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Karur: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said she had no words to describe the sorrow of the families who lost their loved ones in the stampede here on September 27 and added that such incidents should not happen again anywhere. She favoured the framing of a standard operating procedure for public gatherings, especially when a large number of women and children too gather, and that it should be applicable for the entire country. The Union Finance Minister, accompanied by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan, visited the Government Medical College Hospital, Karur, and met…
Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Monday alleged that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary had escaped trial in a decades-old murder case by “falsely” claiming to be a minor before the court. Addressing a press conference here, Kishor said Choudhary’s affidavit, filed in 2020 at the time of getting elected to the state legislative council, flew in the face of his earlier claim before the apex court, and demanded his “immediate dismissal”. Choudhary, a former state BJP president who holds crucial portfolios like finance in the Nitish Kumar government, dismissed the allegations and taunted the political strategist-turned-activist…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has enhanced the compensation in a two-decade-old motor accident case by awarding over Rs 60 lakh to the family of a 20-year-old youth who was left completely paraplegic and disabled after being run over by a car in 2001. Sharad Singh, a 20-year-old final-year B Com student, eventually succumbed to illness in 2021 after two decades of immobility. His mother, acting as his legal representative, pursued the appeal before the apex court. A bench comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, allowed the plea of his mother. The victim sustained a fracture of…
Hyderabad: Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth, has stormed the box office with record-breaking collections. In just four days, the film crossed Rs. 250 crore worldwide, making it the fastest entry into the elite club for the actor. The action drama opened with Rs. 63.75 crore on day one, supported by Rs. 21 crore from paid previews. Despite a dip on the following days, the film stayed steady with around Rs. 18.5 crore each day, bringing its India net total to over Rs. 140 crore in four days. When cyclone strikes…Bow down to the tide…When #OG comes…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday defended the ongoing social, economic and educational survey in the state, while lashing out at BJP leaders for calling for a boycott. In a statement, Siddaramaiah said, “Our government began the survey to ensure equality. The moment we started, those shouting ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ have revealed their true colours.” He said that state BJP leaders, one after another, are urging people to boycott the survey, thereby exposing themselves to public scrutiny. The CM clarified that the survey being carried out by the Karnataka State Commission for Backwards Classes was not restricted to…
Riyadh: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has approved the use of the “Visitor ID” as a valid document for opening bank accounts across the Kingdom. The decision aligns with banks’ account opening regulations and aims to streamline services for visitors. Issued by the Ministry of Interior, the “Visitor ID” functions as an official identification document for foreign visitors and can be verified through authorised digital platforms. Also ReadSaudi Arabia releases former imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque after 7 years in jail This move allows banks to cater to new consumer segments and enhances the overall banking experience for visitors during…
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has moved to protect farmers from exploitation by private moneylenders by strictly enforcing the Money Lending Act, 1349, Telangana Farmers Commission Chairman Kodanda Reddy announced on Sunday. He said the Revenue Department, led by Principal Secretary Lokesh Kumar, has issued instructions to all district collectors to ensure the Act’s implementation. The move follows a recommendation from the Farmers Commission, which had earlier submitted evidence showing the Act was not being enforced. Kodanda Reddy recalled that he had written to the government two months ago about the issue. He pointed out that small, marginal, and tenant farmers…
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 delivered a shocking twist during the last Weekend Ka Vaar when Awez Darbar was unexpectedly evicted. With six contestants nominated, fans were stunned when Salman Khan announced Awez’s elimination in the most dramatic way. What shocked everyone even more was that Awez did not get a chance to bid farewell to his friends inside the house, leaving contestants like Abhishek Bajaj, Pranit More, Gaurav, and Ashnoor teary-eyed. Soon after, social media exploded with reactions, many fans calling it an “unfair elimination.” But the drama didn’t stop there. A viral social media post claims a major behind-the-scenes…
Islamabad: Pakistani singer, music composer, and actor Azaan Sami Khan is once again making headlines, not for his work, but for his personal life. The son of Indian singer Adnan Sami Khan and Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiar, Azaan has recently shared a statement about marriage and privacy that has quickly gone viral on social media. In a recent interview, Azaan openly said that he will never share pictures with his wife on social media. “Mein apni biwi ke saath tasveer nahin lagaunga kyunke mera mazhab iski ijazat nahin deta. Nikah aik khoobsurat rishta hai jiska ehtram yeh bhi hai ke…
Rain has been lashing Hyderabad over the past few days, leaving weekend outings and outdoor fun quite limited. But if you’re wondering how to keep the festive spirit alive, here’s a plan that doesn’t depend on the weather. Siasat.com suggests you step indoors and experience the thrilling “City Under Siege” alien invasion at Nexus Mall, an attraction that promises excitement, creativity, and a whole lot of sci-fi fun. Imagine walking into a mall and finding yourself in the middle of an alien invasion. With giant extraterrestrials, glowing alien eggs, destroyed cities, and workshops for kids, the mall has transformed into…