Six members of an independent fact-finding committee, on their way to Sandeshkhali, were arrested at Bhojerhat in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on February 25. Following the arrest, the committee members were brought to PHQ Lal Bazaar Kolkata. The Fact-Finding Committee members were stopped by police at Bhojerhat, South 24 Parganas, while they were proceeding to the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas to investigate alleged incidents of atrocities and Sandeshkhali violence on women there. Saikat Ghosh, Deputy Commissioner, Bhangar Division, Kolkata Police, said while speaking to the media, “We were requesting them to not cross from here, but they were trying to break the police barricade unlawfully. So, we had to arrest them under Preventive Sections. If there is information of a ‘breach of peace’, police can arrest them under preventive sections.” Narasimha Reddy, Former Chief Justice of Patna High Court, said, “We sat here but it seems they've a problem with this also. Now, we will seek the appointment of the governor and explain the situation to him. Later we'll talk about this to the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi...”
25 February,2024 06:32 PM IST
A controversy has erupted in Karnataka’s Mandya district after the removal of Lord Hanuman flag by district administration. Hindu activists, BJP, JD(S) workers held massive protests in Keragodu village after the Hanuman flag was allegedly removed. Hanuman flag hoisted by Gram Panchayat Board on a 108-foot flagpole was brought down by district administration on Jan 28. Congress claimed that instead of Lord Hanuman’s flag, the national flag should have been hoisted. BJP-JD(S) held massive protests in the village and held a ‘padayatra’ from Keragodu village to District Collector’s office. Meanwhile, security has been heightened and Section 144 has been imposed in the village to maintain law and order after the Hanuman Flag Row. In Bengaluru, BJP workers were detained by Karnataka Police as they were protesting against the administration's actions. Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar alleged BJP-JD(S) of doing politics over the incident.
29 January,2024 04:29 PM IST
It’s time for Christmas 2023! People around the world wait for this time of the year when their beloved Santa Claus showers them with gifts and joy. Willy Black of Khotachiwadi has played Santa for years in Mumbai’s beloved tourist hotspot Khotachiwadi! But since the last few years, his spirit has been dampened and Khotachiwadi doesn't see his Santa spirit anymore. The reason? One of Mumbai’s most famous tourist hotspots - Khotachiwadi is paying the price for being a heritage marvel. Tourists have been trespassing on residents' households and incidents of theft and accidents have pretty common in once-a-quiet village. Once Willy’s songs attracted crowds from far and wide and he welcomed guests with open arms to a display of his cherished belongings! But today, Willy keeps his doors shut for all that he has got in return is damage to his property! The greatest Christmas present for this Santa of Khotachiwadi would be to see his Khotachiwadi as peaceful, safe and serene as it used to be!
25 December,2023 11:14 AM IST
In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com Gaurav Chopra spoke about doing good work or great work and it does not matter how big or small a project is. All Gaurav wants as an actor is to giev out good stories. Gaurav mentioned that he has many scripts in hand post 'Gadar 2'. Gaurav even spoke about his experiecnce on working with Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond'. Gaurav expressed his happiness on being called a gentleman post Bigg Boss which is rare. Watch the full interview to get more insights from the actor.
21 November,2023 07:44 PM IST | Mumbai
Tiger 3: Actor Emraan Hashmi opened up about playing an antagonist in the movie 'Tiger 3', and what made him say "yes" to this role. Emraan mentioed that "After the lockdown, I got a call from the casting director Shanoo Sharma, 'Would you like to have a coffee with Maneesh Sharma'. I reached there, and he asked, we are looking for casting an antagonist for 'Tiger 3'." He added that it was not initially easy for him to accept the role as there is a preconceived notion about an antagonist. Emraan is known for playing romantic roles and playing this character gave him an opportunity to show a different side of himself as an actor. When asked about the kind of roles he is looking at and the reason for being selective in choosing his projects, he said, "I have been getting similar kinds of roles. But after a time there is a saturation point and you feel like changing your on-screen image. That is what happened with me and thus I became selective when it comes to choosing projects."
16 November,2023 06:15 PM IST
In this special and heartwarming episode of Sit With Hitlist, the ever-charming Sunny Leone delved into cherished childhood memories, revealing a delightful tradition of watching Hindi movies with her family over the weekends. She fondly recalled how they would transform their living room into a cozy camp setup, vacating the sofas, and gathering together to relish the cinematic delights. With movies like the iconic "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," the electrifying "Khalnayak," or the romantic "Dil," those movie nights became magical experiences etched in her heart forever. For Sunny, the real highlight of these movie marathons was not just the captivating stories but the simple joys of relishing pizza and falling asleep right there in the hall. Amidst the laughter and nostalgia, she opened up about the challenges she faced growing up in Canada, where cultural differences occasionally clashed with her Indian roots. Sunny candidly shared how she approached her parents about wearing skirts like her peers, only to realize that things worked differently in India. Drawing a parallel with Kajol's character in "DDLJ," she humorously recounted her journey as a part of a typical Punjabi household, embracing both her Canadian upbringing and Indian traditions. #sunnyleone #sitwithhitlist #biggboss #entertainment #interview #mayankshekhar Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/7mbZ8aSWyZc
08 November,2023 11:20 AM IST
Many roads were washed away and houses got damaged in Richu village of Mangan district following flash floods in Sikkim. Days after a deluge caused by a glacial lake outburst gripped the region, search efforts for the 16 missing Army soldiers and evacuation of thousands of people stranded in various parts of the state are underway. A survey is being carried out by all agencies to assess the damage and plan restoration of road connectivity.
07 October,2023 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai
The YouTuber village, located around 45 km from the state capital, houses large numbers of YouTubers of separate age groups and they are active on social media platforms. Several content creators of the village have a remarkable base of followers as well as views. People ranging from children to elderly persons are actively registering their participation in the content and some of them are earning well through the digital platform. Coming forward in support of content creators at village Tulsi, a village housing around 1,100 YouTubers, located on the outskirts of Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur, the district administration has established a studio equipped with modern equipment. Take a look inside the YouTuber’s Village.
01 October,2023 05:11 PM IST
Join us as we catch up with Neeraj Chopra at the Athletes Village during the Asian Games 2023! The Olympic gold medalist shares his insights on the importance of consistency in international sports, setting an example for Indian athletes, converting training into success, and the thrill of performing on the grandest international stages. Don't miss out on Neeraj's valuable perspectives for aspiring athletes and sports enthusiasts!
30 September,2023 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai
In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou.
17 August,2023 12:34 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
