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SHREYAS TALPADE & WIFE HAVE A BABY GIRL THROUGH SURROGACY

Shreyas Talpade & his wife Deepti have both been blessed with a baby girl. Married for 14 years, Shreyas and his wife were advised by doctors to consider surrogacy as the best option to have a baby and they decided to consider the process of surrogacy to complete their family. Shreyas says, “The scheduled day for the baby’s delivery was around 15th or 20th of this month. We had planned a small vacation to Hong Kong on the 7th. But the doctor suggested that the day of delivery might shift to around 10th or 12th. So we decided to go by the 2nd or 3rd and return by the 7th. After we landed in Hong Kong, we got ready, and were heading to the cruise terminal since we had planned to go on a cruise. While we were on our way, we got a call from the doctor saying that the surrogate is gone into labour and that we would have to return. We immediately returned. The baby was born while we were mid-air so we headed directly to the hospital. Shreyas says, “We have shortlisted a few names but we will decide a name for our baby in a day or two.”

PARINEETI CHOPRA IS SPEEDO INDIA’S NEW FITNESS AMBASSADOR

Speedo has appointed actress & fitness enthusiast Parineeti Chopra as their new fitness ambassador. As the new face for Speedo India, Parineeti will be joining an esteemed roster of Olympians, athletes & trainers from around the globe. Speedo as a brand, is synonymous with performance swimwear, and has been working to elevate the status of swimming for fitness & reinforce that water workouts are the next big trend to get fit and achieve a total body workout. Parineeti says, “I’m excited to come on board as the fitness ambassador for Speedo India. I’ve grown up wearing Speedo swim suits and for me swimming is synonymous with Speedo. A favorite around the world, I love that Speedo now celebrates fitness & overall health. Swimming has always been a great workout which I’ve often resorted to, to cut the monotony of working out in the gym.” The actress will be seen sporting Speedo’s new fitness range meant for workouts in & out of the pool called Speedo H2O Active.Shamir Genomal, Chief Strategy Officer, Speedo India said, “With a fitness enthusiast like Parineeti on board, we hope to reach a lot more consumers.”
RANVEER SINGH IS GIVING HIS VOICE TO ‘DEADPOOL 2’
The hugely anticipated Deadpool 2 is coming up in Hindi in the voice of none other than Ranveer Singh! Yes. Marvel’s motor mouth mercenary is back! Bigger, better and occasionally more pantless than ever before. When a super soldier arrives on a murderous mission, Deadpool is forced to think about friendship, family and what it really means to be a hero – all the while kicking 50 shades of ass. Because, sometimes, to do the right thing you need to fight dirty. Watch out for Deadpool 2 in theatres on 18th May, 2018!
ESHA GUPTA CHAMPIONS THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION – ADOPTS TWO VILLAGES IN UTTAR PRADESH!

Esha Gupta has now decided to adopt 2 villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district to promote education. After having announced the creation of an academy that will look into the requirement of Indian footballers struggling with monetary concerns, Gupta has now taken the onus of 2 villages in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. Esha confirms, “There will be logistical issues, but I will personally look into it. Everyone has the right to education. There are many children in small towns who want to study and make a meaningful career, but don’t have the required amenities. If I can help them, I will feel privileged.” The project, which marks Esha’s collaboration with Delhi based NGO, will see her provide financial support to schools for the provision of basic amenities. Esha will provide funds for the appointment of teachers in the villages. The NGO will shortlist qualified teachers, who will be deputed to the locations. While Gupta will also enable the schools in purchasing projectors, the NGO will also raise money to build better toilets and open a local library where the children can study. The project will kick-off this month. Esha will travel to Bijnor soon to look into the nitty gritties.

SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT’S LOOK IN ‘SONCHIRIYA’ BREAKING THE INTERNET!

Consistently delivering one fine performance after another, Sushant Singh Rajput has always managed to bowl audiences over with his character transformations .Known to get under the skin of his characters, the actor has done it again and is almost unrecognizable as the fierce & rugged dacoit in Abhishek Chaubey’s Sonchiriya.The fictional story is inspired by the tales of Chambal and is set in the 1970’s and Sushant is rumored to essay the role of a dacoit in the Chambal ravines. Known to go all out and live the life of his characters, the actor was director Abhishek Chaubey ‘s 1st ever choice for the role and we now know why ! Sushant’s transformation into the Chambal dacoit is striking and has taken the social media platform by storm, testimony to the massive anticipation surrounding the film and the actor’s role in it.

RAAJKUMAR’S SON PANINI PANDIT RESURFACES WITH MUSIC VIDEO ‘KAHU MEIN YA KAHU NA’
Panini Pandit, who is on cloud 9 after the success of his music video titled Kahu Main Ya Kahu Na confesses “We are getting 91% viewership, whereas the average viewership is about 50% to 55%. We already received a million hit but there is time to go. A mix of feelings, elation…these are very new feelings for me. Definitely, I am very satisfied and open to a good outcome because I owe that to my unit.” The video features Natasha Singh (of Dekh Bhai Dekh fame). The music is by Rupesh Verma & lyrics are penned by Ajay Garg, and the song sung by Anita Bhatt. The video, produced by Indivar Bhatia & Vastavikta Pandit has been shot in the beautiful locals of Uttarakhand”. Panini, who is the son of legendary actor Raaj Kumar, says “Had my Papa been alive, he would probably be opening a bottle of champagne, laughing & celebrating the moment with me. I think he would be proud of the simple fact that I stuck to the truth of my vision in my script and I didn’t compromise” he says. Panini is already working on his next music video. “After 2 months, my 2nd video directed by me will be released. It will be the 3rd release by Papa Plays in the music vertical,” he says.

LAWRENCE D’SOUZA LAUNCHES TRAILER & MUSIC OF ‘FALOODA’

The trailer & audio launch of Falooda was held with a great fanfare in Andheri recently. Renowned filmmaker Lawrence D’souza was the Chief Guest who was welcomed by producers Kanhaiya Lal V. Jain, Aakash Sharma, Harendra Singh Negi & Mahavir Jain. The film’s Music director Saumyadeep, Irti-Shivam, Rohit Sinha & Aasif Chandwani. Lyrics are penned by Alaukik Rahi. The singers are Victor Dey, Santosh Shandilya, Asit Tripathi, Deepali Sathe & Rehan Khan. The film’s story is about a delivery boy Ajay who has 2 wives Sheetal & Riya. The film starring Aarav Singh, Goonj Chand, Pihu Sharma, Gaurav Sharma & Dheeraj has been directed by Dheeraj Singh. The film is releasing all over on 18th May, 2018. Dheeraj Singh says, who had worked in the production team of the film Yarab & One Night Stand says, “Falooda is an out & out entertainer. I have learnt the ropes of direction too & if everything goes very well, I have also planned to start the sequel to Falooda very soon. I have followed the pattern of films Garam Masala & Bhaagam Bhaag. I have also played the character of Pappu in this film”.

SUDHANSHU PANDEY BOUNCES BACK AS A SINGER WITH HIS FIRST EVER SOLO SINGLE ‘TERI ADAA’

After a decade, Sudhanshu Pandey, has released his debut as a solo singer. Sudhanshu, who made a thumping entry into music with India’s 1st ever boy band, “A Band Of Boys”, will be seen playing an evil scientist in Rajinikanth’s 2.0 has just released his 1st ever solo single “Teri Adaa”. He has acted in the video and also produced it. Sudhanshu will be seen playing a mafia don in the single “Teri Adaa” which has been directed by Mehul Gadani. “I have partly written the lyrics along with composer Ravi Singhal. I did ads with Shashi Kapur’s son Kunal Kapoor. However, destiny had some other plans for me and I landed up being a part of country’s 1st ever boy band, “A Band of Boys,” said Sudhanshu, who was 1 of the protagonists in Anil Kapoor’s TV series 24 (Season 2).The Nainital boy, who has worked with fashion designers such as Rohit Bal & JJ Valaya left “A Band Of Boys” to pursue acting in films like Singh Is Kinng, Singham, Dus Kahaniyaan, Saas Bahu Aur Sensex, Yakeen, Murder 2 . Sudhanshu, who shared screen with Jackie Chan in his debut Hollywood film, The Myth, is in talks with directors of films, television & web series and will also be seen as one of the protagonists in a high-profile web-series backed by a Hollywood production house, based out of Sydney.

SHAKTI KAPOOR LAUNCHES THE POSTER & TEASER OF ‘THE JOURNEY OF KARMA’

Poonam Pandey & Shakti Kapoor are both making comebacks in an upcoming flick The Journey Of Karma Produced & directed by Jagbir Dahiya of Surya Entertainment. Ritesh Kumar, Kamlesh & Vrinda Dahiya, Music director Omkar etc were also present. Going with the tagline “Karma Has No Deadline”, The Journey Of Karma is about a girl who is financially very poor and stays with her mother. She has her own dreams to follow and she wants to study abroad but because of her financial conditions she is facing lot of problems. Then comes a guy (Shakti Kapoor) who loves her but because of age difference between the 2 of them he is not able to express his feelings. The whole movie is about the poor girl and the problems she faces in life to achieve her dreams and the people who wanted to take advantage of her situation as well as there is a guy who love her but can’t express it to her. The film stars Shakti Kapoor in an extremely different avatar. It is learnt that the veteran actor didn’t color his hair or trim his beard for as long as 3 months just to get the right look for this movie!

SMRITI SUBS IS THE ONLY INDIAN TO BE CROWNED AS “WORLD SWIMSUIT MODEL OF THE WEEK”

An Indian shortlisted as the world’s next Swimsuit Superstar is now a reality! The only Indian model to be selected & shortlisted amongst a bevy of international models – svelte & sensuous Smriti Subs has been crowned as “World Swimsuit Model Of The Week” in an online talent hunt platform. In addition to being “super sexy in a millennial way”, the bold & the beautiful Smriti beat several top swimsuit contenders as she clearly stands out from the rest of the pack due to her brown eyes and an extremely photogenic & versatile face. With her sharp & chiseled features, the sizzling lass can pass off as luscious Latin American lass in 1 picture and an alluring Asian in another. Smriti said, “Emerging as World Swimsuit Model Of The Week in the fact of intense international competition is a huge accomplishment! I have a naturally lean body and thanks to sports & fitness, I ensure that I stay fit & in shape. I also want to show the world that Indian Swimsuit Models have the discipline, commitment & above all professionalism to make it big on the global stage.” Sensual & photogenic, Smriti has worked with some of the leading Indian & international photographers across the country.
OPERA HOUSE TURNS 103 YEARS WITH THE TEAM OF ‘102 NOT OUT’
Turned 103 years old, the iconic Opera House of Mumbai witnessed a full-house starry attendance with the team of 102 Not Out. Director Umesh Shukla along with the legendary duo Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor & Jimit Trivedi gathered at the grandiose to join the celebration. From sharing trivia about the film to bringing together the 2 actors, Umesh Shukla had great insights to share. Amitabh Bachchan was curious about his character, Dattacharya since he is 102 years old! Mr Bachchan said, “Initially in the older times the movie was used to be shot on a film reel and hence it was called the film industry. Today everything has turned digital and I wonder why we still address it as film industry.” Rishi Kapoor speaking about his initial journey as a child artiste from the film Shree 420, said, “I had to give a shot and it was raining that day. It was difficult for crew to prepare for the shot. The director came up with the idea to offer me chocolates to get the shot completed.”102 Not Out does not feature any leading lady in the film and yet it has piqued everybody’s interest owing to its unique storyline. ”The movie initially did not have any peppy number when Amitabh Bachchan came up with the idea of the song “Badumbaaa”. He took complete charge from composing to actually singing the track!
TILLOTAMA SHOME GOES TO CANNES WITH 2 FILMS!

Tillotama Shome, who plays the lead in Rohena Gera’s Sir, walked the red carpet for her film in Cannes which is in competition in the Critics Week. Tillotama Shome, who has gone to Cannes for the 1st time even though she has worked in several award winning films, has not 1 but 2 films that are in the competition sections. Apart from Sir, Tillotama also has a cameo in Manto which is competing in Un Certain Regard category. Shome says, “It is nerve-racking & overwhelming to know that I will see our film for the 1st time ever with so many people, in one of the world’s most prestigious film festival. I have never dreamt of this, so can’t even say that it is a dream come true.” Ekta Rajani, design consultant & ex – Fashion director of Grazia, who is styling Tillottama says, “Tillotama is comfortable, understated, sharp & modernly Indian in her personal choices of style. It aligns with so much I love as well; it’s effortless to dress her. But more than the sartorial compatibility here, it’s the fact that she is a free & strong thinker, a person of layers and insight with the stories she chooses to be part of, that draws me to her. ”

‘MUKTI BHAWAN’ TO RELEASE IN FRANCE, BELGIUM & SOUTH KOREA AFTER UK & OTHER COUNTRIES!

Mukti Bhawan (Hotel Salvation) is making strides the world over, after release in India, UK, South Africa, Middle East, Italy & Taiwan, the film got is released in France on 2nd May, 2018 and it is getting released in South Korea on 24th May, 2018 & in Belgium on 13th Jun, 2018. It is expected to release in other countries in Europe like Spain, Portugal, Germany & in Japan over the next few months. Shubhashish Bhutiani, Writer-Director of Mukti Bhawan is elated and said, “I am so thrilled that people from all over the world are having the chance to see the film on a big screen. It is encouraging, as a 1st time ever director, to see how people are connecting to these kind of stories, and I am so grateful to everyone who has supported & contributed to make & bring the film to audiences.” “C International Sales, UK have done a great job for our little gem in helping find distribution worldwide, it’s a been a terrific journey for the film and we are all delighted with these developments,” said Sanjay Bhutiani, Producer of Mukti Bhawan. The film opened to a 10 minute standing ovation at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival 2016 and received the UNESCO Gandhi Medal & XXIIIrd Enricho Fulchignoni 2016 Awards by UNESCO, a 1st ever for an Indian Director & film. It has been invited to over 60 International Film Festivals & has bagged 29 Awards till date, including Filmfare Award for “Best Screenplay” and 2 Special Mention National Awards 2016 for “Best Film” & “Best Actor” (Male) to Adil Hussain.

Mohamad Mahathir sworn in as new leader of Malaysia

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REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

by Al Jazeera

Mahathir Mohamad was sworn in as Malaysia’s next leader following his stunning election victory over the ruling coalition that had governed the Southeast Asian nation for six decades.

Dressed in traditional Malay dress, Mahathir took the oath of office at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Malaysia’s constitutional monarch, King Sultan Muhammad V, administered the oath.

At 92, Mahathir became the world’s oldest head of state.

As he was sworn in, fireworks lit up in the night sky across Kuala Lumpur.

Hundreds of Malaysians lined the road leading to the palace, waving party flags and cheering the veteran politician who previously ruled for 22 years until his retirement in 2003.

Addressing a news conference after the ceremony, Mahathir thanked supporters and said, “Right away, we will have to do a lot of work tomorrow.”

Mahathir’s alliance of four parties, the Pakatan Harapan or Alliance of Hope, trounced the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which had ruled the country since its independence from the British.

Voters appeared to punish defeated Prime Minister Najib Razak who has been embroiled in a massive corruption scandal for years and also implemented a highly unpopular sales tax.

Earlier in the day, Najib, who ruled Malaysia for nearly a decade, said he accepted the “verdict of the people”. He did not attend the swearing-in ceremony at the palace.

The opposition won 121 seats, one more than required for a simple majority, and BN has 79 in the 222-member parliament, according to official results.

Mahathir said he had been assured of support from a raft of parties that would give his government 135 members of parliament.

“This upset ranks up there with Brexit and the Trump election,” said Aninda Mitra, a senior sovereign analyst at BNY Mellon Investment Management.

Corruption downfall
Mahathir decided to take on Najib in the wake of the financial scandal and joined the opposition, with many old foes during his previous rule, to defeat him.

The US Department of Justice says $4.5bn was looted from the 1MBD investment fund by associates of the former prime minister between 2009 and 2014, including $700m that landed in Najib’s bank account.

Najib denies any wrongdoing.

Mahathir told reporters he will try to make the ringgit currency as steady as possible, and return the billions lost in the 1MDB scandal.

“We believe that we can get most of the 1MDB money back … We have to increase the confidence of investors in the administration,” he said.

The new government will also repeal a goods and services tax introduced by Najib, review foreign investments and abolish “oppressive and unfair” laws, he added.

What’s next?
Few had expected Mahathir to prevail against a coalition that has long relied on the support of the country’s Malay ethnic majority.

Khoo Ying Hoi, a professor of international and strategic studies at the University of Malaya, said the election “has proved to us that we moved beyond racial politics”.

“It’s really people power through the ballot,” said Khoo.

Mahathir joined hands with jailed political leader Anwar Ibrahim, his one-time deputy with whom he fell out in 1998, and together their alliance exploited public disenchantment.

Mahathir said one of his first actions would be to seek a royal pardon for Anwar. He said he would step aside within the next two years so Anwar could become prime minister.

Anwar’s wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, is to be deputy prime minister.

Al Jazeera’s Divya Gopalan, reporting from Kuala Lumpur, said Malaysians were still taking stock of the unexpected elections results.

“At the moment, there is a sense of euphoria here,” she said. “There has been disillusionment with the previous government with the rise in the cost of living, corruption allegations, so they feel like they have mobilised some kind of change.”

Iran: Israeli claims are ‘fabricated’ and ‘baseless’

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Israeli soldiers stand next to tanks at the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights [Ronen Zvulun/Reuters]

by Al Jazeera

Iran has denied Israel’s allegations that it launched rocket attacks on its forces in the occupied Golan Heights, calling the claims “fabricated” and “baseless”.

On Thursday, Israel launched a wave of attacks on what it called Iranian targets in Syria in response to alleged Iranian attacks that targeted the Israeli-occupied Syrian territory of Golan Heights for the first time. It was the most extensive military exchange ever between the two adversaries.

“The Zionist regime’s frequent attacks on Syria under fabricated and baseless excuses is a breach of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and in defiance of all international laws and regulations,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bahram Qasem said.

Israel says it hit dozens of Iranian military targets, as well as five Syrian anti-aircraft installations in response to Iranian forces allegedly launching 20 rockets in the occupied Golan Heights.

Syrian state media reported that Syrian air defences had intercepted most of the incoming rockets over the capital, Damascus, but also confirmed that a radar station and a weapons storage site were struck.

Iranian state television reported that Syria had given a “crushing response”.

Qasem on Friday also condemned the international community’s silence over Israel’s attacks in Syria.

“Iran strongly condemns … [Israel’s] attacks on Syria. The international community’s silence encourages Israel’s aggression. Syria has every right to defend itself,” Iranian state TV quoted Qasemi as saying.

Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi, reporting from Tehran, said that it’s important to note what wasn’t mentioned in the statement.

“[There was] no specific reaction to the specific allegations by Israel that it hit a large numbers of Iranian targets inside Syria and no specific response to Israeli allegations that Iran was behind the cross-border fire that happened and that it was Iran who shot first, so they are still holding their cards close to the chest here in Tehran.”

‘Iran crossed a red line’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened with further action in Syria, warning that the Israeli military will attack any nation targeting his country including preemptive strikes.

“Iran crossed a red line; our response was appropriate,” Netanyahu said during a press conference.

“The Israeli army carried out a broad strike, a very broad strike against Iranian targets in Syria. I send a clear message to the Assad regime that our actions are aimed at Iranian targets inside Syria but if the Syrian army will act against us, we will act against it.”

WATCH: Israel responds after Iran ‘fires rockets’ at occupied Golan (2:43)
Israel has long warned of a growing Iranian threat inside Syria. The country’s Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said at a press conference that Israeli forces had destroyed nearly all of Iran’s military infrastructure in Syria on Thursday.

“They must remember that if it rains here it will pour over there and I hope that we finish this chapter and that everyone got the message,” Lieberman said.

Al Jazeera’s Basravi said that the Iranian foreign ministry was pushing a very different narrative with their statement.

“[The statement] also went so far as to suggest that Israel, as part of its strategic depth in Syria, was backing groups like the Islamic State and the al-Nusra front. We have had reactions like that from leaders in Iran in the past with regards to Israel’s involvement in the country.”

As tensions between Israel and Iran continued to rise, the United Nations, Russia, France, Germany and Britain urged the two countries to avoid any further escalation.

US Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an immediate halt to “all hostile acts” to avoid “a new conflagration” in the Middle East.

Israel has called on the UN Security Council and secretary-general to condemn Iran’s attack, but the Security Council remains deeply divided over Syria and is highly unlikely to issue a statement. As of Friday morning, no council member has asked for a meeting.

Israel and Iran have long fought each other through proxies, and with the new exchange, each seemed to be sending a warning that a direct clash between them could swiftly escalate.

‘India closely monitoring situation after US pulls out of Iran deal’

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In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s announcement to pull out of Iran nuclear deal, India is closely monitoring the situation, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India will take necessary measures to offset any adverse impact on its interests due to Trump’s decision to dump the Iran nuclear deal.

Countries having financial dealings with Iran are expected to be hit by the comprehensive sanctions.

India and Iran have robust economic and commercial ties covering many sectors. Iran is the third largest supplier of crude oil to India after Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Hindusthan Samachar/Shri Ram Shaw

Police machinery gears up for security measures to tomorrow’s polls

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a press conference here she disclosed that the law and order situation in the state is under control and adequate measures have been taken well in advance keeping the requirements in this connection.

In fact preparations for the polls has begun since January itself and several rounds of preparatory meetings have been conducted in this connection she informed.Even much before the notification was issued preparatory work has commenced she said.

Along with the state policemen central contingents and 585 Central Reserve Police units,Chattisgarh,Goa,Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu.Kerala and Telangana policemen are being deployed for providing security to the poll process.

In addition services of 22,000 Home Gaurds staff is being made use of while 82,157 cops are entrusted with the responsibility of providing security to the polling booths,told the state Police chief.

In addition the services of Fire Fighting Squad and Prison department is also being made use of while for the first time Lokayukta policemen are involved in providing security to the poll process.

All along the state borders help from the neighbouring states security personnel has been sought while CISF staff have been given the role of providing security to the Strong Rooms housing the EVMs’.

Hindusthan Samachar/Manohar Yadavatti

Congress petitions EC to disqualify Sriramulu

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The Congress today petitioned the Election Commission demanding that BJP candidate B Sriramulu be disqualified from contesting the Karnataka assembly elections over a video allegedly showing him trying to a bribe a former chief justice of India’s relative.

“We have requested the Election Commission to disqualify B Sriramulu from contesting the election,” senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal told reporters after meeting the poll panel.

Yesterday, the Congress released two videos, dating back to 2010, allegedly showing BJP leaders B Sriramulu and G Janardhana Reddy negotiating a bribe to a relative of a former chief justice of India to influence a verdict in a mining case.

Later, state electoral authorities directed channels not to air the videos.

The memorandum by the Congress to the EC states, “This clear-cut evidence relates to grave corrupt practices including attempting to bribe a Supreme Court judge. It goes without saying that even on a cursory viewing of this incriminating evidence, a clear-cut case for the cancellation of the candidature of B Sriramulu is made out for both the seats being contested by him in the upcoming Karnataka Elections.

We requested the EC to direct immediate disqualification of Sriramulu & direct CEO Karnataka to lift the injunction on Kanadda TV channels from showing the tapes

“In a forty-minute video that has been made public and broadcast widely in the regional Kannada media on the evening of May 10, 2018, it is clearly seen that the candidate B Sriramulu and been other individuals (identified as G Janardhan Reddy, Captain Reddy and Swamiji) are seen sitting with the son-in-law of a former Chief Justice of India. The discussions between them, as seen in the video and reported by the media, relate to the payment of money to the son-in-law to secure a favourable judgment of the Supreme Court for the Reddy brothers.Upon viewing the video, there can be no doubt as to the agenda of the meeting taking place,” the memorandum states.

Expressing displeasure at EC’s move to ban channels from airing the video, the Congress said, “Surprisingly, ECl/CEO Karnataka has proceeded to grant an injunction banning the Kannada Television Channels from playing the tapes instead of taking action against B Sriramulu. Needless to add that this order is neither in the letter and in the spirit of the Constitutional powers now is it warranted by facts and precedence brought out above.”

The Congress urged the EC “To take all such actions as may be necessary and required in law and direct immediate barring/disqualification of B Sriramulu from contesting Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018, and to take all such actions as may be necessary and required in law including direction for registration of offences against B Sriramulu, for violation of provisions of the Indian Penal Code, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; and to direct CEO Karnataka, to lift any injunction on the Kannada television channels or other media from showing and playing the tapes.”

Withdrawing petition on CJI impeachment correct: Singhvi

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Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday hailed his party’s decision to withdraw the petition challenging Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu’s rejection of an impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

“Good and wise decision of Congress not to pursue impeachment issue with Cong MPs in SC any further,” he tweeted.

Two Congress MPs withdrew their petition challenging Venkaiah Naidu’s rejection of the motion against Justice Misra on May 8 after the court refused to give details of the administrative order that led to setting up of a constitutional bench to hear the matter.

Rajya Sabha members Pratap Singh Bajwa and Amee Yajnik had moved the top court, alleging that Naidu’s rejection of the motion was politically motivated.

Constant public scrutiny of my personal life uncomfortable: Virat Kohli

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From the time he was dating actress Anushka Sharma to his wedding in Italy and even now — months after the two tied the knot — prying paparazzi and public scrutiny of Virat Kohli’s life has not stopped. India’s cricket captain and the icon of the country’s youth says it can get uncomfortable, but he is learning to deal with it.

Virat and Anushka, fondly called “Virushka” by their fans, dated for four years before tying the knot in an intimate affair in Tuscany, Italy, last December.

With celebrity status comes the baggage of being under the scanner all the time. Does he find it easy?

“The constant public scrutiny about my personal life can become a bit uncomfortable at times. However, I have learnt how to handle it. Celebrities are also normal human beings — just like any other person, and I feel people should let them have their space,” Kohli told IANS in an e-mail interview.

The 29-year-old Indian cricket team captain, who endorses multiple brands including Puma, says he keeps a good balance between his personal and professional lives despite his chock-a-block schedules.

“I keep a good balance between my personal and professional life. When I am with family, I try to completely switch off from cricket. I try to catch up with friends, watch a movie or go out for a drive. I like spending time with my dog,” he said.

However, he said when he is on a tour for cricket, he puts his “mind and heart into the next game”.

“It includes regular training for fitness and skills,” added the Delhi boy, who represented the city’s cricket team at several age-group levels before making his India team debut in 2006.

On his journey from domestic cricket to becoming India captain, Kohli told IANS: “It has been an incredible journey. I come from a humble background, and my journey towards where I am today started from a colony in West Delhi.

“The road to success was not easy and I have learnt to face challenges head on. I have come through the ranks of junior cricket, making my way to Ranji trophy and then the Indian team.”

The Padma Shri awardee cherishes being a part of the winning team during the World Cup in 2011, describing it as an “amazing experience”.

Kohli, who made his ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka at the age of 19, asserted that it was always his dream to represent India.

“From the very first day, my goal has been to play for my country, and this brings me immense pride. Standing on the cricket pitch, and seeing your countrymen cheer for you, is a happy feeling, and I enjoy every moment of it,” said the India team skipper, who also won the Arjuna Award in 2013.

With biopics on cricketers like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev gaining popularity in Bollywood, does he foresee a movie on his life?

“It is not something I have thought about a lot. And if there’s one ever made, I feel it will be more of a real account of my life than a biopic,” said the Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, who has launched the first performance footwear from the brand One8 for Puma.

Kohli says with One8, he wants to make sports products better.

“My experience of playing the sport at the highest level helps me provide inputs to create superior products.”

He says it’s a shoe created for cricket enthusiasts and players alike as they are light and adaptive, designed in a way to enhance performance.

G D Birla, South Point schools reach semis of regatta

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G.D. Birla “A” along with South Point High School and Ballygunge Siksha Sadan moved into the semi-finals of the senior girls division of the 46th All India Invitation School regatta rowing meet here on Thursday.

In the last-eight stage, G.D. Birla “A” defeated National High School West Bengal, Ballygunge Siksha Sadan beat National High Schhol CBSE and South Point outrowed G.D. Birla “B” in the Rabindra Sarovar.

In the semi-finals, Ballygunge Siksha Sadan will meet G.D. Birla “A” while South Point will take on the winners of the other quarter-final between St. Thomas and Delhi Public School to be held on Friday.

In the Junor Boys group Jatragachi Pranavananda High School “B” from rural areas from North 24 Parganas District and represented and by Reazul Mollah, Shibu Das, Sayeed Ali and Dhananjoy Mondal maintained their fine form and took their appointed place in the penultimate stage of the meet winning their race against Sebastian “A” comfortably.

Other junior boys team to enter the semi-finals are DAV Kolkata, last year’s winners Jatragachi Pranavananda “A” and La Martiniere Boys “A” who beat National High School CBSE “A”, National High School, West Bengal and National High School CBSE “B” respectively.

In the last four stage Jatragachi Pranvananda “A” will row against their school mates Jatragachi “B” and La Martiniere “A” will meet DAV Kolkata.

IPL: Pant’s ton in vain as Sunrisers thrash Daredevils by 9 wickets

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Rishabh Pant’s valiant century went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad made light work of Delhi Daredevils’ challenging 187/5 to romp home by nine wickets and consolidate their stay at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) points table.

The visitors overcame the early loss of opener Alex Hales (14) as the other opener Shikhar Dhawan (92 not out off 50 balls; 4×9, 6×4) and skipper Kane Williamson (83 not out off 53 balls; 4×8, 6×2) stitched together a 176-run second stand to demoralise bottom-placed Delhi’s spirited effort midway into the match.

With the loss, Delhi’s hopes of reaching the play-off are up in the smoke and can now only play the party spoilers in the cash-rich tournament.

Returning to his home ground, Dhawan started the chase by slamming pacer Harshal Patel for a boundary through point even as Williamson continued his glorious run with the willow this season.

The Delhi bowlers started losing the plot right after the powerplay when the right-left duo of Williamson and Dhawan propelled the Sunrisers to 51/1 before racing to 91/1 midway into the innings.

Dhawan used the flat Ferozshah Kotla track to the most, slamming the Delhi bowlers all over the park to bring up his half century in 30 balls before Williamson caught up with the southpaw to race to his sixth fifty of the season in 38 balls.

By now, Delhi had lost all hopes of a comeback as the Sunrisers duo handsomely outbatted the efforts of the hosts with seven balls to spare.

Earlier, Pant once again stepped up to the occasion with his maiden IPL century to rescue Delhi from a dismal start and help them post a challenging 187/5.

Involved in two avoidable run-outs, Pant compensated the miscommunication on the field with a blistering unbeaten 63-ball 128 which contained 15 boundaries and seven sixes, to arrest a careless start from the hosts.

Electing to bat, Delhi had themselves to blame for a sluggish start which saw them lose the opening duo of Prithvi Shaw (9) and Jason Roy (11) in consecutive deliveries before skipper Shreyas Iyer (3) departed off a silly run-out.

Fortunately for Delhi, the fall of three quick wickets did not affect Pant, whose purple patch with the bat continued and together with Harshal Patel (24 from 17 balls; 6×2) steadied the ship with a 55-run stand for the fourth wicket.

With five overs left in the innings, Delhi stared at some sort of respectability before another miscommunication between the batsmen ended Patel’s stay.

Pant, however continued his onslaught as he launched Shakib for a massive six to bring up his half century in 36 balls even as the out-of-form Glenn Maxwell (9) remained a mere spectator to the southpaw’s fireworks.

The Delhi stumper, who became the youngest to 1000 IPL runs, immediately moved into the 90s when he clobbered Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan for a four and a six off consecutive balls before treating Bhuvneshwar Kumar with disdain.

Pant then muscled pacer Siddharth Kaul’s full toss to the deep midwicket boundary to bring up his maiden IPL ton in mere 56 balls before slamming Bhuvneshwar for two fours and three consecutive sixes to milk 26 off the final over.

Brief Scores: Delhi Daredevils 187/5 (Rishabh Pant 128 not out, Harshal Patel 24; Shakib Al Hasan 4/27) lose to Sunrisers Hyderabad 191/1 (Shikhar Dhawan 92 not out, Kane Williamson 83 not out) by 9 wickets.

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