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NCP leader Baba Siddiqui murder: Key details about the attackers

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NCP leader Baba Siddiqui murder: Key details about the attackers
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddiqui

Mumbai: Mumbai Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddiqui. The suspects, Gurmail Baljit Singh (23) from Haryana, Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap (19) from Uttar Pradesh, and Pravin Lonkar (29) from Pune, are linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This group has previously issued threats to Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Gurmail and Dharmaraj allegedly opened fire on Siddiqui during the attack.

The murder took place on Saturday when the assailants, taking advantage of the sound of firecrackers, shot at Siddiqui. He was immediately taken to Lilavati Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

According to police, the conspiracy was devised in Patiala jail with help from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, naming Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar as a key conspirator. One of the suspects, Pravin Lonkar, was arrested after his brother, Shubham, posted on social media claiming responsibility for the murder, though he later deleted the post.

Police are still searching for other individuals involved, including Shivkumar Gautam, another shooter who remains absconding. Gurmail Singh has a criminal record, having been arrested in a previous murder case in 2019 but later released on bail. His family claims to have disowned him more than a decade ago.

Dharmaraj Kashyap’s family expressed shock at his involvement, stating that he had left home two months ago to work at a scrapyard in Pune, and they had no knowledge of his activities since then.

Malayalam actor Baiju arrested for drunk driving

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Malayalam actor Baiju arrested for drunk driving
Baiju Santhosh

Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam film actor Baiju Santhosh was arrested by the police early Monday for allegedly driving his car rashly under the influence of alcohol and hitting a two-wheeler.

The incident occurred at 11.45 pm on the Kowdiar-Vellayambalam road, under the Museum police station limits in the capital city.

Upon learning of the incident, the police arrived at the scene, took Baiju into custody, and recorded his arrest at 12.30 am on Monday.

He was charged under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) (Rash driving on a public way) and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Driving under the influence of alcohol).

Baiju was later released on station bail. The car has been taken into police custody.

The scooter passenger, who did not suffer serious injuries, has not lodged a complaint with the police.

Cash, liquor stolen after break-in at wine shop

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Belthangady: Cash, liquor stolen after break-in at wine shop

Belthangady: A theft occurred at the Tri Star Wine Shop near the town’s bus stand on Sunday night.

Thieves broke the lock of the shop, lifted the shutter, and stole over ₹6,000 in cash along with several liquor bottles.

Belthangady police arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. Further information is awaited as the investigation continues.

Actor Bala arrested on charges of defamation and cruelty

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Actor Bala arrested on charges of defamation and cruelty
Film actor Bala

Kochi: Film actor Bala was arrested by the police early on Monday following a complaint filed by his ex-wife, a singer, and their daughter.

Police said the charges include defamation via social media, insulting womanhood, and cruelty towards children.

Bala was taken into custody from his home early on Monday.

He is expected to be produced before a court soon, police said.

Israeli airstrike kills at least 20 people including children at school in central Gaza

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Israeli airstrike kills at least 20 people including children at school in central Gaza
Palestinians search for the bodies of their relatives killed in an Israeli bombardment of a school on oct 10

Deir Al-balah (Gaza Strip) (AP): An Israeli airstrike has killed at least 20 people including children at a school-turned-shelter in central Gaza, according to local hospitals.

The Sunday night’s strike also killed two women in Nuseirat. The school was sheltering some of the many Palestinians displaced by the yearlong war in Gaza.

The bodies were taken to Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat and Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir al Balah.

Israel’s bombardment and its ground invasion of Gaza have killed over 42,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry

Ratan Tata Dies At 86 Ratan Tata’s Body Kept For Public Viewing Thousands Turn Up To Pay Last Respects

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Ratan Tata Dies At 86: Updates: Ratan Tata's Body Kept For Public Viewing, Thousands Turn Up To Pay Last Respects

Ratan Tata Death: Ratan Tata reportedly breathed his last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the last rites of industrialist Ratan Tata on behalf of the Government of India. Currently, Ratan Tata’s body is kept at NCPA lawns, Nariman Point in Mumbai for people to pay their respects and homage to the philanthropist.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the last rites of Mr Tata will be performed with full state honours. During this period, the national flag will fly at half-mast in government offices in the state and no entertainment or entertainment programs will be organized. CM has announced state mourning on Thursday (October 10).

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a philanthropist, died on October 9. He was 86. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital in a critical condition, where he breathed his last. Several politicians and industry leaders have expressed shock and grief over Ratan tata death. 

In a statement Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan tata a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation

WHO felicitates India for elimination of trachoma as public health problem

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New Delhi: India was on Tuesday felicitated by the World Health Organisation for the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, making it the third country in the region after Nepal and Myanmar to achieve this feat.

The WHO also felicitated Bhutan for achieving interim targets for cervical cancer elimination, Maldives and Sri Lanka for Hepatitis B control in children, Timor-Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis and six countries for achieving SDG and global targets for reducing under-five mortality and stillbirth rates.

“India’s success is due to the strong leadership of its government and the commitment of ophthalmologists and other cadres of health-care workers.

“They worked together with partners to ensure effective surveillance, diagnosis and management of active trachoma, provision of surgical services for trichiasis, and promotion of water, sanitation and hygiene, particularly facial cleanliness, among communities,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director WHO South-East Asia, at ‘Public Health Awards’ event at the Seventy Seventh Regional Committee Session being held here.

Trachoma, a leading cause of infectious blindness, is a chlamydial infection that happens due to lack of hygiene and unclean water supply and can spread by contact with the eye, nose or throat secretions of a person suffering from the disease or indirectly via flies.

Bhutan was recognised for reaching the 2030 interim targets towards elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem, the first country in the region to achieve this significant public health milestone, the WHO said in a statement.

The interim 90-70-90 targets are 90 per cent girls fully vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV vaccine) by 15 years of age; 70 per cent of women screened with a high-performance test by 35 years of age and again by 45 years of age and 90 per cent of women identified with cervical disease provided treatment, the statement said.

“The success of the Royal Government of Bhutan is driven by strong leadership, favourable health policies, organised health systems, well-defined country priorities, motivated health workforce, and efficient coordination by the Ministry of Health.

“The achievement is especially commendable considering that the major part of the capacity building was carried out when COVID-19 was at its peak,” the Regional Director said.

Lauding Maldives and Sri Lanka for achieving hepatitis B control, the Regional Director said that preventing hepatitis B infection in children substantially reduces chronic infections and cases of liver cancer and cirrhosis in adulthood.

Bhutan was also recognised for achieving the SDG and global 2030 targets of reducing under-5 mortality and stillbirth rates.

Timor-Leste was awarded for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. It is the fifth country in the Region to eliminate lymphatic filariasis.

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand were awarded for achieving the SDG and global targets for the reduction of under-5 mortality, neonatal mortality and stillbirth rates, the statement said.

The SDG target 3.2 for under-5 mortality rate is to reduce to 25 or less per 1000 live births and for neonatal mortality rate is to reduce to 12 or less per 1000 live births by 2030. The 2030 still birth rate reduction target is 12 or fewer still births per 1000 births.

AKKA CAFÉ INITIATIVE TO TRANSFORM LIVES OF RURAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: DR PATIL

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*Dr. Patil highlights the initiative’s focus on women empowerment

*Akka Café set to drive socio-economic growth across Karnataka

*Program spearheaded by National Livelihood Mission-Karnataka

Devanahalli (Bengaluru Rural), October 8: Minister for medical education, skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood, Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, emphasized the pivotal role of women empowerment in advancing Karnataka’s socio-economic development during the launch of the state government’s Akka Café initiative on Tuesday.

Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Patil underscored the initiative’s transformative potential for women in both urban and rural areas, fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship. “The Akka Café initiative will create a lasting impact on Karnataka’s socio-economic landscape by empowering women, especially in rural areas, and promoting entrepreneurship,” he said.

Akka Café, introduced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the 2024-25 budget, is aimed at bolstering economic empowerment for women and creating sustainable livelihoods. The program specifically supports women entrepreneurs, particularly from Self-Help Groups (SHGs), by offering them opportunities to manage and operate state-of-the-art cafés. These cafés will showcase local cuisine while adhering to high standards of quality and hygiene.

In its first phase, the government plans to establish 50 cafés across the state, blending rural and urban locations. SHG women will manage these cafés, receiving up to Rs 15 lakh in grants for setup costs, including infrastructure support. In addition, 2500 coffee kiosks will be opened across the state. Rural women will trained with the help of central coffee board. For this Rs 25 crore has been set aside

This aligns with the government’s broader vision of promoting sustainable livelihoods and empowering women economically.

The National Livelihood Mission-Karnataka (NLM) is implementing the Akka Café initiative through the Startup Village Entrepreneurship Program (SVEP) under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship and self-employment in rural areas.

To ensure the success of the initiative, NLM has partnered with IHM-Bengaluru to provide SHG women with the necessary skills to manage the cafés effectively. Additionally, NLM is piloting a bakery unit, also run by SHG women entrepreneurs, with training facilitated by a partner NGO. This bakery unit will serve as a cloud kitchen, supplying items like cookies, muffins, and cakes to Akka Cafés in Bengaluru, while also operating a premium bakery outlet in Devanahalli. The bakery unit, backed by innovative technology and sound business practices, will provide an additional revenue stream for women entrepreneurs, further enhancing their economic independence.

The launch ceremony was attended by Food and Civil Supplies Minister and Bengaluru Rural District Incharge Minister KH Muniyappa, additional chief secretary Uma Mahadevan, NRLM mission director PI Sree Vidya, Bangalore rural DC N Shiva Shankar, Bangalore rural ZP CEO KN Anuradha

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CLOUD KITCHEN FACILITY

You no longer need to travel to Devanahalli or distant locations to enjoy the delicious offerings of Akka Café. Thanks to the initiative by the Livelihood Department, Akka Café products are now available through a cloud kitchen service. Simply order online and have your favorite bakery items delivered right to your doorstep.

Dinesh Gundu Rao questions BJP’s stance on POCSO case against former CM Yediyurappa

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Dinesh Gundu Rao questions BJP’s stance on POCSO case against former CM Yediyurappa

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday hit out at the BJP for not taking action against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa against whom a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case has been registered.

He said the central government did a commendable job by suspending the National Film Award to be presented to choreographer Jani Master citing allegations of crime under POCSO Act

Anyone who is under investigation or inquiry for sexual harassment or molestation should not be honoured, the Minister said, adding that it was a good decision by the central government.

However, the party did not adopt the same yardstick when it came to Yediyurappa, the Health Minister said.

“However, my question is regarding B S Yediyurappa, who is facing a POCSO inquiry. An FIR has been filed, the CID has investigated the matter, and now the trial is set to begin. Why is the BJP not taking any action against Yediyurappa, especially considering the serious charge of sexual harassment of a 17-year-old girl?” Rao sought to know.

Stating that a chargesheet has been filed against Yediyurappa, the Minister said the “minimum action” the BJP should have taken is to remove him from “his post in the central committee”.

“Why are they keeping him? He is facing a Lokayukta inquiry for corruption, and now he’s facing a POCSO trial. When such serious allegations exist, especially concerning women, why is the BJP acting inconsistently?” Rao asked.

Yediyurappa is a member of the BJP parliamentary board, and central election committee.

Let us continue to strive towards more capable and fully self-reliant Air Force: IAF Chief

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Chennai: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Tuesday highlighted the need for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to realign itself to meet the present and future requirements as the global security environment is in a state of constant flux.

The ongoing conflicts have demonstrated the requirement to have a strong and capable Air Force. Therefore, there is a need for the IAF to be prepared to meet any contingency that challenges our national interest, he noted.

After reviewing the Parade at the Air Force Station in Tambaram near here on the occasion of 92nd IAF Day celebrations, he said, “adopting the latest technology along with innovative and out-of-the-box thinking will play a decisive role in today’s multi-domain environment.”

Singh recalled that last year the Indian Air Force made a significant stride in strengthening operational capabilities, enhancing professionalism and adapting to ever-evolving challenging modern warfare.

Noting that Air Force Day was an occasion to honour the ‘courage’ and ‘valour’ of air warriors, past and present, and pay homage to those who made supreme sacrifice, Singh said, “While we rededicate ourselves to the service of the nation, we must also look back to introspect on the previous year, celebrate our achievements, recognise areas where we fell short, learn our lessons and realign ourselves to the present and future requirements.”

“The global security environment is in a state of constant flux. Ongoing conflicts have demonstrated the requirement to have a strong and capable air force. Therefore, there is a need for the Indian Air Force to be prepared to meet any contingency that challenges our national interest,” he said.

Referring to the theme of this year’s Annual Day, ‘Bharatiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar (Potent, Powerful and Self-Reliant), he said, “it perfectly describes our aspirations.”

“Over the years, we have become more empowered with better technology and achieved new levels of operational exploitation of our systems and weapons.”

He pointed out that the past year was very eventful and the Air Force proved its mettle on various fronts.

In 2024, the IAF chief said, the Air Force expanded its participation in bilateral and multi-lateral exercises with Air Forces of friendly foreign countries. “We also conducted the largest multi-national exercise Tarang Shakti on the Indian soil after a gap of 61 years with participation from Air Forces of more than 30 nations,” he added.

The first phase of ‘Tarang Shakti’ was held at Sulur in Tamil Nadu while the second phase was held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in August and September.

Dubbed as the ‘largest multilateral air exercise’, Tarang Shakti showcased the country’s defence prowess and provided a platform to participating forces to foster interoperability.

During the Tarang Shakti exercise, Singh said that the overall arrangements and conduct of the exercise earned ‘a lot of praise’ and it is a testimony to ‘the competence and professionalism’ of the air warriors.

“We have been always the first responder in any calls of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief both within India and abroad. In the last one year, the Indian Air Force has been called upon to provide flood relief in many locations while fighting forest fires in some other,” Singh said.

The Indian Air Force beyond the borders, also played an important role in relief and evacuation from many countries, he added.

“Rescue of Merchant ship MV Ruen in March this year, demonstrated our strategic reach and prowess,” he said.

Singh remarked that the welfare and well-being of IAF personnel and their families continue to be of ‘utmost importance’.

“The Indian Air Force remains fully committed to providing a conducive working environment for one and all,” he said.

The Air Chief Marshal, while speaking on the previous year’s achievements, said “one of our primary objectives is to deliver weapons, on target, on time, every time and this capability was aptly showcased during the firepower demonstration exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’ at Pokhran Range in February 2024.”

He congratulated the officers for an immaculate ceremonial parade on the occasion.

A breath-taking demonstration of air power and a spectacular static display of state-of-the-art equipment featuring ALH Mk-4, C-295 Transport aircraft, Akash Missile Defence System, HTT-40, and Rohini radar, marked the celebrations, graced by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.

The parade commenced with the marching-in of the President’s Colours, symbolising pride, unity, strength and esprit-de-corps. The atmosphere became even more melodious through the performance of a Tri-Services Band, which filled the air with patriotic fervor.

The Air Warrior Drill Team captivated the audience with their sharp and synchronised movements, leaving a lasting impression on all those present.

A captivating aerial display, with various jets including Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, Sukhoi-30 MKI and Pilatus performing daring low-level aerobatic manoeuvres was also key highlight of the celebration. The Suryakiran aerobatics team and Sarang helicopter team mesmerised the crowd with their thrilling performances.

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