On March 17, a mob attacked a shopkeeper over allegedly playing Hanuman Chalisa during ‘azaan’. A Hindu organisation held a protest in Bengaluru on March 19 over the Hanuman Chalisa row. Meanwhile, a clash erupted between Hindu organisation and Police during the protest. BJP Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya also joined the protest on March 19. Later, BJP MP Surya urged protestors to quit the demonstration after a clash with Bengaluru Police after he was detained. For the unversed,a Bengaluru shopkeeper was allegedly beaten for playing loud music at the time of Azaan (Islamic call to prayer). The shopkeeper claims he was playing Hanuman Chalisa at this shop in central Bengaluru when the assault took place.
19 March,2024 05:29 PM IST
In a repeat of the Asia Cup final, Mohammed Siraj's sensational spell was shadowed by Mohammed Shami who took the onus to send India to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a thumping 302-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on November 02. Following the remarkable victory Indian Cricket Fans were on cloud nine. India won the match against Sri Lanks on November 2. Watch their epic reactions
03 November,2023 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai
Flash floods have wreaked havoc in the north-eastern state of Sikkim. As per Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, the death toll from flash floods in Sikkim has reached 26. A total of 142 people have been reported missing. Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang visited flood-affected areas of Mangan’s Naga Village and interacted with the victims of flood. The Mangan district has been allotted a relief package of Rs 25 crore. NDMA, SSDMA personnel and dedicated volunteers are tirelessly engaged in rescue and relief operations. As per an SSDMA report, 2,413 people have been rescued, and 1,203 houses have been damaged. CM Tamang chaired a high-level meeting at his official residence in Mintokgang on Oct 05.
07 October,2023 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai
At least 14 people were killed and over 100 are still missing in the Sikkim flash floods, according to officials. As per government sources, people are reportedly missing from Chungthang in Mangan district; Dikchu, Singtam in Gangtok district and Rangpo in Pakyong district. Over 20,000 people have been affected by the natural disaster. More than 3,000 tourists are feared to be stranded in different parts of the state. About 12-14 workers working in the Teesta Stage 3 dam in Chungthang are still stranded in the tunnels of the dam. Meanwhile, the Indian Army started helplines for families of missing people in Sikkim, including soldiers. One of the 23 missing Army personnel was rescued Wednesday, while the rest are still reportedly missing. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose assessed the situation in flood-affected regions of Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong after flash floods hit Sikkim.
05 October,2023 02:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in Sikkim led to flash flood in Teesta River in Sikkim’s Lachen Valley on October 04. In the aftermath, the visuals showed the devastation caused by the flash flood. As many as 23 Army jawans have been reported missing after a flash flood occurred in the Teesta River of Lachen Valley.
05 October,2023 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai
A sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim has led to a flash flood in Teesta River in Sikkim’s Lachen. Some army establishments along the valley have been affected and efforts are on to confirm details. 23 personnel have been reportedly missing after a cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the state. Some vehicles are reportedly submerged under the slush. Search and rescue operations are still underway. A similar flood-like situation is being witnessed in Singtam. CM Prem Singh Tamang rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation in the affected areas.
04 October,2023 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai
At least 13 people died and 40 were reported missing after a major cloudburst at the Amarnath cave area was reported at around 5.30 pm. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF, and other associated agencies. The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, they said.
08 July,2022 07:14 PM IST | Mumbai
As a part of a special drive to curb noise pollution, the Bandra traffic police, in the past two months, nabbed over 100 bikers for using loud modified silencers. These silencers were, then, crushed under road rollers. Watch the video to know more about the story.
19 February,2022 10:56 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai experienced light drizzles late on 10th April in the evening at Dadar, Andheri, and Sion, the Indian Meteorological Department has confirmed. This rainfall was caused primarily due to the thunderstorms that are prevailing near Vidarbha and Marathwada regions. The official said that there is currently a trough that is moving in a north-south direction and is passing easterly over Maharashtra. Mumbai will experience windy weather accompanied by partly cloudy skies in the evenings for the next three days. Watch this video for more details!
12 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Pratik Babbar whose film 'Dhobi Ghat' releases today is surely nervous about the film but he has already started showing his starry nakhras by reaching late at events
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