC convicts al-Qaida-linked leader of atrocities in Mali

Al Hassan convicted of war crimes in Timbuktu for reign of terror by insurgents in 2012. Victims faced corporal punishment, imprisonment. Prosecutor highlighted the atrocities. Court issued reparation order post conviction of Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi.

Al-Qaida Leader Convicted of War Crimes in Timbuktu

Al-Qaida Leader Convicted of War Crimes in Timbuktu The International Criminal Court (ICC) has delivered a landmark verdict, convicting Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader, of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Timbuktu, Mali. Al Hassan played a central role in the atrocities committed by insurgents in the historic desert city in 2012. He is accused of participating in crimes like rape, torture, enforced marriages, and sexual slavery under the rule of the extremist group Ansar Dine, linked to al-Qaida. Al Hassan now faces the prospect of life imprisonment. Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda highlighted the brutality faced by women and girls under Ansar Dine's regime, particularly emphasizing enforced marriages and sexual violence. Victims and their advocates in Timbuktu hope for justice and reparation with this landmark judgment.

ICC issues verdicts in trial of alleged Islamic extremist charged in Mali

The International Criminal Court is delivering its verdict Wednesday in the trial of a suspect accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by al-Qaida-linked insurgents on the historic desert city of Timbuktu in northern Mali in 2012. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted on charges including involvement in crimes including rape, torture, persecution, enforced marriages and sexual slavery committed from April 2012 until the end of January 2013 in the city once known as the Pearl of the Desert. Prosecutors say he was a key member of Ansar Dine, an Islamic extremist group with links to al-Qaida that held power in northern Mali at the time. Women and girls suffered in particular under Ansar Dine's repressive regime, facing corporal punishment and imprisonment, the court's then-chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said at the start of Al Hassan's trial nearly four years ago. Many were forced into ...

Kalki 2898 AD First Day Collections Prediction

Banking on the stardom of its cast including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Hassan the much awaited sci-fi action thriller, Kalki 2898 AD has garnered more than Rs 38 crore in advance bookings for day one. In Telangana alone the movie earned more Rs 18 crore in advance bookings and in Andhra Pradesh the number is Rs 9.26 crore as per the latest estimates. However, the makers of the film were criticized for not promoting the movie on a big level. This can also be said to be true, if we compare the advance bookings of Kalki with Prabhas's last movie. According to sacnilk.com, Prabhas's last film Salaar Part 1 had made over Rs 48 crore in advance bookings on day one. However, the pre-bookings of Kalki's premier shows have created a new record grossing $ 1.2 million. As per trade analysts, Prabhas's Kalki is expected to rake in at least Rs 30 crore in Telugu states alone and over Rs 50 crores across centres on the first day of its release. Prabhas' unmatched craze in Telugu states can be seen in Hyderabad, as per reports, a multiplex in the city is hosting more than 40 shows and has created history of sorts for screening the most number of shows in a day. It was also told that the tickets for all these shows are 'Sold Out'. The film is directed by Nag Ashwin and will hit Silver-screens on June 27.

2nd Case Of Sex Assault Registered Against Prajwal Revanna's Brother Suraj

A second case of sodomy was registered against Janata Dal (Secular) MLC Suraj Revanna on Tuesday at Holenarasipura police station in Hassan district.

24 young Emirati leaders honored within the National Leadership Academy for Higher Education program

24 young Emirati leaders honored within the National Leadership Academy for Higher Education program Dubai [UAE], June 25 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Education today honored 24 young Emirati leaders, graduates of the first batch of the National Leadership Academy for Higher Education program to qualify Emirati leaders in the education sector, which the Ministry launched last October as part of its continuing efforts to support, empower and qualify Emirati competencies in the educational field. The honoring ceremony, which was held in Dubai, was attended by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Al Mualla, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Academic Affairs, and a number of senior officials from the ministry, along with graduates of the first batch of the National Leadership Academy for Higher Education program and leaders. Institutions of higher education. In his speech during the ceremony, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi congratulated the graduates, explaining that this is an important step in their journey to move towards broader and broader horizons of continuous learning, creativity and innovation to serve themselves, their community and their country by improving the higher education sector in the UAE and enhancing its competitiveness and presence at the levels. All local, regional and international. His Excellency said: The Ministry of Education is constantly keen to invest in developing Emirati capabilities and competencies in the educational field, and the National Leadership Academy for Higher Education program is the best witness to that, as we have succeeded today in empowering creative energies and building Emirati leaders armed with the knowledge, skill, and innovative thinking necessary to achieve excellence. And successes in the academic and administrative fields in the government higher education sector, as this represents a national priority adopted by the government, in addition to contributing to the development of the future education system to be pioneering, successful, proactive, and capable of contributing to achieving the development vision of the UAE. The ceremony included an introductory video about the objectives of the National Leadership Academy for Higher Education program, its activities, and the stages that the participants go through, as well as a presentation of the five projects resulting from the program that were created by the young leaders, after the graduates were divided into five groups, and each group then presented its project to develop the system. Higher education in the country, a number of which were implemented with funding and supervision from the Ministry of Education. The list of graduates of the first batch of the National Leadership Academy for Higher Education program included Dr. Samira Al-Mulla, Dr. Hassan Al-Hashemi, Dr. Fatima Kalbat, Hoda Al-Tamimi, and Nada Bouftaim from the Ministry of Education, Professor Juma Al-Kaabi and Al-Yaziya Al-Dhaheri from the United Arab Emirates University, Maryam Al-Hammadi from the Emirates College for Educational Development, and Issa. Al Shamsi and Reem Al Hashemi from the University of Sharjah, Asma Al Shamsi from Ajman University, Dr. Wafa Al Zaghbar, Professor Fatima Taher and Dr. Mona Al Sinai from Zayed University, Dr. Habiba Al Saffar and Dr. Ali Al Mansouri from Khalifa University of Science and Technology, and Dr. Fahd Al Saadi and Dr. Mira Al Marri from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University. Dr. Lamia Al Hajri, Jassim Al Hammadi, and Maryam Al Hafeet from the Higher Colleges of Technology, Mohammed Al Raisi from Abu Dhabi Polytechnic University, and Samia Al Saeedi and Maryam Al Balushi from Rabdan Academy. The program included three phases, with the first phase focusing on meetings and direct interaction with the participants by organizing a group of practical lectures, interactive workshops, and training activities specifically designed to develop leadership awareness among the participants and provide them with the key skills and competencies that must be possessed by a successful leader in the higher education sector. The second phase worked on preparing a comprehensive assessment (360 degrees) to contribute to the development of leaders individually, targeted enrichment for each leader, periodic follow-up to build and implement projects, and providing the necessary support by the ministry and the advisory body that sponsors the projects. As for the third phase, it evaluated and launched development projects for the higher education sector from Before the ministry and the shepherds. (ANI/WAM)

Second case of sodomy registered against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna

Hassan: A second case of sodomy was registered against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna on Tuesday at Holenarasipura police station in Hassan district. The case was registered based on a complaint by a close aide of Suraj Revanna. Also ReadH D Revanna alleges conspiracy behind sexual abuse charges against MLC son Suraj Surajs aide had earlier Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Another FIR lodged against former MP Prajwal Revanna for sexual harassment

Another FIR has been registered against former MP Prajwal Revanna on charges of sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation, police sources said on Tuesday. Along with him, three others, including former BJP MLA from Hassan Preetham Gowda has also been named in the FIR for allegedly sharing images captured by Prajwal during sexual harassment of the victim on a video call, they said. With the fresh FIR, this is the fourth case registered against Prajwal. A fresh case has been registered by the SIT against Prajwal and three others. Former BJP MLA Preetham Gowda has also been named in the FIR, a police source confirmed to PTI. The case has been registered under sections 355 A (sexual harassment), 354 B (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 354 D (stalking), 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code and 66 E (punishment for violation of privacy) of the Information Technology Act, according to the police sources. Meanwhile, Prajwal i

Fourth case registered against former MP Prajwal Revanna for sexual harassment

BENGALURU: Another FIR has been registered against former MP Prajwal Revanna on charges of sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation, police sources said on Tuesday. Along with him, three others, including former BJP MLA from Hassan Preetham Gowda has also been named in the FIR for allegedly sharing images captured by Prajwal during sexual harassment of the victim on a video call, they said. With the fresh FIR, this is the fourth case registered against Prajwal. A fresh case has been registered by the SIT against Prajwal and three others. Former BJP MLA Preetham Gowda has also been named in the FIR, a police source confirmed to PTI. The case has been registered under sections 355 A (sexual harassment), 354 B (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 354 D (stalking), 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code and 66 E (punishment for violation of privacy) of the Information Technology Act, according to the police sources. Meanwhile, Prajwal is currently in police custody. Sexual abuse case: Prajwal remanded in judicial custody till July 8 The 33-year-old grandson of JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda had failed in his bid to retain the Hassan parliamentary constituency in the recent polls. SIT officials arrested Prajwal soon after he landed at Bengaluru Airport from Germany on May 31. He had left for Germany on April 27, a day after Hassan went to Lok Sabha the polls. A 'Blue Corner Notice' seeking information on his whereabouts had earlier been issued by the Interpol, following a request by the SIT via the Central Bureau of Investigation. A Special Court for Elected Representatives issued an arrest warrant against Prajwal on May 18, following an application moved by the SIT. Prajwal has been booked in three cases of sexual assault. There are also charges of rape against him. The cases of sexual abuse came to light after pen-drives containing explicit videos allegedly involving Prajwal were reportedly circulated in Hassan ahead of the Lok Sabha polls there on April 26. The JD(S) suspended him from the party following the cases filed against him. MLC Suraj Revanna, accused of sexually abusing man, remanded in judicial custody for 14 days

Another FIR registered against former MP Prajwal Revanna for sexual harassment

Another FIR has been registered against former MP Prajwal Revanna on charges of sexual harassment, stalking and criminal intimidation, police sources said on Tuesday. Along with him, three others, including former BJP MLA from Hassan Preetham Gowda has also been named in the FIR for allegedly sharing images captured by Prajwal during sexual harassment of the victim on a video call, they said.

Biden's 'Secret Message' To Hezbollah Chief; Watch Nasrallah Response On Hitting Israel | Watch

As fears of Hezbollah and Israel war grows, a new report suggests that U.S. President Joe Biden has sent a private message to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein, who recently visited Lebanon and met Parliament speaker Berri and acting PM Mikati, urged Hezbollah to stop rhetoric and border fighting with Israel. Watch.

Farmers Flee Deadly Raids in Northern Nigeria: A Looming Food Crisis

Farmers Flee Deadly Raids in Northern Nigeria: A Looming Food Crisis Hassan Ya'u, a 42-year-old maize and sesame seed farmer in Nigeria's northern Katsina state, was tending to his crops early this month when dozens of armed men on motorcycles rode towards his plot and started shooting at close range. Ya'u and fellow farmer Musa Nasidi managed to escape, but at least 50 people - many of them farmers working their fields at the time - were killed in the attack in the latest in a series of deadly raids on farming areas. An unknown number of people were abducted in the assault, which was carried out in broad daylight. Ya'u and Nasidi said the gunmen had attacked their Kankara farming community because farmers had not paid a levy imposed by the armed gang. Such raids are forcing many farmers to leave their fields, contributing to higher food prices and soaring inflation as Nigeria faces the worst cost of living crisis in a generation. They set ablaze my produce and took away foodstuff worth about 4 million naira ($2,739.73), said Ya'u, who has sought refuge in Daura town, nearly 200 km (124 miles) from Kankara. I don't have access to my farm because bandits have taken control of the area. Everything has been ruined, added the father of 13 children who faces an uncertain future. Armed gangs demand as much as three million naira per village, depending on the size, to allow farmers to work. The farmers are even forming vigilante groups to make sure they are able to access the farms but it is still very difficult, said Kabir Ibrahim, president of All Farmers Association of Nigeria. Northern Nigeria produces the bulk of the country's staples like rice, yam and maize, but it is also its most unstable region, as armed kidnapping gangs attack and pillage villages in the northwest while Islamist militants cause havoc in the northeast. Nasidi, 36, fled to near Katsina town after the Kankara attack. He used to harvest about 400 bags of groundnuts, 80 bags of sesame seed and 200 bags of maize, he said, but now faces a bleak year after part of his 8.5-hectare farm was set ablaze by bandits. The situation is beyond our control and I was left with no choice other than to leave Kankara because our lives were in danger, Nasidi told Reuters. A World Food Programme report on the outlook for acute food insecurity globally said Nigeria has joined the world's hunger hotspots, which analysts attribute to insecurity in farming areas and high costs of seed, fertiliser, chemicals and diesel. Lagos-based consultancy SBM Intelligence said 1,356 farmers in Nigeria were killed since 2020. This year, 137 deaths had been recorded, it said, adding that farming was becoming a dangerous occupation. The risk is very grave, said Confidence McHarry, SBM's lead security analyst, adding that gunmen also attacked farmers on suspicion of collaborating with the military. Defence spokesperson Major General Edward Buba said that with the rainy season under way, the military was prioritising farmers' security. The farmers union are keying into the farm protection plan of the armed forces to make the best of the rainy season, he said, without elaborating. But for 22-year-old farmer Abdulaziz Gora in Zamfara state, next to Katsina, there is little hope of returning to his farm. He relocated to state capital Gusau after a violent attack on his village in May, abandoning his soybean and maize crops. Anyone caught there risks being kidnapped or killed, he said. ($1 = 1,460.0000 naira)

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Home Minister Parameshwara holds meeting in Hassan