In a comedy of errors, almost every fifth voter of a polling booth in a Bihar Legislative Council constituency, where a by-election was held on Thursday, has the father of the same name. Officials conceded that it was an "anomaly" in the electoral roll which would, however, not affect the poll process for the Tirhut Graduates' Constituency, where 18 candidates are in the fray. The voters, numbering slightly over 1.5 lakh, are spread across 197 booths in the districts of Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali and Sheohar. The anomaly has come to light in the Aurai block of Muzaffarpur, where at one polling booth, "Munna Kumar" has been stated as the father's name for 138 out of 724 voters, Tirhut Divisional Commissioner Sarvanan M said. "None of the voters would be deprived of their right to franchise because of the anomaly which seems to have been caused by some technical factors. Upon the completion of the by-election process, we will take necessary action," the commissioner told PTI over phone. A multi-cornered contest was witnessed in the by-poll necessitated by the resignation of senior JD(U) leader Devesh Chandra Thakur, who is now the Sitamarhi MP. Many of the candidates seem vexed at the comedy of errors. "It is bizarre. So many voters, men and women of all age groups and of various religious affiliations, have the same name as the father," said Abhishek Jha, the JD(U)'s nominee in the by-poll. Independent candidate Banshi Dhar Brijwasi alleged, "I had flagged the discrepancy before the authorities in time but no action was taken. The voters are worried". This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
05 December,2024 07:07 PM IST | Muzaffarpur | PTIEleven MLAs, six from JMM, four from Congress and one from RJD were sworn in as ministers in the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand on Thursday, reported PTI. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath to Ashok Udyan at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi, marking an important step in the formation of the state government. Congress leader Rajesh Thakur had confirmed that the final list of ministers was prepared and sent to the governor by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The swearing-in ceremony began around noon with Stephen Marandi, the Protem Speaker of the assembly, taking his oath. Marandi, a senior member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was appointed Protem Speaker following Hemant Soren’s swearing-in as chief minister on November 28. Following Marandi’s oath, the remaining ministers took their oaths. The six JMM legislators, who took oath as ministers, are Sudivya Kumar, Deepak Birua, Ramdas Soren, Chamra Linda, Yogendra Prasad and Hafijul Hasan. It was earlier speculated that Congress expected to secure four berths in the new cabinet, which the party managed to achieve. Congress MLAs Deepika Pandey Singh, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Irfan Ansari and Radhakrishna Kishore were sworn in as ministers. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which performed better than expected in the assembly elections, securing victories in four out of the six seats it contested, received one ministerial berth. Sanjay Prasad Yadav from the party secured the berth. In 2019, the party had only secured the Chatra seat, where Satyanand Bhokta emerged victorious. The remaining cabinet positions will be allocated to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, which won 34 out of the 43 seats it contested, marking its best-ever performance in Jharkhand assembly elections. The Congress, which secured 16 seats, and the RJD, with four seats, have formed a crucial part of the ruling alliance. The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation (CPI(ML)L) also won two seats under the INDIA alliance. The JMM-led alliance achieved a landslide victory in the recent assembly elections, securing a total of 56 seats in the 81-member assembly. The opposition BJP, meanwhile, secured 21 seats, emerging as the second-largest party in the state. The assembly session is scheduled to take place from Monday to Thursday, following the formation of the new government. (With inputs from PTI)
05 December,2024 03:15 PM IST | Ranchi | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV AI Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea on Wednesday, an official statement said, ANI reported. According to the statement, the Indian Coast Guard and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) worked closely together on this humanitarian search and rescue action, with both nations' Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) in constant touch throughout the operation. In a post on X, the Indian Coast Guard said, "India Coast Guard ship Sarthak successfully rescued 12 Indian crew members of Sunken Dhow Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea. The vessel sank on 04 Dec 24 however, the crew had abandoned the ship on a dinghy. This humanitarian mission saw close collaboration between ICG and Pak MSA, with both nations' MRCCs maintaining coordination throughout the operation and Pak MSA aircraft assisting in the search for survivors. The rescued crew are being brought back to Porbandar." @IndiaCoastGuard ship Sarthak successfully rescued 12 #Indian crew members of Sunken Dhow Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea. The vessel sank on 04 Dec 24 however, the crew had abandoned ship on a dinghy. This humanitarian mission saw close collaboration between #ICG and #Pak… pic.twitter.com/3fcdFBurE2 — Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) December 5, 2024 The mechanized sailing vessel (Dhow) Al Piranpir, which had left Porbandar for Bandar Abbas, Iran, reportedly sank in the early hours of December 4 due to strong waves and floods. The distress call was received by ICG's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai, which immediately notified ICG Regional Headquarters (North West) in Gandhinagar. The ICG ship Sarthak was immediately redirected to the reported location, ANI reported. MRCC Pakistan was also notified to inform seafarers in the region, and they responded quickly. ICGS Sarthak was assigned for forward area patrols, moved quickly to the suspected location, and performed a thorough search. The 12 crew members, who had abandoned their vessel and sought refuge in a small boat, were discovered and rescued around 270 kilometres west of Dwarka, in Pakistan's Search and Rescue Region. An MSA aircraft from Pakistan and the commercial ship MV Cosco Glory helped in the hunt for survivors, ANI reported. The Indian Coast Guard's swift and coordinated response demonstrates its unshakable dedication to preserving life at sea. This brave rescue mission demonstrates the ICG's skills and readiness to handle maritime emergencies in the region. The rescued crew members were evaluated by the medical personnel aboard the ICGS Sarthak and found to be in good health. They are being brought back to Porbandar Harbour in Gujarat. The Indian Coast Guard has once again proved its commitment to saving lives at sea, living true to the motto "We Protect." (With inputs from ANI)
05 December,2024 01:43 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday termed the Assam government's decision to ban beef consumption in restaurants and public places as "nothing political about it." Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "That's a decision for the Government to make. There is nothing political about it. What is important to note is that the CM continues to hope to get some political brownie points based on some accusations that he has levied against the Opposition," reported ANI. "So, it is a choice that he had to make and he has made the choice. But if he is trying to derive any political benefit out of it, he should remember that as an in charge of Jharkhand, he just managed to lose an election when he made it about Hindus vs Muslims," she added, reported ANI. Earlier today, BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo welcomed the Assam government's decision to ban the consumption of beef in restaurants and public places, saying, It is a very welcoming move. Speaking to ANI, BJP leader Deo said, "It is a very welcoming move, Congress should accept this decision wholeheartedly because Congress leaders had put forward this demand when there were allegations of distributing beef during by-polls. They had demanded a ban on this so now the Assam government has taken a decision in the interest of the opposition." Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed attacked the state government for banning the consumption of beef in restaurants and public places and accused them of following the principles of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). "The Indian Constitution has given freedom to every person of India to have their source of food and their choice of dress. And it is not new. They are following the principles of RSS. From the very beginning, they have been against the Muslim population and also against the lower-caste Hindus, Christians and Buddhists. It is against our constitution and an attack on our constitution," Congress MLA told ANI. On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government has decided to ban serving and consumption of beef in any restaurant, hotel and public places across the state. The CM said the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, passed in 2021, has been quite successful in ensuring the slaughter of cattle, and "now we have decided to stop the consumption of beef in public places." "We had passed the law on prohibition of cattle slaughter three years ago, and it was quite successful, so now, in Assam, we have decided that beef will not be served in any restaurant or hotel and also it will not be served in any public function or public place, so from today we have completely decided to stop the consumption of beef in hotels, restaurants and public places," the Assam CM said. The CM said that the earlier decision was to only restrict consumption of beef near temples, but now the government has expanded it to the whole state. "Earlier our decision was to stop eating beef near temples but now we have expanded it to the entire state so you will not be able to eat it in any community place, public place, hotel or restaurant," Sarma said. (With inputs from ANI)
05 December,2024 01:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentISRO on Thursday commenced a revised 8.5-hour countdown for the launch of the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, reported PTI. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency had originally planned to launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 at 4.08 pm on Wednesday from the spaceport. However, minutes before the lift-off, following the request from the European Space Agency, ISRO rescheduled the launch of PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 to December 5, 4.04 pm, reported PTI. It was rescheduled following an anomaly detected in the satellite propulsion system. In an update on Thursday, ISRO said, "PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 Mission. Countdown commenced. Lift-off time 16.04 pm IST, 5th December 2024. Stay tuned as PSLV-C59 prepares to deploy ESA's Proba-3 satellites into orbit," reported PTI. NewSpace India Ltd, the commercial arm of ISRO has bagged the order from the ESA. The Proba-3 (Project for Onboard Anatomy) consists of two satellites -- Coronagraph (310kgs) and Occulter (240kgs) -- in which two spacecraft would fly together as one, maintaining precise formation down to a single millimetre to study the Corona, the Sun's outer atmosphere. The ESA said the Corona is much hotter than the Sun itself and it is where space weather originates. It is also a topic of widespread scientific and practical interest. For ISRO, besides providing its trusted workhorse PSLV vehicle for the launch, this mission would provide key insights on taking up scientific experiments on the Sun after its maiden mission--Aditya-L1 which was successfully launched in September 2023. Proba-3 is a technology demonstration mission funded via the General Support Technology Programme. The instruments onboard the satellites would travel closer to the solar rim for up to six hours at a time and each spacecraft would take up approximately a 19-hour orbit around the Earth. 'Probas' is a Latin word, meaning 'Let's try'. The mission objective is to demonstrate precise formation flying and the two spacecraft inside the satellites would be launched together in a stacked configuration after the desired orbit level is reached. PSLV-C59 is a 44.5 metre tall rocket and is on its 61st flight and the 26th with the PSLV-XL variant which is normally used to place heavy satellites. After the lift-off (4.04 pm) the two satellites (Coronagraph and Occulter) would undertake an 18-minute journey to reach the desired orbit. The two spacecraft after reaching the preparatory conditions, would fly 150 metres apart (as one large satellite structure) in tandem so that the 'Occulter' spacecraft would block out the solar disk of the Sun enabling 'Coronagraph' to study the corona of the Sun or the surrounding atmosphere, for scientific observation. (With inputs from PTI)
05 December,2024 01:08 PM IST | Sriharikota | mid-day online correspondentChief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan, the former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, marking his official appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court, reported news agency PTI. With the swearing-in of Justice Manmohan, the Supreme Court’s working strength now stands at 33, just one short of its sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice. Justice Manmohan, aged 61, took the oath of office during a formal ceremony held at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court collegium had previously recommended Justice Manmohan’s promotion to the top court on November 28. On Tuesday, Justice Manmohan was appointed as a judge of the apex court. The official notification stated that the President of India appointed Justice Manmohan in accordance with Article 124 of the Constitution. "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, to be a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," read the official notification. Notably, Justice Manmohan held the position of the second senior-most judge in the all-India high court seniority list and was the most senior judge in the Delhi High Court at the time of his elevation. The Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation highlighted that the court was underrepresented by judges from the Delhi High Court, with only one judge serving prior to Justice Manmohan's appointment. "While recommending his name, the collegium has taken into consideration the fact that, at present, the bench of Supreme Court is represented by only one judge from the High Court of Delhi," read the apex court Collegium statement proposing his name, stated PTI. Having been appointed to the Delhi High Court on March 13, 2008, Justice Manmohan ascended to the role of Chief Justice on September 29, 2024. He had previously served as the acting chief justice starting November 9, 2023. A graduate of the Campus Law Centre at Delhi University, he began his legal career as an advocate in 1987. Justice Manmohan comes from a notable family; he is the son of the late Jagmohan, a distinguished bureaucrat-turned-politician who notably served as the Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. He enrolled as an advocate in 1987 after obtaining a law degree from Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, stated PTI. The retirement age for Supreme Court judges is 65 years, while high court judges retire at 62. (With inputs from PTI)
05 December,2024 01:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAfter the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were stopped from visiting the violence-hit Sambhal, BJP leader and Chairman of JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal on Thursday said that he could have raised concerns over the issue in the Parliament but he is "not interested" in running the Parliament session, ANI reported. "If Rahul Gandhi is MP and LoP, he should have been present in the Parliament where the problems of 140 crore people of India are highlighted...one unfortunate incident happened there, the administration is normalising the situation and ordered not to come...if you want to ensure peace, you could have done it from here as well...he could have raised the issue in Parliament but he is not interested in running the Parliament session," Pal told ANI. Earlier today, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal filed an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha over Rahul Gandhi being stopped while on his way to visit the violence-hit Sambhal. "In a shocking and unprecedented incident, the Leader of the Opposition, Shri Rahul Gandhi, along with a delegation of Members of Parliament, was blocked by the authorities while on their way to visit the bereaved families of the victims in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh," Venugopal stated in a notice. As per ANI, he further claimed that the act "denying permission to the Leader of the Opposition and the Members of Parliament is a grave assault on democratic norms, parliamentary privileges, and the constitutional right to freedom of movement." Venugopal said that such actions are "deplorable and warrant an immediate discussion" in the House in order to uphold the sanctity of democratic principles and accountability. "This denial of access to an elected representative and his delegation undermines the spirit of democracy, which mandates that opposition voices and their roles in expressing solidarity with citizens in distress be respected," he stated. On Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi along with Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other party leaders, were stopped by the police at the Ghazipur border while on their way to Sambhal, ANI reported. The violence in Sambhal erupted on November 24 during an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) examination of a Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid. The clashes caused the death of four individuals and multiple injuries among police personnel and locals. The ASI survey was spurred by a petition filed in a local court alleging that the mosque was originally built on the site of a Harihar temple. (With inputs from ANI)
05 December,2024 12:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday attacked the political tenure of Eknath Shinde, saying, "Shinde era is over" and he will never be CM again, reported news agency ANI. This remark came on Thursday following the Mahayuti alliance's decision to appoint Devendra Fadnavis as the new Chief Minister after a significant electoral victory in Maharashtra assembly election. The Mahayuti alliance, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), successfully secured a commanding majority in the assembly elections, winning 235 seats in total, with the BJP alone claiming 132. This victory led to Fadnavis’s elevation to the chief ministerial role, while Eknath Shinde was offered the position of Deputy Chief Minister. Raut explicitly stated, “Shinde era is over” and “now has been tossed aside”, indicating that his days as Chief Minister are permanently behind him. "Shinde era is over, it was just for two years. His usage is now over and he has been tossed aside. Shinde will never be the CM of this state again. They (BJP) can even break Shinde's party, this has always been BJP's line in politics. They break and finish the party of those who work with them," Raut said. Raut also raised questions about the internal coherence of the Mahayuti alliance, highlighting a perceived delay in announcing the new Chief Minister despite their electoral success. “They were unable to form the Government for 15 days—this signifies there is something wrong within their party or Mahayuti,” Raut remarked. He suggested that such cracks in the alliance might soon become evident. "Devendra Fadnavis will be the CM of the state from today. He has the majority but despite that, they were unable to form the Government for 15 days - it means that there is something wrong within their party or Mahayuti. This issue will start showing from tomorrow," Raut said. The swearing-in ceremony for Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister is set to take place later on Thursday at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. It will also see the simultaneous swearing-in of two deputy chief ministers, Ajit Pawar from the NCP and Eknath Shinde from Shiv Sena. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be present in the swearing-in ceremony. The decision came after days of speculation and political maneuvering as Eknath Shinde wanted to become the chief minister of Maharashtra. However, the BJP refused to budge and later, Shinde said he would back PM Modi's pick, stated ANI. This election cycle marked a dramatic setback for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with the Congress party winning only 16 seats and the UBT faction of Shiv Sena securing 20. The Nationalist Congress Party, led by Sharad Pawar, managed to obtain 10 seats, highlighting a considerable shift in voter sentiment in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party made notable gains, with 57 and 41 seats, respectively. (With inputs from ANI)
05 December,2024 12:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA day after he survived a bid on his life, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday performed the duty of 'sewadar' outside Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar district amid tight security, reported news agency PTI. Security has been heightened at the Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara following an attack on Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. The former deputy chief minister, a Z+ protectee, arrived at the Ananadpur Sahib shrine surrounded by security personnel. Dressed in a blue 'sewadar' uniform, Badal sat at the entrance of the gurdwara with a spear in one hand. He is undergoing religious punishment pronounced by the Akal Takht, the temporal body of Sikhs, for "mistakes" committed by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) government and his party in Punjab from 2007 to 2017. Besides the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the Akal Takht has asked Badal to perform the service of 'sewadar' at Takht Kesgarh Sahib, Takht Damdama Sahib, and Darbar Sahib in Muktsar and Fatehgarh Sahib for two days each. On the second day of his penance at the Golden Temple on Wednesday, Badal had a narrow escape as a former Khalistani terrorist fired at him from a close range but missed as he was overpowered by plainclothes policemen. Police made elaborate security arrangements ahead of Badal's visit to Takht Kesgarh Sahib. Rupnagar Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet Singh Khurana said foolproof security arrangements have been made. Plainclothes policemen have also been deployed and police are keeping an eye on things, officials said. Besides Badal, SAD leaders and workers were present at the gurdwara. The assailant, Narain Singh Chaura, attempted to shoot Badal while he was performing 'sewa'. However, Badal was unharmed, and the attacker was quickly overpowered and arrested, reported ANI. Following the attack, Bikram Singh Majithia, General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal, criticized Amritsar Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar for suggesting that Badal might have orchestrated the incident himself to gain sympathy. Majithia accused Bhullar of making such remarks to protect his position and cover up his failure, reported ANI. (With inputs from PTI and ANI)
05 December,2024 11:29 AM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondentDelhi's air quality improved on Thursday with the AQI settling in the 'moderate' category at 161. Of the 38 monitoring stations that recorded air quality data, only six stations reported levels in the poor category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, a thin layer of smog engulfed the city as the winter set in. As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi has recorded a minimum temperature of 9 degrees Celsius today with mist in the air. As per the data of the CPCB, the AQI at Anand Vihar stands at 178 as of 8 am, 194 at Chandani Chowk, 130 at ITO, 152 at Wazirpur, 147 at Okhla Phase 2, 145 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 164 at Patparganj, 107 at Aya Nagar, 128 at Lodhi Road, 162 at IGI Airport (T3) and 152 at Punjabi Bagh. However, areas such as RK Puram recorded an AQI of 204, Mundka 222, Shadipur 249, Nehru Nagar 247 and Jahangirpuri 206, categorised as 'poor'. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. The city's minimum temperature settled 1.0 notches below normal at 8.5 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department said. It has forecast mainly clear sky during the day while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius. Delhi's AQI was reeling in 'very severe', 'severe', 'very poor' and 'poor' categories post-Diwali. Residents in the region complained of breathing difficulties and several other medical problems. Increasing AQI in the city led to the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV measures to curb air pollution. Stage IV enforces a ban on the operation of Delhi-registered BS-IV and below diesel-operated medium goods vehicles (MGVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), except for essential services. Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court said 'no' to relaxing Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV measures to curb air pollution in Delhi and it will hear the parties on this aspect on the next date of hearing. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and AG Masih also noted that none of the NCR states--Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh --complied with its direction to pay compensation to construction workers and directed the Chief Secretaries of these states to be present on next date virtually. The top court said that when it summons top officials then only the ball starts rolling. The top court also clarified that it will permit relaxations only after observing a downward trend and said that it will hear the parties on Thursday on the aspects of modification of the applicability of GRAP IV. (With inputs from Agencies)
05 December,2024 10:21 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Markets climb in early trade on buying in IT stocks, foreign fund inflows Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty maintained their winning run on Thursday, beginning the day on a firm note, propelled by buying in IT stocks amid a rally in the US markets and fresh foreign fund inflows. Rallying for the fifth day running, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 242.54 points to 81,198.87 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 72.5 points to 24,539.95. Devendra Fadnavis is back in the saddle as Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s political life has come full circle. He did return in 2019 following his poll campaign based on the tagline ‘Mi Punha Yein (I will be back)’, but subsequent political machinations kept him away from the chief minister’s office. True to his political self, he did not lose heart and spirit in those years. Maharashtra’s only second CM after Vasantrao Naik to complete a full term (2014-19) will be sworn in as the state’s 21st chief minister on Thursday. Fadnavis’ journey is nothing short of a potboiler. Read more. Borivali: Illegal hawkers coming back as BMC, police fail to launch coordinated action Days after being evicted from Borivli’s Court Lane, popularly known as Bhaji Market Gully, illegal hawkers were seen surreptitiously returning to the spot, exploiting the apparent lack of coordination between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai police. Read more. KL Rahul ready to roll with it Like a yo-yoing pendulum, KL Rahul has swung up and down the Indian Test batting order in the last 11 months. In South Africa in December-January, he dropped down to No. 6 for the first time in his career and marked the shift with a hundred in his first hit in that slot, in Centurion. A month later, he was batting at No. 4 against England in Hyderabad, where he made a sparkling 86 in the first innings and 22 in the second before doing his hamstring, which forced him to miss the remaining four matches. Read more. Saif Ali Khan’s Jewel Thief wraps up for second time as Kookie Gulati reshoots action sequence and songs Saif Ali Khan’s Jewel Thief—The Red Sun Chapter is one of those rare films to reach the finish line twice. First, director Robbie Grewal called a wrap on the heist thriller in May. Last month, mid-day reported that producer Siddharth Anand had roped in director Kookie Gulati, believing he would be a better fit, to revisit some scenes and shoot two songs of the Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Nikita Dutta-starrer (Plot twist in the heist, November 16). Now, after a three-week schedule, it’s a wrap again on the film. Read more.
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