Maharashtra: 106 legislators-elect take oath as MLA

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Maharashtra: 106 legislators-elect take oath as MLA

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Mumbai: Remembering gods and saints, on the second day of the special session of the Maharashtra legislature, 106 newly elected members on Sunday took oath as Members ofthe Legislative Assembly (MLA). A total of 173 MLAs took oath on the first day, and so far, 279 MLAs have been sworn in. As the remaining eight MLAs were absent, their swearing-in will take place on Monday. After the swearing-in of 106 legislators, Protem Speaker Kalidas Kolamkar adjourned the House for the day. The proceedings of the second day of the state assembly started at 11 a.m. The Maha Vikas Aghadi on Saturday had boycotted oath-taking. However, the state Congress president Nana Patole was the first to take oath on Sunday He tried to dissuade the Treasury bench members with the Constitution book i...

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Mahakumbh 2025: ‘Netra Kumbh’ opened, to offer eye tests and surgeries for pilgrims

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Prayagraj,: Crores of devotees are set to assemble for the world's largest religious event Mahakumbh beginning on January 13, 2025, on the holy banks of Sangam in Teerthraj Prayagraj. Besides ensuring a robust pilgrimage framework for pilgrims, the Yogi Adityanath government has placed strong emphasis on their health through the establishment of Netra Kumbh, a special initiative dedicated to eye care. Spread over nine acres, Netra Kumbh targets will examine the eyes of more than 5 lakh devotees and distribute 3 lakh pairs of glasses simultaneously. Moreover, eye patients would also be identified during these examinations who require surgical interventions. They will be facilitated to undergo free operations at hospitals near their homes. This will be possible because of stat...

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Sharmila Tagore makes a meaningful comeback with ‘Outhouse’

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Legendary actress Sharmila Tagore is making her much-anticipated comeback to the silver screen with the upcoming film “Outhouse.” On Thursday, the makers released the trailer of the film on social media. The trailer provides a peek into the lives of Nana (Mohan Agashe), Aadima (Sharmila Tagore), and her grandson Neel (Jihan Hodar) as they set out on a heartfelt quest to locate their missing dog, Pablo. Sharmila delivered a captivating performance as Aadima, a lively grandmother whose search for Pablo brings her into the life of Nana, a reclusive man grappling with his own challenges. The dynamic between Tagore and Mohan Agashe infuses the story with warmth and authenticity. Speaking about her comeback film, Sharmila Tagore shared, “This film is a beautiful reminder that life alway...

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Sonu Sood says directorial debut Fateh’ is an ode to every hero who fights back

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Actor Sonu Sood, who is gearing up for the release of his directorial debut, 'Fateh', has said that the film is an ode to every hero who dares to challenge the odds and fights back. The teaser of the film has been attached to the Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ which released in cinemas on Thursday, and is getting a positive response. Talking about the film, Sonu Sood shared, “Stepping into the director’s chair for the first time with Fateh has been a journey of passion and purpose. This action saga calls to attention the unseen battles fought in the shadows of the digital world. I’m thrilled that the teaser of Fateh is out for the audiences who are watching ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ in theatres”. He further mentioned, “It’s a glimpse into a world we’ve poured our hearts into cre...

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Student files plea in Madras HC to quash censor certificate for Tamil movie ‘Amaran’

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An engineering student from Chennai, V.V. Vaageesan, has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking to quash the Censor Board certificate issued to the Tamil movie ‘Amaran’. The petitioner approached the court after his personal mobile phone number was displayed in one of the scenes in the movie, leading to immense difficulties. According to Vaageesan, he began receiving a barrage of phone calls after the movie was released in theaters on October 31, 2024. The callers reportedly assumed that the number belonged either to actor Sai Pallavi, who played the female lead in the movie, or to Indhu Rebecca Varghese, the character portrayed by her. Vaageesan had earlier issued a legal notice to the production firm, Raajkamal Films International, owned by superstar Kamal Haa...

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K’taka govt slams ED for sending letter to Lokayukta in MUDA case

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Bengaluru: Karnataka government on Wednesday criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for writing a letter to the Karnataka Lokayukta in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case allegedly involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Minister for Home G. Parameshwara, Minister for IT & BT, RDPR Priyank Kharge and Chief Minister’s legal advisor and Congress MLA A.S. Ponnanna held a joint press conference at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru and slammed the ED and the BJP. Minister Priyank Kharge said that the ED and IT are “puppets” of the Central government. “In states where the BJP is weak, they use the CBI and IT. No one knows how the ED entered the MUDA case. The Chief Minister has said that there’s nothing wrong and that an investigation can proceed...

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CEO of largest US healthcare company shot dead in mid-town New York

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New York: The CEO of the largest US health insurance company was shot dead early Wednesday in a brazen attack outside a mid-town hotel in New York. Brian Thompson, who heads UnitedHealthcare (UHC), was killed in what officials said was a “targeted attack” and the masked assailant escaped on a bicycle. The killing happened as the city was flooded by tourists as it goes into the holiday season with the lighting of the iconic Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Centre near the site of the shooting set a few hours later. To reassure visitors, Mayor Eric Adams said: "We want to be clear to New Yorkers that this does not appear to be a random act of violence". Concern over crime – 62 per cent of Americans expressed fears in a survey – was a factor in the presidential election. Repor...

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Mumbai’s iconic, historical landmark Gateway of India completes 100 years

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Mumbai: Mumbai's most famous landmark, the Gateway of India on the Arabian Sea at Colaba -- built to commemorate the 1911 historic visit of King George V and Queen Mary of Great Britain -- turned 100 on Wednesday. Marking the momentous occasion, Chief Postmaster General of Maharashtra Amitabh Singh, released a Commemorative Special Cancellation and Picture Postcard in the present of top officials like Manoj Kumar, Abhijeet Bansore, Sudhir Jakhere, Yadagiri Nyalapalli and others. "This special cancellation and picture postcard aim to honour the Gateway of India's 100-year legacy, showcasing the grandeur and architectural beauty of the monument. It's to celebrate the centenary of this monument through a beautifully crafted post-card, offering a glimpse into the historical importance of...

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Power sharing: Will follow instructions of Cong high command, says K’taka CM

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while answering media questions regarding a 'pact' between him and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on power sharing, clarified there was no pact in this regard and they would “follow the instruction of the high command.” Speaking on the issue in Mandya on Wednesday, CM Siddaramaiah stated, "We will follow the instructions of the high command.” When asked to react to the statements of CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM Shivakumar asserted, “When the Chief Minister has made the statement, I have no objection and it is final. No further questions or debate. I have answered questions in this regard earlier." Sources stated that CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar had agreed to share power equally in the five year term of the government. ...

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Israel buys advanced drones to bolster battlefield capabilities: Ministry

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Jerusalem: Israel's Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday the purchase of $40 million worth of advanced drones and autonomous systems from Elbit Systems, an Israeli weapons and defence manufacturer. Under the contracts, Elbit will supply intelligence-collection drones, mission-specific drones, and mini-drones designed for precision strikes in urban areas, Xinhua news agency reported. The new systems feature "advanced capabilities and are designed for various missions, including precise intelligence gathering and targeted strikes," said the ministry, adding that it strengthens the military's autonomous combat capabilities on the battlefield. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in multi-front conflicts involving Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and a major military campaign i...