Amid Pandemic, Rajesh Bhushan Takes Charge As Health Secretary

Rajesh Bhushan succeeded Preeti Sudan, whose tenure came to an end on Friday, 31 July.

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President Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Eid al-Adha

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, the President urged everyone to share the happiness with the needy and follow social distancing norms and guidelines to contain COVID-19 spread.

“Eid Mubarak! Idu’l Zuha symbolises the spirit of sacrifice and amity which inspires us to work for the well-being of one and all. On this occasion, let us share our happiness with the needy and follow social distancing norms and guidelines to contain COVID-19 spread,” President Kovind tweeted.

Eid Mubarak! Idu’l Zuha symbolises the spirit of sacrifice and amity which inspires us to work for the well-being of one and all. On this occasion, let us share our happiness with the needy and follow social distancing norms and guidelines to contain COVID-19 spread.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 1, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to social media to extend warm greetings to the people of the country on the occasion.

“Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid al-Adha. May this day inspire us to create a just, harmonious and inclusive society. May the spirit of brotherhood and compassion be furthered,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

Eid Mubarak!

Greetings on Eid al-Adha. May this day inspire us to create a just, harmonious and inclusive society. May the spirit of brotherhood and compassion be furthered.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2020

Earlier in the morning, devotees offered namaz at Delhi’s Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. A large number of devotees flocked Jama Masjid on the occasion.

The temperature of devotees was also being checked with a thermometer gun, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Delhi: Devotees offer prayers at Fatehpuri mosque on the occasion of #EidAlAdha pic.twitter.com/NOURW8Mv3e

— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2020

“I feel really good to be here on this occasion. Everyone followed lockdown norms and even Muslims had earlier offered namaz at their home, they followed all the rules and regulations. We are still adhering to the rules,” said a devotee.

Eid al-Adha or Bakrid, also known as “Sacrifice Feast” is marked by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep or a goat to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotees distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and the needy. (ANI)

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Don’t use Sushant Singh Rajput’s case to create friction between Maharashtra, Bihar: Uddhav Thackeray

New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said that Sushant Singh Rajput case should not be politicised or used to create friction between Maharashtra and Bihar.

Amid the ongoing criticism faced by the Mumbai Police following an investigation into Rajput’s death case, the Chief Minister stressed that Mumbai Police is not “inefficient” while appealing those who have any evidence in regard to the case to step forward.

“Mumbai Police is not inefficient. If anyone has any evidence they can bring it to us and we will interrogate and punish the guilty. Please do not use this case (Sushant Singh Rajput death case) as an excuse to create friction between Maharashtra and Bihar,” Thackeray said on Friday.

“Bringing politics in the case is the most deplorable thing to do,” he added.

Maharashtra government has filed a caveat before the Supreme Court in the Rajput’s death case.

Earlier, Bihar government and Rajput’s family have filed caveats in the top court seeking to challenge actor Rhea Chakraborty’s petition that sought transfer of the FIR registered in Patna to Mumbai in the actor’s death case.

“After Bihar government and Rajput’s family filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, Maharashtra government has filed a caveat before the SC today to ensure that no order is passed in Rhea Chakraborty’s petition case without hearing its (Maharashtra) side,” said Sachin Patil, standing counsel for Maharashtra Government.

A caveat is a legal process, in which the party which had filed it before the concerned court, shall have to be heard definitely before the concerned court passes any order in future.

WATCH: #RheaChakraborty releases another video on #SushantSinghRajputDeathCase.@Tweet2Rhea says, "I've immense faith in God & the judiciary. I believe that I'll get justice…Satyameva Jayate. The truth shall prevail." pic.twitter.com/BcQWl5uAnN

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Bihar Police has sought the assistance of Mumbai police to probe the Sushant Singh Rajput case, Mumbai police Crime Branch officials told ANI. However, the Police are still considering their request.

Bihar Police team reached after an FIR was filed by late actor’s father KK Singh against Chakraborty in Bihar under several sections including abetment of suicide.

Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14. (ANI)

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Devotees offer namaz at Jama Masjid on Eid Al-Adha

New Delhi: Devotees on Saturday morning offered namaz at Delhi’s Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. The temperature of devotees was also being checked with thermometer gun, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of coronavirus.

A large number of devotees flocked Jama Masjid on the occasion. “We have ensured strong arrangements here. In fact, we have ensured a safe environment in several big and small mosques on this occasion. namaz will be offered at 6:05 am,” said Sanjay Bhatia, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

#WATCH Delhi: Devotees offer namaz at Jama Masjid, on #EidAlAdha, today pic.twitter.com/8C2NfvLIJQ

— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2020

“I feel really good to be here on this occasion. Everyone followed lockdown norms and even Muslims had earlier offered namaz at their home, they followed all the rules and regulations. We are still adhering to the rules,” said a devotee.

Delhi: Devotees offer namaz at Jama Masjid on #EidAlAdha. pic.twitter.com/meIhRg0YRZ

— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2020

Another devotee, Amanullah told ANI that there is an environment of fear but everyone here followed norms in order to stay safe amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Delhi: Devotees arrive at Jama Masjid to offer prayers on #EidAlAdha. Temperature of devotees is also being checked with thermometer gun, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of #Coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/etcm7Q911Y

— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2020

“We are maintaining social distancing. Things have changed this year due to COVID-19,’ he added.

Eid al-Adha or Bakrid, also known as “Sacrifice Feast” is marked by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep or a goat to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotees distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and the needy. (ANI)

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COVID-19: Highest Single-Day Spike Recorded In Jharkhand

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Microsoft Looking To Buy Tiktok's US Operations: Reports

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US may be banning TikTok, says President Trump

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his administration may ban the Chinese video-sharing application TikTok.

“We are looking at TikTok, we may be banning TikTok. We may be doing some other things, we have a couple of options… But we are looking at a lot of alternatives with respect to TikTok,” the US President said.

This comes after President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the US government is thinking about imposing a ban on TikTok. “We are looking at TikTok,” Trump said when asked about possibly banning the Chinese application. “We are thinking about making a decision.”

#WATCH — We are looking at TikTok, we may be banning TikTok. We may be doing some other things, we have a couple of options… But we are looking at lot of alternatives with respect to TikTok: US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/YqR3cMFmUi

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2020

Earlier in July, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Trump administration was considering a ban on access to the TikTok application over privacy concerns. The US politicians have repeatedly criticised TikTok, owned by Beijing-based startup ByteDance, of being a threat to national security because of its ties to China.

Earlier this month, expressing concern over TikTok’s censorship of user content to advance the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) foreign policy aims, a set of 25 US Congressmen and Congresswomen urged President Donald Trump to “take decisive action to protect the American people’s privacy and safety”.

India had recently banned 59 Chinese mobile applications including the widely-used social media platforms such as TikTok, WeChat, and Helo with a view of the threat to the nation’s sovereignty and security.

The majority of the apps banned in the June 29 order were red-flagged by intelligence agencies over concerns that they were collecting user data and possibly also sending them “outside”. (ANI)

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Astrology 2020: Message of the Day (July 31)

Message of the Day – By Renooji

31.07.2020

Be grateful for your:
Relationships

As we embark on our journey of life, there are seldom any choices or promises that we or others make together, yet the journey of life is about collaboration. Yes, it is this collaborative enterprise of give and take that makes us learn to trust the other. The importance of Agni (fire), Vayu (air), Surya (sun), Jal (water), Bhoomi (Earth) and other cosmic powers can be similarly connected to; as they provide for the operations of all vital functions in all living things. Relationships once aligned with, the energies profusely flow to all human beings in the form of fame, health, vigour, vitality, lustre, beauty, strength, food, and we all become worthy recipients. Have enough intelligence to know the self, and then realise that you have to go back to the Universal Abode. Your relationships so great that you want nothing else but Him. Healing hugs of great repute.

Love from the heart of the Abode.
Renooji.
Do this act of kindness: “Sponsor a child’s education or donate money towards it.”

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Apple Registers Growth in Q3 2020, Confirms iPhone Will Be Delayed

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Brazil First Lady Tests COVID +Ve Days After Bolsonaro’s Recovery

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NEP 2020: A Lot to Look Forward to in the Indian Education Sector

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Daily Horoscope: Your zodiac and forecast (July 31)

Daily Aura Guidance for the Zodiac – By Renooji

Aura Guidance for 31.07.2020 (all 12 signs)

1.Aries

“Continue to be patient with your heart desires, soon there will be a success leading to happiness. A very strong socially supportive family member will help you financially secure a strong connection with success. You will be wanting a better return on your investments and today there will be a greater connection with someone helpful.”

2.Taurus

“Allowing another person to interfere in your relationships with your family and your work support could leave you questioning your ability to trust others. Be in a watchful group of people who are truly appreciated by the others who are willing to share experiences with financial rewards.”

3.Gemini

“Someone close to you bears a grudge and may use vital information against you, so be careful about taking the upper hand with people you know can be nasty. You will get a clearer understanding and sense of the future and work to protect your interests. Past indiscretions May come up to confront your destiny.”

4. Cancer

“You have to be ready to move ahead and enter new territory and pursue your work patiently. Continue to wonder at the pleasure you are deriving from your successful work. You will be overworked this week but each day is a new success that pleases you no end. Positively you are excited about all the challenges.”

5.Leo

“Expansion of a new identity makes you feel super charged and your life goals are truly supportive of your spiritual consciousness and practical application of your intellect brings you to the brink to produce genuine success and prosperity. You will be happy with the way things are opening up for your future.”

6.Virgo

“Your thoughts could be deeper and more profound but there is not much that you can do to change others’ mind. Your change in attitude could lead you to be more confident and benevolent towards your relationships with others. Asking for others’ help in a financial discussion could be futile.”

7.Libra

“You will be prepared to take risks as your aura is full of wisdom unfolding in the light guiding your spiritual path and compassion awakened in your heart. See the real picture and move forward to help resolve the future journey issues with all around you. You are well liked and people know that you will help.”

8. Scorpio

“Your networking skills will be rewarded with happiness and there will be new people in your work territory. You will find yourself moving in new circles that are pleasurable experiences with your relationships with others. Create a greater impact on your creativity by just being yourself.”

9. Sagittarius

“Vanity is in the air and the more humble you are the better. You will stand out in the work that will be completed in time and appreciation is flowing into your aura. Connect to family and friends to build on your feel good factor as you are needing reassurance about your “fell-good factor” and yourself.”

10. Capricorn

“Consolidated attention is needed for a greater connection with the work and your future. Just when there is something better to do, you will have to take an important work project forward that will keep you entangled with stress and trauma. You will need to keep your mind off your work when you come home as there is much to take care of.”

11.Aquarius.

“Situationally you could be in a small controversy but it has no impact on your relationships with others or your finances. Just flow with the light of grace guiding your spiritual consciousness. Do good for others and know that you are truly appreciated by your work team.”

12. Pisces

“Never in the past has been this much stress in your aura, but as the day progresses, you will be better off than most in your realm of interaction. Continue to be patient with your spiritual consciousness and your approaches towards meditation/ chanting/ prayer, which is truly important to you.”

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‘…Don’t want to wait for three months and then find out ballots were missing’: Donald Trump

Washington D.C. [US]: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he doesn’t want to delay the November election but expressed doubts about ‘mail-in voting’.

“I don’t want a delay, I want to have the election. But I also don’t want to have wait for three months and then find out that the ballots were all missing and election doesn’t mean anything,” said the US President at a press conference.

“Do I want to see a date change? No. But I don’t want to see a crooked election. This election will be the most rigged election in history if that happens,” Trump was quoted as saying by The Hill, referencing widespread mail-in voting.

“With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history. It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???” Trump had earlier said in a tweet.

The US President, speaking of COVID-19 pandemic said this could have been stopped in China.

“We can never ever forget the people whom we have lost. We will never forget what happened. This could have been stopped in China, they should have stopped it and they didn’t,” he said.

The US President said the scientific path forward is to protect those at highest risk while allowing those at lower risk to carefully return to work and to school with appropriate precautions.

Trump while expressing grief over the passing away of Herman Cain, said: “Let me begin by expressing sadness at the passing of a wonderful man and a dear friend of mine, Herman Cain. He was a very special person. Unfortunately, he passed away from the thing called the ‘China virus’.” (ANI)

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Review: Vidya is Compelling in a Sweet-Paced 'Shakuntala Devi'

The film is directed by Anu Menon.

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Remembering the ‘Upanyas Samrat’ Through His Short Story ‘Kafan’

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Lootcase Box Office Review: Kunal Kemmu Led Comedy Drama Could’ve Been A Comfortable Theatrical Success

Lootcase Box Office Review: Kunal Kemmu Led Comedy Drama Could’ve Been A Comfortable Theatrical Success

Lootcase Box Office Review: Star Cast: Kunal Kemmu, Rasika Dugal, Gajraj Rao, Ranvir Shorey, Vijay Raaz, Aryan Prajapati

Director: Rajesh Krishnan

Producer: Fox Star Studios

Note: It has been more than 4 months since theaters have been closed all over the nation due to ongoing pandemic. No film has released at the Box Office in this time period so our Box Office Review will take into consideration lesser factors then we take in normal conditions.

Our Box Office Review in the current situation doesn’t imply the accuracy it does in normal circumstances because we have no clue about the release size Lootcase would’ve got if it had hit the cinemas on July 31.

A film’s Box Office fate also depends on the real performance of films releasing before and after it. In the ongoing situation, we can’t take into consideration that factor too and that’s why in the Box Office Review of Lootcase we will roughly predict its BO prospects and how much theatrical revenue the film may have lost because of not being able to hit the big screens.

Lootcase Box Office Review: Expectations

The trailer of Lootcase had released earlier this year and left a good impression. Even though none of the actors in the film carries box office value, they are a bunch of talented people which increases some sort of value of the film. Also, it’s a small budget film so nothing much is at stake.

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Lootcase Box Office Review: Impact

In this gloomy time, Lootcase proves to be a fun watch and carries enough potential to make you smile and forget all the stress for some time. The pandemic is going on and everyone of you will watch it while sitting at the comfort of home. But even if it was a theatrical release, Lootcase is a kind of film you would’ve happily wanted to watch with the family in cinemas.

The film has a simple but enjoyable story with good humour and drama laced all over it. Though there was scope to make the drama more entertaining. Performances are top-notch and every actor has played their part extremely well. Be it Kumal Kemmu or Gajraj Rao, you are going to enjoy the performance of every actor. Yes, every actor.

Overall, a good watch.

Lootcase Box Office Review: Final Verdict

If Lootcase had hit cinemas on July 31st along with Shakuntala Devi and it was not about the pandemic, the film would’ve done well with good word of mouth. It could’ve targetted 30 crores mark at the box office which was a good result considering small investments on it.

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EXCLUSIVE! 10 Years Of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: Randeep Hooda On Rejecting The Film THRICE, It’s Cult Status & More

EXCLUSIVE! 10 Years Of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: Randeep Hooda On Rejecting The Film THRICE, It’s Cult Status & More

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Milan Luthria’s Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. It starred Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, Prachi Desai & Kangana Ranaut. The film has gained the ‘cult classic’ status over its decade-long journey. But wouldn’t you want to know some behind the scenes scenario?

Koimoi got into an exclusive conversation with Randeep Hooda on the special occasion. The actor played the role of a cop (Agnel Wilson). We spoke to him in length about how he ended up signing the film. For those who don’t know, the Extraction actor rejected the film as many as three times. Read the excerpts from the interview below:

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Randeep, Milan Luthria revealed you rejected Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai thrice. Tell us why?

I was very reluctant to play it because I had already played the part of Dawood Ibrahim in D (2005). To play a cop in a gangster heavy film, I thought it would be a step down for me. Though I did not have any work or money, I thought I would let it pass, and wait for something central to come about. Milan spoke to me again and again and again.

In fact, once I finished my part, they told me I had to shoot the entire part as an old man as earlier he was planned as a young man. So, I was like ‘What’s going on?’ That’s the reason Milan said that I refused it thrice. But I’m so glad I did it. In a gangster drama like Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai to stand out so much as a cope. And has its own cult following and dialogues being repeated overly. So I’m really glad and thankful to Milan Luthria for convincing and persuading me to be a part. I think Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai started a beautiful trend in my career. 10 years later, it’s still one of my strongest performances. That’s a good thing to know.

If no Agnel Wilson, any other role that you would have been keen on playing?

I don’t really look at other people’s role as such once I’m designated one. I was just apprehensive about this part. I didn’t really look at any other part.

How was the journey overall? Share us with some memories that you relish till date!

Rajat Arora (writer of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai) and I whenever would be discussing the dialogues – I would be laughing my head off. The real pompous and filmy nature of these filmy dialogues (reenacting ‘Teri pant and Teri shirt, dono mujhe acha laga’.) He and I would have our little jokes over Old Smuggler (the drink). Once the take started, we did it with as much conviction as one could muster up and the results were just fantastic.

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Maharashtra Extends Lockdown With Relaxations Till 31 Aug

A notification issued by Maharashtra said the lockdown is necessary with COVID-19 cases surging in the state.

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Govt extends due date for filing Income Tax Returns till September 30 for FY’19

New Delhi: In view of the constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to further ease compliances for taxpayers, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extends the due date for filing of Income Tax Returns for FY 2018-19 (AY 2019-20) from July 31 to September 30, 2020, according to the Income Tax Department.

The Ministry of Finance issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday.

“This notification shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette,” stated Niraj Kumar, Deputy Secretary (Tax Policy and Legislation Division), in the notification.

 

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On bhoomi pujan day, Ram Lalla to don green attire with navratnas

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh): The idol of Ram Lalla is likely to don a green coloured attire with a saffron border on August 5 when ‘bhoomi pujan” will be done for the construction of a grand temple at Ayodhya.

The attire will have “navratnas” stitched on it and is being readied at a shop in Ayodhya whose owners have been stitching clothes for Ram Lalla for four generations.

The shop ‘Babu Lal Tailors’ is run by two brothers — Bhagwat Prasad and Shankar Lal – and they stitch clothes for Gods and Goddesses in temples.

Prasad said his father stitched dresses for Ram Lalla for several years and he is continuing the legacy.

“Clothes of Ram Lalla are being stitched at our shop for four generations. After my father died, we are continuing his legacy. We used to go to the site and stitch clothes of Ram Lalla with my father. He died in 1992 and since then clothes of Ram Lalla are being stitched at my shop here,” Prasad told ANI.

He said the government earlier got seven sets of clothes stitched and of late devotees have also been coming to take clothes for deity.

Prasad said that the dress for Ram Lalla idol will have navratnas.

He said Kalki Ram of Ramdal Sewa Trust has placed an order for two dresses for August 5 ceremony.

“One is green coloured and the other is saffron and these will be completed in two-three days. Wednesday is the day of Lord Ganesha and green colour is associated with the deity. Green coloured dress will have a border of saffron,” he said.

Prasad said he also has orders for white-coloured attire for Monday and a red attire and Tuesday for Ram Lalla, the two days preceding the ceremony.

Pandit Kalki Ram, President, Ramdal Sewa Trust, said that Ram Lalla’s costume will have a grand look to mark the special occasion of bhoomi pujan.

“Bhoomi pujan programme is a big event. On August 5, Ram Lalla’s costume will be of green and saffron colour. The costume has navratnas for nine planets. Normally, it takes two days to design and prepare the costume but this time a grand look is being given to the costume. The tailor has said that the costume will be completed by August 1,” he told ANI.

He said they got to know through the media that the government got only seven costumes made for Ram Lalla in a year. “We made a resolution that a costume will be made for Ram Lalla on various days. There are new costumes on ekadashis, amavasya, poornima,” he said.

Kalki Ram said that his trust has been getting dresses made for Ram Lalla for two years.

Champat Rai, General Secretary, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said that decision on dress of Ram Lalla will be taken by chief priest Satyendra Das.

“Dress of God will be decided by the chief priest Satyendra Dasji Maharaj. As per my information, every planet has a colour. Each day has a colour. Wednesday has also a colour,” Rai said.

Rai said that coronavirus guidelines will be followed at the event and only a limited number of people will be allowed to participate.

“We will try that not more than 125-150 people attend the event. The guidelines of the government will be followed,” he said.

“I will request people not to travel to Ayodhya for the event. Everyone should celebrate the event at their own places by lighting lamps and diyas. Pray that India becomes free from coronavirus,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5, according to Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, the president of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust.

The construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya will begin after the ceremony to lay the foundation stone (bhoomi poojan) in which chief ministers of many states, ministers from the union cabinet and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are also likely to participate.

The Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, set up in accordance with the Supreme Court verdict, held its second meeting earlier this month.

In March this year, the ‘Ram Lalla’ idol was shifted to a temporary structure.

The apex court, on November 9 last year, had directed the central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of a Ram temple. (ANI)

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Team of Bihar Police in Mumbai recorded statements of 2 persons including Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister

Patna (Bihar): A team of Bihar Police that arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, recorded statements of two persons, including actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister on Wednesday in connection with Rajput’s death case.

An FIR was filed by Sushant Singh Rajput’s father against actor Rhea Chakraborty in Bihar on Tuesday.

A petition has been filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty in the Supreme Court seeking transfer of investigation in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case to Mumbai, said her lawyer Satish Maneshinde.

Maneshinde has filed the plea on Chakraborty’s behalf.

This comes a day after an FIR was filed by Rajput’s father against Chakraborty in Bihar’s Patna.

An FIR had been registered against Chakraborty at Rajiv Nagar police station in Patna under various sections, including abetment to suicide on the complaint of Rajput’s father Krishna Kishor Singh.

Amid demands for the transfer of the case to CBI, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said Mumbai Police are investigating the case and it will not be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Earlier, Chakraborty had demanded CBI probe in the case.

Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14.

According to the Maharashtra police, statements of 41 people, including filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, film critic Rajeev Masand, director-producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and filmmaker Aditya Chopra have been recorded in the investigation so far.

Meanwhile, Bihar Police inspector Kaisar Alam, who is probing the FIR registered by Sushant Singh Rajput’s father in the late actor’s suicide case, on Wednesday said that the Mumbai Police is extending their assistance in the investigation. (ANI)

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Daily Horoscope For Wednesday, July 29: Sanjay Dutt Birthday & What’s In Store For Virgo, Leo, Scorpio Among Other Zodiac Signs

Daily Horoscope For Wednesday, July 29: Sanjay Dutt Birthday & What’s In Store For Virgo, Leo, Scorpio Among Other Zodiac Signs(Pic credit: Instagram/duttsanjay)

Daily Horoscope For Wednesday, July 29: Check out your daily horoscope here and see what the day has to offer.

Celebrity Birthday: Sanjay Dutt

Slow pace of the last year will still be felt in the coming year on the work front. Situations do not move as per your desires in the current year & unexpected delays happen on the projects already undertaken. Though the outside world seems a bit shaky at the moment you are growing beautifully within. No matter how dark the night feels a ray of hope is always around. As for new to make its place the old has to end. Take this time to reflect within and rejuvenate.

For People Celebrating Their Birthday On July 29:

Finances: Taking an objective look at the spending pattern will help you tackle your money issues at hand. Consider the advice of a father figure/ professional before making an investment decision.

Relationships: An emotionally nurturing day for people born today as those in loving relations will find support in their partners. Some may even meet their prospective match. One might receive partnership proposals on the business front as well.

Health: Adjusting your lifestyles will bring in a much-needed relief on the health front. Starting out and sticking to a new fitness regime or diet helps in improving your health.

Guidance from the Angelic Realms: People having their birthday today are guided to protect their energies by setting boundaries & consciously moving out people who drains them. Tuning inside of self is the biggest blessing available yet the most difficult to achieve. Meditate to get the most out of your day.

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Aries: March 21 – April 20: Enjoying a prosperous, fulfilling life with your loved ones is on the cards today. Taking time out with your kids is as well indicated. Work front seems to flow smoothly today. For those looking for a new house/change of place might end up having a good deal.

Taurus: April 21 – May 20: Area of finances look quite secured and you are enjoying the finer nuances in life. Married couples can think about extending their families. Being in nature provides you much needed calmness.

Gemini: May 21 – June 20: You seem to be stuck in a pretty difficult situation either at work place or in family life. Remaining calm & effective communication with parties involved is the only way out for you.

Cancer: June 21 – July 22: Cancers today are called to take a brave decision that they are afraid to take. You have a good hold over what the next steps should be; take a plunge as divine blessings are with you and as is ‘fortune favours the brave’.

Leo: July 23 – August 22: Innocence of the times gone by fills you with sheer joy. Harmony is experienced in relationships. An old friend pays an unexpected visit today and takes you down memory lane.

Virgo: August 23 – September 22: Money situation though looks difficult to manage right now but you are utilizing the available resources beautifully by prioritizing what needs immediate attention and leaving the rest to another day.

Libra: September 23 – October 22: If you are considering a new job opportunity/ project/change of place; you are asked to take a good look at what lies ahead and not jump at the next available thing as it is. Listen to what your friend/family has to say over the matter.

Scorpio: October 23 – November 22: Execution of authority in a sensible manner is important in achieving a favourable outcome in the work arena. Beware of people working behind your back having ulterior motives. Today you are very clear of the direction you want to take.

Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21: You have your eyes set on what is required to move forward in life. Projects are nearing completion and new opportunities arrive. Travel is indicated for some.

Capricorn: December 22 – January 19: Capricorns have to be alert today so as not to overindulge in anything that comes their way. Attachment tendencies be it to a person or material things in life always proves destructive.

Aquarius: January 20 – February 19: Aquarians today will find themselves judging self/others for their past experiences with them. Letting go of what doesn’t serve you is essential to discover the new you and sort the long standing health issues; if any.

Pisces: February 20 – March 20: A chaotic day for Pisceans where they find themselves under attack from every possible direction. Don’t get put off by it and understand that it might be because people around are jealous of where you have reached. Stay strong & stand your ground.

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Maha CM assured me names coming up in Sushant case will be questioned: Chirag Paswan

New Delhi: Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has assured him that all those names that are coming up in Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case will be questioned and demanded strict action if anyone found guilty.

“I spoke to Maharashtra CM yesterday, he assured me that all names that are coming up, whether big or small, are being questioned. Be it Aditya Chopra, Mahesh Bhatt or Karan Johar, all are being investigated,” Paswan told ANI.

“All these names are subject of investigation. It is too early to come to a conclusion but if fingers are being raised, it should be probed impartially. If found guilty, strict action should be taken,” he said.

Earlier in the day, a FIR has been registered against actor Rhea Chakraborty at a police station here under various sections including abetment of suicide on the complaint of Sushant Singh Rajput’s father Krishna Kishor Singh, the police said.

Chakraborty had earlier demanded the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Sushant’s suicide case.

सुशांत सिंह राजपूत के पिता ने एक्ट्रेस रिया चक्रवर्ती के खिलाफ दर्ज करवाई FIR, आत्महत्या के लिए उकसाने का लगाया आरोप
(FIR Copy)

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Chakraborty had said that she was actor’s “girlfriend” and requested a CBI inquiry to “understand what pressures prompted Sushant to take this step.”

According to the Maharashtra police, statements of 41 people, including filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt film critic Rajeev Masand, director-producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and filmmaker Aditya Chopra have been recorded in the investigation so far.

Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14. (ANI)

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First batch of 5 Rafale aircraft to arrive in Ambala today

Ambala (Haryana) : The first batch of five Rafale aircraft, would be arriving in Ambala today to join the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet.

Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria would be visiting Ambala today to receive the first batch of five Rafale combat aircraft arriving from France.

The Indian Rafales are expected to take off from Al Dhafra in UAE at around 11 am IST and reach Ambala by 2 pm, sources said.

The backup base for the arrival of the aircraft in case there is a weather issue in and around Ambala would be the Jodhpur airbase.

In view of Rafale fighter jets landing in the city, Section 144 has been imposed in four villages close to Ambala airbase.

Munish Sehgal, DSP Traffic, Ambala, said the administration is on a high alert and the gathering of people on roofs and photography during landing has been strictly prohibited.

The administration has prohibited pictures of Air Force Station from places such as Dhulkot, Baldev Nagar, Garnala and Panjokhara.

Ram Kumar, DSP Ambala, said that the Ambala Cantt area has been made a ‘no-drone area’ as it is a sensitive zone. Action will be taken against those violating “no-photography orders”.

“The Ambala Cantt area is a ‘no-drone area’ as it is a sensitive zone. Also, no photography is allowed in the area. If anyone violates these orders, action will be taken against them,” Kumar said.

The police officers also made announcements and informed the local residents to not gather on roofs and engage in photography between 10 am and 05 pm on Wednesday.

The Indian Air Force is further boosting the capabilities of the combat aircraft by equipping it with the HAMMER missiles from France.

The order for the HAMMER standoff missiles with the capability to take out any types of targets at the range of around 60-70 kms is being processed under the emergency powers for acquisition given to the armed forces by the Narendra Modi government.

HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) is a medium-range air-to-ground weapon designed and manufactured for the French Air Force and Navy initially.

Armed with the long-range Meteor air to air missiles and SCALP, the Rafales would give India an edge over both Pakistan and China in terms of air strike capability.

Once the aircrafts land in Ambala, the pilots led by Group Captain Harkirat Singh would meet the Air Chief and brief him about their flying and training in France.

The formal induction ceremony of the aircraft would be held later. The Rafale aircraft would move out soon to another operational base for operational sorties.

The pilots include Group Captain Harkirat Singh who is the Commanding Officer of the 17 squadron along with Wing Commander MK Singh and R Kataria.

In a long-awaited development, five Rafale fighter aircraft took off on Monday for India from an airbase in France.

The fighter jets were flagged off by the Indian Ambassador to France from an airbase in Merignac, France where he interacted with the India crew flying it to India. The five aircraft flying to India include seven Indian pilots with the commanding officer of the 17 Golden Arrows squadron.

All the pilots have been trained on the aircraft by the French Dassault Aviation company as per the agreement signed for the biggest-ever defence deal signed by India in 2016 for acquiring 36 Rafale jets for over Rs 60,000 crore. (ANI)

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Huge amount of money transferred into Rhea’s account: Sushant Singh Rajput’s cousin Neeraj

Patna (Bihar): BJP MLA Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu, cousin of Sushant Singh Rajput, on Tuesday said that a huge amount of money has been transferred into the account of actress Rhea Chakraborty from the actor’s account.

“An FIR has been filed against actress Rhea Chakraborty by the father of Sushant Singh as a huge amount of money has been transferred into her account and they both have joint accounts for some companies through which cheating has been done from her side,” Bablu said.

“This is the issue of probe and police will go there and investigate the matter after that everything will be revealed,” he added.

.@BJP4India MLA Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu and #ShushantSinghRajput‘s cousin confirmed, FIR against #RheaChakraborty has been registered on the grounds of money extortion and a CBI investigation is constantly been demanded from #Maharashtra government pic.twitter.com/Lx8n1GgbKn

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He also said that Karan Johar should also be called in for questioning by the Mumbai Police in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case.

The statement was given in the backdrop of several top film personalities being questioned in connection with the case.

On July 28, an FIR has been registered against actor Rhea Chakraborty under various sections including abetment of suicide on the complaint of Sushant Singh Rajput’s father Krishna Kishor Singh, the police said on Tuesday.

It said that a four-member team has been sent to Mumbai following registration of FIR.

“A four-member team has been sent to Mumbai. The team will collect case diary and other important documents from Mumbai Police,” Sanjay Singh, Inspector General, Patna Central Zone said.

In the complaint made to Rajeev Nagar police station in-charge, KK Singh alleged that Rhea Chakraborty and her relatives “committed fraud” and “pressurised the actor for financial gains”.

Sushant’s father alleged that Chakraborty “got in touch with the actor with a motive to establish herself in the film industry using his contacts and she and her relatives started interfering in his affairs”. (ANI)

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COVID patient in Noida hospital’s isolation ward molested by patient

Noida (Uttar Pradesh): A woman has alleged that she was molested by a doctor, who was also admitted as a patient in the isolation ward, at a hospital in Noida, according to Additional Deputy Superintendent of Police (ADSP) Ranvijay Singh.

“A woman was admitted to an isolation ward at a private hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. In the same ward, a doctor, who does not practise at the same institution, was also a patient in the isolation ward. The woman has alleged that she was molested by the doctor,” Singh told ANI on Monday.

“We have registered an FIR and will take necessary action in the matter. Both the accused and the victim were patients at the facility,” he added.

Singh said that the police will also check whether there was any lapse on the part of the hospital management. (ANI)

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Morari Bapu announces Rs 5 cr donation for construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya

New Delhi: Spiritual leader Morari Bapu announced a donation of Rs 5 crores to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust, from his Vyaspeeth, for the construction of Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya.

Several organisations had proposed donating large sums of money for the construction of the temple, noteworthy among those is the Mahavir Mandir Trust, Patna, which in February had said it will donate Rs 10 crores for the construction of the temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5, according to Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, the president of the temple trust.

The construction will begin after the ceremony in which Chief Ministers of several states, Ministers from the Union Cabinet and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, among others are also likely to participate.

The Ram temple will be made from stones, while iron and steel will not be used, according to the temple construction workshop’s supervisor.

Anu Bhai Sompura, the temple’s construction workshop supervisor, said on Sunday, “I am working here for 30 years. The stones are here, other stones will come from Rajasthan. Plain stones will come and the cutting will be done here. We have two machines here that cut stone.”

“No iron will be used, wood, copper and white cement will be used,” he said.

Mahant Raju Das, from Hanuman Garhi Mandir, said, “Trust has decided the temple will be made of stones as they are long-lasting. Hanuman Garhi mandir is also made of stone which was built in 1164 AD. Gold, silver and copper which people will give would be put in the temple’s ‘neev’ (foundation).” (ANI)

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