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Hyderabad girl jumps to death after failing to get good NEET rank

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A 18-year-old girl jumped to death from a building here on Tuesday allegedly after failing to get a good rank in the NEET exam, police said.

The girl, identified as Jasleen Kaur, jumped from top of the 10-storey shopping complex in the busy Abids area in the heart of the city.

A police officer said the girl apparently ended her life as she went into depression after not getting the expected rank in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance (NEET) exam, the results of which were declared on Monday.

A resident of Kachiguda neighbourhood, Jasleen reached Mayuri Complex in the commercial hub of Abids around 10.30 a.m. After parking her two-wheeler, she climbed the stairs and reached the top floor. Some people who spotted her raised an alarm to deter her but she jumped down.

According to police, the girl sustained head injuries and died on the spot. The body was shifted to government-run Osmania Hospital for autopsy.

Police registered a case. The CCTV footage showed the girl wearing jeans and T-shirt walking up the stairs and later jumping to death.

Rahul to address farmers’ rally in Mandsaur

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Congress President Rahul Gandhi will address a a farmers’ rally in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh on Wedesday (June 6) — the day seven farmers had died in police firing last year.

According to a party statement, Gandhi will address the Kisan Samriddhi Sankalp Rally at Khokhra (Piplia Mandi) in Mandsaur at 1 p.m.

Gandhi threw his weight behind the farmers’ protest in several states between June 1 and June 10, to observe the anniversary of Mandsaur firing.

“Every day, about 35 farmers commit suicide in our country. To attract government’s attention towards the agrarian crisis, farmers are forced to protest for 10 days.

“To stand with them in the fight for the rights of our ‘Annadata’ (food provider), I will address a farmer’s rally in Mandsaur on June 6,” Gandhi had tweeted last Saturday.

Caution over RBI’s policy review subdues equity indices

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Broadly negative global cues along with caution ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy review depressed the key Indian equity indices on Tuesday.

According to market observers, heavy selling pressure was witnessed in the capital goods, consumer durables and IT stocks.

Around 3.30 p.m. the broader Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) provisionally closed at 10,593.15 points — down by 35.35 points, or 0.33 per cent — from its previous close.

The barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), which opened at 35,029.45 points, provisionally closed at 34,927.09 points — lower by 84.80 points, or 0.24 per cent — from its previous session’s close of 35,011.89 points.

Sensex touched a high of 35,073.12 points and a low of 34,784.68 points during the intra-day trade.

On Monday — the previous trade session — both the indices closed in the negative territory as caution prevailed over the Reserve Bank of India’s second monetary policy review.

Consequently, the NSE Nifty50 closed at 10,628.50 points — lower by 67.70 points, or 0.63 per cent — from the previous close.

Similarly, the barometer S&P BSE Sensex settled in the red. It had opened at 35,503.24 points and closed at 35,011.89 points, 215.37 points or 0.61 per cent lower from the previous session’s close at 35,227.26 points.

No misdoing in Rafale deal: Sitharaman

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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rubbished Congress charges about Rs 40,000 crore loss to exchequer in the Rafale deal and said there has not been any “misdoing” or “scandal” in the government decision to buy the fighter jets from France.

Answering a query at a press conference here, Sitharaman did not name the Congress but said false comparisons were being made and the attacks concerning the deal were politically motivated.

“(My) absolute assurance that there has not been any misdoing there. I am assuring in the company of all senior officials of the ministry, yes there is no scandal in Rafale, we are very clear on that,” Sitharaman said.

She said the government had been spending a lot of time explaining how the decision was taken and that it was an inter-governmental agreement.

The Minister said the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government could not purchase the fighter jets despite spending a lot of time on the deal.

“All false comparisons between Rafale, which was not bought, and using that as a comparison to say that what you paid today is far higher is just a non-starter and very clearly a motivated attack.

“So someone who could not even buy inspite of spending quite a lot of time is saying that what you paid is far higher than what I paid, which he has not paid at all in the first place,” she said.

The Congress has been alleging that Modi government finalised purchase of the Rafale jets at a higher price than negotiated by the UPA government.

It said the UPA negotiated Rafale at Rs 526 crore per plane but the Modi government paid Rs 1,670 crore instead, causing a loss of over Rs 40,000 crore in the purchase of 36 fighter jets.

The UPA government had decided to purchase 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA).

Vegetables Prices Jumped Up Due To Former’s Protest

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Vegetable prices jumped as much as 10 percent in major Indian cities, including Mumbai and Delhi, as a four-day old strike by millions of farmers curtailed supplies.

Farmers began their 10-day protest on Friday to press demands such as farm loan waivers and higher prices for produce such as cereals, oilseeds and milk.

Wholesale prices of some vegetables like tomatoes and french beans have risen due to lower supplies, said a Mumbai-based vegetable vendor Mahesh Gupta.

Outbreaks of rural discontent poses a challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who promised when he came to power in 2014 to double farm incomes in five years.

Farmers in eight states, mostly ruled by Modis Bhartiya Janata Party, have restricted supplies of vegetable and milk to the cities markets.

Also Read: Mandasaur farmers to observe Shaheed Shahadat Divas on June 6

We are distributing milk and vegetables to the poor and needy, but weve decided not sell. The basic idea is to highlight the plight of farmers who have been overlooked by the government, said Ramandeep Singh Mann, a farmer based in Punjab.

Prices for many crops have fallen sharply, while the price of diesel has gone up, squeezing millions of Indias mostly small-scale farmers.

Last year six farmers were killed in similar protests that became violent in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

In recent days, farmers blocked highways in some places and poured milk onto roads. The protests have been peaceful so far, although organizers are planning to increase the intensity in coming days.

The government hasnt fulfilled promises it had given last year. We have no option but to intensify our protests, said Ajit Nawale, state general secretary, All India Kisan Sabha, one of the farmers union participating in the strike.

Two-thirds of Indias 1.3 billion people depend directly or indirectly on farming for their livelihood, but farm incomes only account for 14 percent of gross domestic product, reflecting a growing divide between the countryside and wealthier cities.

I am stocking up vegetables for the entire week, said Anjali Salunkhe, a housewife in Mumbai, fearing prices could double as they did during protests last year.

Court admits abetment to suicide charge against Tharoor

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A court on Tuesday admitted abetment to suicide charges against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over the 2014 death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar, saying there was “sufficient grounds to proceed” against the politician.

Taking cognisance of the Delhi Police chargesheet, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal asked Tharoor to appear before him on July 7.

“I have gone through and perused the chargesheet along with the documents filed along with it. Cognisance taken on offence regarding abetment to suicide of late Sunanda Pushkar and for committing cruelty upon her. On the basis of the police report, I take cognisance abetment of suicide punishable under 306 IPC and cruelty under 498A IPC. There exists sufficient grounds to proceed against Shashi Tharoor for commission of offence,” Vishal said.

The magistrate also issued notice to the prosecution for a written reply on BJP MP Subramanian Swamy’s application.

The cause of Sunanda Pushkar’s death was poisoning. A total of 27 tablets of Alprax were found in her room but it was not clear how many she had consumed.

On May 14, police chargesheeted Tharoor under sections 306 and 498A of the Indian Penal Code, pertaining to abetment to suicide and cruelty to wife, which entails a jail term that could extend up to 10 years.

Pushkar, 51, was found dead in a hotel suite here on January 17, 2014, days after she alleged that her husband was having an affair with a Pakistani journalist.

IAF Jaguar crashes, pilot dies

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar crashed in Gujarat on Tuesday, killing its pilot, an official said.

An IAF spokesperson said the aircraft was on a routine training mission when it met with the accident at Jamnagar around 10.30 a.m.

“The pilot, Air Commodore Sanjay Chauhan, sustained fatal injuries during the crash,” the spokesperson said.

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.

Star Gaze Round Up

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No controversy & Only Focus On Work For Urvashi Rautela.

Just like any other business, Bollywood also has people with conflicting opinions & false allegations. However, the difference lies in the fact that most of our snide remarks fade away in no time but the statements or false allegations on celebrities kick off controversies and become more decorated headlines. Since few days many things have been said & written on none other than Urvashi Rautela, her manager Prashant & her upcoming untitled movie. Buzz is, a certain make-up artiste is miffed with Urvashi & her manager because of his behavior. It’s also written that Urvashi is throwing tantrums & irking everybody on the sets of the film, where she is playing a character of a middle-class girl, Bhanupriya.

Vaani To Star In Shamshera!

Vaani Kapoor is all set to sizzle like never before in Karan Malhotra’s mega action adventure Shamshera starring Ranbir Kapoor. Vaani will play the character of the most desirable & sought after travelling performer from heartland India. Karan says, “Vaani plays Ranbir’s love interest in the film and is a very important collaborator in his character’s journey. Her character graph is interlinked to the plot of the filmmaking her crucial catalyst in our hero’s rebellious mission.” He adds, “Vaani is a perfect fit for the role. She is a fine actor, a fabulous dancer and a gorgeous Hindi film heroine. We wanted someone absolutely fresh to wow audiences on the big screen and she beautifully fits that brief.” YRF’s high-octane, larger-than-life entertainer will have jaw-dropping action sequences and Ranbir Kapoor in a never seen before avatar. Sanjay Dutt plays the merciless nemesis of Ranbir in the project. Shamshera is all set to go on the floors by the end of this year and shooting will wrap by mid 2019.
Paresh Rawal Makes A Revelation

The much-awaited trailer of Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju was released on 30th May, 2018 which offers an intriguing mix of interesting revelations & emotions. Giving an insight into every phase of Sanjay Dutt‘s life through Ranbir Kapoor, the trailer touches upon varied aspects like drugs, girlfriends & his much talked about jail phase. While the audience knows of the events in the actor’s life, Rajkumar Hirani provides the story behind every event of his life. At the trailer launch of Sanju on 39th May, 2018, Paresh Rawal talked about his connection with Sanjay Dutt‘s late father, veteran actor Sunil Dutt. The actor, who is essaying the role of Sunil Dutt in the film, revealed how he once received a birthday letter from the veteran actor. He feels he was destined to play his role in Sanju. Paresh Rawal averrerd, “There is a very special connection of Sunil Dutt with me. Back in the year 2005 on 25th May, I was doing some patchwork in Mumbai for Deewane Huye Paagal, I went to a hotel as I landed from US to make a call to my home when my wife Swaroop said Dutt saab had sent me a letter. I asked, “Who?” She said, “Sunil Dutt Saab”.
Vedhika Kumar Signed
South actress Vedhika Kumar has been signed to play the lead opposite Emraan Hashmi in the film The Body. The film will be directed by Jeetu Joseph & will be produced by Sunir Kheterpal of Azure Entertainment & Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.
This will be Vedhika’s debut film in Bollywood. She has been offered a number of Bollywood projects in the past, but none of them excited her. “I am so glad that I waited for the right project to come my way and this seems perfect. I am very excited and thank full to the director Jeetu Joseph, producer Sunir Kheterpal & the entire team at Viacom 18 Motion Picture who has given me this opportunity. I just can’t wait to start this exciting journey. I’m looking forward to share screen space with a fabulous actor like Emraan Hashmi” Says Vedhika.
Farhan & Vivek Collaborate
It is a known fact that Farhan Akhtar & Vivek Oberoi are currently exploring the digital space together with the web series Inside Edge. With Farhan being the producer, Vivek features as one of the prime character in the said series. And now the 2 have decided to join hands again. But this is not for a film or series; rather it is for a noble cause. Vivek Oberoi & Farhan Akhtar have decided to come together to fight against cancer on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (31st May, 2018) in association with Cancer Patients Aid Association & Bank of Baroda. A source close to the 2 commented on it saying, “Professionally, Vivek & Farhan have had a successful track record, be it Inside Edge Season 1 (produced by Farhan), wherein Vivek’s menacing act of Vikram Dhawan was well received by the audience, critics & film industry. It also went on to become a good success in the web series space. Personally, they share the common passion, of serving the underprivileged and have been part of several charitable causes.”
Arunoday To Publish His Poetry Book
Having acted in unconventional films, Arunoday Singh has managed to keep his love for acting alive. But the actor also has another passion that he likes to follow, poetry. While it was only restricted to self and later to social media, the words have now found its final destination in books. Singh has decided to turn into poet by going ahead and publishing his work in a book. Arunoday Singh has taken the decision of publishing the compilation of poems which will not just include his words but also drawings & calligraphy by him. The actor, who last featured in Irrfan Khan starrer Blackmail, spoke about his love for poetry in recent reports.

Trade Talk Round Up – 2

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‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’ All Set To Release

Arjun Kapoor & Parineeti Chopra starrer Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar is set to release on 1st Mar, 2019. The Dibakar Banerjee thriller will see Arjun play the role of a Haryanvi cop, while Parineeti essays the role of an ambitious girl from the corporate world whose lives suddenly intertwine. Dibakar says, “I feel this is my 1st ever film all over again, at least in terms of excitement with the material. Sandeep & Pinky bring to screen the 2 India’s that are forever clashing. I want the audience not to lose a second of that. We finished the shoot 1 month late because of the intense weather conditions on the Indo-Nepal border. I don’t want Sandeep & Pinky to be shortchanged on edit time. YRF agreed with my request and so we are pressing on together to the new date. 2019 is when India chooses its future. I’m looking forward to release in that year & choose mine.”

Fox Star Studios & Rajkumar Gupta Join Hands

Fox Star Studios & Raj Kumar Gupta have signed Arjun Kapoor for India’s Most Wanted, a story inspired by true events & is about the capture of India’s most wanted without firing a bullet. The film is slated to release on 24th May, 2019 and will go on the floors in Aug, 2018. “I have been working on the script of India’s Most Wanted for past 3 years. It’s an inspiring story that has touched & moved me. I am looking forward to my collaboration with Fox Star Studios & Arjun Kapoor on this film. Arjun is a sincere & hard working actor and suited the character,” says Rajkumar Gupta, whose previous film Raid starring Ajay Devgn was a blockbuster.

Salman Khan Introduces His New Discovery – Zaheer Iqbal

Salman Khan has a keen eye for talent. And when he spots genuine talent, nothing can stop him from bringing that talent into the public eye. The big news right now is that Salman is launching a handsome & talented newcomer in the film industry, Zaheer Iqbal. Zaheer doesn’t hail from a film family but his father & Salman have known each other for years. Salman spotted Zaheer at his sister’s wedding function doing a stage performance. He was so impressed with his act that he decided then & there that he would launch this terrific performer into the movies. Now, the wait has ended as Salman Khan gets ready to launch him into the world of glamour & glitter. His production banner SKF (Salman Khan Films) is producing the film along with Murad Khetani & Ashwin Varde of Cine1 Studios. The film, yet untitled, will go on the floors in Sept this year and is being directed by the highly acclaimed Nitin Kakkar of Filmistaan fame. The film is a love story set in Kashmir. The leading lady opposite him will also be a new face and will be finalized in the next few days.

‘Veere Di Wedding’ BANNED In Pakistan
Rhea Kapoor’s Veere Di Wedding starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker & Shikha Talsania in pivotal roles was released on 1st Jun, 2018 in India but its release in the neighboring country looks difficult. The movie has been banned in Pakistan and the reason for the same is its BOLD content. The movie sure has been made to push the envelope. Its premise is women empowerment and therefore it is meant to engage a dialogue on women’s sexuality and touches upon societal pressure on getting girls married early and other facets of patriarchy. But looks like the censor board in Pakistan is not very happy with its content and therefore has deemed it vulgar, due to the fact that the lead actresses cuss openly throughout the film. The board feels that the movie is not appropriate for family viewing. Sindh Censor Board has cleared the movie with a few cuts but Islamabad Censor Board is obstructing the release of Veere Di Wedding.

26-year-old woman molested and forced to strip by Ola cab driver

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A 26-year-old woman was molested and forced to strip by a private cab driver here in Bengaluru. The incident came to light on Tuesday, June 5.

The incident took place on June 1 when the victim took a cab to reach Bengaluru Kempegowda airport at around 2 am. The Ola cab driver, instead taking her to the destination, forced her to strip and pose for photographs. He also threatened her of gang rape.

Immediately after the victim reached Mumbai, she complained to the commissioner of Bengaluru police who took timely action.

The driver has been arrested and taken into custody by Jeevan Veema Nagar police.

Meanwhile, Ola in a statement said, “We regret the unfortunate incident that our customer experienced. We have zero tolerance for such incidents. The driver has been blacklisted from the platform as an immediate action upon receiving the complaint. Safety of our customers is our top priority. We are extending our full support to the police authorities in their investigation.”

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