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Muzaffarnagar: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 22-year-old man, whose sister made a video of the incident, police said today.
The incident took place on Sunday in the Civil Lines area.
The girl has alleged that she was taken to a house by the man’s sister and raped. The accused also threatened her with dire consequences if she reported the matter, police said.
The police have registered a case on the complaint of the girl.
(PTI)
Mulbagal: Leaders of a number of Dalit organisations have accused Mulbagal MLA G. Manjunath of producing ‘false’ caste certificate.
The organisations have accused the minister of ‘falsely’ stating that he belongs to the ‘Budaga Jangama’ caste. They have also charged the minister of coercing Mulbagal tahsildar to issue a similar certificate to his brother G. Venkataramana.
They alleged: “The legislator is pressuring the authorities concerned to issue a false caste certificate to his brother even before his (Manjunath’s) issue is settled in court.”
“Some influential sections of society and wealthy people are grabbing the constitutionally guaranteed facilities meant for Scheduled Castes and Tribes by getting false caste certificates,” alleged R. Srinivasan, former president of zilla panchayat.
In his defence, Mr. Manjunath has filed a petition declaring that the said certificate dated 03.04.2012 is valid and legal.
A day after the Jharkhand Government banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the state, the party workers on Friday staged a massive protest at Townhall in Bengaluru.
“From last six months, the PFI has come to a limelight as we providing legal support to the victims of mob lynching and cow vigilante in the state.
We fight against the fringe elements those try to tarnish the social fabric of our society. Since we have been fighting those fringes the state government has implemented a ban on our party,” a party worker told the press.
Earlier on Thursday, the Jharkhand police raided a training centre of the PFI in Pakur district of the state.
More than 470 people killed in Eastern Ghouta as UNSC postpones vote due to disagreements over resolution’s wording.
A young girl receives treatment at a makeshift hospital following regime bombardments in Eastern Ghouta region [Amer Almohibany/AFP]
by Al Jazeera
As the death toll in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta surpasses 470, a UN Security Council vote on a draft resolution seeking a 30-day ceasefire across the country has been postponed until later on Saturday.
The vote had already been delayed several times, as council members tried to convince Russia to agree to a resolution.
More than 470 people, including 150 children, have been killed in the Damascus suburb since Sunday, according to UK-based The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
Another 2,330 people have been wounded, SOHR said on Friday evening. Dozens of other people were missing “under the rubble”, it added, as Russian-backed Syrian forces continued their aerial assault on the rebel-held enclave, home to some 400,000 people.
Eastern Ghouta is the last remaining rebel-held area east of Damascus and has been under siege by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces since 2013.
The draft UNSC resolution, sponsored by Kuwait and Sweden, is aimed at implementing a ceasefire to allow aid delivery and the evacuation of civilians from the besieged suburb.
Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor James Bays, reporting from the UN headquarters in New York, said on Friday that the ongoing delay was due to a disagreement between Russia and other Security Council members over the latest version of the resolution.
“There were certainly changes made [to the resolution] on Thursday after the Security Council meeting,” he said.
“They [Security Council members] changed some of the language.”
The UN special envoy for Syria, Steffan de Mistura, stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire to stop the “horrific heavy bombardment of Eastern Ghouta and the indiscriminate mortar shelling on Damascus”.
Russian UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzya had said there was “no agreement” and presented amendments to the draft resolution “for it to be realistic”, while the Syrian ambassador to the UN, Basher al-Jaafari, accused the international body and mainstream media of backing “terrorists recruited by the US from all over the world” to fight in Syria.
In response, Nikki Hailey, the US ambassador to the UN, called Russia’s actions as “unbelievable” on Twitter.
The “relentless” shelling, coupled with live artillery fire, has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation amid the ongoing siege.
The blockade has prevented basic necessities, such as food and medicine, from entering the enclave. The siege has also resulted in huge inflation of the cost of basic goods. A bag of bread now costs the equivalent of $5.
In addition, malnutrition rates have reached unprecedented levels, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Earlier this week, the UN and other international bodies expressed outrage at the number of civilian casualties. The UN called for an “immediate” stop to the “escalation” of violence.
Hundreds of thousands of people have died in fighting during Syria’s seven-year civil war, and millions have been forced to flee the country.
Bengaluru: Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy declared “ample security” to pub assault victim L Vidwath and his family on Friday after visiting injured Vidwath at Mallya Hospital.
Reddy said “I have observed that they are under regular fear. But there is nothing to worry,” He also added that the state government would provide “whatever help is required to Vidwath and his family”.
Vidwath was brutally assaulted by Mohammed Haris Nalapad, the son of Congress official N A Haris, at Farzi Cafe in the City on February 17. He is still in the ICU of Mallya Hospital.
Reddy said security would likewise be given to M S Shyamsundar, the special public prosecutor for the case who has looked for police assurance. Shyamsundar had asserted that he had caught a supporter of Nalapad’s saying he (the legal advisor) would be their “next target”.
Police have additionally acknowledged plea from Vidwath’s family to invoke specific IPC sections for the case, Reddy said. Gotten some information about Nalapad gazing at and examining Shyamsundar in the court on February 21, Reddy said he was absent at the hearing and that he learnt about it just from the media.
(Agencies)
Ghaziabad: First, the Brahmin Mahasabha took objection to Baba Ramdev’s show on Discovery JEET, which it said spoke against the Brahmins, portraying them in poor light. The Mahasabha asked for criminal action against the show “Swami Ramdev: Ek Sangharsh”.
Then the Ghaziabad unit of All India Yadava Mahasabha got into the action and demanded action against the Brahmin Mahasabha for protesting against Ramdev.
Produced by Ajay Devgn FFilms and Watergate Production, the Discovery JEET project is a scripted biopic series tracing Baba Ramdev’s journey from a life of anonymity to a renowned yoga guru and business leader.
K.P. Yadav, Vice President of UP Yadava Mahasabha, said the Brahmins had been “dividing the society since ages” and Ramdev had said the right things about Brahmins’ role.
He praised the yoga guru for having “courage to expose” Brahmins in the show that premiered on February 12.
The All India Yadava Mahasabha has summoned a meeting on February 25, to discuss the issue in detail. The Yadava Mahasabha, in turn, has asked for action against Brahmin Mahasabha.
According to sources, the makers of the show have, meanwhile, asked for the security to be stepped up for them.
(IANS)
New Delhi: After Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, the CBI has registered a case against a Delhi-based diamond jewellery exporter for an alleged bank loan fraud to the tune of Rs 389.85 crore towards Oriental Bank of Commerce. The CBI has booked Dwarka Das Seth International Pvt Ltd for the alleged fraud.
Six months after the public sector bank filed a complaint with the CBI, the agency booked the company, and Sabhya Seth, Reeta Seth, Krishna Kumar Singh, Ravi Singh – all directors of the firm – and another company named Dwarka Das Seth SEZ Incorporation.
The company has availed various credit facilities from OBC between 2007-12, which swelled to Rs 389 crore during the period. It was found by the bank that the company was using Letters of Credit (LoCs) to pay off other creditors against the purchase of gold and other precious stone and transfer gold and funds outside the country using fictitious transactions, the bank complaint, now part of the CBI FIR, alleged.
The company was also engaging in business transactions with non-existent entities, it said.
(PTI)
Bengaluru: Narayanaswamy, former block Congress president of K R Puram, who entered The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) revenue office at Horamavu forcefully, sprayed petrol and threatened to torch the office was arrested and remanded to the judicial custody for 14 days.
He was in hiding for the past three days and surrendered to Ramamurthynagar police on Friday, February 23. Police took him to BBMP revenue office at Horamavu, where he showed his act of goondaism and conducted spot inquiry. He was produced to 10th additional metropolitan court on the evening of Friday and the court has remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody.
A First Information Report (FIR) was registered on Narayanaswamy on Tuesday, February 20 at Ramamurthynagar police station for the ruckus he created in BBMP revenue office Horamavu on Friday, February 16.
Narayanaswamy was continuously changing his hideout from the day of the incident and went to places like Mysuru, Mangaluru, Chikkamagaluru and Kalaburagi. He was scared of getting arrested. Finally, he returned to Banjara Guest House near Kalkere on the morning of Friday, February 23. Police who got the news of his return to Bengaluru were about to arrest him. However, he himself surrendered to the police.
Narayanaswamy had threatened the officials at the BBMP office of torching it if he was not given the land portfolio. He took the bottle of petrol from his accomplice and sprayed the same in the office. The video of the same went viral on all social sites.
Five cases under IPC sections 353, 427, 341, 504 and 506 have been registered against Narayanaswamy.
Act was done to increase influence
When the police asked Narayanaswamy during the inquiry, as to why he poured petrol inside the office, he replied, “I have done this to increase my influence as the assembly elections are round the corner. I did not intend to pour petrol.”
(Agencies)
Mumbai: With dedicated 2 hours of daily time bands for VIVO IPL 2018 programming, Star Sports will now offer KKR and VIVO IPL fans a chance to witness Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announcing their new captain live for the first time on television.
Sourav Ganguly, Former Captain, Indian Cricket Team and icon player for KKR in the inaugural season of IPL speaking exclusively on the Star Sports Network, the official broadcaster of VIVO IPL has put his faith on Robin Uthappa as a prime captaincy contender for the top job at the Kolkata based franchise.
Here is sneak peak of what the fans can expect on Sunday:
Fans will be able to watch the entire episode of Knight Club featuring Sourav Ganguly and KKR assistant coach Simon Katich as they talk about the qualities they are seeking in KKR’s next captain on Sunday February 25, 2018 on Star Sports Hindi 1, Star Sports Hindi HD 1 and Star Sports First at 10 pm along with the announcement on Sunday, March 04, 2018 at 9 am.
Speaking exclusively on the Knight Club show on Star Sports the former KKR and India captain Sourav Ganguly said, “It is important for KKR to entrust their new captain with the kind of faith and stability they showed in Gautam Gambhir. When I look at the current KKR squad, I feel Robin Uthappa is the best player to lead the team. Though, the team has experienced campaigners in Dinesh Karthik and Chris Lynn but Uthappa has been with the team for over 4 years now and he’s had considerable experience in dealing with the dynamics of the side, not to mention that he’s a fan favourite as well. An aggressive batsman himself, he will be the right successor to the legacy that KKR has come to build over the last decade.”
Kolkata Knight Riders will also offer their fans to nominate their choices for the captain via fan poll starting tomorrow on their website before Star Sports and KKR answer one question on everybody’s minds ‘KKR ka Captain Kaun?’ on March 04, 2018.
Speaking on the qualities KKR is seeking in their next captain, KKR Assistant Coach Simon Katich said, “While on-field characteristics play an important role, we are also looking at someone who can be a big part of the camp off the field. It is important how the captain goes around and creates a friendly atmosphere in the camp by not always talking cricket and also getting to know the players and their characteristics.”
The 11th edition of VIVO IPL starts on Saturday, April 07, 2018 with defending champions Mumbai Indians hosting two-time winners Chennai Super Kings.
Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their VIVO IPL 2018 journey at Eden Gardens against Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, April 08, 2018.
In addition to watching VIVO IPL in Hindi and English, fans will enjoy a deeply local experience by the addition of four regional languages – Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali in this edition of VIVO IPL 2018.
About Star Sports:
Home to a number of leading domestic and International sports, the Star Sports network with twelve channels broadcasts premier sporting events which include cricket coverage under the purview of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC); Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL); Karnataka Premier League (KPL); VIVO Pro Kabaddi; Football under Hero Indian Super League (ISL), Premier League, Bundesliga; Badminton under Badminton World Federation (BWF) events, Premier Badminton League (PBL); including the recently launched Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT); and other premium sports such as Formula 1; Wimbledon, The French Open and US Open.
Mumbai: To reimagine the 11th edition of VIVO IPL and bring fans closer to their favourite cricket tournament, Star Sports has joined hands with Rajasthan Royals to announce their new captain on the Star Sports Network. This is the first time an IPL franchisee will announce their captain on television.
Rajasthan Royals, who etched their name in IPL history by becoming the first ever champions, will now under the mantle of Shane Warne take on the challenge to find the perfect captain for the team. The Royals at this point are extremely well positioned with strong players including Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith and Ben Stokes, this makes the decision a tough one!
Ahead of the captain announcement, Shane Warne, Mentor – Rajasthan Royals spoke exclusively on the Star Sports network, “The captain plays an important role as there are players coming from different countries and he needs to bring them all together. A captain is instrumental to create a culture within the team wherein every one gels with each other on and off the field. We indeed have some great choices- the likes of Ben Stokes, Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith who bring leadership values with them. Jos Buttler too has capabilities to lead a team.”
Fans will be able to watch the entire episode of PHIR HALLA BOL- RETURN OF THE ROYALS featuring Shane Warne along with Mr. Manoj Badale, co-owner – Rajasthan Royals as they unveil their new captain for VIVO IPL 2018 on Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD 1, Star Sports Hindi 1, Star Sports Hindi 1 HD and Star Sports First tomorrow at 7 pm.
“We really appreciate Star Sports’ efforts to create a six-month buzz around the VIVO IPL 2018. Indians love cricket and such programming innovations are bound to win a million hearts. We are extremely delighted to have partnered with the Star Sports network to announce our captain for the upcoming season.” said, Mr. Manoj Badale, co-owner, Rajasthan Royals.
In the lead-up to the tournament, Star Sports brings 60 hours of dedicated programming per month featuring a daily dose of proprietary shows such as Game Plan, Cricket Countdown and specially curated Franchise based episodes. The 11th edition of VIVO IPL starts on Saturday, April 07, 2018 with defending champions Mumbai Indians, who will host two-time winners Chennai Super Kings. Rajasthan Royals will kick-off their season with an away fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, April 09, 2018. In addition to watching VIVO IPL in Hindi and English, fans will enjoy a deeply local experience with the addition of four regional languages – Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali in this edition of VIVO IPL 2018.
About Star Sports:
Home to a number of leading domestic and International sports, the Star Sports network with twelve channels broadcasts premier sporting events which include cricket coverage under the purview of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC); Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL); Karnataka Premier League (KPL); VIVO Pro Kabaddi; Football under Hero Indian Super League (ISL), Premier League, Bundesliga; Badminton under Badminton World Federation (BWF) events, Premier Badminton League (PBL); including the recently launched Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT); and other premium sports such as Formula 1; Wimbledon, The French Open and US Open.