Taapsee Pannu, Mathias Boes Wedding Decor Looks Like A Dreamy Affair, Video Goes Viral; Watch
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Company Owner Remanded to Police Custody in Billboard Collapse Case
Mumbai: Hours after he was arrested from Udaipur, Bhavesh Bhinde, accused of billboard collapse case in which 16 people died, was produced before a local court. He has been booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The court remanded him to police custody. The investigation of the case has been handed over to the crime branch of Mumbai police. Bhindes advertising firm M/S Ego Media Pvt Ltd managed the giant hoarding that collapsed on a petrol pump during a dust storm on May 13. He was absconding after the tragic incident in which 16 people died and 74 were injured. The crime branch arrested Bhinde from Udaipur on Thursday evening and and brought him to Mumbai. He was produced before additional chief metropolitan magistrate (Esplanade court) K.S. Zanwar and sought his custody for 14 days. The court granted his custody for 10 days till May 26. The illegal 125 feet x 125 feet hoarding stood on a piece of land in possession of the government railway police (GRP). BJP leader Kirit Somaiya claimed that the Government Railway Police (GRP) had granted permission in 2021 for four more illegal hoardings in Mumbai to Bhindes advertising firm. He said these hoardings have been installed at the Railway Police Colony near Tilak Bridge, Dadar. Four more hoardings illegal permission was given by GRP Railway Police of Maharashtra Govt to Bhavesh Bhinde EGO Media in 2021 (sic), Somaiya said in a post on X.
SCR Records Heaviest Footfall in Four Days
Hyderabad: A record 4.3 lakh unreserved passengers travelled from the city to different destinations from Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Kacheguda and Lingampally railway stations from May 9 to 12. According to officials from South Central Railway (SCR), a daily average of 1.05 lakh passengers travelled in general coaches, which is 52 per cent higher than the daily average of 68,800 unreserved passengers. In order to cater to the rush because of summer vacations, Lok Sabha elections and the weekend rush, SCR introduced more than 60 additional special trains between the two Telugu states from May 9 to 15. The special trains from the twin cities to Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Narsapur, Vijayawada, Nagersol and Machilipatnam, recorded more than 100 per cent occupancy. Special trains were also run to Khurda Road, Berhampur, Sambalpur and Cuttack (All Odisha), Bengaluru, Danapur, Gorakhpur, Agartala, Udaipur, Santragachi, Kollam, Jaipur and Rajkot. Around 41 additional coaches, including AC III tier, sleeper class and general second class coaches were added to the 40 regular trains to accommodate the additional rush of waitlisted passengers, said SCR officials.
Mumbai hoarding collapse: Accused Bhavesh sent to police custody till May 26
Mumbai: A Mumbai court on Friday sent Bhavesh Bhinde, the owner of the gigantic hoarding that crashed in Ghatkopar claiming 16 lives, to police custody till May 26. Bhinde, Director of EGO Media Pvt Ltd., was arrested from Rajasthans Udaipur town on Thursday and brought to Mumbai. Also ReadMumbai hoarding collapse: Accused held after being Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bhavesh Bhinde in Custody After Hoarding Collapse Disaster
Bhavesh Bhinde in Custody After Hoarding Collapse Disaster A court here on Friday remanded Bhavesh Bhinde, director of the advertising firm which had installed the hoarding that collapsed in suburban Ghatkopar and claimed 16 lives, in police custody till May 26. He was arrested in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on Thursday and brought to the city. M/S Ego Media Pvt Ltd, his advertising firm, managed the giant hoarding that collapsed on a petrol pump during a dust storm on May 13. As Bhinde absconded after the incident, police registered a case against him for alleged `culpable homicide not amounting to murder' under section 304 of the Indian Penal Code. After his arrest, crime branch of Mumbai police produced Bhinde before additional chief metropolitan magistrate (Esplanade court) K S Zanwar and sought his custody for 14 days. His agency managed three or four more hoardings, and a thorough investigation was needed in the matter, police said. Rs five crore is required to manage one hoarding, and it needed to probe financial aspects of Bhinde's business, besides finding out who gave the certificate for structural stability and permissions for installation, it said. Advocate Rizwan Merchant, appearing for the accused, claimed that police did not tell Bhinde the grounds of his arrest which made the remand plea invalid. Bhinde became director of the firm in December 2023 while the contract for the ill-fated hoarding was given to Ego Media in November 2022, hence he was not responsible for what happened at that point of time, the lawyer argued. The court, after hearing both the sides, sent the accused in police custody till May 26. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, it had not granted permission for the hoarding.
Collapsed billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde to remain in police custody till May 26
Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of Ego Media, will be in police custody until May 26 for the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse that killed 16 and injured 75. He was arrested in a secret operation in Udaipur. Bhinde faces charges for culpable homicide and is a repeat offender for illegal hoardings and rape accusations. He was granted anticipatory bail earlier this year for a rape case.
Business Wire India The House of Suntory partnered with Shingo Gokan to host exclusive masterclasses followed by an evening celebrating the old and new Japan in Delhi and Bengaluru. The House of Suntory , the Founding House of Japanese Whisky in collaboration with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, partnered with world-renowned bartender Shingo Gokan to host exclusive masterclasses followed by an evening celebrating the old and new Japan in Delhi and Bengaluru. This event was organized in association with The Leela, featuring Toki Suntory Whisky from the iconic portfolio of The House of Suntory. Shingo Gokan, founder of The SG Group and SG Shochu brand, stands as one of the most influential mixologists of his generation, boasting over a decade of expertise in pioneering the bar landscape. His extraordinary talent has earned him global recognition, including the prestigious Roku Industry Icon title in 2021. Additionally, he has consistently been featured in Bar Worlds 100 most influential list by Drinks International. Recognized globally for his innovative cocktail creations, Shingo Gokan's collaboration with Toki Suntory Whisky promises an unparalleled experience for whisky enthusiasts and cocktail aficionados alike. Toki is a blended whisky inspired by Japans culture, heritage, and future-forward outlook. It is a fusion of three storied brands from Suntory's portfolio - Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita - creating a blend that excites whisky enthusiasts and beginners alike. Representing the best of old and new, Toki Suntory Whisky blends the rich legacy of The House of Suntory with Japans cultural traditions and modern spirit, resulting in a groundbreaking and timeless whisky. Having operated award-winning bars across the world, Shingo Gokan conducted masterclasses on establishing a successful bar business. With extensive experience in the industry, Shingo San is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after mentors for upcoming bartenders. The masterclasses in Delhi and Bengaluru were followed by an evening celebrating One Night in Toki-O!, a concept that takes the audiences to the streets of Tokyo, a modern version of Japan where the juxtaposition of old and new sparks creative reinvigoration. A vivid world that is dynamic, playful, and whimsical. A cultural enrichment through the discovery of a new piece of Japan that is exciting, engaging and fun. Highlighting the collaboration, Rohan Jelkie, Brand Advocacy Head, Suntory Global Spirits said , We are thrilled to welcome Shingo Gokan to India for these exclusive masterclasses. His expertise and passion for mixology perfectly complement the rich heritage and innovative spirit of Toki Suntory Whisky. Together, we are poised to create an unforgettable experience, bringing forth the best of innovation and craftsmanship for our discerning audience. Emphasizing on the association, a spokesperson from The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts added , We are delighted to welcome guests to The Leela Palace New Delhi and The Leela Palace Bengaluru for Shingo Gokan's exclusive masterclasses. This extraordinary collaboration promises an unparalleled experience, where whisky enthusiasts and cocktail aficionados indulge in the artistry of Japanese mixology and craftsmanship. We aim to elevate the senses and showcase the finest in discerning experiences at our renowned venues - The Library Bar in New Delhi and ZLB23 in Bengaluru. Speaking about his India visit, Shingo Gokan added , I am honored to collaborate with Toki Suntory Whisky to bring the essence of Japanese craftsmanship to India through these exclusive masterclasses. Toki represents the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, and I am excited to share my passion for Japanese whisky and the intricate techniques of bartending with enthusiasts in India. Together, we embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating the timeless elegance and meticulous attention to detail that define Japanese spirits and culture. The exclusive masterclasses highlighting Japanese mixology and craftsmanship with Shingo Gokan took place on 11th April at The Library Bar in The Leela Palace New Delhi and 13th April at ZLB23 in The Leela Palace Bengaluru. About House of Suntory Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as the pioneer of Japanese Whisky for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. Founder Shinjiro Torii built Japans first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Toriis son and Suntorys second Master Blender, Keizo Saji, who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu distillery. As the generations of Suntorys master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014). Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies: YamazakiJapans number one single malt, multi-layered and profound, and Hakushuverdant, fresh, and delicately smoky; and two blends: the noble blend, HibikiJapans most highly awarded blended whisky and Suntory Whisky Toki. The House of Suntory portfolio also offers Roku Japanese Gin and Haku Japanese Vodka. Created from Japanese ingredients by the master artisans at the House of Suntory, Roku Gin and Haku Vodka represent the nature and spirit of Japan. This year, the House of Suntory celebrates one hundred years of whisky innovationa major milestone not only for the brands history, but for Japanese spirits culture as a whole. To mark this anniversary, the House of Suntory will be rolling out its centennial campaign throughout 2023. About Toki Suntory Whisky Toki, meaning time, is a concept that is deeply-woven into the Japanese way of life - a concept rich in meaning the world over, yet especially in Japan, where regard for convention and re-evaluation starts an amazing inventive vitality. The House of Suntorys fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo was inspired to create a blend that is both groundbreaking and timeless, leading him to take a fresh approach with Toki. By bringing the grain component of the blend from the Chita distillery, where the heavy-type grain spirit is distilled only twice on column stills, and is vanilla-rich with a sweet undertone in its unblended state. Shinji-san sourced the malt component from the Hakushu distillery, which produces light, fruity malt similar to many Speyside distilleries. The unique pairing of Hakushu American White Oak Cask malt spirit with Chita heavy-type grain spirit overturns the traditional hierarchy between malt and grain. These seemingly dissimilar but deeply accordant spirits, together with select Yamazaki malts for additional depth and complexity give rise to the exquisite, silky taste, distinctive character and bold innovation of the blended Toki Suntory Whisky. About Shingo Gokan Shingo Gokan is a bar industry legend. The 15th most Influential Bar Personality in the world as per Drinks Internationals Bar World 100, he runs an empire of F&B establishments across the globe. Founder and representative of SG Group, he began his bartending journey in Tokyo but moved to New York in 2006. Having founded SG Group, he opened Speak Low, Shanghai in 2014. Currently, he owns eight distinctive bars and restaurants in China and Japan. The group holds the record for most awards won by a bar group in the 50 Best lists 47 to be precise. The group founded a brand of Japanese single distilled craft spirits SG Shochu and Shingo Gokan has released Kokuto de Lequio in collaboration with Mizuho Shuzo. With seemingly endless accolades, Shingo Gokan isn't just a bartender, but a powerhouse businessman who knows how to run thriving F&B ventures globally. About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates twelve award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar and now Kovalam and Ashtamudi in Kerala. The Leela celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the Worlds Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, Worlds Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. In 2023, the brand has once again been featured in the top 3 Worlds Best Hotel Brands. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance. For more information, please visit our website www.theleela.com and connect with us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
Ghatkopar tragedy: Prime accused arrested
Mumbai: The Crime Branch of Mumbai Police arrested the owner of Ego Media, Bhavesh Bhide, the prime accused in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case that left 16 dead and scores injured, police said on Friday. Bhide was nabbed on Thursday from Udaipur, Rajasthan. He has been brought to Mumbai on transfer remand and will be []
Ghatkopar hoarding collapse accused arrested in Udaipur, brought to Mumbai
The Crime Branch of Mumbai Police arrested the owner of Ego Media, Bhavesh Bhide, the prime accused in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case that left 16 dead and scores injured, police said on Friday.
Ghatkopar hoarding crash accused arrested in Udaipur, brought back to Mumbai
Ghatkopar hoarding crash accused arrested in Udaipur brought back to Mumbai
Accused brought to Mumbai, to be presented in court today
Bhavesh Bhinde, the director of M/s Ego Media Pvt. Ltd and main accused in Ghatkopar hoarding collapse, was caught in Udaipur, Rajasthan on Thursday.
Ghatkopar hoarding collapse accused brought to Mumbai, to be produced in court
Ghatkopar hoarding collapse accused brought to Mumbai, to be produced in court Bhavesh Bhinde, an advertising firms director, whose company had put up the giant hoarding that collapsed in Mumbai killing 16 people, was brought to the city early on Friday, a police official said. Bhinde, director of M/s Ego Media Pvt. Ltd., the advertising agency which recently installed the billboard that crashed in suburban Ghatkopar on Monday evening, was apprehended from Udaipur in Rajasthan on Thursday, he said. Bhinde was then taken to Ahmedabad and from there he was brought to Mumbai by flight, the official said. The police team along with Bhinde arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport around 5 am and he was taken to a crime branch office, he said. He will be produced before the court later in the day, he said. After trailing Bhinde for three days, the city police nabbed him on Thursday from Udaipur, he said. The 120 feet x 120 feet hoarding collapsed onto a nearby petrol pump in the Chhedanagar area in Ghatkopar during gusty winds and heavy unseasonal rains, killing 16 people and injuring 75 others.
Mumbai hoarding collapse: Accused held after being on run for 3 days
Mumbai: An advertising firms director, whose company put up the giant billboard whose collapse claimed 16 lives in Mumbai, was arrested on Thursday by police from Udaipur in Rajasthan, three days after the tragedy, an official said. Bhavesh Bhinde, director of M/s Ego Media Pvt Ltd, the advertising agency which recently installed the hoarding that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
How Man Behind Mumbai Billboard Collapse Evaded Police For 3 Days
Bhavesh Bhinde, a businessman whose company was responsible for installing the billboard that collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, was arrested from Rajasthan's Udaipur last night and was brought to Mumbai this morning where he will be presented in a court.
Mumbai Hoarding Collapse Accused Arrested from Udaipur; Crime Branch Caught from Resort
Udaipur : Mumbai Crime Branch on Thursday arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, the owner of the billboard installation company, from Udaipur. He was staying in a resort there. Bhindes advertising company, Ego Media Limited, had installed the billboard in Ghatkopar. The hoarding that fell in Ghatkopar was 100 feet tall. Several cars, two-wheelers, and people were crushed ... Read more
Man Behind Billboard Collapse Brought To Mumbai After Arrest In Rajasthan
Bhavesh Bhinde, a businessman whose company was responsible for installing the billboard that collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, was arrested from Rajasthan's Udaipur last night, was brought to Mumbai this morning where he will be presented in a court.
Owner of collapsed Mumbai hoarding arrested in Udaipur
He has signed several contracts with the Indian Railways and the BMC for erecting hoardings and banners over the years
Billboard co chief held from Rajasthan; DGP notice to ex-Mumbai GRP head
Bhavesh Bhinde, director of the company behind the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse, was arrested in Udaipur. Show-cause notice issued to IPS officer Quaiser Khalid. Bhinde fled to Lonavala and Thane after the incident.
Billboard co chief held from Raj; DGP notice to ex-Mum GRP head
Bhavesh Bhinde, director of the company behind the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse, was arrested in Udaipur. Show-cause notice issued to IPS officer Quaiser Khalid. Bhinde fled to Lonavala and Thane after the incident.
Mumbai Hoarding Collapse: Ghatkopar Billboard Owner Bhavesh Bhinde Arrested From Udaipur
Bhinde, a director at EGO Media Co., has been on the run since Monday's massive billboard crash in Mumbai's Ghatkopar that killed 16 people and injured 88 more.
Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested the owner of Ego Media, Bhavesh Bhide in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case
Mumbai hoarding crash: Billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde nabbed from Udaipur
Mumbai hoarding crash: Billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde nabbed from Udaipur Mumbai: In a big breakthrough, a Mumbai Police team has tracked and arrested Bhavesh Bhinde the owner of the hoarding that crashed in Ghatkopar on May 13 from his hideout in Rajasthans Udaipur, sources said here on Thursday. Bhinde, a director at EGO [] The post Mumbai hoarding crash: Billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde nabbed from Udaipur appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Man Behind Mumbai Billboard That Collapsed Arrested From Udaipur
Bhavesh Bhinde, a businessman whose company was responsible for installing the billboard that collapsed in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, was arrested from Rajasthan's Udaipur today.
Mumbai Hoarding Collapse: Businessman Who Put Up Ghatkopar Billboard Arrested From Udaipur
The crime branch team of Mumbai police arrested Bhinde, the director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, the advertising agency who had put up the hoarding in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai
Man who put up Ghatkopar hoarding arrested after 16 dead in collapse
Man who put up Ghatkopar hoarding arrested after 16 dead in collapse Mumbai police on Thursday arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, whose company put up the giant billboard whose collapse claimed 16 lives, from Udaipur, an official said. The crime branch team of Mumbai police arrested Bhinde, the director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, the advertising agency responsible for erecting the hoarding in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. At least 16 people were killed, and 75 injured after the billboard collapsed in an unexpected dust storm in Mumbai on Monday.
Bhavesh Bhinde arrested from Udaipur by Mumbai Police, say officials
Mumbai Police arrested Bhavesh Bhinde from Udaipur, the officials said
Mumbai police have arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of Ego Media, in connection with an illegal hoarding collapse in Chheda Nagar that led to 16 deaths. Bhinde faces charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and is also embroiled in other legal issues, including allegations of rape. Despite his troubles, Bhinde has secured contracts from entities like the Indian Railways and BMC for billboards and banners, albeit amid allegations of flouting regulations. This incident has prompted Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to order a structural audit of all hoardings in Mumbai.
HDFC Bank introduces PIXEL: A new generation of Digital Credit Cards
The banks first comprehensive digital credit card series with fully customizable app-based services built on a DIY platform from start to finish. Udaipur: HDFC Bank, Indias leading private bank, today announced the launch of PIXEL, its first mobile app-based, customizable DIY digital card series for digital natives. PIXEL is designed for a generation characterized by ... Read more
For Udaipurs Holi, Rajasthans semal trees are going up in flames
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Interview | Congress to win LS seats in double digits in Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot
AMETHI: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has claimed that the Congress is going to win parliamentary seats in double digits in his state and exuded confidence that an INDIA bloc government would be formed at the Centre as winds of change were blowing in the country. In an interview with PTI here, Gehlot also hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remark that the Congress will get fewer seats in the Lok Sabha polls than he age of its shehzada, saying such jumlebaazi will not work as people have understood that the limit to the BJP's lies has been reached. Pakistani leaders praying for Congress; eager to make 'shehzada' next PM of India: PM Modi In the whole country, the message has gone that an INDIA bloc government is going to be formed. The first three phases (of the polls) have shown that this is the situation, the veteran Congress leader, who is here as the senior AICC observer for the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, said. Asked specifically about Rajasthan where polling was over in the first two phases of the polls for the 25 seats there, Gehlot said the Congress is going to do very well in his home state and pointed out that since the polls have begun, Rajasthan is being discussed in the media for this very reason. People of Rajasthan are remembering the schemes of our government. The BJP government has closed them down or is diluting them, so there is a major reaction to that, Gehlot said. The Congress had lost the assembly polls in Rajasthan last year as it bagged 70 seats against the BJP's 115. The Congress drew a blank in the state in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Gehlot alleged that the BJP won the assembly polls by resorting to lies. In the Kanhaiya Lal murder case. We caught the culprits within two hours. The culprits could have run away to Nepal or any other place. We went to the house of the victim, offered our condolences, caught the culprits, and people appreciated that, the former Rajasthan chief minister said. For the first time a package of Rs 50 lakh was given to any family. We also gave jobs to two children from that family. The NIA took over the case but nothing has happened, no one knows what happened to the case, Gehlot said. BJP-led NDA won't even get 150 seats in LS polls: Rahul Gandhi He claimed that his government was falsely maligned that it gave only Rs 5 lakhs to the family in the Kanhaiya Lal case while giving Rs 50 lakh to a Muslim victim's family in another case. This was made viral on social media. All this has become clear before the people. That is why I have said that I think this time, we are going to win seats in double digits in Rajasthan, Gehlot told PTI on Sunday night. Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor, was hacked to death in Udaipur in 2022. Killers of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal linked to BJP, alleges Rajasthan CM Gehlot Asked about Modi's remarks that the Congress will get fewer seats in the Lok Sabha polls than he age of its shehzada, Gehlot said, The answer to that is that there was a time when Modi ji used to say something and people used to accept that but now those times have changed. They (BJP) started with '400 paar', 'phir ek baar Modi sarkaar' and then the BJP and its candidates have disappeared. People understood why they were talking of '400 paar' and looking to change the Constitution, he said. Allegations are already being made that the BJP is destroying the Constitution, democracy is in danger, the big scam of electoral bonds has come to the fore, and the Enforcement Directorate, CBI and the Income Tax Department are being misused by them with two sitting CMs put in jail, Gehlot said. INTERVIEW | '400 paar' a joke, '300 paar' impossible, '200 paar' challenge for BJP: Tharoor Gehlot also pointed out how the Congress' accounts were frozen and how all this had brought a bad name for the country. All these moves of the BJP turned people against them. There is a change in the situation now, so Modi ji is saying anything now, from mangalsutra, Congress will take your 'bhains' to our manifesto being of Muslim League, Gehlot. The former Rajasthan CM also hit out at the prime minister over his recent remarks in an election rally that why Rahul Gandhi had stopped taking the names of Adani and Ambani in his attacks. Modi had also wondered whether Gandhi had received money from these industrialists. He (Modi) even made the Adani-Ambani reference. If he has said this, then he should get the CBI to register a case and conduct an inquiry. A case was registered when women had met Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra and told him what had happened with them. The Delhi Police registered a case and came to get his statement. Satyapal Malik flagged a scam of Rs 120 crore, CBI went after him. Here Modi ji is himself saying that tempo loads of black money has been given (to the Congress). What the PM says is important, so a case should be registered but nothing is happening, Gehlot said. So all this that Modi ji is saying that the Congress will not get more seats than Rahul Gandhi's age, this 'jumlebaazi' will not work, he added. On how many seats the Congress and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will get, Gehlot said he cannot predict the number of seats at this juncture but asserted that people have made up their minds for change and were fed up with the BJP's false allegations. Winds of change are blowing and there is an undercurrent. That is why their (the BJP's situation is such that even in Gujarat many seats are in danger for them, he claimed. Gehlot also agreed that there were a number of silent voters in this election. Their (the BJP's) own voters are not coming out to vote. They also know that so many lies will not work and an extreme has been reached in peddling lies, Gehlot said. Asked about the Supreme Court granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and whether that will be a boost for the INDIA bloc, the Congress leader said it was a big thing that the court has given bail to a chief minister just for campaigning in accordance with the Constitution. He is the head of a political party, charges have not been framed against him, there is no evidence against him, what decision is made in the case is a matter for later. You could either have arrested him earlier or after polls but he was arrested right before polls. They arrested (then Jharkhand CM) Hemant Soren , froze the back accounts of the Congress. The BJP's situation has deteriorated because of these sequence of events I have talked about, Gehlot said. People have understood that it is now the limit, he said.
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Kheri BJP Candidate Focuses on Development, Avoids Mentioning 2021 Incident
Kheri BJP Candidate Focuses on Development, Avoids Mentioning 2021 Incident On his campaign trail seeking a third term as MP from Kheri, Union Minister of State Ajay Mishra keeps to small meetings across the constituency where he talks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and promises to change the ''fate of the this place''. The BJP leader, whose son Ashish Mishra was arrested in connection with the killing of four farmers protesting against the now-scrapped farm laws in Lakhimpur Kheri in October 2021, is rarely seen taking questions. There are often no reference to the incident or his son in any of the meetings as his team ensures a distance between Mishra and reporters. Addressing five small meetings daily on an average, Ajay Mishra sticks to the issue of neglect the constituency faced before Modi came to power. ''Kheri had been neglected by all parties. Nobody did anything for this place. From farmers to traders, everyone was neglected,'' Mishra said at one such small gathering of around 150 people at a crossing in the Palia area here. ''But things under Prime Minister Modi have changed across the country and here too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working towards his target of Viksit Bharat by 2047. We all must ensure to add in our efforts for the same,'' he added. Hardly a week before the constituency goes to poll in the fourth round of the ongoing Lok Sabha election on May 13, Mishra, who is addressed as 'Teni Maharaj' by his supporters, keeps his speeches small, limits himself to the stage, avoids going among the people, folds his hands before local party workers and rarely offers to shake hands. ''You know the reality of the people of the INDI alliance. They have done nothing for the people except for confusing them. We have just one aim, that is of making India a superpower. And if India develops, how can Lakhimpur be left behind,'' the BJP leader said at another meeting on his campaign trail. Mishra avoids the media and moves ahead without taking any questions and his team ensures a distance between him and reporters. When asked about the issues in Lakhimpur Kheri for this election, he told PTI, ''I am busy with the elections these days,'' and hopped in his vehicle as the motorcade sped ahead for another meeting. Mishra was elected as the MP from Lakhimpur Kheri in 2014 when the ''Modi wave'' swept the country. He repeated his victory in the 2019 general election. Known to be close to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he was made the minister of state for home affairs in July 2021. Just months later, in October of 2021, Mishra faced the biggest challenge of his political career when his son Ashish Mishra was accused of killing four Sikh farmers protesting against the now-scrapped farm laws by running them over and arrested. Despite criticism and the arrest of his son, he retained his position as Union minister. Ashish Mishra is currently out on bail. Mishra and his team also avoid meetings in areas or villages dominated by the Sikh community. ''Many challenges have come before us but with your strength, I have countered them all. I am thankful for your support and I am assuring you that if you continue your support, I will change the fate of this place,'' Mishra said in a similar meeting held in Lakhimpur. Those attending these meetings are mostly men. At some places, a few women also join the meetings but sit at the back. People attending these meetings rarely ask questions. Dinesh Mishra, 22, a graduate who attended one of Mishra's meetings, said, ''People say that we have progressed in the world but this development has not yet reached our villages.'' Kamal Kumar Gupta, a local grain trader, who also attended one of Mishra's meeting said, ''It is true that not much has been done here but what options do we have. The opposition will bring back the 'Goonda Raj' on coming back to power.'' Villagers also raise issue of the lack of better health facilities, damaged roads and limited job opportunities. ''My son is preparing for competitive exams in Lucknow for the last four years but he has not been able to get a government job yet. He also appeared in the UP police recruitment exam but the paper was leaked. We are poor farmers and find it very difficult to afford his education,'' said Arvind Nath Singh of Udaipur village. Asked why he attended Mishra's meeting, Singh said, ''I just came to listen to him. I know politicians will not do anything for poor people like us.'' Ajay Mishra is contesting against Utkarsh Verma of the Samajwadi Party and Anshay Kalra of the BSP. Polling in Lakhimpur Kheri, which has over 18.6 lakh voters, will be in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13.
Udaipur :Flipkart, Indias homegrown ecommerce marketplace, announced an all-new simplified rate card policy aimed at revolutionizing the seller experience on the platform and enabling greater settlement clarity. Key highlights of the new rate card, effective May 18, 2024, include a Simplified Rate Card Structure, Economical FBF rates offering a competitive edge to streamline operations at ... Read more
Conde Nast Traveler Releases List: 7 Udaipur Hotels Among 28 Best Places to Stay in Rajasthan
Udaipur : Rajasthan is famous all over the world for its hospitality, heritage, and art and culture. This is the reason why millions of tourists come to visit here every year. Due to this, the online travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has released a list of the best luxury hotels for stay during a Rajasthan ... Read more
Three Sisters Drown in Udaipur: Tragedy in Sayra area
Udaipur : Three young girls died after drowning in a river while bathing 500 meters away from their home. The deceased include two sisters and a cousin. Villagers passing by the riverbank noticed clothes but couldnt find the children. Upon suspicion, they looked towards the river and saw three bodies floating in the water. The ... Read more
HDFC Bank Parivartan supports social sector start-ups with Rs 19.6 crore grants
Udaipur: HDFC Bank, Indias leading private sector bank, today announced the winners of its Parivartan Start-up Grants programme for FY2024. This year, 41 incubators and accelerators in the field of social impact entrepreneurship will receive grants totaling Rs 19.6 crore to support 170 start-ups working across specific focus areas. This years programme is undertaken in ... Read more
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Travel tips: Rajasthan is also known for these 10 famous temples, thousands of people visit here.
Many tourist places in India attract the attention of tourists with their characteristics. One such tourist destination is Rajasthan which is a great place to visit while behaving according to its weather. Rajasthan is called the land of royal families where people like to visit historical forts and grand buildings. Along with this, the temples here are also a part of tourism, which with their distinct characteristics have become the center of attraction in this state. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the famous temples of Rajasthan, which are visited by thousands of devotees every day. Visiting these temples is a wonderful feeling in itself. Let us know about these temples... Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner Karni Mata Temple is also called the temple of rats. This temple is dedicated to Siren Mata Karni, who is considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga. This temple is famous for 20000 rats. Tourists and devotees visit this temple and place bowls of milk on the floor, which are fed to rats. This temple was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the 20th century. The temple is dedicated to Siren Mata Karni, who is considered an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Brahma Temple, Pushkar Pushkar is a major temple in Rajasthan dedicated to Brahma. The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the most revered holy places in Hinduism. Due to the importance of Pushkar, devotees come here throughout the year. The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is the subject of many stories. One of these stories is that Brahma killed a demon named Vajranabha, who had tried to kill his child. Enraged, he killed him with his weapon, the blue lotus flower. One of the few Brahma temples in the world, there are six Brahma temples in India today, the most prominent of which is the one in Pushkar. It is so revered that pilgrims travel from all over the world to seek the blessings of the Lord. The Brahma Temple of Pushkar is famous for its stunning architecture and devotional atmosphere. Akshardham Temple, Jaipur Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is one of the tourist attractions in Jaipur. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture, statues, sculptures, and carvings. Akshardham Temple provides tourists with authentic glimpses of Indian architecture, cultural tradition, and Hindu deity sculptures. Akshardham Temple of Jaipur does not have such a great history as it is a modern temple that was built recently between the 19th and 20th centuries. But still reflects the architecture of Indian temples which is the most visited temple in Jaipur city. Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu Dilwara Jain Temple is One of the nearby places to visit from Abu. This temple was built by Vipul Shah and Vastupala Tejpal in the 11th and 13th centuries. It is considered one of the most beautiful Jain temples in the world for its architecture. There are a total of five Dilwara Jain temples which are Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar Temple, Shri Parshvanath Temple, and Shri Mahavir Swami Temple. Each of these temples has something unique architecturally. Ambika Mata Temple, Udaipur Ambika Mata Temple is located in a village called Jagat, 50 kilometers from Udaipur, Rajasthan. This attractive temple is dedicated to the Ambika form of Goddess Durga. The structure of this temple, built around the 10th century, is so attractive that it is more crowded with tourists than devotees. In the outer courtyard of the temple, various sculptures of gods and goddesses, court dancers, musicians, and pictures of apsaras add to the beauty of the temple. Ambika Mata Temple looks like a hill palace. Jain Temple, Ranakpur Jain temple is one of the most unique and beautiful Jain temples in the country. Each pillar of this temple is unique and impressively carved. Covering an area of 48,000 square feet, it houses a 6 feet statue of Lord Adinath, the first Tirthankara in the history of Jainism. When entering the temple, you may be charged for your mobile phone or camera. Mehndipur Balaji Temple, Dausa Mehndipur Balaji Temple is a Hindu temple in Dausa district of Rajasthan. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, also known as Balaji. Many pilgrims from all over the country visit this place of devotion throughout the year. A temple dedicated to Lord Siyaram stands in front of the Balaji temple and has a beautiful idol of Siyaram. It is said that after visiting this temple, a person suffering from evil spirits or troubles gets relief from his troubles. This temple is also known to cure various types of physical diseases and provide relief from suffering. Believers have a strong belief in the supernatural abilities of Lord Hanuman, which has been proven correct on many occasions. Eklingji Temple, Udaipur Eklingji Temple, one of the popular pilgrimage places of Rajasthan, is located just 22 km from Udaipur. This temple was built on the banks of 72 rooms of the Jain temple by Raja Bappa Rawal of Udaipur who had earlier placed the four-faced idol of Jain saint Adinath. This ancient temple of historical greatness is dedicated to Lord Eklingji, the patron deity of the Mewar clan. Ek means one while 'linga' means lingam or life-stone which is the symbol of Lord Shiva. Eklingji Temple is situated on the banks of Indrasagar Lake which has about 108 temples inside its walls. All these temples are made of marble and limestone. Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Sirohi Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Sirohi, Rajasthan. The temple dedicated to Achaleshwar Mahadev looks like a fort structure. This temple was built by the rulers of the Parmar dynasty from the 9th to the 14th century. In this temple, five very attractive statues of Lord Nandi made of metal along with a huge Shiva Linga made of stone are installed. There is a pit in the temple area which according to mythology is said to be the path to hell. Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is a house of charm and wonder which also houses a small pond which houses the statues of three water buffaloes. Rani Sati Temple, Jhunjhunu Rani Sati Temple is one of the major famous temples of Rajasthan which is located in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. In Hindu mythology, it is believed that Queen Sati committed self-immolation after the death of her husband. Since then Rani Sati has been famous by the name of Dadi Ji in the history of Rajasthan. Rani Sati Temple is a very beautiful temple made of marble. The stories of Rani Sati's bravery and bravery are still established in popular discussions in Rajasthan. (PC: Lifeberrys)
Intense Heat in Udaipur, Temperature Reaches 45 Degrees, AVVNL Useless
Udaipur : Heatwave has intensified in Udaipur since the morning. The sun came out early in the morning and gradually started scorching. At 11:30 am, the maximum temperature in Udaipur was recorded at 45 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius in Salumbar. At 1:45 pm, the temperature display on Court Circle in Udaipur showed a ... Read more
Woman attacked, gang-raped in Rajasthans Banswara, 2 held
Woman attacked, gang-raped in Rajasthans Banswara, 2 held A woman was allegedly attacked and raped by two people in Rajasthans Banswara, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on May 5 when the 19-year-old woman was returning home after attending a wedding function, police said. According to the complaint registered by the woman, Kalu along with another man stopped her mid-way when she was returning home. They forcefully took her to an isolated place and allegedly gang-raped her, Deputy Superintendent of Police Banswara Suryaveer Singh said. They forced her to go with them but when she refused, Kalu hit her with a sword due to which she received head injuries and two fingers of her right hand were cut, he said. The victim was referred to a hospital in Udaipur where she is undergoing treatment. The accused were detained and further investigation is underway, he added.
US Embassy Delegation Overwhelmed by Udaipurs Natural Beauty
Udaipur : Acting Ambassador of the United States Embassy in New Delhi, Patricia A. Lacina, and Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Gloria F. Barbena departed Udaipur by air on Monday evening after a three-day visit to Udaipur and Pali districts. The delegation, which was in Udaipur to promote tourism, was taken on a tour of ... Read more
Wildlife Census to be Conducted on 23rd May
Udaipur : The wildlife census for the year 2024 will be conducted from 8 am on May 23rd to 8 am on May 24th. Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Devendra Kumar Tiwari informed that the wildlife census will be conducted in Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, Sajjangarh, Fulwari Naal, and Kotda. Wildlife lovers or volunteers interested in ... Read more
Chhota Udaipur Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule
Leopard spotted on Ubeshwarji road Udaipur
Udaipur : A leopard was spotted on the deserted Ubeshwarji road in Udaipur, which leads to the big city. The leopard was seen hunting and eating a dog. A family passing by the road made a video of the leopard from their car. Shishir said that he and his friend Ajay Kanthalia, a resident of ... Read more
Bhumika group to develop 3 lakh sq ft of retail space with government
Bhumika Group, Rajasthan's largest mall developer, expanding retail spaces in NCR. Urban Square Mall in Udaipur fully occupied with top brands. Second phase launch imminent, reflecting strong industry credibility and financial stability.
Lok Sabha elections Phase 3: PM Modi to cast vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad tomorrow Prime Minister Narendra Modi will cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahemdabad in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday. Preparations for polling arrangements are underway at the school which has been designated as a polling booth. Earlier, a 'Run for Vote' marathon was organised in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Sunday morning to create awareness among youth to cast their votes in the third phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The marathon was organised as part of the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) drive to promote the importance of 100 per cent voting. Joint CEO, SVEEP, Ashok B Patel said, Today, 'Run for Vote' marathon was organised to create awareness among youth to cast their votes on May 7 for the Lok Sabha Elections. The Election Commission is running a voting awareness campaign to encourage people to vote more in this Lok Sabha election. BJP in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls swept all 26 seats on offer. The Congress is in alliance with the AAP in Gujarat where it will contest from 24 seats while the AAP will contest in Bhavnagar and Bharuch constituencies. Voting for 25 out of 26 seats in Gujarat is set to take place in the third phase of the ongoing general elections on May 7. The third phase will include constituencies from Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Navsari, and Valsad. However, voting will not take place in Surat as BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed last week. This decision came after the nomination of Congress' Nilesh Kumbhani was rejected, and other candidates withdrew from the contest. The election results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)
181 academicians accuse Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehood
New Delhi: As many as 181 academicians, including vice chancellors and former VCs, have accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehood regarding the appointment process for university heads and sought lawful action against him. In an open letter, they said the Congress leader has alleged that vice chancellors are appointed solely on the basis of affiliation with some organisation rather than merit as they slammed his claims. The process by which VCs are selected is characterised by stringent and transparent rigorous procedure grounded in the values of meritocracy, scholarly distinction and integrity, they claimed. Jawaharlal University Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Delhi University VC Yogesh Singh and AICTE Chairman T G Sitharam are among the academicians who have signed onto the letter. The selection has been completely based on academic and administrative prowess and with a vision to take universities ahead, they said. Though they did not quote Gandhi's specific claims, the Congress leader has in the past alleged that affiliations with the Hindutva organisation RSS is often the guiding factor in appointments to academia. Among the signatories to the letter are Vinay Pathak, VC, CSJM University, Kanpur, Bhagwati Prakash Sharma, Chancellor, Pacific University, Udaipur, N C Gautam, former VC, Mahatma Gandhi Gramodaya Vishvavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Alok Chakkarval, VC, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur and Vinay Kapoor, former VC, BR Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat. Universities in India have undergone a significant transition as evident in their ascent in global rankings, prominent accreditations, world class research and innovations, curriculum facelift narrowing the industry academia gap and higher placement prospects reaffirming their commitment to academic quality and societal relevance, they asserted. They said, The array of academic disciplines and professional experiences represented amongst us stands as evidence of the unbiased and inclusive nature of the selection procedure. It reflects their dedication to cultivating an atmosphere that values and promotes diversity, encourages independent thinking, and supports scholastic achievement, they said. Rahul Gandhi has resorted to falsehood and has defamed the Office of the Vice Chancellors at large with the intent to derive political mileage out of it. It is, therefore, earnestly prayed that appropriate action be taken against him forthwith in accordance with law, they said. The academics said in their letter that as guardians of knowledge and administrators of academia, they maintain an unwavering commitment to maintaining the utmost levels of governance integrity, ethical behaviour, and institutional integrity. Urging everyone involved to exercise discernment in distinguishing fact from fiction, to abstain from spreading unfounded rumours, they called for dialogue that is well-informed, constructive, and supportive of their shared goal of creating a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.
Rahul remarks on VC selection process: Academicians seek action for 'resorting to falsehood'
NEW DELHI: As many as 181 academicians, including vice chancellors and former VCs, have accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehood regarding the appointment process for university heads and sought lawful action against him. In an open letter, they said the Congress leader has alleged that vice chancellors are appointed solely on the basis of affiliation with some organisation rather than merit as they slammed his claims. The process by which VCs are selected is characterised by stringent and transparent rigorous procedure grounded in the values of meritocracy, scholarly distinction and integrity, they claimed. Jawaharlal University Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Delhi University VC Yogesh Singh and AICTE Chairman T G Sitharam are among the academicians who have signed onto the letter. Several Vice Chancellors and academicians write an open letter opposing Congress leader Rahul Gandhis comments on the selection process of university heads. (n/1) pic.twitter.com/nrSIKdAkVj Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 6, 2024 The selection has been completely based on academic and administrative process and with a vision to take universities ahead, they said. Though they did not quote Gandhi's specific claims, the Congress leader has in the past alleged that affiliations with the Hindutva organisation RSS is often the guiding factor in appointments to academia. Among the signatories to the letter are Vinay Pathak, VC, CSJM University, Kanpur, Bhagwati Prakash Sharma, Chancellor, Pacific University, Udaipur, N C Gautam, former VC, Mahatma Gandhi Gramodaya Vishvavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Alok Chakkarval, VC, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur and Vinay Kapoor, former VC, BR Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat. Universities in India have undergone a significant transition as evident in their ascent in global rankings, prominent accreditations, world class research and innovations, curriculum facelift narrowing the industry academia gap and higher placement prospects reaffirming their commitment to academic quality and societal relevance, they asserted. They said, The array of academic disciplines and professional experiences represented amongst us stands as evidence of the unbiased and inclusive nature of the selection procedure. It reflects their dedication to cultivating an atmosphere that values and promotes diversity, encourages independent thinking, and supports scholastic achievement, they said. Rahul Gandhi has resorted to falsehood and has defamed the Office of the Vice Chancellors at large with the intent to derive political mileage out of it. It is, therefore, earnestly prayed that appropriate action be taken against him forthwith in accordance with law, they said. The academics said in their letter that as guardians of knowledge and administrators of academia, they maintain an unwavering commitment to maintaining the utmost levels of governance integrity, ethical behaviour, and institutional integrity. Urging everyone involved to exercise discernment in distinguishing fact from fiction, to abstain from spreading unfounded rumours, they called for dialogue that is well-informed, constructive, and supportive of their shared goal of creating a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.
Rajasthan Minister Receives Death Threat; One Arrested
Rajasthan Minister Receives Death Threat; One Arrested The Rajasthan Police Sunday arrested a person in connection with the death threat to state cabinet minister Babulal Kharadi on social media, officials said. They said a team from the Kotra police station in Udaipur district nabbed Jitendra Kumar Ahari and also seized from him the mobile phone allegedly used to make the post. Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal said the police were informed on Friday that Kharadi, who holds the tribal area development portfolio, was given death threat on his social media profile, following which a case was registered and an investigation launched. He said a special team was formed which arrested Ahari after interrogation. He said that during interrogation, Ahari said he was influenced by various political propaganda and ideologies. He said he created an Instagram account with a fictitious name and made the comments.
TCEI to host 3rd TCEI SIWPC GLOBAL, 7th TCEI Events Excellence Awards at Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana Chamber of Events Industry (TCEI) - India`s largest Regional Events Industry Association, is hosting the 3rd Edition of South Indian Wedding Planners Congress, the 3rd TCEI SIWPC GLOBAL 2024 and the 7th TCEI Events Excellence Awards 2024, on June 18th and 19th, 2024 at Hitex Exhibition Centre. Hyderabad. The details of the largest congregation of national and international Wedding planners, was formally announced by Chief Guest TG Srikant, Head -HITEX Exhibition Centre; Alla Balaram Babu, President-TCEI, Ravi Bura, General Secretary- TCEI, Md Toufiq Khan, Treasurer- TCEI, at the curtain raiser event held today at MAAYA Convention, Kondapur. Members of TCEI spearheading both the initiatives Sai Shravan Madiraju, Convenor-SIWPC Global 2024 and Ramm K Muppana, Convenor - TCEI Event Excellence Awards 2024 and Co-Convenors Hirish Reddy, Kumar Raja, Sudhakar Yarabadi, Dr Saurabh Sureka; graced the occasion. Speaking on the occasion Chief Guest TG Srikant said, the wedding industry in India is valued at $130 billion, according to The Economist. Given its unorganized nature, the actual figures could be significantly higher, with this estimate representing just the tip of the iceberg. The size of the Industry suggests that weddings for Indians are not merely ceremonies; they are lifetime celebrations intertwined with emotions, traditions, and bonding. People are increasingly opting for destination weddings, with popular choices being Jaipur, Udaipur, and the backwaters of Kerala. Surprisingly, Hyderabad does not seem to be among these favoured locations. TCEI hosting an event of this magnitude, focused on wedding planning, is a significant initiative aimed at elevating Hyderabad to the status of a preferred destination for such celebration. Hyderabad doesnt lag behind any other destination be it infrastructure, mesmerising venues, proficient wedding planners, best connectivity to the rest of India and the world. We must vigorously strive to establish Hyderabad as a prominent wedding destination on the global map. Alla Balaram Babu said, the TCEI Events Excellence Awards, have set a new benchmark for the events industry, both nationally and internationally, filling us with pride at the Telangana Chamber of Events Industry. The SIWPC hosted by TCEI has evolved into a highly anticipated event, not only among wedding planners in Hyderabad and across India but also among renowned planners from around the globe. Its reputation for excellence, innovation, and networking opportunities has transcended borders, making it a must-attend gathering for professionals in the wedding and event planning industry worldwide. This year's event promises an array of enticing offerings, designed to captivate and inspire the delegates. From engaging keynote speeches by industry leaders to immersive workshops and interactive panel discussions, participants can expect a wealth of knowledge and insights to enhance their skills and expertise. Additionally, there will be opportunities for networking with peers and exploring the latest trends and innovations in the wedding and event planning realm. With an exciting line up of activities, this year's event is poised to be a transformative experience for all who attend. SIWPC brings together experts from various facets of the Indian wedding industry. This event aims to showcase South India's significant contributions to the world of weddings and provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Renowned national and international speakers from the events fraternity will grace the conference, delivering insightful sessions on different aspects of the Indian wedding industry. Delegates will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights, learn from industry experts, and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals. This Convention is eagerly awaited by all the Wedding Planners, Wedding Designers, Wedding Stylists, Decorators, Event Managers and all other crafts of Event Industry across India and more than 20 Countries. The event is poised to showcase the upsurge of Grand scale weddings and events in Telangana and across India. This event will be attended by globally acclaimed Industry Experts and Peers including John Emmanuel, Australia; Teddy Emmanuel, Philippines; Michael Ruiz, Philippines; Nicolas (Roni Flowers), France; Bryan, Ghana, Africa and several other stalwarts from Industry from across the globe. Anticipated to host a distinguished gathering, this esteemed event is poised to welcome over a thousand delegates from both India and abroad. Dubbed 'Event Bazaar,' the expo will feature a grand display of more than 60 stalls, each showcasing a diverse array of products, services, and cutting-edge trends prevalent in the dynamic event industry. Other Salient Features of the Event will be Master Classes delivered by Industry Leaders and peers; Panel Discussions & Workshops by Stalwarts; Parallel sessions on several key topics such as Event Safety, role of technology etc., Business Networking Lounges; widely spread cuisines for all meals, served by the top most hospitality catering companies in the country and an array of multi diverse entertainment performances to enthrall the audience of all genres. The glittering awards ceremony focused on Wedding Industry achievers, SIWPC Global Wedding Academy Awards, is scheduled on June 18th, 2024, from 5.00 pm onwards. The 7th Edition of TCEI Event Excellence awards is set to be organized on 19th June, 2024 from 5.00 pm onwards in concurrence with 3rd TCEI SIWPC Global 2024. The event has garnered a Great distinction of being the most sought-after Event Industry Awards in the region. The transparency of the Awards selection process has been commended by many Industry leaders and delegates. Primarily there are 2 Categories of awards, Pearl of Hyderabad, is awarded to an exceptional Event or achiever who hails from Telangana region. The Award is symbolic resonance of Hyderabad which is also called as City of Pearls. The Gem of India award is bestowed on an exceptional Event or Achiever, hosted or performed in any part of India. There are special recognitions for industry veterans such as * Jade of India, Special recognition to Industry leaders who have an experience of working with Event Industry for more than 15 years. * Lifetime Achievement, a distinct recognition to industry leaders and peers who have an experience of working in Event Industry with more than 30 years. * Koh-E- Noor of India, the highest honour and distinction to the Event Manager or Company who have organized or managed an Event in Hyderabad which has brought worldwide recognition and acclaim to Hyderabad. The entire Event is fully organized by Telangana Chamber Of Events Industry. With the able support of its allied Associations, the Telangana Event Managers Association, Telangana Event Facilitators Association, Telangana Sound Light Vendors Association, Telangana Entertainers Association, Telangana Event Venues Association, Telangana Event Caterers Association and Telangana Entertainers Association.
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Mr. Atanu Chakraborty Re- Appointed as a Part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank
Udaipur :HDFC Bank Limited has Re- Appointed Mr. Atanu Chakraborty as a Part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank Limited. Mr. Atanu Chakraborty is currently a Part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank Limited. He served the Government of India, for a period of thirty-five (35) years, as a member of Indian Administrative ... Read more
Entertainment: How is Raghav Chaddha's health?
On Tuesday, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj told everyone why AAP leader Raghav Chadha is missing during the election time? AAP told that Raghav Chadha is in London due to eye surgery. The condition of his eyes was very serious and due to this he is away from the elections. Now it has come to light when Parineeti Chopra will go to meet her husband. According to the report of 'Hindustan Times', Parineeti Chopra may soon go abroad to meet her husband. The report also mentions the reason why Parineeti Chopra was not with her husband Raghav Chadha during this difficult time. How is Raghav Chaddha's health? It has been told in the report that Raghav Chaddha's eye surgery has been done in London. He is currently on complete bed rest. But his health is already fine. He has suffered from a retinal disease. Due to which small holes start forming in the retina. Due to this, there can also be a risk of loss of eyesight. In such a situation, he went for surgery in March. When will Parineeti Chopra go to meet her husband? In the report, a relative related to Parineeti Chopra told that the actress has been coming to London continuously. But some time ago she was constantly busy with Amar Singh Chamkila. At that time she was connected to Raghav Chadha on phone. Now she can leave for London soon. Marriage of Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra, both of them took seven rounds in Udaipur in September 2023. Their wedding was attended by family members and close friends.
Successful Operation of Girl Injured by Hair Getting Stuck in Spinning Wheel
Udaipur: A girl who was injured after her hair got stuck in a spinning wheel while extracting sugarcane juice was successfully operated on at GBH American Hospital. The girl was safely rescued and discharged on Tuesday. The girl is now healthy. GBH Group Director Dr. Anand Jha shared this information in a press conference on ... Read more
If you are planning to visit some good place during summer season. In such a situation, IRCTC has brought a very wonderful tour package for you. Under this package, you are getting a chance to visit the famous places of South India. South India has a special importance in Indian cultural history. There are many world famous temples in South India, where every year a large number of devotees come to visit. Apart from this, the dance, art, music and food here are also discussed a lot all over the world. In such a situation, you should not miss this tour package to visit South India. You are also getting many great facilities in this tour package of IRCTC. Let us know about it in detail in this episode - The name of this tour package of IRCTC is DAKSHIN BHARAT YATRA. Under this tour package, you will be made to travel for a total of 11 nights and 12 days. This tour package is starting on May 3, 2024. Under this package you can start your journey from Ajmer / Bhilwara / Chittorgarh / Jaipur / Udaipur. Under this tour package you will be taken to Kanyakumari / Madurai / Mallikarjun / Rameshwaram / Tirupati / Trivandrum. This is a train tour package of IRCTC. Under this tour package, hotel arrangements will be made for your food and stay. Under this tour package of IRCTC, if you travel in comfort class with two or three people. In this case, the fare per person is Rs 35,860. Whereas if you are traveling in standard class with two or three people. In such a situation, the fare per person is Rs 30,550. (PC: Istock)
Purvi Nanda's journey to becoming an IRS officer is a success story that inspires many. Hailing from Udaipur, Purvi graduated from the National Law University and set her sights on the prestigious Civil Service Examination.
A Group of Eight skilled women engineers successfully completed an intensive 18-day training program The team was trained with life- saving skills such as CPR, SCBA proficiency, and adept navigation through perilous situations Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta group company and Indias leading zinc-lead-silver producer, proudly introduces Indias 2nd All Women Underground ... Read more
BJP seeking votes in name of Lord Ram, won't benefit: Gujarat Congress Chief
BJP seeking votes in name of Lord Ram, won't benefit: Gujarat Congress Chief Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil, on Saturday, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of seeking votes in the name of Lord Ram, claiming that they won't benefit from this as they are exposed before the public. In a democracy, votes are given on work, but in the name of work, BJP has done mischiefs. So they are seeking votes on the name of Lord Ram. But they are exposed to people, and they are not going to benefit from this, Gohil said while speaking to the media in Valsad. Gohil spoke to the media after Congress leaders held a public rally in Valsad in support of Ananthbhai Patel, the party's candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The constituency will go to polls on May 7. Further raising questions on the timing of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Shaktisinh Gohil said, For Hindus, words made by Shankaracharya are last. Shankaracharya has said that a temple where 'Kalash' was not placed and construction work is not completed, Prana pratishtha can't be done. But as elections were approaching, they did it just for the sake of votes. And now their candidates are getting flak for it in Gujarat. When asked about his expectations and the kind of response they are getting in the state, Gohil said, Me, my party, and all my candidates are getting full support from the people of Gujarat, and that's why the BJP is frustrated, and their candidates are scared even of contesting elections. They said black money will return and everyone will get Rs 15 lakh. Nobody got it, but the BJP's account got all the black money. Farmers' income was not doubled but expenses doubled. We have a positive agenda; we talked of five 'Naya' and 25 guarantees, he added. Earlier in the day, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a rally at Valsad and said that the BJP wants to weaken democracy in the country and has pressured every institution in the last 10 years to not comment against it. They (BJP) want to weaken democracy and the people of the nation. Institutions that protect your rights, be it media, have been weakened. The media used to ask us every day, but nothing of that sort is happening today, she said. All 26 parliamentary seats in Gujarat will go to the polls in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 7. BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed in Surat after the nomination papers of the Congress party's candidate Nilesh Kumbhani were rejected, as his three proposers claimed in an affidavit to the district election officer that they had not signed his nomination form. The third phase will include constituencies from Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Navsari, and Valsad. (ANI)
A first glimpse into Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boes quirky haldi wedding decorations
A sneak peek into Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boe's unique haldi decor' Fans of actor Taapsee Pannu and badminton player Mathias Boe finally got their first glimpse into the couple's wedding festivities, more than a month after their private nuptials in Udaipur. While photos of the bride and groom are still under wraps, the event [] The post A first glimpse into Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boes quirky haldi wedding decorations appeared first on Northlines .
BJP wants to weaken democracy and people of nation...: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
BJP wants to weaken democracy and people of nation...: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to weaken the democracy in the country and has pressurised every institution in the last 10 years to not comment against it. Addressing an election rally in Valsad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, They (BJP) want to weaken the democracy and people of the nation. Institutions that protect your rights be it media have been weakened. Media used to ask us every day but nothing of that sort is happening today. Referring to remarks of BJP leader Anantkumar Hegde on ewriting constitution, Priyanka Gandhi said that it is a dangerous trend. You must have seen, the BJP leaders have said that they want to change the Constitution and PM Modi contradicts that statement. This is a dangerous trend. This constitution has given you all the rights, then what's the need to change it? she asked. She further went on to slam the BJP for argeting opposition leaders. PM Modi is weakening the democracy. He is attacking the opposition daily. He froze Congress' bank accounts. Two Chief Ministers are in jail, my brother (Rahul Gandhi) was also almost kicked out of Parliament. 150 members were suspended in the Winter session recently, only Modiji is honest, she said. Gujarat will vote on all 25 seats out of 26 in a single phase, which is slated for the third phase on May 7, 2024. BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed in Surat after nomination papers of the Congress party's candidate Nilesh Kumbhani were rejected after his three proposers claimed in an affidavit to the district election officer that they had not signed his nomination form. The third phase will include constituencies from Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Bharuch, Bardoli, Navsari, and Valsad. (ANI)
Planning Your Honeymoon? A Look At Top 10 Indian Destinations
Udaipur is known for its grand palaces and the beautiful Lake Pichola. Boat rides on the lake and exploring the majestic architecture make it a romantic destination.
JEE Main April 2024 : MDS Schools Akshat Shukla Secures AIR-159, Tops Udaipur
Udaipur : MDS Senior Secondary School students have achieved remarkable success in the recently declared JEE Main April 2024 results. Akshat Shukla, a student of MDS School, secured AIR-159, making him the topper in the Udaipur division. Shonak Jain, another student from MDS School, secured AIR-239 and bagged the second position in Udaipur. Along with ... Read more
Rajasthan: 13 Lok Sabha Seats See Over 50% Polling Till 3 pm
Rajasthan: 13 Lok Sabha Seats See Over 50% Polling Till 3 pm After low turnout in the first phase of polling on April 19, the polling turnout showed a significant upward trend in the second phase in Rajasthan where more than 50 per cent voting took place in 13 Lok Sabha seats by 3 pm, which was 41.51 per cent on 12 seats in the first phase. 50.27 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm across the 13 parliamentary constituencies. At the same time, 66.52 per cent of voting took place in the Bagidora assembly constituency, according to official data. The polling percentage in 12 Lok Sabha seats that went to polls in the first phase on April 19 was 41.51 per cent by this time. Around 2.8 crore voters are eligible to vote in the second phase of the polls. This is the final phase of polling in Rajasthan. Voting is underway in Barmer-Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Kota-Bundi, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran, along with the Bagidora Assembly constituency where a by-poll is underway. The highest voter turnout of 60.01 per cent was recorded in the tribal-dominated Banswara-Dungarpur seat in South Rajasthan by 3 pm while the Barmer-Jaisalmer seat located along the Indo-Pak border recorded 59.71 per cent voting. Tonk-Sawai Madhopur recorded the lowest turnout of 42.61 per cent till 3 pm, according to official data. Voting percentage in other constituencies till 3 pm stood at 43.28 in Ajmer, 45.39 in Bhilwara, 51.71 in Chittorgarh, 49.85 in Jalore, 56.12 in Jhalawar, 50 in Jodhpur, 54.78 in Kota, 44.27 in Pali, 43.94 in Rajsamand and 51.60 in Udaipur. Enthusiasm was seen among the people who lined up at the polling booths to cast votes. However, in Banswara, no voter reached the Adibheet polling booth during the initial hours. The locals have certain demands regarding compensation against land acquired for a power plant and have declared to boycott the elections. The officials said that they are trying to convince the voters to exercise their franchise. In the first two hours of the voting, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is contesting from Kota-Bundi, BJP state president CP Joshi, BJP candidate from Chittorgarh, Union minister and BJP candidate from Jodhpur Gajendra Singh Shekhawat cast their votes. Assembly speaker Vasudev Devnani cast his vote in Ajmer while former chief ministers Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot exercised their franchise in Jhalawar and Jodhpur respectively. 108-year-old Bhuri Bai cast her vote at the Gunjara polling booth in the Kota-Bundi LS constituency. She was brought to the polling booth in a wheelchair by the family members. A man, his son and granddaughters, representing three generations, reached a polling station at Sankand in Jalore to cast votes. They also took pictures at the selfie point in the booth. A groom, Radhe Suthar, cast his vote at Bhadsoda in Chittorgarh before going for his wedding procession. Suthar told reporters that it is important to exercise franchise in democracy, so he spared time to cast a vote before his marriage function. Voting for 12 seats in the desert state was held in the first phase on April 19. The Bagidora Assembly seat in Banswara fell vacant after Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya switched over to the BJP. Malviya is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Banswara as a BJP candidate. Rajasthan has a total of 25 Lok Sabha seats. 12 went to poll in the first phase on April 19 and polling in the 13 seats is underway on Friday.
Rajasthan Registers 26% Voter Turnout in 13 Constituencies for Lok Sabha Polls by 11 AM
Rajasthan Registers 26% Voter Turnout in 13 Constituencies for Lok Sabha Polls by 11 AM Polling picked up in the initial hours in the 13 Lok Sabha seats of Rajasthan where elections are being held in the second phase on Friday. Nearly 27 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first four hours of polling across the 13 parliamentary constituencies and one assembly seat in Rajasthan where a bypoll is underway. 26.84 percent voter turnout was recorded in the Lok Sabha seats and 31 per cent in the Bagidora assembly constituency by 11 am, according to official data. The voting percentage in the first four hours in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls is above that of the first phase. The polling percentage in 12 Lok Sabha seats that went to polls on April 19 was 22.51 per cent by this time. Around 2.8 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the polls. This is the final phase of polling in Rajasthan. Voting is underway in Barmer-Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Kota-Bundi, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran, along with the Bagidora Assembly constituency where a bypoll is underway. The highest voter turnout of 30.04 percent was recorded in the tribal dominated Banswara-Dungarpur seat, followed by Barmer where 29.58 per cent electors cast votes by 11 am. Tonk-Sawai Madhopur recorded the lowest turnout of 24 per cent in the first four hours, according to official data. Voting percentage in other constituencies till 11 am stood at 24.43 in Ajmer, 25.15 in Bhilwara, 26.48 in Chittorgarh, 28.50 in Jalore, 28.88 in Jhalawar, 25.75 in Jodhpur, 28.30 in Kota, 24.62 in Pali, 25.58 in Rajsamand and 27.46 in Udaipur. Enthusiasm was seen among the people who lined up at the polling booths to cast votes. However, in Banswara, no voter reached the Adibheet polling booth by 11 am. The locals have certain demands regarding compensation against land acquired for a power plant and have declared to boycott the elections. The officials said are trying to convince the voters to exercise their franchise. In the first two hours of the voting, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is contesting from Kota-Bundi, BJP state president CP Joshi, BJP candidate from Chittorgarh, Union minister and BJP candidate from Jodhpur Gajendra Singh Shekhawat cast their votes. Assembly speaker Vasudev Devnani cast his vote in Ajmer while former chief ministers Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot exercised their franchise in Jhalawar and Jodhpur respectively. 108-year-old Bhuri Bai cast her vote at Gunjara polling booth in Kota-Bundi LS constituency. She was brought to the polling booth in a wheelchair by the family members. A man, his son and granddaughters, representing three generations, reached a polling station at Sankand in Jalore to cast votes. They also took pictures at the selfie point in the booth. A groom, Radhe Suthar, cast his vote at Bhadsoda in Chittorgarh before going for his wedding procession. Suthar told reporters that it is important to exercise franchise in democracy, so he spared time to cast vote before his marriage function. Voting for 12 seats in the desert state was held in the first phase on April 19. The Bagidora Assembly seat in Banswara fell vacant after Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya switched over to the BJP. Malviya is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Banswara as a BJP candidate.
Polling commences for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan
Polling commences for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan Polling for 13 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats and one Assembly constituency in Rajasthan began on Friday morning. Voting began at 7 am in Barmer-Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Kota-Bundi, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran, along with the Bagidora Assembly constituency where a bypoll is being held. It will continue till 6 pm. Around 2.8 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. This is the final phase of polling in Rajasthan. Voting for 12 seats in the desert state was held in the first phase on April 19. The Bagidora Assembly seat in Banswara fell vacant after Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya switched over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Malviya is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Banswara as the BJP candidate. More than 1.72 lakh personnel have been deployed on election duty while 82,487 security personnel, including policemen, home guards, forest guards and Rajasthan Armed Constabulary jawans, have also been pressed into service to ensure free-and-fair polls. Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta said 175 companies of central police forces will also be there for security-related arrangements. After a low voter turnout of 58.28 per cent in the first phase of the election on April 19, leaders focused on requesting people to vote in large numbers in the second phase. The voter turnout was 64.02 per cent in 2019. The election campaign in the second phase heated up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hitting out at the Congress and calling it a party of ''urban Naxals''. Addressing a rally in Banswara last week, Modi suggested that if the Congress comes to power, it would ''redistribute'' wealth among Muslims. He alleged that the opposition party plans to give the people's hard-earned money and valuables to ''infiltrators'' and ''those who have more children''. At another rally in Tonk, Modi accused the Congress of attempting to reduce the reservation for Dalits, tribals and backwards and give it to Muslims against the spirit of the Constitution.
Radiant Academy Udaipur Division Topper in JEE Main
Udaipur : Students of Radiant Academy have achieved remarkable success in the recently declared JEE Main April 2024 results. Out of the 1000 All India Ranks, 5 students are from Radiant Academy and 173 students from the institute have been selected for JEE Advanced, making it the only institute in Udaipur division to give the ... Read more
Udaipur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
Udaipur, one of Rajasthan's 25 Lok Sabha constituencies, is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs), with Banswara and Dausa being the other two reserved seats. Both Udaipur and Banswara are part of the Tribal Sub-Plan area, recognizing tribal communities as indigenous. In the 2019 elections, Arjunlal Meena of the BJP secured victory with 871,548 votes, defeating Congress' Raghuvir Singh Meena by 437,914 votes.
HDFC BankEducatedover 2 Lakhs Citizens on Safe Digital Banking Practices PAN India in FY24
Udaipur :HDFC Bank as a part of digital banking awareness drive, conducteda series of secure banking workshops pan India. The Bank organized over 16,600 workshops sensitizing over 2,00,224citizenson safe digital banking practices. These workshops were aimed at educating schooland college students, law enforcement agencies, senior citizens, self-help groups,customers and employees.Through these interactive sessions, participants gained ... Read more
Lok Sabha Elections : Kshatriyas in Mewar vow not to vote for BJP
UDAIPUR : At a joint press conference held on Monday in Udaipur, various Kshatriya organisations declared their opposition to BJP in the Lok Sabha elections. Shri Rajput Karni Sena, Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Kshatriya Yuva Mahasabha, and others said they would not support BJP in Udaipur, Banswara-Dungarpur, and Chittorgarh Lok Sabha seats in Mewar ... Read more
Rajasthan stage set for 2nd phase under scorching sun
JAIPUR : As the sun beats down on Rajasthans desert expanse, the political climate is heating up even more in anticipation of Fridays elections. With voting set to take place across 13 constituencies, the state has become a focal point of intense campaigning, with star campaigners from major parties leaving no stone unturned to ensure victory. Five to eight high-profile seats have caught the publics attention due to the stakes of the candidates involved. In the Jodhpur constituency, BJPs Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is locked in a fierce contest with Karan Singh Uchiarada from Congress. Having won the seat in both 2014 and 2019, Shekhawat faces a tough challenge from Uchiarada, who also hails from the Rajput community. Kota-Bundi Lok Sabha seat is another battleground where BJPs Om Birla, a two-time winner, is facing a formidable challenge from Prahlad Gunjal, who recently switched allegiance from BJP to Congress, belongs to the Gurjar community and enjoys the backing of ex-CM Vasundhara Raje, making the race closely contested. Chittorgarh seat sees BJP state president CP Joshi locking horns with Congresss Anjana Udaylal and BSPs Meghwal Radheshyam. Joshis campaign is further complicated by the presence of rebel BJP MLA Chandrabhan Singh Akya, who poses a significant threat due to his strong grassroots support and anti-Joshi sentiments. In Rajsamand, Mahima Singh Mewar (BJP) and Damodar Gurjar (Congress) are the main contenders. While the seat is traditionally considered safe for the BJP, the last-minute change in Congresss candidate has added a new dimension to the race, nominating Damodar Gurjar for this seat. Initially, Congress had chosen Sudarshan Rawat, who later backed out. Subsequently, Gurjar, originally fielded in Bhilwara, was moved to this seat. Religion plays a key role in the Udaipur constituency following the murder of tailor Kanhaiyalal. BJPs Mannalal Rawat and Congresss Tarachand Meena are the main contenders, with Congress facing potential vote bank erosion. The Tonk-Sawai Madhopur seat witnesses a polarised contest between BJPs Sukhbir Singh Jonapuria and MLA Harish Meena, with Gurjar-Meena vote polarisation evident. Banswara-Dungarpur seat is embroiled in controversy with Congress supporting candidate of BAP, Rajkumar Rot at the last minute and their official candidate, Arvind Damor, refuses to withdraw. In Ajmer, the BJP has nominated MP Bhagirath Chaudhary for reelection, while Ramchandra Choudhary, a seasoned dairy chairman, represents Congress. In Bharatpur, the Jat movement shapes the electoral landscape. The area boasts around 5 lakh Jat voters. Additionally, the region has about 3.50 lakh Jatav voters. Congresss Sanjana belongs to this community, while BJPs Ramswaroop Koli has previously won from the Bayana seat. Its a three-way contest in the Barmer-Jaisalmer seat. An independent candidate Ravindra Singh Bhati has emerged as a prominent figure, causing concern for both Kailash Chaudhary (BJP) and Umedaram Beniwal (Congress). The electoral battleground also features the sons of two former CMs, Vaibhav Gehlot and Dushyant Singh, contesting from Jalore-Sirohi and Jhalawar respectively. Similarly, Dushyant Singhs fifth-time bid from Jhalawar has posed questions about the strength of his opposition. High-stake 13-seat fight With this phase, polls to all 25 seats in the desert state will be over; 12 constituencies went to the polls in the first phase VOTERS No of AC segments: 200 Total voters: 2,80,78,399 Service voters: 26,837 Male voters: 1,44,48,966 Female voters: 1,36,02,272 Third-gender voters: 324 First-time voters (18-19 yrs): 8,66,325 Disabled voters: 3,22,829 Voters above 85 years: 3,01,742
Taapsee Pannu hails husband Mathias Boe as a true 'star'
Taapsee Pannu hails husband Mathias Boe as a true 'star' In a heartwarming display of affection, Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu recently took to Instagram to shower praises on her husband, renowned badminton player Mathias Boe, marking her first public acknowledgement of their marital bond since tying the knot in a private ceremony held in March in Udaipur. The typically private actor, known for her roles in movies like 'Pink' and 'Thappad,' has kept her wedding details under wraps, choosing not to share any glimpses from the ceremony on social media. However, her admiration for her husband couldn't be contained any longer, as she shared a poignant quote by Boe, celebrating his dedication to his sport and describing him as a shining star who illuminates the world around him. Shining a spotlight on every player's special ability creates a greater illumination of the beauty of this sport. That's the best part of being a coach, read Boe's quote, which Taapsee re-shared with admiration. Taapsee and Boe's wedding ceremony was a blend of Sikh and Christian rituals, reflecting the couple's diverse backgrounds. Among the attendees were Taapsee's 'Dobaaraa' and 'Thappad' co-star Pavail Gulati, writer Kanika Dhillon as well as close friend and director Anurag Kashyap. Leaked footage from her wedding showed Taapse in a red bridal suit, walking down the aisle alongside her sister and friends and dancing to Kothe Te Aa Mahiya. Taapsee and Mathias have not shared pictures from their wedding festivities on social media yet. On the work front, Taapsee will be next seen in 'Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba' and 'Khel Khel Mein'. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, 'Khel Khel Mein' features Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal in significant roles. The movie revolves around a group of friends reuniting after a long time, leading to comical mishaps. 'Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba' is a sequel to 'Haseen Dilruba', which premiered exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix in July 2021 and gathered positive reviews from the audience and starred Vikrant, Taapsee Pannu and actor Harshvardhan Rane in the lead roles. In the second part, Taapsee will be seen sharing screen space with Vikrant and Sunny Kaushal. (ANI)
PM Modi running 'school of corruption' in country: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is running a school of corruption in the country where he himself is teaching under the subject 'Entire Corruption Science. In a post on X, Rahul said that the BJP has made this course mandatory for its leaders. Narendra Modi is running a 'school of corruption' in the country! Where under the subject 'Entire Corruption Science', he himself is teaching each chapter including 'donation business' in detail, he said. Like-how are donations collected by conducting raids? how are contracts distributed after taking donations? how does the washing machine that washes away corrupt people work? how does the game of 'bail and jail' play out by making agencies as recovery agents? Rahul added. Further, he alleged that the BJP, which has become a 'den of corrupt', has made this 'crash course' mandatory for its leaders, the price of which the country is paying. The INDIA bloc's government will lock this school of corruption and close this course forever, the Congress leader said. Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Rajasthan's Udaipur on Friday evening. During the roadshow, Shah took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, mocking him over his past predictions of turmoil in Kashmir. In Kashmir, (Peoples Democratic Party chief) Mehbooba Mufti and (Congress leader) Rahul Baba (Gandhi) used to say there would be bloodbath here once Article 370 is removed, he said while addressing a gathering. Rahul Baba, five years have passed (since the abrogation of Article 370). This is the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Leave alone the talk of the bloodbath, no one has the guts to throw a stone there, Amit Shah added. Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi said that the letter 'C' in the Congress stands for corruption, criminality, and communal violence. Voting for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded on Friday across 102 parliamentary constituencies spread over 21 states and Union Territories. The second phase will be held on April 26 and the remaining phases will be May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1 accordingly.
Hyundai Motor India has launched Grameen Mahotsav
Udaipur: Hyundai Motor Company India (HMIL) is on a mission to gain a foothold in rural India. Keeping in mind the diverse needs of consumers across India, Hyundai Motor India is proud to introduce Gramin Mahotsav, a vibrant initiative that celebrates the essence of rural India. With rural sales accounting for over 19% of total ... Read more
No guts to throw a stone in Kashmir: Amit Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi in Udaipur roadshow
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Udaipur Police Allegedly Seizes Minor Child from Father
RTI Reveals Surajpol Police Prepared Forged Documents in the Name of SDM Court Girwa to Separate the Child from the Father Udaipur : The Surajpol Police Station in Udaipur has taken custody of a five-year-old minor girl, ensuring her protection and determining her future. The case unfolded as a domestic dispute between Ashish Sharma, ... Read more
Elections 2024: 21 states, UTs set for polling in phase one; 102 LS seats in fray
The first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will see 102 constituencies across 21 states and union territories go to polls on Friday. The first phase of polling will take place across all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu, all five seats in Uttarakhand, both seats in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Meghalaya, and the sole seat in Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim, respectively. Polling will also take place for 12 out of 25 seats in Rajasthan, eight out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, six out of 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh, five out of 48 seats in Maharashtra, five out of 14 seats in Assam, and four out of 40 seats in Bihar. Additionally, three out of 42 seats in West Bengal, one out of 11 seats in Chhattisgarh, and one out of two seats in Tripura will be contested. In the union territories, one out of five seats in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the sole seats in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry, will be up for grabs. Voting for the 543 Lok Sabha seats will take place across seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with the counting of votes slated for June 4. Separately, voting will also be held for 92 assembly seats in the state elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim on Friday. Of the 102 Lok Sabha seats, the BJP had won 39 in 2019, with the ruling alliance NDA bagging 12, five and three of them in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, respectively. The BJP's existing allies hold seven of them. And in Tamil Nadu, the DMK-led alliance had swept 38 of the 39 seats in 2019 general elections. Amongst the prominent leaders trying their electoral luck in phase one are Union ministers Nitin Gadkari from Nagpur, Kiren Rijiju from Arunachal Pradesh (West), Arjun Ram Meghwal from Bikaner, Sarbanada Sonowal from Dibrugarh in Assam, Sanjeev Baliyan from Muzaffarnagar in western UP, Jitendra Singh from Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir and Bhupendra Yadav from Alwar in Rajasthan. Tamilisai Soundararajan, who recently resigned as governor of Telangana and Lt Governor of Puducherry to return to active politics, is contesting from Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency. Nakul Nath, son of Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, is seeking reelection from Chhindwara. Will the BJP's lotus bloom in Tamil Nadu? Tamil Nadu is gearing up for polls a mid fierce campaigning and an intense three-way political battle between the alliances led by state heavyweightsthe DMK and the AIADMKand the BJP, respectively. With elections for 39 Lok Sabha seats looming, approximately 6.23 crore voters are poised to cast their ballots across nearly 68,000 polling stations. The BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has made unprecedented efforts to gain ground in the Dravidian stronghold. Modi's exhaustive campaign across Tamil Nadu, including rallies in Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore, and Tirunelveli, underscores the BJP's determination to break its electoral jinx in the state. From raking up alleged corruption and 'parivarvad' politics of the DMK-Congress alliance to the Katchatheevu issue, Modi left no stone unturned in his nine visit to the state Coimbatore, the hub of western Tamil Nadu, is the most keenly watched constituency in the state and the BJP's K Annamalai is slogging to emerge victorious, battling against Dravidian giants the DMK and AIADMK. Meanwhile, the DMK, led by Chief Minister Stalin, has campaigned on platforms of social justice and welfare measures, portraying the elections as a battle against the BJP's divisive politics. Throughout the campaign, Stalin has repeatedly emphasised the importance of these elections, likening them to a second independence movement aimed at freeing the nation from the BJP's influence. In contrast, the AIADMK, under the leadership of Edappadi K Palaniswami, has staunchly defended its record in governance and taken a strong stance against the DMK's campaign. Palaniswami has vigorously addressed various issues, including law and order, and has accused the BJP of discrimination based on caste and religion. Despite facing challenges from both the DMK and BJP, the AIADMK remains confident in its ability to weather the storm, with Palaniswami asserting that the party will emerge victorious with the support of the electorate. UP: Eight seats up for grabs in India's largest state The first phase of the seven-phase parliamentary election in western Uttar Pradesh sees voters in eight Lok Sabha constituencies exercising their constitutional right. These constituencies, falling in the Jat and sugarcane belt, include Saharanpur, Bijnor, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur, and Pilibhit, spread across nine districts. The contest is three-cornered, primarily between the ruling BJP-led NDA, the Samajwadi Party (SP), and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The BJP has allied with the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), while the SP has partnered with INDIA bloc ally Congress. The BSP, however, decided to go solo. Key issues for voters include employment, education, and development. A total of 80 candidates, including seven women, are in the fray. The eligible voter count stands at 1.43 crore, with a significant Muslim voter presence ranging from 35 to 50 percent. Notable candidates include Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit, who got the ticket over sitting BJP MP Varun Gandhi , Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan from Muzaffarnagar, and Azad Samaj Party chief Chandra Shekhar Azad from Nagina. In the previous 2019 polls, the BJP secured victories in Muzaffarnagar, Kairana, and Pilibhit, the BSP won in Saharanpur, Nagina and Bijnor, while the SP won in Moradabad and Rampur, the stronghold of its jailed leader Azam Khan. However, the party later lost Rampur to BJP in a bypoll. Cracking the Jat code: BJP's strategic courting of RLD and what it means in western Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra: Polls in 5 LS seats; Gadkari among 97 nominees in fray More than 95 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise on Friday in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra , covering five of the 48 constituencies, where 97 candidates, including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari of the BJP, are in fray. Polling will be held in the constituencies of Nagpur, Ramtek (SC), Bhandara-Gondia, Chandrapur and Naxal-hit Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST), all located in the easternmost parts of the state. There are 95,54,667 voters in the five Lok Sabha constituencies in the Vidarbha region where voting will take place on Friday. Of these, 48,28,142 are male, 47,26,178 are female and 347 are transgender voters, according to a statement from the state electoral office. In Nagpur, which houses the RSS headquarters, a direct fight is on cards between Gadkari, who is seeking a third term, and Congress candidate Vikas Thakre. First phase of LS polls in Maharashtra: It's Congress party's 'caste calculations' vs BJP's 'Modi charisma' In Chandrapur, BJP candidate and Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar is facing Congress nominee Pratibha Dhanorkar, wife of late parliamentarian Suresh Dhanorkar, who was the lone MP from the grand old party to be elected from Maharashtra in 2019 from the seat. In Bhandara-Gondia, the BJP has fielded sitting MP Sunil Mendhe, who is pitted against Congress candidate Dr Prashant Patole. Two-time Lok Sabha MP of BJP, Ashok Nete, is contesting against Congress nominee Dr Namdev Kirsan in Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST), where some areas are affected Naxal insurgency. In the 2019 elections, Nete had defeated Congress candidate Dr Namdev Usendi. In Ramtek (SC), the fight is between Shyamkumar Barwe of the Congress and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's candidate Raju Parwe. Maharashtra, which has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second highest after Uttar Pradesh, will vote in five phases between April 19 and May 20. Rajasthan: 12 seats in fray; will BJP's dominance continue? In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan, 12 out of 25 seats will be contested. Polling will be held in Churu, Nagaurm, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Bikaner, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur and Dausa. According to chief electoral officer Praveen Gupta, a total of 2.54 crore voters are set to vote in the first phase on Friday. Notably, a Union minister is among the 114 candidates in the fray. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is contesting from Bikaner against Congress candidate Govind Ram Meghwal. The Bharatiya Janata Party won all 25 seats in Rajasthan on its own in 2014, and in 2019, the NDA won 25 seats, the saffron party won 24 seats and the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) won one seat. Key constituencies include Nagaur, witnessing a contest between the RLP, now in alliance with Congress, and the BJP, and Churu, with former BJP MP Rahul Kaswan contesting as a Congress candidate. In Sikar, the CPI(M) is challenging the BJP's incumbent MP. The ruling BJP focused its campaign on PM Modi's popularity and its infrastructure work, while the Congress raised issues of central agency misuse and unemployment. Notable campaigners include PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi. The second phase of the elections in Rajasthan will be held on April 26. In the second phase, polls will be held in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies: Tonk, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore, Udaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Kota and Jhalawar. MP: Six LS seats in action, including Kamal Nath's bastion Six constituents will be in action during the first phase of the four phases for the Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. The constituencies include Shahdol, Mandla, Jabalpur, Balaghat, Chhindwara, and Sidhi, covering 13 districts and 27 assembly segments. A total of 88 candidates are in the fray, with Jabalpur having the highest number at 19 and Shahdol the lowest at 10. The total number of registered voters across the six constituencies is 1,13,09,636, with arrangements made for shelter, water, and medical assistance at polling booths due to the hot weather. In the 2019 elections, the BJP secured 28 out of 29 Lok Sabha seats, while the Congress won only one seat in Chhindwara, held by Nakul Nath, the son of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath. The second, third and fourth phases of the elections will take place on April 26, May 7 and May 13. Kamal Nath fighting lone battle to help son win Chhindwara and protect home turf Over 75 lakh voters to decide four seats in Bihar In Bihar, the stage is set for the first phase more than 75 lakh voters will decide the fate of 38 candidates standing in four constituencies: Nawada, Aurangabad, Gaya and Jamui. Tight security arrangements are in place at Nawada and Aurangabad, besides reserved seats in Gaya and Jamui, where a majority of nearly 5,000 polling booths have been marked as sensitive, given these districts' long history of naxal violence. Nawada, with 20.06 lakh voters, sees a tough battle primarily between the BJP's Vivek Thakur and the RJD's Shravan Kushwaha, with Independent candidate Binod Yadav adding complexity. Gaya, with 18.18 lakh voters, witnesses 14 candidates, including former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi, an NDA ally, and RJD's Kumar Sarvajeet. Jamui, with 19.07 lakh voters, features a showdown between Arun Bharti from Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) and RJD's Archana Ravidas. The party's president Chirag Paswan, whose sister is married to Bharti, has shifted base to Hajipur after having represented the seat for two consecutive terms. Aurangabad, with over 18 lakh voters, sees BJP's Sushil Kumar Singh facing RJD's Abhay Kushwaha. 76.01 lakh voters, including 36.38 lakh females and 255 belonging to the third gender, are expected to cast their votes. Uttarakhand: Can BJP 'three-peat' clean sweep? Uttarakhand's all five Lok Sabha seats go into polling in phase one, with the BJP aiming to retain the seats for the third time and the Congress looking to regain lost ground in the state. The five seats going to polls on Friday are Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar and the lone reserved seat of Almora. The BJP won all five seats in Uttarakhand in the 2014 and 2019 general elections. More than 83 lakh voters will decide the fate of 55 candidates in the fray. Sitting BJP MPs Ajay Bhatt, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah and Ajay Tamta have been fielded by the party from Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar, Tehri Garhwal and Almora, respectively. The BJP has replaced its candidates in Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal. Former chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat is contesting in place of Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank from Haridwar and Anil Baluni in place of Tirath Singh Rawat from Pauri Garhwal. The Congress has fielded former PCC president Ganesh Godiyal from Pauri Garhwal, former chief minister Harish Rawat's son Virendra Rawat from Haridwar, Jot Singh Gunsola from Tehri Garhwal, Prakash Joshi from Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar and Pradeep Tamta from Almora. Candidates from the Bahujan Samaj Party, Uttarakhand Kranti Dal and relatively smaller outfits and independents are also in the fray, but straight contests are likely between traditional rivalsthe BJP and Congressin all the seats. Experts say that Haridwar's demography, which has substantial minority and Dalit votes, may also not be a cakewalk for the BJP's Trivendra Rawat, despite his advantage over his rival in terms of experience, as Congress veteran Harish Rawat, who had won the seat in 2009, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure his son's victory from the seat. If the Modi factor works again as it did in 2014 and 2019, overriding all other factors, the BJP will obviously reap the benefits but if unemployment, inflation, continued migration from the hills and performance of BJP MPs over the past 10 years outweigh the national issues, the Congress will gain, political analyst Jaisingh Rawat said. Bengal: Triangular tussle between TMC, BJP and Cong-Left In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, all attention is on Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduars constituencies in north Bengal. A total of 56,26,108 voters are eligible to vote in 5,814 booths in this phase. Coochbehar, where Union Minister Nisith Pramanik faces TMC's Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, remains significant due to past violence and political rivalries. The deployment of central forces is higher in Coochbehar compared to the other two constituencies. Both BJP and TMC have intensified their campaigns, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addressing rallies. Key issues include corruption allegations against ruling party leaders, denial of central funds, and the 2021 Sitalkuchi firing incident. The BJP won all three constituencies in the 2019 general elections and maintained its grip in Coochbehar and Alipurduars in the 2021 assembly polls. But, the TMC had the upper hand in Jalpaiguri in the 2021 assembly polls, winning five and the saffron party managed to win two. The Left Front and Congress are contesting together, having secured only single-digit vote shares in 2019. The BJP has renominated Jayanta Roy in Jalpaiguri and Pramanik in Cooch Behar, but replaced last time's winner John Barla with the party's Madarihat MLA Manoj Tigga in Alipurduars. The TMC has, however, changed candidates in all three seats, fielding Prakash Chik Baraik in Alipurduars, Nirmal Chandra Roy in Jalpaiguri and Sitai MLA Basunia in Coochbehar. Direct, triangular contests in Assam's five LS seats Assam gears up for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in five constituencies, with 35 candidates vying for victory, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal . The electorate of 86,47,869, comprising 43,64,859 women and 42,82,887 male voters, will cast their votes in 10,001 polling booths under tight security with 60 companies of security forces deployed. The BJP is contesting in all five seats, the Congress in four and supporting the Assam Jatiya Parishad contestant in one, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in two and the All India Trinamool Congress and CPI(M) in one seat each. A direct contest is on the cards between the BJP and Congress in Jorhat, Kaziranga and Lakhimpur, while in Dibrugarh and Sonitpur, there is likely to be a triangular fight among the ruling party, Congress, AJP and AAP. The prestigious Dibrugarh constituency has three candidates in fray: BJP's Sonowal, a Rajya Sabha MP, pitted against the United Opposition Forum, Assam (UOFA) candidate Lurinjyoti Gogoi of the AJP and AAP's Manoj Dhanowar. In Jorhat, four candidates are in contention, with Lok Sabha's Deputy Leader of the Opposition Gaurav Gogoi locked in a direct contest with sitting BJP MP Topon Gogoi. Gogoi had to shift his constituency to Jorhat from Kaliabor, which has been renamed Kaziranga following a delimitation exercise in the state last year. In Kaziranga, BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa is locked in a direct contest with former Congress MLA Roselina Tirkey, with both candidates belonging to the tea workers' community. Kaziranga has the highest number of 11 candidates in the fray. In Sonitpur, also renamed from the earlier Tezpur after delimitation, there are eight nominees, with a triangular contest likely between BJP MLA Ranjit Dutta, Congress candidate Prem Lal Ganju and AAP's Rishiraj Kaundinya. Lakhimpur has nine contestants, prominent among them being sitting BJP MP Pradan Baruah and Uday Shankar Hazarika of the Congress. Two LS seats in strife-torn Manipur go to polls Manipur gears up for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections amid tight security measures, particularly in the wake of recent ethnic violence. The Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat, which comprises 32 of the 60 assembly segments in the state, and 15 assembly segments of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat will go to polls in the first phase on Friday. Six candidates, including state Education Minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh of the BJP and Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of the Congress, are in the fray for the Inner Manipur seat. Outer Manipur, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes, will witness a four-cornered contest between Naga People's Front's K Timothy Zimik, Congress' Alfred Kanngam Arthur and independent candidates Kho John and Alyson Abonmai, with all the candidates being Nagas. A total of 9.91 lakh voters are eligible in Inner Manipur and over 10.22 lakh voters in Outer Manipur. Special arrangements have been made for people displaced due to ethnic strife, with special polling stations set up. The campaigning has been subdued due to the prevailing tensions, and security has been heightened with the deployment of central armed police forces, especially in vulnerable and critical polling stations. Polling personnel have been dispatched to their respective stations, with special provisions for internally displaced people. The election authorities have ensured gender diversity in the management of polling stations, with some stations being exclusively manned by women. Despite the challenges posed by the recent unrest, efforts are underway to conduct the elections in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. Tripura and Nagaland In Tripura, the first phase of Lok Sabha polls will see voting for the Tripura West Parliamentary constituency and a by-poll in the Ramnagar Assembly. The main contest in Tripura West is between the BJP's Biplab Kumar Deb and state Congress president Asish Kumar Saha. With 14.61 lakh eligible voters, including 7.33 lakh males and 7.28 lakh females, the constituency has 1682 polling booths. Central paramilitary forces will secure all booths, with webcasting from each. In the Ramnagar Assembly by-election, BJP's Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumer faces former CPI(M) MLA Ratan Das, with 54,669 electors deciding their fate. In Nagaland, over 13.25 lakh voters will decide the fate of three candidates. Congress nominee S Supongmeren Jamir, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and People's Democratic Alliance (PDA) candidate Chumben Murry and Independent Hayithung Tungoe Lotha are contesting the elections. BJP President J P Nadda, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and Deputy Chief Ministers T R Zeliang and Y Patton addressed several rallies in support of their candidate. Polling will run from 7 am to 4 pm, with 13,25,383 eligible voters, including 19,999 first-time voters and 6,707 people with disabilities. Female voters slightly outnumber male voters. In 2019, NDPP's Tokheho Yepthomi won against Congress's K L Chishi. J-K: Udhampur LC seat in action amid ceasefire The Udhampur seat in Jammu and Kashmir will go to polls on Friday in the first phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. In view of the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan and the heavy deployment of paramilitary forces, the voting process is expected to be peaceful in 2,637 polling stations in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, a senior election official said. Union Minister Jitendra Singh is eyeing a third consecutive term in the constituency after winning the seat for BJP in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, facing a major challenge from Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh, who had also won the seat twice in 2004 and 2009. Democratic Progressive Azad Party's (DPAP) candidate G M Saroori, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate Amit Kumar and six independents will also be contesting the elections from the Udhampur constituency. According to officials, there are 16,23,195 eligible voters. Among them, 845,283 are men, 777,899 are women and 13 are third-gender voters. There are a total of 84,468 potential first-time voters, aged 1819, of whom 45,825 are men, 38,641 are women and two are third genders, the officials said. Lone Puducherry segment all set for three-way fight The fate of the 26 candidates in fray for the Lok Sabha polls will be sealed on Friday when voters spread across four regions will pick the lone MP from this union territory, where the fight is largely confined between the ruling BJP and Congress. BJP leader and Home Minister A Namassivayam, fielded on behalf of the AINRC-BJP combine, will face off Congress MP and PCC president V Vaithilingam, while AIADMK's G Tamizhvendhan is also testing his luck as a debutant. The Union Territory has a total of 10,23,699 voters spread over Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions. Andaman's lone seat in action The lone seat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands will see 3.15 lakh voters get an opportunity to exercise their franchise. A total of 12 candidates, including two women and five independents, are in the fray for the polls. Of the 3.15 lakh voters, 1.64 lakh are men and 1.51 lakh are women, while there are four third-gender voters. The electorate also includes 39 voters from the Great Nicobarese tribe of the Strait Islands, 68 members of the Onge tribe at Hut Bay and 98 members of the Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island. Special polling stations have been established for them. This time, the saffron party has nominated Bishnu Pada Ray as its candidate, while the Congress has fielded its sitting MP, Kuldeep Rai Sharma. Ray was first elected to Lok Sabha in 1999, when he defeated Congress candidate Sharma by 2,990 votes. He was re-elected in 2009 and again in 2014. In the 2019 elections, however, Sharma secured a victory against BJP's Vishal Jolly (Ray was denied a ticket) by a narrow margin of 1,407 votes.
Lawyers told not to be selective in lynching cases
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the lawyers representing a Public Interest Litigation on rise in violence against the minorities, not to be selective about cases with respect to a particular community. A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai, made the observations while hearing the PIL petition raising concerns about a rise in incidents of mob violence against the minorities (Muslims) and sought immediate interim relief and or compensation for the families of the victims. The top court particularly asked the lawyers about the murder of Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal, who was killed in 2022 for allegedly sharing a social media post of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma regarding Prophet Mohammad.
SC advises against selective highlighting of mob lynching instances via PIL
It particularly enquired about murder of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, who was killed in 2022 for allegedly sharing a social media post of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma regarding Prophet Muhammad. The PIL has raised incidents of mob violence against minorities and sought immediate interim compensation for the families of victims of mob lynching.
Ahmedabad To Delhi In Just 3.5 Hours With Bullet Train; All You Need To Know
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What About Kanhaiya Lal? Supreme Court Asks Amid Plea Over Lynchings
The killing of Kanhaiya Lal- the tailor hacked to death outside his shop in broad daylight in Rajasthan's Udaipur in June 2022 - featured in the Supreme Court Tuesday, as it heard a PIL against increasing mob violence against minorities.
Gunmen Caught on CCTV Firing Outside Salman Khans House, Link to Bishnoi Gang
Mumbai, April 14 (Udaipur Kiran): The police have made a significant breakthrough in the case of the firing at actor Salman Khans Galaxy Apartments in Bandra. Police have obtained CCTV footage showing two people firing the shots. One of the individuals has been identified as a shooter for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. On April 14, ... Read more
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Youth from Sonipat Shot Dead in Canada
Sonipat, April 14 (Udaipur Kiran) : A young man from Sonipat was shot dead in Canada. The deceased youth had gone to Canada in 2022 to pursue his MBA studies. The family has sought justice by appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Jaishankar to bring their sons body back to India. According ... Read more
